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Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
The Garden Railway is celebrating 25 years with a new addition—300 feet of track! This is the largest expansion of the Garden Railway since it was installed in 1998. The new looping section of track extends the total model rail trackage to a third of a mile, making it one of the largest outdoor model train displays in the country. Get to Morris Arboretum on SEPTA. Ride the Chestnut Hill East or Chestnut Hill West Line to the last stop. From there hop the Route L or 97 toward Plymouth Meeting or Plymouth Meeting Mall to the Germantown Avenue & Northwestern Avenue stop. Walk down Northwestern Avenue for .5 miles past Chestnut Hill College and the apartment complex until you come to the black wrought-iron gate of the Arboretum. Best part - "walking in" saves you 50% on admission!
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ODUNDE FESTIVAL
The largest African American street festival in the country - now in its 48th year - begins with a week of events and culminates on Sunday, June 11 with a festival featuring more than 100 vendors and two stages of live entertainment in Philly’s historic Graduate Hospital neighborhood. Get there on SEPTA Routes 7, 12, 17 or 40.
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Let's Go Phillies!
The Phillies take on the Detroit Tigers Monday [6/5] at 6:40, Tuesday [6/6] at 6:40 and Thursday [6/7] at 6:05 and then the Dodgers on Friday [6/9] at 7:05, Saturday [6/10] at 4:05, and Sunday [6/11] at 1:05. Best way to Citizens Bank Park to cheer on the home team is the Broad Street Line. Hop it south to NRG Station (last stop). Load your SEPTA Key before you go!!
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BEETLEJUICE
It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s cult classic film, BEETLEJUICE follows the darkly humorous story of a ghost couple trying to haunt the strange inhabitants of their former home — of course, not without the help of a certain stripes-loving demon. Equal parts funny, heartwarming and indecent, “the ghost with the most” puts on a performance that’ll knock you dead. (Just don’t say his name three times.) See it now thru 6/11! Get to there on SEPTA. Take Regional Rail to Suburban Station, the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust, the Market-Frankford Line to 15th Street, or Routes 4, 9, 12, 21, 27, 32 or 42. Get up to $10 off tickets with this Perk!
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Parks on Tap
Philly’s roving beer garden brings brews and bites to parks and green spaces in neighborhoods in nearly every corner of the city this year. This week [6/7 thru 6/11], traveling taps set up shop on the beautiful grounds of the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center in Fairmount Park. In the shadow of a traditional Japanese house and garden, enjoy draft beers from Mainstay Independent Brewing, cocktails, and finger foods and sandwiches. Get there on SEPTA! Routes 38 and 40 drop you off within walking distance!
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25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is on stage at the Arden Theatre Company from 5/25 thru 6/25. So easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 5, 17, 33, 48 or 57. Before you go - check out this Perk - it will save you $10!
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Wellness on the Waterfront
Bring a friend and a yoga mat, and get ready for a scenic workout on Mondays and Thursdays at 6PM, and Sundays at 10AM featuring stunning views of the Ben Franklin Bridge - beginning 6/1. So easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 17, 21, 25, 33, or 42.
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Stroll The Street
Thursday nights in Manayunk heat up this summer with live music, street vendors, artists, activities, shopping deals and more with new fun themes each month. June’s theme? Art month, featuring Stroll the Street’s first ever plein air painting competition this Thursday. Take SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line or Norristown High Speed Line to Norristown Transportation Center. From there, Bus Routes 90, 96, and 98 get you within walking distance.
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Taj Mahal
Head over to the Keswick Theatre on 6/8 and see Taj Mahal and Los Lobos. Doors open at 7PM. Get there on SEPTA! Catch the Lansdale/Doylestown Line or Warminster Line to Glenside Station, or Bus Routes 22 or 77.
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Pop-Up at the Portal
Enjoy free programming at Trolley Portal Gardens, University City District's public space at 40th and Baltimore! They're presenting free, all-ages interactive music this Thursday [6/8] - presented in partnership with local musician Gretchen Elise. Artists will perform from 5 PM to 7 PM, with performances moving inside Renata's during inclement weather. SEPTA will be there! Come by to get some swag! Couldn't be easier to get there on SEPTA - just ride Trolley Routes 11, 13, 34, or 36 to the 40th Street Trolley Portals!
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Rittenhouse Farmers Market
Head to Rittenhouse Square every Tuesday and Saturday from 9AM-3PM for their Farmers Market! Leave the driving to SEPTA. Short walk from Suburban Station, hop a Trolley to 19th Street or ride Routes 2, 9, 12, 17, 21 or 42.
