May 8, 2013
Take a look at Philadelphia’s varied and impressive architecture this spring and summer at The Preservation Alliance’s Architectural Walking Tours. The guided tours return for 2013 with an abundance of informative, themed tours in a ton of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. Begin touring as soon as tonight, May 8, with a look at the stately and neoclassical [...]
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One of Philly’s best outdoor craft bazaars is back, just in time for Mother’s Day. With more than 150 local and national artists selected to set up shop outdoors for two days at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, May 11-12, the annual Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar definitely won’t disappoint. Rain or shine, shoppers [...]
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Philadelphia’s park system is amazing and one of the city’s greatest assets… Philadelphia has more than 10,000 (!) acres of open space including forest, trails, streams, and 75 neighborhood playgrounds spread across the city. But it’s an asset that requires a lot of care and attention — it’s a lot of park space and open [...]
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Truly, no visit to Philadelphia is complete without taking in the sights and attractions of Philadelphia’s historic district. As the birthplace of the nation, there are so many historic locales worthy of experiencing. To ease engagement with Philadelphia’s historic attractions and characters — and make history fun for the pint-sized set — check out the [...]
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This Saturday, May 11, at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Bird Fest takes wing. Check out the second annual Bird Fest, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., to learn all about our fine feathered friends, including why some birds fly and why some don’t, and see rare bird specimens from around the [...]
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With the exception of alligators on display in Florida, the biggest alligator on display in the U.S. is currently right in our backyard at Camden’s Adventure Aquarium. Mighty Mike is shocking children and adults alike all spring and summer long. Mighty Mike weighs in at more than 800 pounds and boasts a stature of 14 [...]
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This Saturday, May 11, peaceful and leafy Clark Park springs to life with two lively community-driven events. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Spruce Hill Community Association is set to hold its annual family-friendly May Fair. Check out live music by three local bands, food from University City vendor trucks, a kids’ obstacle course [...]
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Spend the days leading up to Mother’s Day finding a perfect gift for Mom and enjoying one of Philadelphia’s many great parks at the annual Fitler Square Spring Fair. All day long on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, Fitler Square welcomes live music, food, kid-friendly activities, a book sale, a flea market and [...]
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South Philadelphia’s Italian Market is the nation’s oldest outdoor market, and always abuzz. But on May 18 and 19, the already-bustling heart of South Philly welcomes the city for its annual 9th Street Italian Market Festival. Enjoy a weekend filled with the flavors and sights of Italian-American culture, from tastes of Italian cuisine to the [...]
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The circus comes to town in a big way at the end of the month with the return of Cirque du Soleil to the Philadelphia area, bringing its new big-top production Totem to town, May 30-June 23. After its March U.S. premiere in New York, Totem makes its second stop in the Philadelphia area on [...]
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