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As spring turns to summer, June is a wonderful time to get out and enjoy festivals, concerts, outdoor dining, baseball and more across Philadelphia
Festival season starts in earnest with cultural fests like the ODUNDE Festival, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival, the Juneteenth Block Party and Concilio’s Hispanic Fiesta; beer fests from Battleship Beer Fest to the new Fishtown Beer Festival; and arts fests including West Park Arts Fest and the Avenue of the Arts Block Party.
The Philadelphia Pride March & Festival and other celebrations around the region mark Pride Month, while the 16-day Wawa Welcome America kicks off with Kidchella Music Festival, Wawa Hoagie Day, Gospel On Independence and more.
Season-long attractions hit full swing in June, including Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink and Spruce Street Harbor Park, along with multi-location parties like Parks on Tap and Center City SIPS.
Don’t miss these and other big events and fabulous things to do in Greater Philadelphia in June 2025.
With the city’s deep history in soul, rap and hip-hop, it’s no wonder Philadelphia is home to one of the nation’s most prestigious hip-hop and R&B festivals. The annual Roots Picnic — curated by Questlove and his iconic Philly band The Roots — features a yearly lineup highlighting groundbreaking up-and-comers and legendary acts alike.
The 2025 version is headlined by neo-soul icon Maxwell, Strawberry Mansion-bred rap superstar Meek Mill and genre-bending legend Lenny Kravitz. GloRilla, Miguel, Tems, Latto, Kaytranada, Jeezy and Northwest Philly’s own Kur also top the stacked bill.
Where: The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Hope you’re hungry! The 4th annual Black Restaurant Week continues into June, celebrating a curated selection of Black-owned restaurants, bakeries, food trucks and more throughout Greater Philadelphia, along with highlighting the best of Black, African and Caribbean cuisine across the region.
Over the event’s 10 days, participating restaurants showcase robust flavors through special meal deals — from spots like Catering by Carl Lewis, Pleasure Platters, Reef Restaurant & Lounge, Star Fusion Express and more — all with the mission of supporting Black entrepreneurs.
Where: Various restaurants including 48th Street Grille, 310 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Through Sunday, June 29, 2025
Summer brings rollerskating to Dilworth Park’s Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink in the heart of Center City on the City Hall west terrace. Grab an advanced ticket for hour-long skating sessions — rentals available or BYO — on the retro-inspired checkerboard rink (open afternoons and evenings seven days a week). And don’t forget to take a look up at the custom overhead art installation.
When you’re done, enjoy food and drink at the adjacent Air Grille Garden and Dilworth Park Café for rink-inspired snacks and cocktails. Worked up a sweat? Splash through the park’s dancing ground-embedded fountains.
Where: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Ongoing
Debuting during Pride Month, In Plain Sight is a bold new installation honoring transgender, queer, intersex and asexual members of the community.
Created in collaboration with local artists and creatives, the sculpture incorporates colors from the different LGBTQ+ pride flags, each representing a segment of the community. The piece sends a loud, clear (and proud) message that all LGBTQ+ visitors are wanted and welcomed warmly in the birthplace of liberty.
In Plain Sight is on display at Cherry Street Pier through June 2025, after which Visit Philadelphia will move the sculpture to a long-term or permanent home. Interested in hosting the piece? Complete the open call form.
Where: Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Through Sunday, July 6, 2025
Film buffs and fans of Latino culture celebrate cinematic grandeur from established and emerging Latino filmmakers at the 14th annual Philadelphia Latino Film Festival (PLFF). This season’s 180-plus selections include feature films, shorts, animations, web series and documentaries.
Other festival-related events include the festival’s Luz Programs (including a work-in-progress lab and filmmaker Q&A sessions) and the annual LOLA Awards, which honor filmmaking achievements in the Latino creative community. Keep an eye on the PLFF website for updates, schedules and locations, which include venues throughout the city.
Where: Various locations including the Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
Through Sunday, August 10, 2025
Hundreds of flags and banners stitched by colonial Philadelphia flagmakers like Betsy Ross and Rebecca Flower Young were carried by Revolutionary soldiers and militiamen. But only 30 are known to have survived.
