Map all locationsSummer Events
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
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 RiverCompelling new exhibition at the Independence Seaport Museum
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 CenterExperience 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 InstituteThe secret world of spies gets declassified
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 ArtHighlighting the historic depictions of golfing over the centuries
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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The Betsy Ross House
“Great and Mighty Things”: Outsider Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Dock Street Brewery and Restaurant
Aloft Philadelphia Airport Hotel
Tria Wine Beer & Cheese Café
Ellen Powell Tiberino Memorial Museum of Contemporary Art
Sesame Place
Delaware Canal State Park
National Museum of American Jewish History
Philadelphia Eagles