April 2026 in Philly: The Biggest Events, Festivals & Exhibitions

Through Sunday, April 5, 2026

The hall is alive with The Sound of Music, with a few days still remaining to see the musical version of one of the most cherished movies of all time at Philly’s iconic Academy of Music, part of Ensemble Arts Philly’s buy-two-or-more Family Discovery Series savings package.

Set in 1930s Austria, the story follows nun Maria and her musical musings with the von Trapp family. The story of love and resilience features the classic score from Rodgers and Hammerstein, now reinvisioned for the stage.

Through Sunday, April 12, 2026 (select dates)

It’s the last opportunity to catch your Philadelphia 76ers at home as they wrap the 2025-26 NBA season and season-long celebration of the 2001 Eastern Conference Champions.

The 76ers celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night on Friday, April 3, 2026 as they face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team says thank-you to all of its loyal fans with tons of giveaways and surprises on Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, April 4, 2026 as the team plays the Detroit Pistons.

The regular season officially wraps on Sunday, April 12, 2026 with the final 25th Anniversary night.

Through Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (select dates)

Only four chances remain to head down to Xfinity Mobile Arena to see the hometown Philadelphia Flyers lace up before the orange-and-black’s regular season play concludes.

The Flyers kick off the month against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, April 2, 2026. An afternoon game on Sunday, April 5, 2026 pits the Fly Guys against the Boston Bruins, with the final promotional event of the season … Dollar Ice Cream Night! The season finale arrives with two weekday games: Monday, April 13, 2026 against the Carolina Hurricanes and Tuesday, April 14, 2026 against the Montreal Canadiens.

Through Saturday, April 25, 2026 (Saturdays only)

Harriett’s Bookshop owner Jeannine Cook launched this trolley tour in 2021 as a way to uplift her community. Still going strong five years later, the 2026 trolley tour has four remaining Saturdays in April.

Starting at Cook’s Fishtown bookstore, participants hop on a trolley while host Starfire spins stories and whisks the group to visit four more Black-owned businesses, with different stops on the morning and afternoon tours.

Tour guests can hop off at the spots to explore each business’s wares, from plants and teas to gifts, art and desserts. Tickets are required and include a complimentary journal.

Through Sunday, April 26, 2026

A few days remain to see the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s survey of African American artist Noah Davis’ body of work, featuring 60 items the artist created from 2007 until his death in 2015. Arranged chronologically for this exhibit, Davis’ art centers on the lived Black experience with themes of politics, family, race and more.

Three museums partnered to organize the show: DAS MINSK in Potsdam, the Barbican in London and the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. Philadelphia marks the international tour’s final stop.

Through Sunday, May 3, 2026

Spring has officially sprung at Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens, the region’s largest botanical garden. Pierre du Pont’s tranquil horticultural oasis showcases nearly 10,000 varieties among its indoor and outdoor grounds.

Spring brings blooming bulbs, blossoming cherry trees and magnificent magnolias, as the gardens awaken from their winter slumber. Longwood offers extended hours on several weekends this month (April 18-19 & 24-26, 2026) and special hours on two Tulip Tuesdays (April 21 & 28, 2026). The fountains also start springing to life in the later part of April. Timed admission tickets are required.

Through Monday, September 7, 2026

No need to leave the city to enjoy a Universal theme-park experience. This world-premiere exhibition, brought to you by The Franklin Institute and Universal Destinations & Experiences, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the innovation and world-building that goes into each Universal amusement park.

Spanning 18,000 square feet and eight immersive galleries, the experience showcases more than 100 vehicles, props and other original artifacts from world-famous rides, attractions and live shows. And, in true Franklin Institute form, the display has an educational focus, playing up all the technology, engineering and artistry involved in theme park design.

Through Monday, September 28, 2026

April means the twice-consecutive National League East champion Philadelphia Phillies have their first full month of games as Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler and the rest of the Fightins start racking up homers and wins at Citizens Bank Park.