The Museum of the American Revolution celebrates the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War and the birth of the U.S. Armed Forces with the milestone exhibit Banners of Liberty: Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags, which showcases over a dozen of these original flags, the largest collection of Revolutionary-era colors seen together in over 200 years.
Where: Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Through Monday, September 1, 2025
The latest iteration of the famous three-decade-old traveling exhibition, Body Worlds: Vital is on display now through September at The Franklin Institute. A joint work of anatomists and over 13,000 body donors, the exhibit is an exposition of dissected human bodies, animals and other anatomical figures, which allows visitors to view complex anatomy structures and functions in an unprecedented way through the innovative preservation process of plastination.
The exhibit explores health concerns of contemporary times and celebrates the living human body in its optimal state: healthy, vibrant, vigorous and in motion.
Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA
A new exhibition is on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, showcasing the monumental changes in design aesthetics that came during and after World War II. Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s — featuring works from the museum’s permanent collections — highlights a shift toward creativity and a departure from norms across media, including fashion, textiles, photography, sculpture and more.
See how artists brought new ideas to their work and began to express a creative spirit that flourished — despite the restrictions and adversity of the era from across the decade.
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
When warm weather hits, the focus along the Delaware River waterfront is Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. The open-air festival’s centerpiece is the NHL-sized rollerskating rink surrounded by a double-decker carousel, a 60-foot Ferris wheel, mini-golf, a moon bounce, and a midway with boardwalk games and rides.
Or just chill and indulge in plenty of food and drink alongside soaring views of the river and the Ben Franklin Bridge. Admission is free; everything else is pay-as-you-go.
Where: Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Through fall 2025
The popular summertime pop-up festival at Spruce Street Harbor Park (SSHP) on the Delaware River features a boardwalk with concessions and plenty of spaces to chill — in waterside Adirondack chairs, in flat-bottomed net lounges above the river or in cozy hammocks in the meadow.
Returning amenities from 2024 include The Lazy Hammock covered bar and performance stage (with video wall), The Blue Anchor Barge local beer and cocktail bar, and The Trading Post waterside snack and ice cream bodega.
Where: Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Through Sunday, September 7, 2025 (select dates)
Believe it or not, we’ve known how to get, how to get to Sesame Place — the only Sesame Street-themed amusement park outside California — for four-and-a-half decades now.
Throughout the spring and summer, the Langhorne playland hosts its 45th Birthday Celebration. Look forward to bright balloons and colorful garland, fabulous birthday presents and birthday-themed twists to favorite rides and attractions, including the return of the fan-favorite Sesame Street Birthday Parade. Get ready for the sapphire anniversary with ready-to-print birthday coloring sheets to bring along with you.
Where: Sesame Place Philadelphia, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA
Through Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (Wednesdays only)
Alfresco dining is in style this spring and summer in Media as two-dozen restaurants participate in the Delaware County seat’s annual Dining Under the Stars event. Every Wednesday, State Street closes to car traffic from Jackson Street to Orange Street so pedestrians can enjoy peaceful evenings of strolling with friends and family, live music, restaurant specials and outdoor dining, drinking, and sidewalk shopping from local stores and eateries.
Among the over-two dozen participating establishments include La Belle Époque Wine Bistro, Ariano Italian Restaurant & Bar, Brick & Brew, Fellini Café Trattoria and Stephen’s on State.
Where: State Street between Jackson Street and Orange Street, Media, PA
Through Sunday, September 28, 2025
The glorious waterworks at Longwood Gardens — recently named one of the world’s 100 greatest places — spring to life across its Kennett Square campus during the attraction’s annual Festival of Fountains
Daytime performances include the daily Main Fountain Garden show with its 1,719 jets soaring as high as 175 feet (also viewable from the Conservatory Overlook, part of the new Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience) — and the 110-year-old Open Air Theatre’s 750 sprays in changing patterns spinning and dancing to music. Nighttime brings the dazzling displays of the spectacular Illuminated Fountain Performances.
