{"id":38432,"date":"2013-06-06T15:22:58","date_gmt":"2013-06-06T19:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=38432"},"modified":"2025-09-01T22:30:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T02:30:48","slug":"philadelphia-summer-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/38432\/philadelphia-summer-events\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Reasons to Visit Philadelphia This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that we at oM love Philly. Our neighbor to the south has a little bit of everything, from style to art to some mighty fine drinkin\u2019. So it\u2019s no surprise that when summer rolls around, Philadelphia does it up.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Party in the streets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38501\" style=\"width: 401px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/8998918133_1a1ffb88b0_z.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38501  lazyload\" title=\"Night Market\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/8998918133_1a1ffb88b0_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38501  lazyload\" title=\"Night Market\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/8998918133_1a1ffb88b0_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/8998918133_1a1ffb88b0_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/8998918133_1a1ffb88b0_z-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/8998918133_1a1ffb88b0_z-37x25.jpg 37w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Night Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What:<\/strong> Night Market<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> June 20; August 6; 6-10 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Lancaster Avenue<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> Eat delicious street food. Explore Philly neighborhoods. Groove to local musicians, and check out art. Lancaster Ave. is a little more removed, but makes a great excuse for exploring a new \u2018hood.<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> Pay as you go<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What:<\/strong> Radio 104.5 Block Parties<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> July 12; August 2; September 13<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> The Piazza at Schmidt\u2019s in Northern Liberties<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> Free music. Awesome bands. Loads of fun.<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> Free!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38517 size-medium alignright lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/9002206786_c46804f141_z-e1473778433855-350x280.jpg\" alt=\"2nd Street Festival\" width=\"350\" height=\"280\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38517 size-medium alignright lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/9002206786_c46804f141_z-e1473778433855-350x280.jpg\" alt=\"2nd Street Festival\" width=\"350\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/9002206786_c46804f141_z-e1473778433855-350x280.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/9002206786_c46804f141_z-e1473778433855.jpg 478w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript>What:<\/strong> 2nd Street Festival<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> August 2<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> North 2nd Street between Germantown and Green Streets<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> So much more than a street fair, this mondo block party celebrates the Northern Liberties neighborhood, showcasing local businesses through food, shopping, art, and workshops. Four music and event stages will feature entertainment programmed by the Philadelphia Folksong Society.<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> Free!<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Sports, muscle cars, and other awesomeness<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38503\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38503\" style=\"width: 377px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/9000275298_74f96be0fc_z.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38503 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/9000275298_74f96be0fc_z.jpg\" alt=\"Car Show &amp; Street Festival\" width=\"377\" height=\"281\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38503 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/9000275298_74f96be0fc_z.jpg\" alt=\"Car Show &amp; Street Festival\" width=\"377\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/9000275298_74f96be0fc_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/9000275298_74f96be0fc_z-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/9000275298_74f96be0fc_z-33x25.jpg 33w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Car Show &amp; Street Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What:<\/strong> Car Show &amp; Street Festival<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> July 26<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> East Passyunk Avenue between Broad &amp; Dickinson<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> Muscle cars, vintage rides, and everything in between will parade down the street for your viewing pleasure. Eat, drink and enjoy!<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> Free!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What:<\/strong> Awesome Fest<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> June 26-August 14 (movie days and times vary)<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Various locations<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> Because this roaming movie fest is, well, awesome. This year\u2019s theme is going to be horror-ibly good.<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> Ticket prices vary.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ansp.org\/get-involved\/programs\/festivals\/bug-fest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bug Fest<br \/>\n<\/a><strong>When:<\/strong> August 8-9<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> Bug out with live and preserved specimens, a roach race, and even creepy-crawly eats.<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> Free with general admission ($15)<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Holiday soirees<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38505\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38505\" style=\"width: 403px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/WWA2010_Concert_1-680uw.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38505 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/WWA2010_Concert_1-680uw.jpg\" alt=\"Wawa Welcome America Festival\" width=\"403\" height=\"268\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38505 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/WWA2010_Concert_1-680uw.jpg\" alt=\"Wawa Welcome America Festival\" width=\"403\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/WWA2010_Concert_1-680uw.jpg 680w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/WWA2010_Concert_1-680uw-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/WWA2010_Concert_1-680uw-37x25.jpg 37w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Wawa Welcome America Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.welcomeamerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wawa Welcome America<br \/>\n<\/a><strong>When:<\/strong> June 27-July 4<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Benjamin Franklin Parkway<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> Because you\u2019re sick of the Hudson River. Spend the Fourth in the place where it all began. The week does it up with fireworks, movie nights, food events and the largest free concert in the country featuring The Roots, Jennifer Nettles and more.<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> Free!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What:<\/strong> Bastille Day<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> July 11<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Eastern State Penitentiary<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> Dust off your favorite French Revolution wig and storm the castle. An hour-long reenactment features bearded ladies, cabaret, a beheading, and appearances by French notables from Napolean to Edith Piaf\u2014all followed by feasting, of course.