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
There's roller skating, boardwalk rides and games, mini golf, great food and drinks, and more at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. Get there on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 12, 21, 25, 42, 17, or 33.
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Glenside Farmers Market
Now thru November - head to Glenside Farmers Market every Saturday from 9AM-1PM. Conveniently located in Glenside Station's parking lot on the Airport, Lansdale/Doylestown, and Warminster Lines.
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Rodin Museum Garden Bar
The Rodin Museum’s outdoor pop-up garden serves up summer cocktails and small plates in a beautiful green space every Friday. Open 5/26 thru 8/25. Enjoy FREE garden bar admission with pay-what-you wish museum entry. Get here on SEPTA Routes 7, 32, 33, 38 and 48.
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Beer Week
Philly Beer Week returns with 10 days of events - from 6/2 thru 6/11 - tastings, happy hours, pub crawls and foamy fun. Since 2007, the annual tradition has brought together breweries from around the city — and country — to show us all why Philly is one of the best beer cities. Events on tap this week include a special Yards Brewing game night at Good Dog Bar (Friday), Human Robot’s lager-fueled Logjammin Lager Fest at Cherry Street Pier (Saturday) and a cornhole tournament at Interstate Drafthouse. Check out the official website for a full calendar of events. Plan your trip here.
Dan Deacon
Dan Deacon is a Baltimore-based recording artist and performer and he will be making his way to the Ardmore Music Hall on 6/9! Doors open at 7:15PM. Don't miss it! Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Ardmore or Routes 44, 103 or 106.
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Pierce The Veil & The Used: The Creative Control Tour
Head to the Mann Center this Friday to see Pierce The Veil & The Used. Get there on the Mann Loop!
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Cinema in the Cemetery: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON
Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs to Laurel Hill Cemetery on Friday, 6/9 for this cemetery screening of the classic 1954 horror/sci-fi flick that follows a team of scientists as they study the movements of a mysterious man-like swamp creature in the Amazon. Tickets are required. Get here on SEPTA. Hop Route 61 to Clearfield Street and you're there.
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PIXIES
Head over to The Met Philly on 6/9 to see the PIXIES featuring special guests Franz Ferdinand & Bully. Doors open at 6PM. Get there on SEPTA! Take the Broad Street Line – The Met is approximately 2 blocks south of Girard Street Station and 3 blocks north of Fairmount Station. You can also take Route 4 or Route 16 to Broad & Poplar Streets or Route 15 to Broad & Girard Avenue.
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Shania Twain
This summer, the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion welcomes the iconic female country star, Shania Twain on 6/9! Don't miss a beat! Hop the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 12, 17, 21, 25, 33, 42 or 48 to hop the RiverLink Ferry on Penn's Landing or ride PATCO to City Hall Station which is a short walk from Freedom Mortgage Pavillion. Connect from SEPTA to PATCO at 8th & Market or 15th & Locust.
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Staying Power: Be Distinct or Go Extinct
This brand-new exhibit at the Philadelphia Zoo - open from 4/1 thru 10/1 - features 25 gigantic animatronic insects and dinosaurs, offering visitors a chance to examine the traits that allowed insects to survive long after their dinosaur pals kicked the bucket. Keep an eye and an ear out as these life-sized dinosaurs and super-sized insects move and communicate with curious guests. Note: There is an additional charge to access the exhibit. Get there on SEPTA Routes 15 or 38. And don't forget - you've got Perks! Like $2 off admission to the Zoo when you flash your SEPTA Key card.
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Southeast Asian Market
Come hungry to this lively community market highlighting Southeast Asian cultures and cuisines. Pick produce, sample spices and enjoy prepared meals from more than 60 Lao, Khmer, Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian vendors. The market sets up shop from 10AM to 6PM every Saturday and Sunday through the fall and will soon have a permanent home inside the park. Get here on SEPTA. Short walk from NRG Station on the Broad Street Line or hop Route 17.
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Collingswood Farmers Market
Collingswood Farmers Market is back for a stellar 23rd season. The market is open on Saturdays from 8AM to 12PM. Make a SEPTA to PATCO connection. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 8th & Market to connect to PATCO or the Broad Street Line Walnut-Locust for the PATCO stop at 15th & Locust. Tunnels connect the systems underground, just follow the signs. For more info - click here.
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
Enthusiasts of riverside can now enjoy hammocks, patio and arcade games, musical performances, and tasty treats from local purveyors while strolling the boardwalk at this warm-weather attraction now thru 9/24. The riverside Spruce Street Harbor Park is the perfect escape for visitors looking to relax and locals hoping to unwind. Get here on SEPTA. Short walk from 2nd Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line or ride Bus Routes 12, 21, 33, 42 or 25.