The month starts with the remainder of the Phils’ series against the Washington Nationals, followed by four more series at home in April. The team goes head-to-head with: the Arizona Diamondbacks (April 10-12, 2026); the Chicago Cubs (April 13-15, 2026); the Atlanta Braves (April 17-19); and the San Francisco Giants (April 28-30, 2026).

Through Saturday, November 7, 2026

DOOP! On the heels of a stellar season with a hard-fought loss in the playoffs in 2025, Andre Blake, Alejandro Bedoya and local wunderkind Cavan Sullivan join the rest of the Philadelphia Union to keep scoring goals early in the team’s 17th season.

April brings only one opportunity to see the team play at their Delaware County home, Subaru Park, when they battle D.C. United on Saturday, April 18, 2026, where they will surely be donning their snazzy new home kits honoring Philly’s rich history and iconic landmarks.

Through Saturday, December 26, 2026 (Saturdays only)

52 Weeks of Firsts honors 250 years of Philly’s historic achievements — every Saturday, all throughout 2026. The free Firstivals take place at the original location of each first (or in spaces that represent where these significant milestones occurred) and include guest speakers, a sculpture, monthly marquee events and historic deep dives by Once Upon a Nation.

This April, celebrate the first stadium in America (April 4, 2026), the first circus performance (April 11, 2026), the first botanical garden at historic Bartram’s Garden (April 18, 2026) and the first postmaster (April 25, 2026).

Through Friday, January 1, 2027

We all know how the American Revolutionary War ended. Now, a brand-new exhibition, — timed to coincide with the year-long Semiquincentennial celebration — at the Independence Seaport Museum explores how our new nation built its economy back up in the aftermath.

Featuring roughly 150 rarely seen objects and artifacts, Seeking Profit and Power: Philadelphia, China Trade and the Making of America examines how the dream of America survived (and thrived) through new economic relationships and international trade alliances — and how China helped build America into the global superpower it is today.

Through Sunday, January 3, 2027

A document that needs no introduction, the Declaration of Independence has shaped not only America’s history but also the trajectory of nations across the globe, too.

For America’s 250th birthday, the Museum of the American Revolution presents a special exhibition dedicated to the near and far-reaching impacts of the Declaration, which, of course, was written and signed right here in Philadelphia. The exhibit showcases other rare documents, works of art and artifacts to tell the document’s complex history.

Through Sunday, February 14, 2027

In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson tasked Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with exploring the nation’s western territories following the Louisiana Purchase. But did you know that Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences holds nearly all the explorers’ original journals and preserved specimens related to their botanical research in its Lewis & Clark Herbarium?

The museum’s new Botany of Nations exhibition reexamines that rich collection through an Indigenous lens, blending botany (the study of plants) with ethnobotany (the study of how people use plants) to reshape the way we interpret the colonial journey.

Ongoing

Visitors to the National Constitution Center have a new gallery to explore.

Now open, the America’s Founding gallery tells the story of how early Americans fought for independence and ultimately laid the legal groundwork for our democracy. Visitors to the new space can see an original copy of the U.S. Constitution — one of only 14 surviving — on display throughout 2026, along with rare first printings of 17 constitutional amendments.

The Separation of Powers Gallery, set to open next month, focuses on the three branches of government.

Ongoing

Two-time Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter’s work takes center stage at the African American Museum in Philadelphia’s latest exhibition, Afrofuturism in Costume Design.

Carter won Oscars for her costume designs for the Black Panther films and was also just nominated in 2026 for her work on Sinners. She is the first Black woman to win two Academy Awards in any category.

The modular exhibition — with interactive elements — showcases costumes and artifacts from Carter’s esteemed career, including a rare glimpse of the artist’s personal sketches and costumes from Carter’s private collection.

Ongoing

Be one of the first to visit Ministry of Awe (MoA)  — the highly anticipated art space that has transformed an abandoned 19th-century bank in Old City into an immersive, 6-story work of art — which just opened its doors last month.