<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> The reenactment is free; twilight tours of the penitentiary are $10<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Artistic outings<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38507\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/FortMifflin_2-Woodall.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38507 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/FortMifflin_2-Woodall.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Mifflin at Hidden City\" width=\"400\" height=\"281\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38507 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/FortMifflin_2-Woodall.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Mifflin at Hidden City\" width=\"400\" height=\"281\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Fort Mifflin at Hidden City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>What:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.madeinamericafest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Made In America Music Festival<br \/>\n<\/a><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a0September 5 &amp; 6<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Ben Franklin Parkway<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> A weekend with Beyonce, Death Cab For Cutie, Modest Mouse, De La Soul and more.<br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0How much:<\/strong> $150 for a two-day pass<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitphilly.com\/events\/philadelphia\/peco-multicultural-series-at-penns-landing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PECO Multicultural Series<br \/>\n<\/a><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a0July 11-12, August 2, August 15, August 16, September 13, September 20<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Great Plaza at Penn&#8217;s Landing<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> No money to travel this year? Explore the world from Philly, at this festival that hits entertainment from Ireland, India, Portugal, and other places around the globe.<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> Prices vary<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What: <\/strong>Hidden City Festival<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> May 23-June 30, 2013<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Where:<\/strong> Various locations<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> Fabulous art made even more fabulous by the spectacular \u201cforgotten\u201d sites in which they are showcased (think an abandoned swimming pool, the Knights of Pythias Hall&#8230;).<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> From $20 (for a one-day pass)<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Drink, stroll, and be merry<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38512\" style=\"width: 401px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/baltimore-ave-desi-village-cedar-park-600.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38512 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/baltimore-ave-desi-village-cedar-park-600.jpg\" alt=\"Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll \" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38512 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/baltimore-ave-desi-village-cedar-park-600.jpg\" alt=\"Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll \" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/baltimore-ave-desi-village-cedar-park-600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/baltimore-ave-desi-village-cedar-park-600-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/baltimore-ave-desi-village-cedar-park-600-37x25.jpg 37w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><br \/>\nWhat:<\/strong> Center City District Sips<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> Every Wednesday throughout summer, 5-7 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Select bars throughout Center City<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> Think of this as a giant happy hour, allowing you to mingle, hang with the locals, and sample amazing cocktails (and we&#8217;ve already established <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/2013\/04\/10\/philadelphia-cocktail-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philly knows cocktails<\/a>!). Check out this handy map of 2013 participants.<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> Half-price apps plus $3 beers, $4 wine, and $5 cocktails<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><br \/>\nWhat:<\/strong> Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a0September 24 5:30-8:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Baltimore Avenue from 42nd to 50th Street (University City)<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> Dollar deals on everything from samosas and craft beer to cupcakes and (because you\u2019ll be needing them after all that eating) yoga certificates.<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> Pay as you go.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What:<\/strong> Architectural Walking Tours<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> May through October (check website for full schedule)<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Location varies<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> Take a walk through the littlest streets, Gilded Age Philly, Fishtown, and more. A whole new way to explore.<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> $10<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What:<\/strong> Pennsylvania Dutch Festival<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> August 6-8<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Reading Terminal Market<br \/>\n<strong>Why:<\/strong> Handmade crafts, Amish buggy rides, bluegrass music, and sticky buns that will rock your world.<br \/>\n<strong>How much:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Photos: Hidden City, Dave Tavani, Wawa Welcome America, Peter Woodall, National Constitution Center,\u00a0<a class=\"owner-name truncate\" title=\"Go to Bastiaan Slabbers&#039;s photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/slabbers\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bastiaan Slabbers<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; It\u2019s no secret that we at oM love Philly. Our neighbor to the south has a little bit of everything, from style to art to some mighty fine drinkin\u2019. So it\u2019s no surprise that when summer rolls around, Philadelphia does it up. Party in the streets What: Night Market When: June 20; August 6; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":54169,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[831,224,759,761,750,833,854,747,852,829,1089,839,777,851,770,769,841,743,1057,842,781,907,332,823,774,849,847,748,316,782],"tags":[195,1617,642,205,391,534,586,497,257],"class_list":{"0":"post-38432","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-architecture-culture-2","8":"category-arts","9":"category-bar-activity-2","10":"category-beer-activity-2","11":"category-bike-2","12":"category-books-culture-2","13":"category-boutiques-shopping-2","14":"category-bus-2","15":"category-crafts-shopping-2","16":"category-culture-2","17":"category-farmers-market-shopping-2","18":"category-film-culture-2","19":"category-fine-dining","20":"category-flea-market-shopping-2","21":"category-food-drink","22":"category-historic-sites-culture","23":"category-holidays-culture-2","24":"category-megabus-getaways","25":"category-museums-culture-2","26":"category-music-culture-2","27":"category-outdoor-dining","28":"category-pennsylvania-2","29":"category-philadelphia-2","30":"category-ping-pong-sports-2","31":"category-restaurants-food-drink","32":"category-shopping-2","33":"category-tours-culture-2","34":"category-train-2","35":"category-weekend-getaways","36":"category-wine-food-drink","37":"tag-bars","38":"tag-events","39":"tag-festivals","40":"tag-flea-market","41":"tag-history","42":"tag-hotel-packages","43":"tag-live-music","44":"tag-museums","45":"tag-walking-tour"},"acf":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":54169,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Night-Market-Philadelphia-e1473778637112-350x197.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38432","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38432"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38432\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38432"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38432"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38432"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}