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Ambler Farmers Market
Head over to Ambler for the Farmers Market! Ambler Farmers Market will be open every Saturday thru November. Customers can shop a wide variety of produce from 9AM to 12PM. To get here on SEPTA, ride the Lansdale/Doylestown Line to Ambler Station or hop Routes 94 or 95.
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Bryn Mawr Farmers Market
Check out one of the biggest farmers markets in Montgomery County - open every Saturday from 10AM-12PM. Conveniently located at Bryn Mawr Station! Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line to get there!
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Clark Park Farmers Market
Clark Park is home to one of the largest and most well-populated farmers markets in Philadelphia, and boasts over a dozen vendors manning tables piled high with organic fruits, heirloom vegetables, milk, eggs, cheeses, meats and more. It's open year-round on Saturdays from 10AM to 2PM. Get there on SEPTA. Routes 13, 30 & 34 drop you right there!
Chestnut Hill Farmers Market
Head to Chestnut Hill every Saturday from 9AM-12PM for their Farmers Market! Please check their Facebook for cancellations due to weather. Get here on SEPTA! Hop the Chestnut Hill East Line to Wyndmoor Station for a quick walk there. The Route 23 also gets you there!
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Media Farmers Market
Head to Media's Farmers Market every Sunday from 10AM-1PM on Edgemont Street between Front & State Streets. Route 101 drops you off right there!
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Northern Liberties Farmers Market
A collaboration with The Piazza and the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, this weekly yearlong farmers market - open every Saturday from 10AM to 2PM beginning June 3rd - will feature over a dozen vendors including fruit and vegetable farmers, dairy purveyors, chocolate makers, hyper-locally brewed beer and more.
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KANSAS
Make your way to the Keswick Theatre on 6/9 and 6/10 to see music group - KANSAS! Fans will hear songs spanning 50 years of KANSAS music including hits such as Carry On Wayward Son, Dust in the Wind, Point of Know Return, Play the Game Tonight, and Fight Fire with Fire, fan favorites, and deep cuts that have rarely been played live. Don't miss it! Doors open at 7PM. Get there on SEPTA! Catch the Lansdale/Doylestown Line or Warminster Line to Glenside Station, or Bus Routes 22 or 77.
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Collingswood Pride Pop-Up
Collingswood announces for the second year in a row they will be hosting Pride Pop Up on 6/10, 5PM to 9PM. There will be a live DJ, entertainment including a Kids Zone, representatives of local businesses as well as healthcare organizations from the area. To get there, make a SEPTA to PATCO connection. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 8th & Market to connect to PATCO or the Broad Street Line Walnut-Locust for the PATCO stop at 15th & Locust. Tunnels connect the systems underground, just follow the signs. For more info, click here.
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Grunge-a-Palooza Presents: Ghosts of Grunge
Make your way to Ardmore Music Hall on 6/10 to see Ghosts of Grunge at Ardmore Music Hall featuring Flannel (90's Grunge), Dumb as You Are (Nirvana tribute), Purple to the Core (Stone Temple Pilots tribute), and Sea of Sorrow (Alice in Chains tribute)! Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Ardmore or Routes 44, 103 or 106.
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Philly Pride Run
Now in its sixth year, the Philly Pride Run lets its colors fly with a 5K race and a 1 Mile Fun Run across the City of Brotherly Love on Saturday, 6/10. Prizes are awarded for the top three female, male, non-binary and wheelchair competitors, and all proceeds support The William Way LGBT Community Center. Just hop the Broad Street Line south the NRG Station!
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Noah Kahan: The Stick Season Tour
Catch Noah Kahan: The Stick Season Tour at The Mann Center on Saturday - 6/10! Get there on the Mann Loop!
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Headhouse Farmers Market
On Sundays - stop by the Headhouse Farmers Market from 10AM to 2PM for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses and wines. It's so easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop Route 12, 40, 47 or 57.
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East Passyunk Farmers’ Market
Beginning 5/17 from 3PM-7PM - every Wednesday - the area in front of the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center (SPOAC) at 1430 East Passyunk Avenue will be transformed into an outdoor pop-up market organized by Farm to City with locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables from your favorite vendors. So easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Broad Street Line to Tasker-Morris or hop Routes 47, 45 or 29.
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Dickinson Square Farmers Market
Head to Dickinson Square Farmers Market every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM. Hop the Route 57 there!
