May 9, 2013
Summer is sneaking up on us and bringing along with it some of our favorite celebrations, including the hugely popular Wawa Welcome America festival. From July 1 through July 7 the celebration returns to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and beyond to celebrate Independence Day with live — and free! — music from Grammy-winning musicians, a [...]
Read more»March 20, 2013
Prepare the matzo ball soup! Passover is quickly approaching. The holiday begins on Monday, March 25 and lasts until Tuesday, April 2. For those looking to avoid cooking and celebrate Passover at a restaurant in the Greater Philadelphia area, you’re in luck. We have compiled a roundup of restaurants (and one museum!) offering special Passover [...]
Read more»February 18, 2013
There’s no better place to celebrate historical holidays like President’s Day, than in Philadelphia. From the President’s House site at Independence Mall, the home of Presidents George Washington and John Adams while Philadelphia served as the young nation’s capital, to the National Constitution Center, which is hosting fun Presidential programming and events all day long [...]
Read more»February 14, 2013
Happy Valentine’s Day to the City of Brotherly Love! For those of you lovebirds still making a few last minute dinner plans, looking for the perfect gift or just completely out of ideas, check out our Valentine’s Day guides and let us help you make your loved ones swoon: • Our Top Picks For Romantic [...]
Read more»February 11, 2013
From Saturday, February 16-Monday, February 18, the National Constitution Center is celebrating the Presidents of our county in honor of Presidents’ Day weekend. The museum will even be opening early on Sunday, February 17 in honor of the holiday. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. All weekend long guests will have the chance to make [...]
Read more»January 25, 2013
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a slew of activities put on by the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation and other establishments in Philadelphia. The Chinese New Year officially starts on Sunday, February 10, 2013, so get ready to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new with parades, live performances, and more! [...]
Read more»January 2, 2013
Now that the Christmas presents are unwrapped and the pine needles are collecting on the living room floor, it’s time to take the wreaths down and unplug the strings of lights. If you’re looking to recycle your Christmas tree in an eco-friendly manner, you’re in luck. Philadelphia is once again providing the city with Christmas [...]
Read more»January 1, 2013
Cheers to 2013, Philadelphia! All of our best wishes for a fabulous start to the new year. Looking for a handy guide to the Mummers Parade, kicking off at 8:50 a.m. this morning? We’ve got you covered right here. Also check out our roundup of top picks for celebrating New Year’s Day today. And, because [...]
Read more»December 28, 2012
It’s the last weekend in 2012 and Philadelphia is making sure the year ends with a bang. Many of our favorite places across the city are offering up lots of activities from Friday until New Year’s Day. Use this extended weekend to sneak one last peek at the Christmas festivities in the area as they [...]
Read more»December 27, 2012
View Where to Watch New Year’s Fireworks in a larger map New Year’s Eve is just days away, which means it’s crunch time when it comes to planning how you’re going to ring in 2013. The most crucial decision: where to watch the fireworks. With SugarHouse Casino once again presenting two free fireworks shows on [...]
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