Where: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA
Through Saturday, September 28, 2025 (select dates)
Summer is starting to heat up and so are Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler and the rest of your 2025 Philadelphia Phillies as the Fightins start racking up wins at Citizens Bank Park.
The month’s schedule starts with a series-finale match against the Milwaukee Brewers (Sunday, June 1, 2025), followed by three-game sets with the Chicago Cubs (June 9 to 11, 2025) and Toronto Blue Jays (June 13 to 15, 2025). After a brief road trip, the Phils return to take on the bitter rival New York Mets (June 20 to 22, 2025) before closing the month with a series-opening match versus the San Diego Padres (Monday, June 30, 2025).
Where: Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA
Through Sunday, October 12, 2025 (Wednesdays through Sundays)
Philly’s beloved roving beer garden Parks on Tap brings brews and bites to urban parks and green spaces across Philadelphia, with a new neighborhood to visit each week. Expect drafts from Mainstay Independent Brewing, Conshohocken Brewing, 2SP Brewing and more, as well as cocktails, burgers, cheesesteaks and snacks.
Find Parks on Tap at these spaces in June 2025:
Where: The Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA
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World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Marian Anderson House, 762 Martin Street, Philadelphia, PA
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, 1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden, NJ
Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Through Saturday, October 18, 2025 (select dates)
Dooooop! The Philadelphia Union kick into June as Kai Wagner, Andre Blake, Alejandro Bedoya and their teammates roll forward with just one scheduled home match for the month to make way for the FIFA Club World Cup happening up I-95 at Lincoln Financial Field (see below).
Come on out to stunning soccer-specific Subaru Park in Chester below the Commodore Barry Bridge on Saturday, June 14, 2025, as the Union take the field versus Wilfried Zaha, Kristijan Kahlina and Eastern Conference foe Charlotte FC for a 7:30 p.m. start under the lights.
Where: Subaru Park, 2501 Seaport Drive, Chester, PA
Through Sunday, October 26, 2025 (Saturdays & Sundays)
Hailed as “one of the best food markets in the United States” by Food & Wine, the seasonal Southeast Asian Market brings the tastes of the region to FDR Park each weekend through October.
The massive culinary treasure includes over 70 vendors offering traditional dishes, street food, native produce, plants, jewelry, apparel and more, set up in the (appropriately) southeast corner of the park. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy your food fresh along with your take-home haul. Please note: Some vendors are cash-only and there’s no ATM on site.
Where: FDR Park, South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Give the City of Brotherly Love a standing ovation: The internationally renowned TKTS ticket booth service is now available right here in Philly.
Joining the ranks of New York, Tokyo and London, TKTS Philadelphia offers unbeatable deals of 30% to 50% off last-minute tickets to select Philly theater and performing arts shows (within 72 hours of the start time), including performances by Ensemble Arts Philly and The Philadelphia Orchestra, as well as shows at over 20 venues like The Wilma Theater, Forrest Theatre and Walnut Street Theatre. Tickets must be purchased in person at the Independence Visitor Center.
Where: Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Where: Franklin Music Hall, 421 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA
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Grab your kicks and don your colors because the Philadelphia Pride March & Festival is back. This year’s “Philly L.U.V. (Legacy, Unity and Visibility)”-themed Pride Month celebration (which follows two days of events at the end of May) begins with a morning Pride March through Center City and features a welcome ceremony, speeches, music and the famous record-breaking 600-foot Pride flag.
Then from noon to 6 p.m., the parade disperses into the supersized Pride Festival in Philly’s vibrant Gayborhood with over 200 artists and vendors, pay-as-you-go food trucks, live entertainment and more.
Everyone knows Philly is a passionate city (remember the Super Bowl), but that passion isn’t only reserved for sports. Philly really gets amped up around Pride, too.
Last year, I went to the Philly Pride Festival for the first time with my now-wife. Despite the challenges that the LGBTQ+ community faces, everyone was so lively, respectful and welcoming.
My personal favorite part? The dancing and music! There were multiple stages with performances and drag shows in the middle of the street.
Pro tip: Be sure to get there early, bring water and have a ball! Love is love.