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Swarthmore Farmers Market
Connecting farmers and consumers since 2006. Open Saturdays from 9AM-12PM from May to November in the Town Center Parking Lot - located steps from Swarthmore Station.
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Flag Fest
This weeklong celebration of the stars and stripes - from 6/11 thru 6/17 - features daily 10 a.m. flag-raising ceremonies, flag-making workshops, meet-and-greets with costumed Once Upon a Nation History Makers and an afternoon curator’s corner that highlights rarely seen items from the museum’s collection. On Saturday, the courtyard hosts a free family-friendly festival with carnival games, circus performers and the classic Punch & Judy Puppet Show. Short walk from 2nd Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line or hop Routes 17, 33 or 48. Get $1 off tickets when you flash your SEPTA Key card!
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Flavors on the Avenue 2023
Flavors on the Avenue is an outdoor street festival showcasing South Philadelphia’s finest culinary offerings, as well as boasting live entertainment, 100+ craft vendors, stellar sidewalk sales, fun-filled family-oriented activities, and much more. This all-ages event is free to attend and spans from Broad Street to Dickinson Street. Take SEPTA there! It's a short walk from Tasker-Morris Station on the Broad Street Line!
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W.I.T.C.H.
W.I.T.C.H. (We Intend to Cause Havoc), will be at Ardmore Music Hall on 6/11. Don't miss it! Doors open at 6:15PM. Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Ardmore or Routes 44, 103 or 106.
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Young the Giant
Head to the Mann Center this Sunday - 6/11 - to check out Young the Giant. Get there on the Mann Loop!
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Disney100: The Exhibition at the Franklin Institute
Now thru 8/27 - the House of Mouse celebrates a century of dazzling audiences with a brand-new exhibition, making its world premiere in Philadelphia. Disney100: The Exhibition opens the vaults for behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of the company’s most popular characters, films, shows and attractions, offering 10 themed galleries with interactive installations covering everything from Snow White to Star Wars.
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Old City Eats
More than 20 participating bars, restaurants and eateries in Old City offer small plate and drink specials from 4PM to 7PM every Thursday beginning 6/1 thru 8/31. It's SO easy to get to Old City on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 5, 9, 17, 21, 33, 42, 44, 48, or 57.
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Transit Tuesday ☕️
Celebrate Transit Tuesday with SEPTA and Dunkin'. Flash your SEPTA Key card to receive a MEDIUM Hot or Iced Coffee for only $1 (+ appl. tax) every Tuesday at any participating Greater Philadelphia-area Dunkin' location. To find your nearest Dunkin' click here. Offer valid on Tuesdays only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Participation may vary. Limited-time offer.
Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink
Lace up! This spring until 7/16, the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink at Dilworth Park paints the town rainbow with colorful springtime skate sessions. Vibrant overhead art and the checkerboard rink floor bring good times and retro vibes. For more fun, chow down at the Dilworth Park Café, fuel up at the Air Grille pop-up beer garden or hop your way through the Dilworth Park dancing fountain. Advance reservations for hour-long skating sessions are strongly recommended, and discounted matinee skate sessions are offered Mondays and Tuesdays. Get here on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
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Dining Under The Stars
Alfresco dining is in style all summer long in Media as two-dozen restaurants participate in the town’s annual Dining Under the Stars event. Every Wednesday from 5/3 thru 9/27, State Street closes to car traffic from Jackson Street to Orange Street so that pedestrians can enjoy peaceful evenings of outdoor dining, drinking and shopping. This year, keep an eye out for local favorites such as Fellini Café Trattoria, Rye BYOB and Azie Asian Fusion. Get there on SEPTA! Take Trolley Route 101, Bus Route 110, or the Media/Wawa Line!
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University Square Farmers Market
Head to the University Square Farmers Market every Wednesday from 10AM-5PM! Get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 34th Street or Trolley Routes 11, 13, 34, or 36 to 36th Street.
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Farmers Market at Christ Church
Located one block away from the site of Philadelphia’s original 18th-century farmers market on High (now Market) Street - The Farmers Market at Christ Church runs every Wednesday from 3PM-6PM until Thanksgiving. Get here on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 5, 17, 33, or 57.
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Center City SIPS
1Great reason to catch a later train! Center City District SIPS is back EVERY WEDNESDAY beginning 6/7 thru 8/31 from 5PM to 7PM. Participating locations offer $7 cocktails including specialty drinks made with Hornitos Tequila, $6 wine, $5 beer and half-price appetizers. This unique happy hour tradition is a perfect opportunity for returning office workers to explore all that Center City has to offer once the workday ends.