The building-wide work of art celebrates “human-ness” with installations, interactive sculptures, immersive soundscapes, live performances and murals. Global artist and creative mind behind the transformative art experience, Meg Saligman, collaborated with more than 100 artists to create the massive work.

Grab your tickets ahead of time or check in-person availability.

April 1-30, 2026 (dates vary by event)

Philly’s got a history that no other city can claim. How about we celebrate?

In addition to the year-long Semiquincentennial celebration, this April (and beyond!) cultural institutions across the city  — in collaboration with the Histories Collaborative of Philadelphia — have teamed up for the first-ever Philadelphia Histories Month, a citywide celebration featuring special events, tours, exhibitions, talks and more.

Want in on the historic action? Check out our detailed guide to see the slate of offerings.

This beloved Philly culinary treasure returns to the heart of South Philly’s FDR Park, ushering in outdoor market season. A nationally renowned seasonal market, the Southeast Asian Market pops up every weekend (except for occasional special events), showcasing some of the best Lao, Khmer, Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian cuisine in the city.

Last year’s market saw over 70 vendors offering traditional dishes, authentic street food and culturally specific produce, plus plants, jewelry and clothing. Pack a picnic blanket and don’t forget to bring cash — some vendors are cash-only and there’s no ATM on site.

The twice-a-year Dine Latino Restaurant Week aims to boost business for local Latino restaurants both in the city and the countryside, as the promotional event that started in 2020 enters its sixth year.

The list of participating restaurants for the Spring 2026 edition continues to grow, featuring Filadelfia’s best Latino eateries, including Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Colombian, Peruvian and more.

Each restaurant (specific locations to be announced) offers either a buy-two-entrees, get-an-appetizer-or-dessert-free promotion or a special limited-time menu. ¡Buen provecho!

April 5 – May 17, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Sundays only)

Roam the streets and shop till you drop. For seven Sundays this April and May, one of Philadelphia’s top shopping and dining destinations transforms into a car-free oasis.

During Open Streets: West Walnut, pedestrians can shop, dine and mosey along seven car-free blocks while enjoying acoustic music, strolling performers and family-friendly activities.

The Open-Streets zone runs on Walnut Street between Broad Street and 19th Street, and on 18th Street between Locust Street and Chestnut Street. Check out the official website for an entertainment schedule and a list of retailer and restaurant happenings.

Film, video and immersive art installations tell the stories of how Americans of color have helped shape our shared identity throughout the past 250 years at this Barnes Foundation exhibition, timed to coincide with the Semiquincentennial.

Moving-image artists Arthur Jafa, David Hartt, Garrett Bradley, Ja’Tovia Gary and Tourmaline create a contemporary meditation on the past, present and future, and ask viewers to contemplate how Americans of color have carved out spaces of joy and resistance despite systems that seek to oppress.

Access to the special exhibition comes with regular museum admission, good for two days.

With storied histories of their own, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (the country’s very first art school and museum) delve into the richness and diversity of American art history for this blockbuster exhibition, timed to coincide with the Semiquincentennial.

Threading together 300 years of American art, the collection features over 1,000 portraits, sculptures, furniture, photographs and more across both museums. Viewers find some of art’s biggest names — including Mary Cassatt and Charles Willson Peale — exhibited side-by-side with oft-overlooked Black, Indigenous, immigrant and historically underrepresented artists and contemporary talents.

Nearly a half-century before Hamilton, Broadway debuted another iconic show focused on the Revolution. And in 2026, Walnut Street Theatre hosts a new production of the 1969 classic — 1776: The Musical.

The award-winning retelling recounts the story — set right here in Philadelphia — of Adams, Franklin and Jefferson as they fight for independence against a deadlocked Continental Congress, with humor, romance and nail-biting tension.

