The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Explore all of the best things to do in and around Philadelphia: from upcoming events and art installations to the most picturesque date spots, we share all you need to know to make the most out of your week in Philly.

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(Art) This annual art show highlights a truly incredible collection of art. More than forty leading art dealers will head to the terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to present an array of folk art, ceramics, jewelry, textiles and more.

⌚️Apr. 24-27, 📍2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, Pa, 19130, 🌐 thephiladelphiashow.com, 💵 $35-50

(Community) If you’re planning to eat out this week, why not do it for a good cause? During Dining Out For Life, participating restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds to support those impacted by HIV in the Delaware Valley. Make a reservation at a participating restaurant and know that your meal will go a long way.

⌚️Apr. 24, 📍Various locations, 🌐 diningoutforlife.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) The oldest running track and field event in the country is back for another year. The historic Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania will host more than 15,000 athletes who will compete in front of hundreds of thousands of spectators and fans. Get ready for heated competition, great displays of athleticism and great community.

⌚️Apr. 24-26, 📍235 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, Pa., 19104, 🌐 pennrelays.com, 💵 $19-69

(Community) Help the Navy Yard celebrate their 25th Birthday with a day packed with family fun. There will be local vendors, games, fun crafts and plenty of delicious food trucks.

⌚️ Apr. 26, 12-5p.m., 📍Central Green, Rouse Blvd, Philadelphia, Pa, 19112, 🌐 navyyard.org, 💵 Free

(Community) Why satisfy one craving when you can satisfy them all? Prepare your taste buds for an amazing lineup of food trucks serving up the best treats. Whether you’re in the mood for pizza, mac n cheese or cupcakes, you’ll find it here.

⌚️Apr. 26, 11a.m. - 5p.m., 📍137 West Knowlton Rd., Media, Pa., 19063, 🌐 linvilla.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) Head to the Zoo to celebrate Holi, the Hindu holiday Holi celebrating the arrival of spring, end of winter and blossoming of love, with performances, activities and a color throwing ceremony. Wear something you don’t mind getting messy in and enjoy this fun day of play, performances and celebration.

⌚️Apr. 26, 11:30a.m. - 3:30p.m., 📍3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, Pa, 19104, 🌐 philadelphiazoo.org, 💵 Free with Zoo admission

(Community) It’s year 19 of this iconic East Passyunk Street Festival, and things are only getting better. Come enjoy five blocks of food, drinks, crafts, stages of live music, games and so much more. You’ll get a true taste of the very best of East Passyunk.

⌚️Apr. 27, 11a.m. - 4p.m., 📍East Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, Pa, 19148, 🌐 visiteastpassyunk.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) Manayunk’s historic Main Street is welcoming back its favorite food festival. Dozens of Philly’s best food trucks and vendors are coming together to serve up their best, featuring strawberries as the seasonal ingredient. Come ready to eat, shop special promotions and dance to live music.

⌚️Apr. 27, 11a.m. - 5p.m., 📍Main St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19127, 🌐 manayunk.com/, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) Take a car-free stroll through Rittenhouse while you sip, shop, and check out the neighborhood. Walnut street will be closed to traffic from 15th to 19th street and filled with dancers, musicians, games, and a kid-friendly zone. Restaurants and shops nearby will feature extended outdoor seating, specialty drinks, discounts and more.

⌚️Every Sunday in April, 11a.m. - 5p.m., 📍Walnut St., between 15th & 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19103, 🌐 centercityphila.org, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Art) A new exhibit is heading to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective is an anthology of the Chicago artist’s work, highlighting the full spectrum of her career.

⌚️Feb. 8-June 1, 📍2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, Pa, 19130, 🌐 press.philamuseum.org, 💵 $14-30

Spring is officially in full swing, and this week’s lineup is all about making the most of it. From trail celebrations and nature fests to baby tortoises and family-friendly musicals, there’s no shortage of fresh-air fun for kids and grown-ups ready to shake off winter.

(Animals) At the Philadelphia Zoo, four brand-new Galápagos tortoise babies—born to 97-year-old mom and 96-year-old dad Abrazzo—are ready for their close-up. You’ve seen them on social media; now visit them in person. All ages.

