The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Happy Friday! Below are some of our favorite things to do in the Philadelphia area this weekend. We put out new Philly weekend plans for you every week, so you’ll always have something to do on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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(Community) It’s time to warm up your best Eagles chant and head back to the Linc. Come celebrate the start of the pre-season as your favorite players hit the field for the first time this year. Ticket sales benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation.

⌚️Aug. 28, 8p.m., 📍1 Lincoln Financial Way, Philadelphia, Pa, 19148, 🌐 philadelphiaeagles.com/, 💵 $15.40

(Community) Spend an evening hanging out in one of Philly’s coolest art exhibits. Just bring a blanket and your favorite snacks and kick back at Philly’s Magic Garden while enjoying live music. During the evening, you can learn about the art of screen printing from a local artist and create your own greeting card.

⌚️ Aug. 28, 7-10p.m., 📍1020 South St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19147, 🌐 southstreet.com, 💵 $30

(Community) America’s 250th Birthday celebration isn’t over yet. Head to Delco for live music, a craft and vendor marketplace, kid’s zone and a lighted drone show you won’t want to miss.

⌚️Aug. 29, 12-9p.m., 📍200 Mill Rd., Havertown, Pa, 19083, 🌐 america250padelco.org, 💵 Free, donations appreciated

(Community) This outdoor festival brings the richness of Ethiopian culture to Clark Park for a day of celebration. Come enjoy traditional food, live music performances, unique crafts and art from local makers and so much more. This festival truly has something for everyone and is perfect for all ages.

⌚️Aug. 29, 9a.m. - 7p.m., 📍4300 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, Pa, 19104, 🌐 universitycity.org, 💵 Free

(Community) Don’t miss out on one of the biggest moments in motorsports. Bigfoot, Mega Wrex, Bone Shaker and more are all heading to the Xfinity Mobile Arena for an epic display. This year’s show promises even more stunts, wild performances and pyrotechnics than ever before.

⌚️Aug. 29-30, 📍3601 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19147, 🌐 xfinitymobilearena.com, 💵 $38-59

(Cycling / free) Think Tour de Philadelphia: 250 elite cyclists make eight loops from the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, up the infamous Manayunk Wall, and back toward the Art Museum. For families, the Manayunk Family Watch Party and East Falls Bike Party offer kid-friendly places to catch the action. All ages.

⌚ Aug. 30, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., 📍25 Levering St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19127, and Midvale Ave. and Kelly Dr., Philadelphia, Pa. 19129, 🌐 philadelphiacyclingclassic.com, 💵 Free

(Community) The Broken Spine and the Romcom Roundtable are teaming up to celebrate all things sports romance. Join them for an afternoon of bringing your favorite love stories off the page with a live podcast recording, author meet-and-greets and more.

⌚️Aug. 30, 2-6p.m., 📍1023 Hamilton St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19123, 🌐 beventi.co, 💵 $25

(Community) Enjoy a day of cultural celebration right on the Delaware River. Enjoy delicious food, live music performances and more all honoring Asian culture, hosted by Kampoeng Indonesia.

⌚️Aug. 29, 1-5p.m., 📍121 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 cherrystreetpier.com, 💵 Free

(Art) Celebrate Philly’s creative community at this showcase and artist market inspired by Philly’s street vending and grassroots art culture. Work from over 50 artists will be available to view and shop, and you’ll have a chance to connect with local artists and art lovers.

⌚️Aug. 30, 1-7p.m., 📍121 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 cherrystreetpier.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) The Philadelphia Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition to showcase the region’s historic arts and crafts works, in honor of its 150th anniversary. The exhibit features 250 objects from ceramics and furniture to textiles and stained glass, that tell the story of Philadelphia’s Centennial Exhibition.

⌚️July 5 - October 18, 📍2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, Pa, 19130, 🌐 philamuseum.org/, 💵 Free with museum admission

(Community) Franklin Square’s annual illuminated lantern festival is returning and bringing the magic. Celebrate the Year of the Horse with dozens of detailed hand-crafted lanterns. You’ll even spot soccer themed displays honoring the countries coming to Philly for this summer’s FIFA World Cup.

⌚️June 5- Aug. 30, 📍200 N. 6th St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 phillychineselanternfestival.com, 💵 $16-32

(Community) This exhibit celebrates Philadelphia’s rich immigrant history through bold flags designed by artists from around the world. The designs will be displayed all summer long at Spruce Street Harbor Park in honor of all of the people who have made Philly their home.