Need more historical significance? Walnut Street Theatre remains the oldest continuously operating theater in the entire English-speaking world, opened just 30 years after the events depicted.

Starting Thursday, April 16, 2026

Starting this month, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) sets sail from Philadelphia, currently the only cruise line embarking from our fair city to destinations in the Bahamas, Bermuda, islands in the Caribbean and points north like New England and Canada. Cruises last docked in Philly in 2011, with 2026 marking the city’s return as a homeport.

Cruises depart from the PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, located on the Delaware River waterfront, a stone’s throw from Philadelphia International Airport. NCL has already started booking quick getaways and full vacations to warmer climates, with many more destinations on the horizon.

April 16 – August, 2026

Through 50+ workshops, Mural Arts Philadelphia asked the public to create art that answers the question: “What does freedom require today?”

The vibrant answers make their debut in a new exhibition — Printmaking by the People: Posters for a Reimagined Declaration of Independence — at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Parkway Central Library. The exhibit, timed to coincide with the year-long Semiquincentennial celebration, stays on view through August.

The grand unveiling happens at the exhibit’s free opening reception on Thursday, April 16, 2026, where participants can also check out the pop-up printmaking station.

As the birthplace of America, it’s no surprise that our historic city boasts 67 sites designated as National Historic Landmarks. Each April 18 marks a worldwide day of celebration for these iconic monuments and sites across the globe.

The Global Philadelphia Association leads the local event across Philly’s sites, including many in Independence National Historic Park and across historic Old City. Stay tuned for more information about participating sites and programming opportunities.

Talk about larger than life. Watch the world’s best driver-athletes and their 12,000-pound beasts on four wheels put their skills and speed to the test during Monster Jam — a family-friendly tradition for 30+ years — in the dirt at Lincoln Financial Field.

See legendary monster trucks like Grave Digger, El Toro Loco and Sparkle Smash in action at skills events with head-to-head racing and freestyle, where drivers show off their jumps, wheelies, donuts and see-to-believe auto acrobatics.

Come early for previews, driver interviews, opening ceremonies and more before the official competitions begin.

One of the nation’s biggest outdoor Asian food festivals comes to Dilworth Park when family-friendly Panda Fest spends the weekend in the shadow of City Hall.

A ticket gives all-day access to experiential activities, tastings and market fairs that showcase the vibrant cuisine, art and traditions of Asia, including more than 60 food and merch vendors offering 100+ Asian street food options.

No pandas were harmed in the making of this festival (lol), but attendees can check out the giant panda inflatable, panda-related merch and receive two free gifts: a custom Philly panda pin and a headband.

Dozens of food trucks join the neighborhood restaurants that line Manayunk’s Main Street during one of the city’s biggest foodie events: the Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival.

More than 70 food trucks and gourmet food vendors dish out everything from BBQ and sweet treats to wine and craft beer while live musicians play across two stages at either end of the closed-to-traffic Main Street.

This year’s festival — free to attend with pay-as-you-go food and drink — also features a brand new family-friendly area on Lock Street.

See the Forrest Theatre transform into the farm-filled fictional heartland of Cob County, USA. When the town’s vital corn crop begins to fail, a young woman must outsmart a con man to try to save her town from economic hardship in this Tony Award-winning musical comedy.

Expect plenty of corn-y jokes throughout, with Grammy Award-winning songwriting team Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally providing the soundtrack. Shucked is Part of Ensemble Arts’ 2025-26 Broadway Philadelphia series, where theatergoers can create a discounted bundle of three or more shows.

Opera Philadelphia presents the world premiere of Sleepers Awake, an operatic reimagining of the beloved fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty; Corrado Rovaris conducts the performance on stage at the iconic Academy of Music.

Composer Gregory Spears and director Jenny Koons weave a surreal dreamworld, with the Opera Philly chorus taking center stage as their combined voices create an ethereal soundscape — the musical representation of that hard-to-define space between sleep and wakefulness.