Where: Pride March starts at 6th & Walnut streets; Pride Festival is centered at South 12th & Locust streets, Philadelphia, PA
The annual Odunde Festival is back for its landmark 50th year with a week of events — inspired by Yoruba pilgrimages to Nigeria — from June 1 to 7, 2025.
The golden anniversary culminates with North America’s largest Black and African cultural street festival on Sunday, June 8, 2025, filling 16 South Philly blocks with over 500,000 attendees enjoying over 100 marketplace vendors, authentic African, Caribbean and soul food, two stages of live performances, and a procession to the Schuylkill River with offerings of fruit and flowers.
Where: Centered at South Street & South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Ease on down the road to Avenue of the Arts this May, as the Academy of Music presents The Wiz, the beloved singing and dancing Tony Award-winning spectacular that’s part of the venue’s Broadway Series showcase.
This game-changing twist on The Wizard of Oz tells a stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world, backed by an iconic score packed with soul, jazz, pop, gospel, rock and ‘70s funk. This revamped production is directed by Schele Williams, with choreography by JaQuel Knight and additional material by Amber Ruffin.
Where: Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
June 4 – August 27, 2025 (Wednesdays only)
The pay-as-you-go Center City District SIPS series is back for its 21st season with lots of happy hour revelry. The weekly Wednesday night program offers substantial discounts at nearly 100 (and counting) bars, restaurants and beer gardens throughout Center City.
The CCD SIPS promotion is simple: $5 beer, $6 wine, $7 cocktails and half-priced appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m. at favorites like Franky Bradley’s, Taste Cheesesteak Bar, Harp & Crown, Independence Beer Garden, Pizzeria Vetri, Square 1682, Bud & Marilyn’s, Cavanaugh’s, Chris’ Jazz Cafe, Continental Midtown and more. After happy hour, enjoy 15% off dinner at select locations.
Where: Participating bars & restaurants including Continental Midtown, 1801 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
If you’re looking to get the best bang for your buck, check out the spring version of the semiannual Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll which returns to University City’s main street, between 40th Street and 51st Street.
The 15th annual fest offers special $1, $3 and $5 deals from participating vendors and neighborhood businesses at multiple locations like Cedar Park, Clark Park, 50th Street Triangle, Trolley Portal Gardens and the HMS School, plus a block party along 48th Street with live music and crafts. Also on offer: pay-as-you-go food and drinks (including beer and cocktails).
Where: Baltimore Avenue between 40th Street and 51st Street, Philadelphia, PA
All good things must come to an end, so celebrate the conclusion of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s current 2024-25 season with The Grand Finale spectacular at The Kimmel Center. The special showcase’s headline performance comes from virtuoso cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason performing Shostakovich’s notoriously difficult First Cello Concerto.
Also on the program are three Mozart-related symphonies: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ vivacious Symphony No. 2 (Second Symphony), Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 (nicknamed “The Classical”) and Mozart’s Symphony No. 35, also known as The Haffner Symphony, all under the eye of conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Where: The Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
The popular biannual Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show — the oldest outdoor fine arts show in the country at 98 years strong — is true to its name, offering only original fine art. The free gallery event showcases nearly 150 professional fine artists manning booths ringing Rittenhouse Square park (plus student artists in the central patio) offering works in oil, acrylic, drawing, printmaking, watercolor, sculpture and more.
Peruse the collections, buy something to take home, or just meet and greet with some of the best fine artists from across the city and nation.
Where: Rittenhouse Square, 1800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Join people with disabilities, allies, aides, family and friends along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the 13th annual Disability Pride Philadelphia Festival & Parade. The daylong “party on the Parkway” kicks off at City Hall with a parade beginning at 11 a.m.
Following the parade, join a four-hour festival between 16th Street and 18th Street with food trucks, accessible games, arts and craft vendors, a dance floor with DeeJay All Day, special guests, giveaways, community and resource organizations, sensory-friendly spaces, and live music every hour on the hour from a line up of entertaining acts.