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Philly Queer Flea
Walking down Frankford Avenue, the Philly Queer Flea on Saturday, 6/17, is hard to miss. Mural City Cellars, NKDC, and Fishtown BID will host this summer outdoor market in their wine garden on June 17. Music by Solar Sounds plays as you peruse local vendors with queer art, apparel, home goods, and more. Sip on wine from Mural City Cellars’ big trolley. Get there on SEPTA! It's a short walk from Berks Station on the MFL!
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Art Star Pop Up Market
Shop handmade goods by a variety of local craft vendors. There will be vendors inside the Northern Liberties Community Center and also outside on their cute patio. There will be pottery, jewelry, wood furniture, home goods, handmade watercolors/paints, candles, soaps, tees, art, and more! There will also be a table of Art Star products. Get there on SEPTA! It's a short walk from Spring Garden Station on the MFL!
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Philly Queer Birders
Visit a wildlife refuge for some weeknight bird watching with Philly’s Queer Birders. The group invites you to John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum on 6/15, 6PM to 7:30PM. Catch summer nesters and a few late migrants. No registration is required and there will be plenty of binoculars to share. Get there on SEPTA Regional Rail! Hop on the Fox Chase, Warminster, or Airport lines to Eastwick Station.
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Family Pride Day
Family Pride Day is 6/17 with whimsical shows and demonstrations that combine science and drag. There will also be a screen print of a coloring book page with Second State Press, microbes to explore, and more. The event is included with museum admission. Leave the driving to SEPTA. Short walk from Suburban Station, hop Bus Routes 7, 33, 38, 48 or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 or 36.
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Unity in the Community Juneteenth Celebration
The Borough of Collingswood and the Collingswood Community Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee will celebrate Juneteenth in Collingswood on 6/17 at 2PM with an outdoor event in Downtown Collingswood celebrating the diverse community while showcasing art and culture of the black diaspora. To get there, make a SEPTA to PATCO connection. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 8th & Market to connect to PATCO or the Broad Street Line Walnut-Locust for the PATCO stop at 15th & Locust. Tunnels connect the systems underground, just follow the signs. For more info, click here.
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Liberation Rising: Juneteenth Block Party and Free Museum Day
Culture, history, liberation and celebration take center stage at the 2023 Juneteenth Block Party on 6/19 at 11AM with the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP). In partnership with Wawa and Welcome America Inc., AAMP will host an all-day, family-friendly outdoor festival with W.U.R.D.’s Tiffany Bacon as emcee, with entertainment, activations, games, and education for everyone to enjoy. This year, AAMP welcomes the legendary DJ, Spinderella, for an unforgettable tribute commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop! Celebrants can expect a community marketplace featuring Black-owned businesses, community resources, giveaways, artmaking, food trucks, and line dancing, with more acts and special guests to be announced.
Don't forget, you can get there on SEPTA! It's a short walk from the 8th Street stop on the Market-Frankford Line or hop Routes 47 or 48.
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Free Museum Days: African American Museum in Philadelphia
Visit the African American Museum in Philadelphia for free on 6/16, any time between 8AM and 4PM! The museum is committed to telling the story of African Americans in all its permutations: family life, the Civil Rights movement, arts and entertainment, sports, medicine, architecture, politics, religion, law and technology. The AAMP currently houses four galleries and an auditorium, each of which offer exhibitions anchored by one of our three dominant themes: the African Diaspora, the Philadelphia Story, and the Contemporary Narrative. Online registration is encouraged.
Get there on SEPTA! It's a short walk from the 8th Street stop on the Market-Frankford Line or hop Routes 47 or 48.
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Free Museum Days: The Print Center
The Print Center, a nonprofit gallery located in Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, encourages the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs. Visit The Print Center anytime between 11AM and 6PM on 6/20 for free admission!
Leave the driving to SEPTA. Short walk from Suburban Station, hop a Trolley to 19th or ride Routes 2, 9, 17, 21 or 42.
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Our America Now: A Celebration of World Refugee Day
Visit Love Park between 12PM and 8PM on 6/20 to travel through a day of live music, dance, free dance lessons, storytelling, videos, and interactive art making. Learn about the special ways that Philadelphia welcomes refugees into the country and helps them make the difficult transition to their new home while providing opportunities for them to build a life through the culture, stories, art, and music. Learn popular regional dances from Ukraine, Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Afghanistan.
Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
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Dermot Kennedy
This summer, platinum-selling singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy will be at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on 6/20. Don't miss it! Hop the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 12, 17, 21, 25, 33, 42 or 48 to hop the RiverLink Ferry on Penn's Landing or ride PATCO to City Hall Station which is a short walk from Freedom Mortgage Pavillion. Connect from SEPTA to PATCO at 8th & Market or 15th & Locust.