Available for this show, Opera Philly’s popular pick-your-price ticketing starts at $11.

April 23, 2026 – April, 2027

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History marks the Semiquincentennial by overhauling its space to include two new permanent exhibit spaces and a 4,500-square-foot special exhibition space.

Opening this month, The First Salute exhibit takes a look at never-before-told stories of the Jewish community’s connections to the American Revolution. The exhibit features rare artifacts, original films and immersive videos, all weaving together a story about religious freedom, antisemitism in the Colonial world, trade and life on the high seas.

Each year, Dining Out for Life returns to cities across the globe — including Philadelphia — to help raise funds for community-based organizations serving people living with or impacted by HIV. Restaurants donate a percentage of their sales from the event to a local HIV service organization, which in turn fills participating restaurants with diners.

This year’s Philly version, the 36th annual, benefits Action Wellness and features dozens of eateries across Philadelphia and the countryside, including Good Dog Bar, Jack’s Firehouse, Urban Village Brewing, Stina, Positano Coast, all of Stephen Starr’s 16 restaurants and even more.

The renowned Penn Relays — the oldest and largest track and field meet in the nation — celebrates its 130th anniversary this year.

Each year, more than 100,000 spectators make the pilgrimage to the University of Pennsylvania’s historic Franklin Field (which was constructed in 1895 to hold the event) to cheer on thousands of local and global athletes as they compete in more than 300 track and field events.

The meet includes competitions in high school, college, Olympic and masters divisions, along with a Carnival Village featuring music, merch, apparel and food vendors.

Visitors come from near and far for the annual four-day Philly Black Pride event, a celebration emphasizing the strength and resilience of Philly’s community of LGBTQ+ people of color.

Themed 250 Reasons to Celebrate Black Queer Changemakers, the 27th annual event takes place at locations throughout the city, including Bebashi which hosts the Thrive Black LGBTQ+ Empowerment Summit this year.

New this year — community support meets gaming culture at the Allied Gaymer Force Tournament, the event’s first video game tournament.

Check the website’s Events page for more information about the full slate of offerings.

Philly Theatre Week returns for its ninth year to celebrate the city’s vibrant theater scene through interactive events, live productions, readings and more.

Think of it like a wine tasting, but for theater — encouraging audiences to sample these productions and venues to find new-to-you places (or old faves!) with a wide variety of offerings, from family-friendly to improv to the classics.

Expect dozens of shows, events and workshops to choose from at theaters across the region, with pay-what-you-can tickets while they last. (Note: Check the venue for regular-price tickets if the pay-what-you-can tickets sell out.)

Following 2025’s grand introduction, the second annual Germantown Jazz Festival brings three electrifying days of music, art, culture and community — all celebrating Germantown’s jazz history and paving the way for the future of jazz.

Along with music performances all festival long, attendees can join workshops (like a master class for students of jazz), refuel with local food vendors and enjoy rich cultural experiences.

The event kicks off on Friday night with live performances at Attic Brewing, and then it’s off and running with non-stop jazz until the late-night jam concludes on Sunday night.

Best described as motocross on steroids, supercross challenges the best dirt bike racers to take their skills to the max, with dedicated fans hanging on every twist, jump and turn.

With the help of 26 million pounds of dirt, Lincoln Financial Field transforms into the ultimate motorbike obstacle course when the annual Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship comes to town.

Doors open at 6 a.m. with the FanFest running from noon to 6 p.m., then after a day of anticipation, the main event drops at 7 p.m.

The Philadelphia Zoo, the nation’s first zoo, celebrates the dawning of spring with the joyful Festival of Colors. Presented in partnership with the Council of Indian Organizations, this celebration offers a day of Indian music, dancing, kids activities, food and art (featuring artists from around Philadelphia’s Indian-American community).

The festival celebrates the Hindu holiday of Holi, which commemorates the arrival of spring, the end of winter and the blossoming of love. Don’t miss the festival’s highlight, the famous ceremony which features the throwing of vibrant-colored gulal powders.