Where: Parade begins at City Hall North Apron, 1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
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Take a peek behind the scenes at the homes along Elfreth’s Alley during the 90th annual Elfreth’s Alley Day: A Neighborhood Fete, where residents open their doors to visitors wishing to take a glimpse of 21st-century life in these 18th-century homes.
The traditional 1930s-style celebration, benefiting the Elfreth’s Alley Association and Elfreth’s Alley Museum, also features music, entertainment, food vendors, artisan crafters and trained historians ready to answer all your questions. Tickets are required.
Where: Elfreth's Alley, 124 Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia, PA
The first lager beers were brought to America by Bavarian John Wagner, who began brewing the style in Philadelphia in 1840. Celebrate the connection between Philly and one of the nation’s most popular beer styles at the annual Logjammin’ beer festival at Cherry Street Pier, hosted by Human Robot Brewery.
The 2025 Logjammin’ V event features its largest collection of craft beer producers yet, including local representation from Imprint Beer, Attic Brewing, Second District, Carbon Copy, Love City Brewing and more, plus food selections and a VIP package with early admission and special amenities.
June 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025
Following a successful run this past April in Rittenhouse Square, Open Streets returns for four Sundays this June to transform one of Philadelphia’s most exciting neighborhoods into a car-free oasis.
During Open Streets: Midtown Village, pedestrians are invited to shop, dine and mosey along six car-free blocks while enjoying expanded outdoor dining from select restaurants, sidewalk sales and live entertainment — from Duble Dutch lessons to strolling stilt walkers. Check out the official website for the full entertainment schedule and a list of retailer and restaurant happenings.
Where: 13th Street from Locust Street to Chestnut Street; Sansom Street from Juniper Street to 12th Street; and Drury Street, Philadelphia, PA
So you may have heard about a little thing called “the Semiquincentennial” — otherwise known as America’s 250th birthday. The nation’s milestone birthday festivities get an early start with the help of the U.S. Army.
Celebrating its own 250th birthday in 2025, the Army gets the year-long party popping with a weekend of events for both servicepeople and civilians. Celebrations stretch from Independence Hall and Washington Square Park in Philadelphia to Valley Forge National Park, and guests can expect parades, concerts, historical reenactments, wreath-laying ceremonies, a proper birthday party (with cake!) and more.
Where: Various locations including Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Home to pioneers of vegetarianism like Benjamin Lay, Sylvester Graham and Benjamin Franklin (who promoted a vegetable diet and introduced tofu to America in 1770), Philadelphia has always been a hip city for going veg. First held in 2018, Philly VegFest is a celebration of local love for vegan and whole-food plant-based eats and lifestyles.
The free event on Bainbridge Green in Queen Village brings together the Philadelphia vegan community, plant-based gourmands and non-vegans with food vendors, craft artisans and vegan communal organizations, live music, panels, speakers, vegan historians and food scientists, and more.
Where: Bainbridge Green, Bainbridge Street between 3rd and 5th streets, Philadelphia, PA
If you’re an art appreciator but short on funds, this annual inside-and-outside art sale — organized by local art nonprofit InLiquid and co-sponsored by Visit Philadelphia — features works for $250 or less.
The best part: All proceeds from sales directly benefit the artists. Also on the docket for the day: workshops and demonstrations.
Where: Crane Arts, 1400 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA
Dancers, artists, musicians and vendors of all flavors join in the free West Park Arts Fest, celebrating the communities surrounding West Fairmount Park. While filled with handcrafted goods by local artists, kid-friendly activities and a bevy of food vendors, the festival is best known for its live music and performances across two stages.
This year’s event features headliner Breakwater along with SoundEVR, Summer School, Project 9, Carlo Campbell, Isa Latin Rhythums, Nia-Next, Philly’s Got Dance, danceLogic and Ballet Folklorico, along with activities like origami making, treehouse books, a kids’ play space and more.
Where: West Fairmount Park, State Route 3005, Philadelphia, PA
The popular PECO Multicultural Series returns for its 30th year celebrating diverse communities, kicking off the 2025 season with the annual Islamic Heritage Festival at Cherry Street Pier on the Delaware River waterfront.
