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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(Community) Mark your calendar for this innovative yoga experience that will take your practice to new levels. This session will include a blend of audio and visual elements designed to help you increase your mindfulness and self discovery. All yoga levels are welcomed.

⌚️May 12, 6 p.m.-6:45p.m., 📍118-128 N. Broad St.,  Philadelphia, Pa. 19102, 🌐 pafa.org, 💵 $15 to $25

(Outdoors) If the name of this event doesn’t trigger your seasonal allergies, then be sure to RSVP. You’ll get the chance to explore the Woodlands with friends from the Philadelphia Orchard Project and learn all about urban biodiversity. The Free Library will also be onsite to provide a storytime and you’ll get to celebrate the spring weather with a tasty popsicle from PopAlong.

⌚️May 15, 6-8 p.m., 📍4000 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., 19104, 🌐 woodlandsphila.org/, 💵 Free

(Community) New Hope is back with another year of celebrating Pride. This festival features a huge parade starting in New Jersey then making its way over the Delaware River, special events, educational workshops and more. Stop by for just a day or the whole week of activities to celebrate alongside queer community members and allies.

⌚️May 13-19, 📍Various Locations, 🌐 newhopecelebrates.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) Come revel in all things beer, wine, cider and spirits at this annual sampling festivals. Your ticket gets you unlimited tastes of local beer, cider, wine and cocktails, access to shop the vendor marketplace, live music, mini gold and more. Food will also be available to purchase as you go.

⌚️May 18, 2-6p.m.,📍1445 N. American St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19122, 🌐 eventbrite.com, 💵 $50-300

(Community) This all day outdoor festival celebrates all things music and community. Over 100 vendors will set up outside alongside a kid’s zone, bounce houses, games, music and more. The day will include performances by Uptown Radio, Shadow Trax, West Philly Orchestra and more.

⌚️May 18, 11 a.m.-5:30p.m., 📍W. Girard Ave, 26th-29th St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19130, 🌐 fairmountcdc.org/, 💵 Free

(Community) Get ready to celebrate local music, art, food and brews at this annual spring festival. There will be live music performances all day across three stages, hand crafts from local artists, and food and drink from your favorite food trucks and local brewers. Bring the whole family, and let the kids enjoy a special kids zone, student art showcase and other family-friendly activities.

⌚️May 18, 12-6 p.m., 📍Ridge Ave. from Lyceum to Leverington, Philadelphia, Pa., 19128, 🌐 roxboroughpa.com, 💵 Free

(Community) This street festival is one of the most popular events in the city. Don’t miss out on seven city blocks filled amazing food and beverages, art, music, vendors to shop and so much more.

⌚️May 18-19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 📍S. 9th St. between Fitzwater St. and Wharton St., Philadelphia, Pa., 🌐 italianmarketphilly.org, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) Spend a day focused on all things health, wellness and happiness. Your ticket gets you access to various levels of fitness classes, hands on wellness workshops, a delicious healthy lunch, happy hour drinks and so much more. Plus, you’ll get to grab samples and shop from amazing vendors at the Be Well Marketplace.

⌚️May 19, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 📍800 Mifflin St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19148, 🌐 phillymag.com, 💵 $45

(Community) Looking to add some creative flair to your journaling practice? This workshop gives old books a new life and provides an outlet for creative expression. You’ll learn techniques like blackout poetry, paper cutting, weaving and more to help bring your creative masterpiece to life.

⌚️May 19, 2-4 p.m., 📍56 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19106, 🌐 pulpery.com, 💵 $60

The mostly outdoor celebration of all things spring continues with outdoor festivals and one fantastic flower event. (Let’s hope for sunshine!)

(Flowers / free) Part of an all-afternoon celebration of one of nature’s fluffiest, prettiest, and most delicate flowers is a free, after school make and take arranging session at the Scott Arboretum — and the chance to enter your creation into a contest. Ages 4-17.

⌚May 15, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., 📍500 College Ave., Swarthmore, Pa., 19081, 🌐scottarboretum.org, Free 💵

(Nature / free) There’s no better way to kick off a weekend than heading to Croydon Woods in Bucks County for nature games, hiking, building LEGOs, making art, winning prizes, hearing live music — and eating free pizza and water ice. All ages.

⌚May 17, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., 📍1900 Summit Ave., Croydon, Pa., 19021, 🌐heritageconservancy.org, Free 💵

(Pride / free) This family-friendly day is the culmination of a week of cross-river celebration, starting with a giant flag that goes from NJ to PA, and continuing with a three-location rainbow fair that’s got everything a fair should, and more. All ages.

⌚May 18, 11 a.m..-7 p.m., Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, Pa., 🌐newhopecelebrates.com, Free 💵