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Free Museum Days: Wagner Free Institute of Science
Visit the Wagner Free Institute of Science anytime between 9:30AM and 4:30PM on 6/20 to get free admission! Come see the landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, there are scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions.
Get there on SEPTA - hop the Route 2 or the Broad Street Line – it’s a short walk from Cecil B. Moore Station!
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Free Museum Days: Woodmere Art Museum
Woodmere Art Museum inspires creativity, learning, and self-expression through experiences with the art and artists of Philadelphia and the region. Visit anytime between 10AM and 5PM on 6/21 for free admission!
It's so easy to get there on SEPTA. Hop either the Chestnut Hill East Line or the Chestnut Hill West Line or Bus Routes 23, 77, 94 or L.
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Rebuild Philadelphia Block Party - A Celebration of Community Revitalization
Come celebrate the groundbreaking and learn about the revitalization plans for Murphy Recreation Center on 6/21 between 3PM and 7PM. In partnership with Rebuild Philadelphia and Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, Welcome America invites neighbors near and far to enjoy live entertainment, games, giveaways, food trucks and more!
Get there on SEPTA! Bus Routes 7, 57, and G all drop you off within walking distance!
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Free Museum Days: Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
For more than 200 years, the Fairmount Water Works has told the story of Philly's connection with water. The POOL exhibition weaves together history, art, storytelling, and place-based learning, exploring the role of public pools in our communities with the goal of deepening understanding of the connection between water, social justice, and public health. This is the last opportunity to experience the immersive museum exhibition in person in Philadelphia. Visit on 9/21 between 11AM and 5PM for free admission!
To get there on SEPTA, hop the Broad Street Line to Fairmount Station.
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Fitness to Fly
On 6/22, kids of all ages and abilities will have the opportunity to participate in two clinics (4PM & 6PM) featuring exercise and dance instruction along with cheer sessions hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders. In partnership with the Eagles Autism Foundation, attendees can partake in a sensory friendly fitness class with resources available for the community. In an effort to support all abilities, guests will have access to a visual schedule, sensory bags, and a dedicated quiet space. Guests can enjoy performances and food trucks in addition to the Wawa smoothies and refreshers refueling attendees throughout the day with tasty treats.
Take SEPTA there! Hop Routes 4, 47, or 53!
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Free Museum Days: Historic Rittenhouse Town
Historic Rittenhouse Town is the site of the first paper mill in America dating to 1690. The 1707 Rittenhouse Family Homestead is one of the oldest buildings in Philadelphia. This tour will explore the legacy of the Rittenhouse Family, the art of paper making and the story of this important industrial site from industrial to bucolic. Visit on 6/22 between 9AM and 5PM for free admission!
Hop Route 65 for a short walk there!
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Free Museum Days: Wyck Historic House, Garden & Farm
Celebrating its 50th year as a public site in 2023, Wyck is a National Historic Landmark house, garden, and farm in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia that served as the home to one Quaker family for nine generations (1690-1973). The family left behind an incredible record of everyday life in Philadelphia, including over 10,000 historic objects, the oldest rose garden in its original plan in the United States, and a beautiful 2.5 acre landscape with an active urban farm. Feed your curiosity with a tour of the first floor of the house, take in the beauty of the rose garden, and explore a historic landscape largely untouched since the 1690’s. Free admission when you visit on 6/22 between 12PM and 4PM!
Get there on SEPTA - take bus routes 23, 65, or XH.
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Free Museum Days: Stenton
Stenton is one of the earliest, best-preserved, and most authentic historic houses in Philadelphia. Completed in 1730 as a country-seat, plantation house for James Logan -Secretary to William Penn; merchant, politician, justice, scientist, and scholar – Stenton was home to six generations of the Logan family, as well as a diverse community of servants and enslaved Africans, including Dinah, who lived and labored at Stenton for over 50 years. Furnished with 18th-and 19th-century Logan family objects, and remaining in little-altered condition, a visit to Stenton offers an unparalleled experience of early Pennsylvania. Stop by anytime between 1PM and 4PM on 6/23 for free admission! Reservations are required for a formal tour.
Get there on SEPTA. Take Regional Rail to Wanye Junction, the Broad Street Line to Wyoming Station, or hop the Route 23.
