May 2, 2013
The month of May overflows with awesome spring events and outdoor festivals, so to help you navigate through them all and find the ones you definitely do not want to miss, we’ve updated our Spring Festivals roundup with a more comprehensive list of all the festivals we could find this month and next. From blockbuster [...]
Read more»May 2, 2013
This Saturday, May 4, embrace the spring sunshine at Penn Treaty Park during the Pie In The Sky And Food Truck Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Revel in childhood fun at the kite-flying extravaganza. Guests are invited to bring their favorite kite, or take part in kite crafting at the festival. May the best [...]
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»October 15, 2012
Bundle up! Penn Treaty Park is hosting an outdoor movie screening this Friday, October 19, a fun opportunity to cozy up and kick off a great fall weekend. The movie they’re showing is Hunger Games, and they’ll be giving away copies of the book as well. Stay tuned for other surprise event elements. And be sure to pack some snacks and drinks, and a warm picnic blanket. Penn Treaty Park is located just north of Penn’s Landing on the waterfront, making for gorgeous views. Should be a great time. [Friends of Penn Treaty Park]
October 1, 2012
Penn Treaty Park is a favorite among Philadelphians for its scenic Delaware Riverside location. Plus, there’s no better place to celebrate the local history, community, commerce and culture of Fishtown than Penn Treaty Park. To wit, the Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA) will present the 5th Annual RiverCity Festival on October 6, from noon-5 p.m. at [...]
Read more»August 27, 2012
Each year, the Friends of Penn Treaty Park present the one-of-a-kind Champagne in the Park event, combining a lively and relaxing evening on the Delaware with food and drink from great local establishments, jazz and conversation. This year’s Champagne in the Park is set for Friday, September 7. And you should plan on going. Tickets [...]
Read more»August 17, 2012
From alfresco dining to outdoor festivals, summer’s the best season to get outdoors and enjoy the longer days and always fun summer nights. There’s always something going on, but don’t forget to stop and take in the natural beauty Philadelphia has to offer. Inspired by a question from a Uwishunu reader (thanks!), we’ve decided to [...]
Read more»August 2, 2012
The Friends of Penn Treaty Park are bringing back “Fantastic Fridays,” a free weekly concert series kicking off tomorrow night, August 3, with the Sensational Soul Cruisers starting at 6:30 p.m. After the concert, stick around for the free Friday Night Lights fireworks over the Delaware presented by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation. “Fantastic Fridays” [...]
Read more»June 25, 2012
Start your Independence Day festivities early with the Friends of Penn Treaty Park on Saturday, June 30, from 6:30 p.m. on, starting with live music and a fantastically fun fireworks display over the Delaware River to follow. Grab your blankets or lawn chairs and spread out over seven acres of beautiful open green space and [...]
Read more»September 28, 2011
Head over to Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown on Saturday, October 1 for the Fourth Annual RiverCity Festival. Kicking off at noon with live music, vendors and family-friendly activities, the festival runs through the afternoon until 5 p.m. Presented by the Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA), RiverCity promotes community engagement, local businesses and everything that historic [...]
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