⌚April 23, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; daily thereafter 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., 📍3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104, 🌐 philadelphiazoo.org, 💵 $19–$29; $2 ACCESS cardholders

(Outdoors / free) At Cobbs Creek, honor the transformation of old railways into trails with a new playspace, games, birding walks, horseback rides, fishing lessons, and a giant nest-building session from PopUpPlay. Ages 2 and up.

⌚April 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 📍Thomas Ave. and Cobbs Creek Pkwy., Philadelphia, PA 19143, 🌐 facebook.com, 💵 Free

(Festival / free) At Upper Merion Township, join a community-wide Earth Day celebration featuring a petting zoo, pony rides ($7), food trucks, electric vehicles, local artisans, and eco-education from Riverbend Environmental Center and Climate Action PA. Ages 2 and up.

⌚April 26, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 📍175 W. Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406, 🌐 umtownship.org, 💵 Free

(Nature / free) At the Schuylkill Center, celebrate Earth Day with live music by Ants on a Log, storytime, crafts, a scavenger hunt, guided hikes, and visits from Awbury Arboretum’s goats. Registration requested. Ages 2 and up.

⌚April 26, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 📍8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19128, 🌐 schuylkillcenter.org, 💵 Free

(Musical / multi-day) At Walnut Street Theatre, kids take the stage in this energetic musical adaptation featuring Jasmine, Aladdin, and a whole new world of songs, sparkle, and flying carpets. Daytime performances only. Ages 4–11.

⌚April 26–May 11, times vary, 📍825 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, 🌐 walnutstreettheatre.org, 💵 $17–$20

(Nature / free) At Tacony Creek Park, join artist Jay Correano and V.U.R.T. Creative for mural painting, art activities, music, and nature exploration during this lively, community-driven celebration. All ages.

⌚April 26, noon–4 p.m., rain date May 3, 📍Whitaker Ave. & Loudon St., Philadelphia, PA 19120, 🌐 ttfwatershed.org, 💵 Free

(Festival / free) At the Navy Yard’s Central Green, celebrate 25 years of community connection with live music, kids’ activities, and food trucks galore. Free parking makes this one extra easy to attend. All ages.

⌚April 26, noon–5 p.m., 📍Rouse Blvd. & Intrepid Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19112, 🌐 navyyard.org, 💵 Free

(History / multi-day) At the Museum of the American Revolution, view nearly half of the 30 surviving Revolutionary War flags in this rare and carefully curated exhibit. Kids will love seeing the early “colors” that came before today’s stars and stripes — some made by Philadelphia icons Betsy Ross and Rebecca Flower Young. Ages 5 and up.

⌚April 19–August 10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 📍101 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 🌐 amrevmuseum.org, 💵 $13–$25; $2 ACCESS cardholders; free for ages 5 and under

(Science / multi-day) Whether your kids’ spring break starts this week or next, the Franklin Institute has you covered with daily extra programming to keep them busy and curious. For an added thrill, check out the Body Worlds exhibit—featuring preserved human bodies—for an additional $18. Ages 3 and up.

⌚April 12–26, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., 📍222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103, 🌐 fi.edu, 💵 $23–$29

(Theater / multi-day) At Arden Theatre, Greg Banks’ fast-paced adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit brings Bilbo Baggins out of his comfort zone and into an unforgettable adventure filled with creatures, challenges, and lessons on courage. Ages 7 and up.

⌚April 2–May 25, times vary, 📍40 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 🌐 ardentheatre.org, 💵 $25–$46

(Musical / multi-day) At Bristol Riverside Theatre, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s breakout Broadway hit paints a vibrant, family-friendly portrait of life in a New York City neighborhood over three eventful days. It’s energetic, heartfelt, and perfect for older kids. Ages 9 and up.

⌚March 25–April 27, times vary, 📍120 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA 19007, 🌐 brtstage.org, 💵 $20–$67

(Science / multiday) Animatronic dinos from chillier climes, like the fearsome, feathered Troodon raptors, represent Late Cretaceous creatures who inhabited the Arctic. Hands-on exhibits show off ice-proof teeth and eggs at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Ages 2 and up.

⌚September 28-May 4, 📍1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, Pa. 19103, 🌐 ansp.org, 💵 $16-$22, $2 ACCESS cardholder, free under age 2