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Philadelphia heats up in the summer months with outdoor concerts and festivals, exhibitions, spectacular celebrations and one of the best July 4th parties in the country.

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  • Ellsworth Kelly: Sculpture On The Wall

    Larger than life anniversary exhibition at the Barnes in Philadelphia

    Ellsworth Kelly’s “Barnes Totem” outside the Barnes in Philadelphia.

    The Barnes Foundation is celebrating its first anniversary on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with a special exhibition highlighting the works of famed artist Ellsworth Kelly.

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  • Tides of Freedom
    African Presence on the Delaware River

    Compelling new exhibition at the Independence Seaport Museum

    Independence Seaport Museum on the Delaware River.

    Uncover 300-years of history and the African experience along in Philadelphia during Tides of Freedom: African Presence on the Delaware River, a new exhibition at the Independence Seaport Museum.

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  • Wawa Welcome America! Fireworks

    Two weekends, three exciting fireworks displays

    Celebrate Independence Day with spectacular fireworks throughout Philadelphia.

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  • The 1968 Exhibit at the
    National Constitution Center

    Experience the year that defined a generation

    Travel back to 1968 at the National Constitution Center with an immersive exhibit focused on one of America’s most colorful, chaotic and culture-shifting years.

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  • Spy: The Secret World of Espionage
    at the Franklin Institute

    The secret world of spies gets declassified

    Spy: The Secret World of Espionage

    The Franklin Institute declassifies the secret world of espionage with its blockbuster exhibit Spy: The Secret World of Espionage.

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  • The Art of Golf at the
    Philadelphia Museum of Art

    Highlighting the historic depictions of golfing over the centuries

    The Golfers, 1847, by Charles Lees. Oil on canvas, 51 1/2 × 84 1/4 inches (130.8 × 214 cm). Scottish National Portrait Gallery: Purchased with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Art Fund, and the Royal and Ancient Gold Club, 2002.

    Coinciding with the upcoming U.S. Open Championship at Merion Golf Club, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is hosting a new exhibition honoring The Art of Golf.

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  • The 2013 U.S. Open At Merion

    For the first time in more than 30 years, Philadelphia will host one of golf’s four majors

    Get up close and personal with the world’s best golfers — including a resurgent Tiger Woods — at the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club this June, the first time in more than 30 years that Philadelphia will host one of golf’s four majors.

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  • The Porch at 30th Street Station

    Fresh air and fresh fare

    A new initiative spearheaded by the University City District, the Porch at 30th Street Station attracts both travelers and locals with food trucks, farmers markets and live entertainment.

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  • Second Friday

    Wander the streets of Powelton

    A play on the “First Friday” art event that takes over Old City each month, Powelton’s Second Friday is a regular community-building event that places the spotlight on a lineup local artists, restaurants and entertainers.

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  • East Passyunk Car Show

    South Philly, start your engines

    A true shoutout to South Philly’s sock-hoppin’ heritage, this annual fam-friendly summer event brings together revelers, food, music and some of the hottest classic American muscle cars you’ve ever seen.

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