Inspired by one of the most recognizable landmarks in all of Philadelphia — the Rocky Statue — this brand-new exhibition explores the concept of monuments: Why we make them. Who gets one. And the role they play in society.

Curated by Paul Farber, co-founder of Monument Lab and the host of NPR and WHYY’s acclaimed podcast The Statue (TL:DR: He knows his stuff), the expansive exhibit covers 2,000 years of history and features over 150 artifacts and works of art by 50-plus artists, including Keith Haring, Carrie Mae Weems and Andy Warhol.

South Philly comes alive each spring during the annual Flavors on the Avenue fest, bringing East Passyunk’s top restaurants together for a five-block outdoor extravaganza along East Passyunk Avenue (from Broad Street to Dickinson Street).

The free-to-attend, pay-as-you-go event offers an array of shopping and sidewalk sales from dozens of local makers and shops, a craft market, live music, kid-friendly activities, craft beer, seasonal cocktails and plenty of food — from barbecue to burgers to dim sum — served as specials from a bevy of the neighborhood’s critically acclaimed restaurants.

Dates vary by show

Spring has officially sprung in Philly with concerts sprouting up across the region. Here’s a rundown of April’s biggest concerts and shows.

• kwn at the Theatre of the Living Arts (Wednesday, April 1, 2026)
• Peppa Pig: My First Concert at Miller Theater (Saturday, April 4, 2026)
• Cardi B at Xfinity Mobile Arena (Tuesday, April 7, 2026)
• Lewis Capaldi at The Liacouras Center (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
• Lily Allen at The Met (Friday, April 17, 2026)
• Demi Lovato at Xfinity Mobile Arena (Saturday, April 18, 2026)
• Raye at The Met (Sunday, April 19, 2026)
• Calum Scott at The Fillmore (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)
• Florence + The Machine at Xfinity Mobile Arena (Saturday, April 25, 2026)
• David & Tamela Mann at The Met (Sunday, April 26, 2026)

April equals cherry blossom season in Philadelphia, named one of the nation’s best places to experience the blooms each year.

Petal peepers have scores of locations to view blossoming cherry trees, but the biggest displays can be found across Fairmount Park, which features one of the largest concentrations of cherry trees in America.

Top spots to take in the blooms include the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, behind the Please Touch Museum, and the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center and Centennial Arboretum, home to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

With winter in the rearview mirror, April means Philly’s vibrant dining scene heads outdoors for al fresco dining across the city and the countryside.

Grab a light jacket to enjoy outdoor dining in April’s not-too-hot, not-too-cold temps as restaurants, bistros, cafes and diners set up patio tables, canopies, enclosures, rooftop decks, parklets, streateries and open up the exterior doors for the season.

Popular spots with outdoor options include: Suraya, LMNO, Sunset Social, Independence Beer Garden, Sor Ynez, Talula’s Garden, Love City Brewing and many, many more.

Philly brews, beats and bites lovers have waited all winter to get outdoors and enjoy the streets and neighborhoods that come alive in April, the traditional starting month for outdoor music festivals, beer fests and food festivals.

Some of the top festivals in Philly take place in April, including the Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival and East Passyunk’s Flavors on the Avenue, plus tons of neighborhood fairs and community fests across Philadelphia and its countryside, as well as citywide dining events like Dine Latino Restaurant Week and Dining Out for Life.

Philadelphia’s 11,000 acres of parkland — including Fairmount Park, Wissahickon Valley Park and Pennypack Park — provide ample opportunity to celebrate Earth Month each year.

The city proper offers more than 166 miles of hiking and biking trails — including the Schuylkill and Delaware River trails — with more than 500 miles of trails across the countryside at places like Ridley Creek State Park in Delaware County.

