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) Love your pet, and want a new unique way to display it? This workshop teaches you everything you need to know to carve a lino block, using a photo of your pet as a guide. You’ll ink your design, hand print it and take it home to show off. All materials are included, just bring a photo of your pet.

⌚️Sept. 1, 7:30-9:30p.m., 📍1254 S. 18th St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19146, 🌐 momence.com/, 💵$45

(Community) If you have a penchat for corny jokes and puns, then this themed quizzo is for you. Come ready to answer wordplay challenges, dad status not required.

⌚️Sept. 1, 7-8:30p.m., 📍1522 Latimer St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19102, 🌐 penandpencil.org, 💵 Free

(Community) Grab your best girl friends and head to this fun girl’s night out, right on the waterfront. There will be women owned businesses to shop from as well as candle making, a charm bar, gift bags and more.

⌚️Sept. 2, 5-8p.m., 📍221 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 eventbrite.com, 💵 $55.20

(Community) This Baltimore Avenue tradition is back for another September edition. Support local businesses along Baltimore Avenue and take advantage of $1, $3 and $5 deals. Not to mention live music, crafts, games, prizes and more, perfect for the whole family.

⌚️Sept. 3, 5-8p.m., 📍Baltimore Ave., from 40th to 51st St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19143, 🌐 universitycity.org, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Art) This group exhibit features work from eleven artists from the Joined Hands Collective. The pieces span watercolor, collage, mixed media, ceramics, fiber and photography. The exhibit explores how individuals, communities and shared environments intersect, showing the many ways we are all connected.

⌚️Sept. 5 - Oct. 10, 📍601 W. Allens Ln., Philadelphia, Pa, 19119, 🌐 allenslane.org, 💵 Free

(Community) This massive festival celebrates the very best of Polish culture. There will be traditional polka music, dancing, carnival rides and, of course, delicious festival food.

⌚️Sept. 5-7, 📍654 Ferry Rd., Doylestown, Pa, 18901, 🌐 polishamericanfestival.org, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) Celebrate the beauty and vibrancy of Brazilian culture at this free outdoor festival. Come honor Brazilian Independence Day with music, dancing, food and so much more.

⌚️Sept. 6, 1-7p.m., 📍301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 delawareriverwaterfront.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Music) This free concert series brings a variety of genres and groups to perform right on the Delaware River. This week, enjoy a performance by Sheer Mag, a contemporary rock group with rhythmic beats and memorable lyrics.

⌚️Sept. 6, 7p.m., 📍121 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 cherrystreetpier.com, 💵 Free

(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) 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

(Seasonal / free) It’s the final week to enjoy the Delaware River Waterfront’s warm-weather playground before it packs up to make way for Winterfest. Take a spin around the outdoor roller rink, ride the Ferris wheel and carousel, or squeeze in one last round of mini golf. All ages.

⌚ Through Sept. 7, hours vary, 📍101 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 delawareriverwaterfront.com, 💵 Free / pay-as-you-go

(Community) Life is expensive. Thankfully, this University City tradition fills Baltimore Avenue and Clark Park with $1 to $5 deals on tacos, Thai milk tea, pizza, ice cream, temporary tattoos, martial arts classes, and plenty more. All ages.

⌚ Sept. 3, 5–8 p.m., 📍4000–5100 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104, 🌐 universitycity.org, 💵 Free admission / pay-as-you-go

(Movie) Watch the Ben Stiller comedy about museum exhibits coming to life in the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House, weather permitting. Bring your own snacks, then stick around after the movie for an after-hours tour of the real-life museum. Ages 7 and up.

⌚ Sept. 4, 5:30 p.m., 📍239 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 historicphiladelphia.org, 💵 $10

Labor Day Weekend

(History) Kids 12 and under get free admission to the Museum of the American Revolution throughout summer’s unofficial final weekend. Check out The Declaration’s Journey and catch pop-up presentations exploring what work looked like 250 years ago. Ages 4 and up.

⌚ Sept. 5–7, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., 📍131 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 amrevmuseum.org, 💵 Free–$25

(Culture) The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown celebrates the festival’s 60th anniversary with two weekends of carnival rides, traditional Polish food, music, dancing, and other cultural festivities spread across dozens of acres. Most rides are included with admission, and kids 3 feet tall and under get in free. All ages.

⌚ Sept. 5–7 and 12–13, noon–8 p.m., 📍654 Ferry Rd., Doylestown, Pa. 18901, 🌐 polishamericanfestival.org, 💵 $15

(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

(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