The family-friendly free festival celebrates Islamic heritage and culture and the power of unity in diversity over an expected day full of food, games, speakers, a health and wellness fair, a global open market bazaar and live performances. Past iterations have also included the lead-up Unity in Diversity Parade through Old City, so keep an eye on the schedule.
The world-famous big band known as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra — led by legendary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis — returns to The Kimmel Center for a night of smooth sounds ranging from beloved standards to historic and rare compositions to commissioned works.
The special event features compositions from Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Charles Mingus and more. Not to be outdone, the show also highlights new music from the group’s collection of renowned composers and arrangers.
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup descending on Philly in 2026, the FIFA Club World Cup — the global competition for club teams featuring champion squads from the six continental football federations — visits Lincoln Financial Field, providing an incredible preview of what’s to come while offering plenty of thrilling club action on the pitch.
The event is spread across a dozen venues nationwide, including six games in the Group Stage and one in the Round of 16 in June at The Linc before the big Friday, July 4, 2025, quarterfinal.
Fans can enjoy 20% off tickets to the matches on June 28 or July 4, 2025 or take advantage of FIFA’s Family Special, featuring free tickets for children 16 and under.
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA
Celebrating the anniversary of the day the last enslaved Africans were notified of their freedom, the day-long Juneteenth Block Party kicks off outside The African American Museum in Philadelphia in partnership with Wawa Welcome America and Visit Philadelphia.
Revel in shared freedom while enjoying expected events including a series of live musical performances from national acts, a vendor village highlighting Black-owned businesses and food trucks, hands-on activities for the whole family, and other educational events like panels and speakers. Keep an eye on the event website for details, lineup and schedules.
Where: African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
Celebrate diverse voices in the global culinary movement during Philadelphia African Restaurant Week, with restaurants offering special, discounted menus of African, African American and Caribbean favorites. The party concludes Sunday, June 29, 2025, with the Philadelphia African Restaurant Week Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in LOVE Park, with music, dancing, shopping and lots of food.
Among the week’s nearly two-dozen participating restaurants are Food Geez, New Era Cuisine, Macho’s Delish Mix, Eatwell Philly, Gojjo Ethiopian Restaurant and Amina Philadelphia. The event also features dedicated programming like cooking experiences, meet-and-greets, happy hours and more.
Where: Participating restaurants including Food Geez, 6326 Sackett Street, Philadelphia, PA
The 16-day-long Wawa Welcome America festival celebrates America’s founding in the heart of the nation’s birthplace. The event, the largest Independence Day lead-up in the nation, offers two-plus weeks of free and fabulous events across the city.
Parties and activities in June include free admission to museums and attractions (select days), live musical performances from local and national artists, community-centered events and Juneteenth celebrations, the popular Wawa Hoagie Day (see below) and more. Come back for a massive Friday, July 4, 2025, concert and fireworks display finale over the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Where: Various locations including Benjamin Franklin Parkway & N. 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Kick off the first day of summer at the kid-approved Kidchella Music Festival at Smith Memorial Playground. In between dynamic musical performances on the park’s spacious front lawn, little ones and grown-ups enjoy free treats, interactive art stations, giveaways and more. The night comes to a close with a kid-tastic fireworks display set to Kidz Bop hits.
The annual fest — targeting youngsters ages 4 to 12 and presented by Wawa Welcome America — often features well-known acts from the world of kid-friendly music, so keep an eye on the event’s website for lineups, schedules and other details.
Where: Smith Memorial Playground, 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA
Light up the night at historic Franklin Square for the return of the must-see Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Old City. Celebrate the Year of the Snake among dozens of massive, intricate and handcrafted lanterns and installations constructed by Chinese artisans.
Along with the fantastical light display, enjoy live cultural performances, folk art, dumpling-making, fountain shows, festival-themed crafts and lots of international food and drink, including brews at the popular Dragon Beer Garden. Advanced tickets (timed Fridays through Sundays) are required to attend the event, which starts after the park closes.
Where: Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Find blocks of fun for everyone at the all-day Avenue of the Arts Block Party, presented by Wawa Welcome America and Ensemble Arts Philly along Philly’s most musical street. Check out live performances, carnival-inspired entertainment, photo ops, local artisan vendors, food trucks, a dedicated play area for furry festival-goers and much more.