Known as America’s Garden Capital, Philadelphia and the surrounding region also boast dozens of gardens and arboretums, like Chanticleer, Tyler Arboretum and Bartram’s Garden, the country’s first botanical garden.

The crack of the bat and roar of the crowd officially welcome hittin’ season come April, the first full month of Phillies baseball at Citizens Bank Park.

The Phils hit full swing during this magical month where every team still has a shot to win it all, veteran ball players get cranked up, rookies look to break out, the Phillie Phanatic tries out new bits and beers, dogs, cheesesteaks and crab fries flow freely under the spring sun.

By month’s end, the Fightins notch off more than 30 games, off and running with World Series aspirations.

Figure-eight shaped, fused together in fives and slightly damp (so the salt melts), the doughy delight known as the Philly soft pretzel takes the spotlight each April 26 on National Pretzel Day.

Celebrate the holiday at spots like Center City Soft Pretzel Co., Tasty Twisters Bakery, A&A Soft Pretzels, Bernie’s Pretzel Bakery, any of the region’s Philly Pretzel Factory and Wawa locations, or from your favorite street vendor, corner convenience store or bakery, many of which will offer free samples for pretzel day. The only question you need to answer … yellow or spicy brown mustard?

April brings warmer daytime high temperatures, which start the month around 58 degrees Fahrenheit but climb to almost 70 by month’s end — even reaching a month-record high of 95 degrees in 2002.

With Spring officially underway this month, the area gets about seven hours of sunshine per day, with an average of 12 days experiencing April showers. Snow tends to be rare in April, but still possible with the most recent April measurable snowfall of one-third of an inch on April 9, 2016.

The Phillies dominate the April sports scene in Philly, as the MLB team heads into the first full month of the new baseball season at Citizens Bank Park, while the Union enter into the second month of the MLS campaign at Subaru Park.

April also means it’s time for the NBA’s 76ers and NHL’s Flyers to wrap up regular season play at Xfinity Mobile Arena. But the winner anywhere is you with friends and family enjoying stadium food and drink, cheers and boos and, of course, the Phillie Phanatic.

Still going strong in April, Philly’s live performing arts scene continues to offer a wide menu of shows to experience.

Catch fresh-from-Broadway shows along with Opera Philadelphia and Philadelphia Ballet at the Academy of Music (plus more Broadway at the Forrest Theatre), The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center and music and dance at the Miller Theater.

Or see the thespians hit the stage at historic Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Suzanne Roberts Theatre and Tony Award-winning Wilma Theater in the city, and Bristol Riverside Theater, Bucks County Playhouse and Media Theatre in the countryside.

It’s spring, and what better time to head outdoors for some foods-on-a-stick and samples of amazing international treats as the region’s spring and summer food festivals start to kick off?

Annual favorites return each April, including the Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, Food Truck Frenzy at Linvilla Orchards and East Passyunk’s Flavors on the Avenue. Also on tap, sunny tables at streateries and patios during citywide restaurant collabs Dining Out for Life and Dine Latino Restaurant Week.

April marks the unofficial start of botanic garden and arboretum season in Philly as flowers, plants, trees and grassy lawns spring to life after a chilly winter.

The region’s largest garden space, Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens begins bursting to life with its annual Spring Blooms celebration, as do popular spots like Morris Arboretum, Bartram’s Garden, the Barnes Arboretum, Awbury Arboretum, Scott Arboretum, Chanticleer, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, Tyler Arboretum, Peace Valley Lavender Farm and more.

Philly becomes a city-wide garden during cherry blossom season, featuring numerous spots to petal peep across the city’s green spaces.

With winter officially outta here and summer heat still months away, April marks the unofficial beginning of tourist season in the region with smaller crowds and warmer temps, making it a great time to visit the city.

Warmer weather means plenty of walking opportunities between historic sites, landmarks, museums, galleries and eateries, picnics in the park and al fresco dining, plus a new season of baseball at Citizens Bank Park and the return of epic outdoor events, like the historic Penn Relays.