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Kidchella
Dance, play, and create at Kidchella on 6/23 from 4PM to 7PM! Kids of all ages can enjoy this music festival featuring Emmy® Award winning Alex & The Kaleidoscope and Johnny Shortcake. Performances will also include the Academy Award-winning song “Let It Go” by a cast member of Disney’s Frozen, coming to the Academy of Music on the Kimmel Cultural Campus. Come early to enjoy art stations, performances, and food trucks. The main concert will begin at 5:30PM.
It's so easy to get there on SEPTA! Just hop Route 3!
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Free Museum Days: Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore, and celebrate the history of Jews in America. Its purpose is to connect Jews more closely to their heritage and to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity of the American Jewish experience and the freedoms to which Americans aspire. Visit on 6/23 anytime between 10AM and 5PM for free admission!
It's so easy to get there on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street/Independence Hall Station or Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, or 57.
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Free Museum Days: The Rosenbach Museum and Library
The Rosenbach preserves a nearly unparalleled rare book and manuscript collection, with particular strength in American and British literature and history. Exhibitions, programs, and research with this collection have focused on Colonial American history, African American history, children’s literature, book arts and technology, gay and lesbian literature, early Modernism, and much more. The Rosenbach’s 1860s townhouse and garden provide an intimate setting for the brothers’ collections of rare books, manuscripts, furniture, silver, paintings, prints, drawings, and sculpture. Located in the heart of the Rittenhouse-Fitler historic district in Center City Philadelphia, visit 6/24 between 10AM and 6PM for free admission! Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Get here on SEPTA! The Rosenbach is a short walk from William H. Gray III 30th Street Station and Suburban Station. The Route 17 Bus travels 19th Street on 20th Street. Other nearby routes include: the Market-Frankford Line, the Broad Street Line, and Routes 2, 9, 12, 21 & 42
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Free Museum Days: Masonic Temple, Library and Museum
Philadelphia’s Masonic Temple is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year on 6/24 with a series of special events and free tours from 10AM to 3PM. The Masonic Temple opened in 1873 and contains artwork, frescos, stained glass, murals and sculptures which connect Freemasons and non-Freemasons to an inspirational world of art, architecture and history. There is also an exhibit hall featuring a wide assortment of artifacts related to the 150th anniversary and the history of the Masonic fraternity in Philadelphia and beyond.
Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Broad Street Line or the Market-Frankford Line to get there.
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Free Museum Days: Science History Institute
The Science History Institute collects and shares the stories of innovators and of discoveries that shape our lives with a focus on preserving and interpreting the history of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences. Visit anytime between 10AM and 5PM on 6/23 for free admission!
Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street/Independence Hall Station or Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, or 57.
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Free Museum Days: Paul Robeson House & Museum
The Paul Robeson House was the home of internationally renowned American bass-baritone concert singer, actor of film and stage, All-American and professional athlete, writer, multi-lingual orator, human rights activist, and lawyer Paul Robeson from 1966 until 1976. Visit on 6/24 between 11AM and 4PM for free admission!
It's so easy to get there on SEPTA! Hop Bus Routes 21 or 42, Trolley Routes 11, 13, 34, or 36, or the Market-Frankford Line to 52nd Street Station.
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34th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival
Manayunk Development Corporation has announced the 34th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival! Share in the tradition of excellence at the tri-state's largest outdoor, juried arts festival. Celebrating the best variety of fine arts and crafts from across the country, collectors, buyers, and designers will visit Main Street for this event. Hop the Manayunk/Norristown Line to Manayunk Station or Routes 9, 27, 35 or 61.
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Concilio’s Hispanic Fiesta + Fireworks
Hispanic Fiesta is an annual event that is a part of the PECO Multicultural Series and Wawa Welcome America. This two-day festival from 6/24-6/25, unites people of all ages to celebrate the culture that makes us. Through food, dance, and music, attendees come together to celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage.
SEPTA is the best way there! Take the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or hop Bus Routes 12, 21, 25, 33 or 42.
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Free Museum Days: John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Celebrated as America’s First Urban Refuge, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum was established in 1972. The refuge is a treasured green space nestled within the city of Philadelphia, teeming with a rich diversity of fish, wildlife, and plants native to the Delaware Estuary. It also supports a diversity of habitats, including freshwater tidal marsh, open waters, mudflats, and woodlands that the hundreds of species call home. Visit anytime between 6AM and 6PM on 6/25 for free admission!
Get there on SEPTA Regional Rail! Hop on the Fox Chase, Warminster, or Airport lines to Eastwick Station.
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Free Museum Days: Historic Strawberry Mansion
Historic Strawberry Mansion is the largest of the Fairmount Park Historic Houses filled with antiques, fine art, and collectible treasures from the 18th and 19th century. Visit on 6/25 anytime between 10AM and 4PM for free admission!