Past events have included one-of-a-kind Party on the Plaza experiences like The Philadelphia Orchestra onstage at The Kimmel Center’s Commonwealth Plaza and performances from upcoming Broadway Series musicals, so keep an eye on the event website for more details and music announcements.
Where: South Broad Street between Walnut Street & Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA
Come aboard for a beer festival experience like no other. The Battleship New Jersey is back on its home dock on the Camden waterfront after refurbishing and Battleship Beer Fest is back on the deck of the nation’s most decorated warship.
Join beer fans from across the region as over 30 Garden State-based breweries pour more than 60 different locally crafted beers all afternoon. Experience tasty brews with an unforgettable view of the Philly skyline, as well as live music and specialty vendors.
Where: Battleship New Jersey, 100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ
One of the city’s coolest neighborhoods is home to a brand-new beerfest — and everyone’s invited. Iconic Evil Genius Beer Company plays host to the inaugural Fishtown Beer Festival, which takes over Front Street between Columbia Avenue and Palmer Street (the stretch outside the brewery).
The soon-to-be-annual event features over a dozen local breweries, including Cartesian, Dock Street, Punch Buggy, Tired Hands, Urban Village and more. Tickets include unlimited samples and a special event tasting glass to take home. VIP and designated driver passes are also available.
Where: Evil Genius Beer Company, 1727 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA
Toast to local and international Black culture at the free, family-friendly Juneteenth Wine & Arts Festival at the Delaware River waterfront’s Cherry Street Pier, curated by multi-slash musical artist Shekhinah B.
Hosted by The Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, Inc. in partnership with Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, the third annual festival honors the spirit of Juneteenth through wine tastings from Pennsylvania wineries, local art exhibitions, live music performances, craft vendors and more. All ages are welcome, though, of course, guests must be 21 or over for wine tasting (which requires separate tickets).
The largest outdoor juried arts festival in the tri-state area, the Manayunk Arts Festival returns to Main Street for two days of food, fun and creativity. The 35th annual free-to-attend festival in Manayunk brings together over 300 fine arts and crafts artists and creators from around the country.
Artisans showcase works in media from glass and ceramics to photography and paintings. Art fans, collectors, buyers and designers can also look forward to two days of music, food from Manayunk restaurants, and shopping around the neighborhood’s boutiques and shops.
Where: Main Street, Philadelphia, PA
Juneteenth marks the anniversary of when the last enslaved African Americans were informed of their freedom, a date celebrated locally since 2016 at the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade & Festival.
Philly’s Juneteenth Parade is the largest in the nation, with 25,000 attendees, 2,000 participants and over two-dozen floats parading along West Fairmount Park, kicking off on South Concourse Drive across from The Mann Center. The day also features the Juneteenth Marketplace & Art in the Park with over 250 vendors, the Juneteenth Youth Pavilion and the family-friendly Juneteenth Music Festival, all at historic Malcolm X Park.
Where: Various locations including Malcolm X Park, 5100 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA
What’s better than a Wawa hoagie? A free Wawa hoagie! Join 25,000 of your closest friends for the annual Wawa Hoagie Day (part of Wawa Welcome America, of course) where the beloved convenience chain will honor local heroes by giving away free Shortis (a six-inch hoagie) to all comers while supplies last.
Between bites, relax with free lunchtime entertainment, then enjoy free admission (on Wawa) to the National Constitution Center all day long. The one-day hoagiefest kicks off at noon on Independence Mall along Arch Street between 5th Street and 6th Street.
Where: Independence Mall, Arch Street between 5th Street and 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Gather on the Independence Mall lawn for an evening of soul-stirring gospel music with the equally-stirring Independence Hall as backdrop as twilight falls during the annual Gospel On Independence concert, presented by Wawa Welcome America.
