May 8, 2013
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 [...]
Read more»December 21, 2012
Ring in 2013 with either of two free fireworks shows on the Delaware River Waterfront as SugarHouse Casino once again presents a double dose of New Year’s fun. The first show, at 6 p.m., is titled “The Fire Within” and set to a family-friendly musical soundtrack of “Fire Bird Suite,” “Call of the Champions,” “Four [...]
Read more»July 22, 2011
Cool off on scorching summer nights with a (free!) smooth jazz concert at Penn’s Landing, running at 7:30 p.m. Fridays nights for the month of August. The concert series is returning for its 14th season. It provides the perfect setting for a laid back summer evening that still brings the chic factor. This season’s intriguing [...]
Read more»September 9, 2010
Start your Hispanic Heritage Month celebration a few days early! According to the calendar, the official summer season is over. However, we’ve still got a few weeks of lovely, summer-like weather around these parts. What better way to soak up those last few rays of sun than by attending the Mexican Independence Fiesta at Penn’s [...]
Read more»August 20, 2010
The Caribbean Festival returns to Penn’s Landing this Sunday, August 22nd from 2-8 p.m. to celebrate the culture of 14 islands through cuisine, music and fashion as part of the PECO Multicultural Series. The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing will come alive with the sounds of the Caribbean. Performances include live reggae, hip-hop, gospel and [...]
Read more»June 18, 2010
Head down to the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing this Saturday, June 19th for the 18th annual Islamic Heritage Festival. Sponsored by the Islamic Cultural Preservation and Information Council, this event is part of PECO’s multicultural festival series that takes place all summer long on Penn’s Landing. The festivities actually being at 1 p.m., with [...]
Read more»June 3, 2010
The cultural heritage festivals continue at Penn’s Landing. This Sunday, June 6th from 12 noon until 8 p.m. the Irish American Festival takes over the Great Plaza. Main stage performers include Celtic stars such as Paddy’s Well, Round Tower, The Hooligans and Blackthorn. Seven Rings, Brimingham Six and Boxty will be playing in the tent. [...]
Read more»May 28, 2010
There are two fun, family friendly festival taking place concurrently down at Penn’s Landing this Sunday. First is Delaware River Day, a celebration of conscientious boating practices, stresses the importance of marine safety measures and encourages waterway preservation along the Delaware River. Attendees can take part in free kayaking, life jacket fitting, musical entertainment, free [...]
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