May 18th is your lucky date if you’re in the mood for Spring festivals in the Philadelphia area – there are plenty of events to choose from on this day! Here are some great ideas for fun things to do in Philly this weekend…
May 18th marks the closing day of this weeklong annual event that brings residents from all over the Philadelphia area to celebrate more than 100 Philly parks with activities including service projects, fun events & entertainment, educational programs, family activities, park tours and much more. Here’s a partial list of park events scheduled for May 18th:
For additional details, visit the Love Your Park Calendar of Events.
On May 18th from noon to 5pm, head on over to Walnut Street for the day of fantastic area food, fashion, arts & entertainment. More than 50,000 people are expected from all over the area to enjoy live music, free wine tastings, 40 participating restaurants and much more for visitors of all ages. Here’s some of what you can expect at this exciting event:
For additional details, visit the Rittenhouse Row website.
On May 18th & 19th, traffic will be closed down completely to make way for a huge, multi-block festival in celebration of authentic Italian American culture in South Philadelphia. At the heart of the festivities is America’s oldest outdoor market, Philadelphia’s 9th Street Italian Market, joined by nearby restaurants bringing inside dining outside for the weekend. Several blocks of activities and entertainment include:
For additional details, visit the Italian Market Festival website.
Join more than 10,000 visitors on May 18th from noon to 5pm to celebrate East Kensington’s marvelous mix of local art, local music and local food with more than 200 participating area artists and eateries. This free event on Trenton Avenue is organized by East Kensington Neighbors Association volunteers to raise funds for neighborhood revitalization projects. Planned activities include:
For additional details, visit the Trenton Avenue Arts Festival website.
Last but certainly not least, on May 18th from noon to 5pm, West Girard Avenue (2700 to 2800 blocks) will be transformed into a brilliant street festival in celebration of area art, food and music. The festivities will include:
For additional details, visit the Brewerytown Spring Festival website.
So many events to choose from – so little time! We hope you’ll take an opportunity to get out and enjoy some fun and recreation with family and friends in the Philadelphia area this weekend. (If you want stay up to date with all the latest info about events, attractions and happenings in the Philadelphia area, subscribe to this blog so you’ll be alerted when new events are posted.)
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