May 9, 2013
Hot on the heels of city sporting extravaganzas the Penn Relays and Broad Street Run, another well-attended competition draws world-class athletes to Philadelphia. On May 10-11, the 75th annual Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta sails on the scenic Schuylkill River. The two-day event is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States with representation from 125 [...]
Read more»April 12, 2013
Cross your fingers for sunshine and pack up a picnic basket this Sunday, April 14. The centerpiece of 2013 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival comes to Fairmount Park for an action-packed day under the blossoms. Celebrating the near forest of sakura (flowering Japanese cherry trees) in historic Fairmount Park, most of which were first planted in [...]
Read more»April 10, 2013
As the country’s first zoo, Philadelphia Zoo is no stranger to introducing groundbreaking wildlife engagement to the animal-loving public. With the grand unveiling of the shiny new KidZooU: Hamilton Family Children’s Zoo & Faris Family Education Center this Saturday, April 13, the zoo debuts its latest, and maybe greatest, innovation to date. The new children’s [...]
Read more»March 22, 2013
Just as cherry trees begin to burst with pink and white blossoms, the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia presents its annual fête of flowers and Japanese culture, the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, April 1-26. Celebrating the near forest of sakura (flowering Japanese cherry trees) in historic Fairmount Park, most of which were first planted [...]
Read more»February 14, 2013
Get ready to hit the Facebook “Like” button on this one. Calling all summer concertgoers: the Grammy winners and Spotify-playlist staple, fun. is headed to Philadelphia on Friday, July 19 to perform at the Mann Center. fun., an American indie rock band, is led by the talented powerhouse vocalist Nate Ruess alongside Jack Antonoff on [...]
Read more»November 28, 2012
With a nip in the air and the holidays near, this is arguably the most romantic time of the year. In case you’re in need of some amatory ideas, we’ve rounded up some of the best holiday date ideas in and around Philadelphia. Some are tried-and-true seasonal favorites year after year, some may be new [...]
Read more»November 28, 2012
Fairmount Park’s historic mansions will be dressed up again this year for the holiday season. From December 1-9, prepare to be impressed by the yuletide decorations and spirit of the “Charms of Farimount Park” holiday tours. Five of the Fairmount mansions — Laurel Hill, Lemon Hill, Mount Pleasant, Ormiston and Woodford — will be seasonally [...]
Read more»November 7, 2012
The holiday spirit is starting to tinge storefronts, supermarkets, boutiques and even the streets and trees of Philadelphia. One fun, free holiday happening that’s already coming speedily down the pipeline is the Fairmount Park Holiday Gingerbread House Display. Returning for the second year, the display is set up at the Shops at Liberty Place from [...]
Read more»November 7, 2012
Now’s your chance to contribute to the city that loves you back: Philadelphia’s LOVE Your Park Fall Service Day is back on Saturday, November 17. The Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will host a day-long volunteer event in 57 parks across the city where you can rake fall leaves, plant bulbs and [...]
Read more»October 26, 2012
Chestnut Hill is bringing back its bewitchingly popular Harry Potter Weekend for 2012, hitting Germantown Avenue this Friday through Sunday, October 26-28. We’re huge fans of the festival, and we want to make sure you’re fully equipped for a weekend’s worth of entertainment so wild it will knock you off your broomstick. So we’ve consulted [...]
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