⌚️May 22 - Sept. 7, 📍301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 delawareriverwaterfront.com/, 💵 Free

(Culture / free) Kampoeng Indonesia takes over Cherry Street Pier for an afternoon celebrating cultures from across the world’s most populous continent. Expect performances, family activities, and enough food that you might consider BYO-ing Tupperware. All ages.

⌚ Aug. 29, 1–5 p.m., 📍121 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 cherrystreetpier.com, 💵 Free / pay-as-you-go

(Community / free) Delco redoes the Fourth once everyone’s back from the Shore. The daylong celebration at Haverford High School has live music, vendors, a kids’ zone, and a drone show finale. All ages.

⌚ Aug. 29, noon–9 p.m., 📍200 Mill Rd., Havertown, Pa. 19083, 🌐 america250padelco.org, 💵 Free

(Trucks) Apparently, there’s a plot to this supersized four-wheeling drama at Xfinity Mobile Arena. But really, it’s big kids playing with even bigger trucks while fans of all ages watch them roar, crash, and perform stunts. Ages 2 and up.

⌚ Aug. 29, 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 30, 1:30 p.m., 📍3601 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19148, 🌐 xfinitymobilearena.com, 💵 $31–$117

(Community / free) The Historical Society of Pennsylvania brings history outside for a block party featuring a DJ and activities from institutions including the Museum of the American Revolution and National Constitution Center. Ages 4 and up.

⌚ Aug. 29, noon–4 p.m., 📍1300 Locust St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107, 🌐 hsp.org, 💵 Free

(Outdoors / free) You’ve seen this kind of thing on TikTok. At Spruce Street Harbor Park, watch adult competitors test their balance as they scramble across a greased beam suspended over the Delaware to capture a flag. Just don’t try it at home. Ages 5 and up.

⌚ Aug. 29, 1–4 p.m., 📍301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 delawareriverwaterfront.com, 💵 Free

(Community / free) Two blocks of South Street get in on the open-streets trend, closing to cars and inviting everyone else to bring their own chairs, blankets, and picnics. Saturday brings roaming musicians and live music; Sunday adds mini golf from 4 to 8 p.m. and an outdoor screening of “The Princess Bride” from 8 to 10 p.m. All ages.

⌚ Aug. 29–30, 4–10 p.m., 📍200–400 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19147, 🌐 byocsouthstreet.org, 💵 Free

(Cycling / free) Think Tour de Philadelphia: 250 elite cyclists make eight loops from the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, up the infamous Manayunk Wall, and back toward the Art Museum. For families, the Manayunk Family Watch Party and East Falls Bike Party offer kid-friendly places to catch the action. All ages.

⌚ Aug. 30, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., 📍25 Levering St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19127, and Midvale Ave. and Kelly Dr., Philadelphia, Pa. 19129, 🌐 philadelphiacyclingclassic.com, 💵 Free

(Boating / free) Once or twice a month, weather permitting, FDR Park breaks out the blue heron paddle boats at its boathouse. Anyone weighing at least 30 pounds can strap on a life jacket, grab some binoculars, and spend a half-hour pedaling around the lake while looking for turtles and ducks. Ages 4 and up; adults must accompany minors.

⌚ Aug. 15 and 30, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 📍1500 Pattison Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19145, 🌐 myphillypark.org, 💵 Free

(Seasonal / free) The Delaware River waterfront favorite is back with hammocks, oversized games, ice cream, and a few new additions this year, including swan boats, “glow” boats, and Sunday family fun days throughout the season. All ages.

⌚ May 22–September, dates TBA, 📍301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 delawareriverwaterfront.com, 💵 Free, pay-as-you-go

(Seasonal / free) Just north along the Delaware River Waterfront, Summerfest reopens with roller skating, mini golf, carnival rides, games, and indoor space to cool off once summer humidity fully kicks in. All ages.

⌚ May 22–Sept. 7, 📍101 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 delawareriverwaterfront.com, 💵 Free, pay-as-you-go

(Community / free) The city’s roaming beer garden is back, offering drinks, oversized games, and plenty of room for kids to run around all summer long. All ages. Visit Parks on Tap’s website to find the location each week.

⌚ Though October 11, Wed.–Fri., 4–10 p.m.; Sat.–Sun., noon–10 p.m.; more locations through Oct. 11, 🌐 parksontap.com, 💵 Free entry

(Movie-making) The Franklin Institute hosts a world premiere exhibit that turns movie magic into hands-on discovery, with behind-the-scenes looks at Universal’s biggest franchises — from Minions and Jurassic World to dragons, monsters, Mario, and Luigi — via immersive sets and interactive displays. Ages 5 and up.

⌚ Feb. 14–Sept. 7, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. plus extended hours, 📍222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19103, 🌐 fi.edu, 💵 $25–$65