Get there on SEPTA! Hop Routes 7, 39, 48, or 49.
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Free Museum Days: Christ Church Preservation Trust
Visit Christ Church, the birthplace of the American Episcopal Church, on 6/26 between 11AM and 5PM for free admission! The Church was founded in 1695 as a condition of William Penn’s Charter. Known as “The Nation’s Church,” it hosted members of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution and Presidents George Washington and John Adams in the first decade of the newly established Republic. Among early members were Benjamin and Deborah Franklin, Betsy Ross, John Penn (William Penn’s grandson), and signers of the Constitution and of the Declaration of Independence, including Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, and Francis Hopkinson. This Church further serves as a site of significance in Philadelphia’s history of slavery and abolition.
It's so easy to get here on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 17, 21, 25, 33, or 42.
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Rocky Movie Night
Join us for a free screening of the fan-favorite, Rocky on 6/26! Doors open at 6:30PM. Capacity is limited and pre-registration is required.
Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Broad Street Line to City Hall, the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley to 15th Street, Regional Rail to Suburban Station or Routes 4, 9, 21, 27, 21 or 42.
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Free Museum Days: Mütter Museum
America’s finest museum of medical history, the Mütter Museum and Historical Library, displays collections of anatomical specimens, models, medical books, and medical instruments in a beautiful beaux arts building. Visitors can explore galleries, attend pop-up programs, hear gallery talks, and relax in our beautiful Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden. Visit on 6/27 between 10AM and 5PM for free admission! Reservations are recommended.
Get there on SEPTA! Take the Trolley to 22nd Street or Routes 7, 9, 21, 42, 44, or 49.
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Fotterall Square Community Day
Enjoy a fun evening in Fotterall Square for all ages on 6/27 beginning at 4PM filled with face painting, balloon artists, caricatures and drumming demonstrations by the West Powelton Steppers and Sixers Stixers. Don’t miss an opportunity to also experience the Philadelphia Union in a new way, including inflatable games, giveaways, and more!
Get there on SEPTA! It’s a 10 minute walk from the Susquehanna-Dauphin Station on the Broad Street Line.
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Free Museum Days: Betsy Ross House
The well-known and loved story of Betsy Ross sewing the first Stars & Stripes is tightly woven into the colorful fabric of America’s rich history. The Betsy Ross House, the birthplace of the American flag, is alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century. Tour the house on 6/27 for free admission and then stay a while longer to meet Betsy in her upholstery shop and learn more about her exciting life and times through our interactive, historical programming.
Go the SEPTA way! It's a short walk from 2nd Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line or hop Routes 17, 33 or 48.
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Free Museum Days: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Come see the oldest natural history museum in the Americas and one of the country’s leading scientific institutions, with over 200 years of experience in curation, cutting-edge research and education. The Academy has more than 19 million specimens, all carefully documented and well-preserved for future generations. They serve as the foundation for an active research program that continues to focus on the critical environmental issues of our time, ranging from evolution and biodiversity to human health and climate change. Visit on 6/27 between 10AM and 4:30PM for free admission!
You can get there on SEPTA! Short walk from Suburban Station or hop Bus Routes 7, 32, 33, 38, 43 or 48.
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PECO Go 4th and Learn: A Cultural Journey
On 6/27 from 10AM - 12PM, follow the sound of ancient Chinese instruments through Franklin Square’s rendition of the Friendship Gate and discover dynamic performances, face painters, storytellers, and more! Budding engineers and artists learn about lantern-making and block printing with the Asian Arts Initiative and future gurus sharpen their concentration in a tai chi class. All the while tiny travelers frolic around the Franklin Square Fountain and larger-than-life lanterns as they dream of their future adventures amid the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival grounds. Children can also enjoy a free book giveaway courtesy of Books in Homes USA. Come join!
Get there on SEPTA. it's a short walk from 5th Street/Independence Hall on the Market-Frankford Line!
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Wawa Hoagie Day
Join Wawa for historic Hoagie Day Tributes to our Local Heroes, featuring entertainment and seven TONS of FREE Wawa Hoagies served at Noon along Arch Street between 5th& 6th streets in the Independence Mall area. Over 1,000 stores chainwide will celebrate Hoagie Day® in their local communities by building and donating more than 30,000 hoagies to local first responders and community heroes serving their neighborhoods – all in one day.
Get there on SEPTA! Ride the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street or hop Bus Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, 47 or 57.
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Free Museum Days: National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. Visit on 6/29 anytime between 10AM and 5PM for free admission!
It's so easy to get here on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street/Independence Hall or Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, 48 or 57.
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