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.

You can always find our favorite activities of the weekend at inquirer.com/things-to-do. Have an event you’d like to feature in the Inquirer? Submit an event to our calendar.

(Community) This wine pairing will take your taste buds and happy hour plans to a new level. Stop by Jet Wine Bar to pair a delicious deviled egg with any flight of their Ancient World rosés.

⌚️Aug. 11-15, 📍1525 South St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19146, 🌐 jetwinebar.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Music) The Philadelphia Folksong Society is bringing back this amazing folk festival with three days of performances. This festival truly has it all, and in addition to live music, you’ll enjoy camping, craft vendors, food and all-ages activities. This year’s lineup includes bluegrass artist Sam Bush, Adam Ezra Group, Jerron Paxton and more.

⌚️ Aug. 14-16, 📍1212 Barnbridge Dr., Collegeville, Pa, 19473, 🌐 folkfest.org/, 💵 $9.33-$572

(Community) Celebrate India’s Independence Day with an afternoon of culture on the Delaware River. Spend the day enjoying Northern and Southern-style Indian cuisine, Bollywood performances, music and shopping.

⌚️Aug. 15, 2-7p.m., 📍121 N. Columbus Blvd.,. Philadelphia, PA, 19106, 🌐 cherrystreetpier.com, 💵 Free

(Community) Philly’s favorite annual Ice Cream Festival is back on Filbert Street. Explore the entire market for additional sweet cold treats, kids activities and more and try delicious scoops from ice cream vendors under the Filbert Street cover.

⌚️Aug. 15, 12-4p.m., 📍1136 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19107, 🌐 readingterminalmarket.org, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) Get ready for a taco takeover at Stateside Live this weekend. This fest will be its biggest yet with views of the stadiums, games, live music and a massive outdoor concert stage. And, of course, over 130 styles of tacos from more than 40 vendors and multiple margarita bars.

⌚️Aug. 15-16, 📍1100 Pattison Ave., Philadelphia, Pa, 19148, 🌐 tacofestival.com, 💵 $16.98-89.99

(Community) This showcase of oddities is one of the largest in the world, featuring a selection of artists and vendors focused on all things weird. You’ll get to shop for unique items such as taxidermy and creepy clothing and enjoy sideshow performers outside of the venue all day.

⌚️Aug. 15-16, 📍100 Station Ave., Oaks, Pa, 19456, 🌐 phillyexpocenter.com/, 💵 $16.83-344.11

(Community) UFC 330 is bringing an exciting mixed martial arts championship back to the Xfinity Arena for the first time in over a decade. Fighters will head to the Octagon where fans will have an amazing view of the action from any angle.

⌚️Aug. 15, 5p.m., 📍3601 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19148, 🌐 xfinitymobilearena.com, 💵 $289-1,258+

(Community) Looking to refresh your wardrobe a bit? This gender inclusive clothing swap is the perfect spot to get rid of what doesn’t serve you, and find what does. Bring clean items in good condition that you’re ready to part with, and enjoy no limits on what you can bring home.

⌚️Aug. 16, 11a.m., 📍4014 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19104, 🌐 eventbrite.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) 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. 16, 📍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

(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) Sunflowers are the star at Bellemont Farm, just across the Delaware in Lambertville, but there’s plenty more to do. Cut your own flowers, navigate a hay-bale maze, tackle a nature scavenger hunt, visit the petting zoo, or try one of several pay-as-you-go craft projects. All ages.

⌚ Aug. 15, noon–4 p.m.; weekends through mid-September, 📍22 Valley Rd., Lambertville, N.J. 08530, 🌐 bellemontfarmnj.com, 💵 $12–$19

(Food) Seven local ice cream makers take over Filbert Street outside Reading Terminal Market, scooping flavors that range from classic to creative. Inside, market vendors get in on the fun with boba ice cream, DIY ice cream sandwiches, and other frozen concoctions. All ages.

⌚ Aug. 15, noon–4 p.m., 📍1100 Filbert St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107, 🌐 readingterminalmarket.org, 💵 Free entry / pay-as-you-go

(Culture / free) Cherry Street Pier celebrates Indian culture with regional foods, Bollywood-style and other music and dance performances, shopping, henna, and more along the Delaware River. All ages.

⌚ Aug. 15, 2–7 p.m., 📍121 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 cherrystreetpier.com, 💵 Free / pay-as-you-go

(Culture / free) Now in its 40th year, this Cherry Street Pier celebration brings Caribbean music, food, and culture to the waterfront. Kids can head to the children’s village for face painting, bead-making, games, and balloon animals, while the stage fills with reggae, roots, soca, jazz, and steel-band music. Come hungry for everything from jerk chicken to island-inspired sweets. All ages.

⌚ Aug. 16, noon–8 p.m., 📍121 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 cherrystreetpier.com, 💵 Free / pay-as-you-go

(Art / free) Spruce Street Harbor Park’s newest attraction is part art installation, part playground. Visitors wander through a maze that responds to movement with changing lights and music, creating an immersive, hands-on experience along the Delaware River waterfront. All ages.

⌚ June 26–Aug. 17, 📍301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 delawareriverwaterfront.com, 💵 Free

(Culture) At Franklin Square on the edge of Chinatown, giant illuminated sculptures, live acrobatic performances, food vendors, and countless photo opportunities return for another summer of after-dark magic. All ages.

⌚ June 5–Aug. 16, 6–10 p.m., 📍200 N. 6th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 phillychineselanternfestival.com, 💵 $16–$32

(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