Expect a lineup of local artists, choirs and musicians for this powerful and uplifting evening of gospel classics and new favorites. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where: Independence National Historical Park, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Experience Philly’s best Latino dance, crafts, cuisine and culture during the annual Concilio’s Hispanic Fiesta, hosted by the city’s oldest Latino nonprofit and Wawa Welcome America. The weekend fest, attended by upwards of 15,000 revelers, moves to LOVE Park for 2025.
Expect live music, salsa dancing, interactive cultural exhibits, kid-friendly entertainment and food, craft and apparel vendors with a Latino flair. Bookmark the event website for updated musical lineups and event schedules.
Where: LOVE Park, 16th Street and JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
What better way to celebrate the Independence Day season than with a patriotic performance paired with picturesque views? Join U.S. Army Band Pershing’s Own for a special Concert + Fireworks night to rouse the flag-waving soul at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest.
Originally formed in 1922 by General John J. Pershing, the famous Army ensemble returns to Philly sporting star-spangled favorites like By Dawn’s Early Light, The Liberty Bell March, Forged in Fire, Stars & Stripes Forever and even Katy Perry’s Firework. Speaking of, stick around for an evening-closing fireworks show over the Delaware River.
All eyes turn from France to the French-inspired Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the new From Paris to Provence exhibition highlighting the Barnes Foundation’s own collection. This self-study of over 50 works examines how France itself informed the native impressionist and post-impressionist painters who have significant presence within the existing gallery.
See how late 19th and early 20th century masters like Monet, Renoir, Manet, van Gogh and Cézanne were influenced by La République, from the streets of Paris to the coasts of Normandy to the South of France, through art, culture and personality.
Where: Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
When you’re on vacation (or staycation), there’s nothing like hitting a relaxing, luxurious hotel pool to cool down, get some exercise or chill poolside.
Check out: the 57th-floor indoor infinity pool at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center; the four-story glass atrium rooftop pool at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City; AKA University City’s 75-foot-long stainless steel heated “pool in the sky”; the Philly-themed Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown pool; The Logan’s salt water pool; or the heated rooftop pool at the W Philadelphia, which can be booked by non-guests.
Where: Various locations including W Philadelphia, 1439 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
It’s a somewhat confusing name, but water ice (locally pronounced “wooder ice”) is a quintessentially Philly warm-weather treat. Similar to Italian ice, the simple combination of fruit or syrup with finely shaved ice that can be found at shops across the city.
Explore traditional flavors at favorites like John’s Water Ice, Rose’s Real Italian Water Ice, Morrone’s Water Ice, Tranzilli’s Real Italian, suburban Yardley Ice House and Philly’s ubiquitous Rita’s Water Ice. For creative flavors like strawberry daiquiri and cantaloupe, check out Siddiq’s Water Ice, and for gourmet options stop by D’Emilio’s Old World Ice Treats.
Where: Various locations including John's Water Ice, 701 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia is one of the most important and welcoming cities for the LGBTQ+ community, which makes it a perfect spot to celebrate Pride Month in June. Check out events like the Philadelphia Pride March and Festival, Bucks-Mont Pride Festival and the Delaware County Pride Festival in Media, which also includes the Pride Parade and Pride on State.
The festivities for celebrations in the city mostly focus on the area of Philly’s iconic Gayborhood, a queer-centric community featuring rainbow crosswalks, historic bars, nightclubs, and LGBTQ+-owned shops, cafes and bookstores.
Where: Various locations including The Gayborhood, Philadelphia, PA
There’s nowhere better than Philly for outdoor urban attractions that run all summer long, highlighted by Spruce Street Harbor Park’s floating riverside net lounges, boardwalk and LED-lit tree-slung hammocks.
Upriver, the Delaware waterfront’s Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest offers a full-sized rollerskating rink, carnival rides, and a midway with games and food. And Dilworth Plaza’s Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink at City Hall is also open for skating throughout mid-summer, along with an adjacent garden café and patio bar.
Where: Various locations including Rothman Orthopaedics Rink, 1 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Let the music wash over you on a warm June evening at a plethora of open-air concert venues in Philly, the largest of which — Camden’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion — holds 26,000 between seats and the lawn with across-the-river views of the Philly skyline
West Fairmount Park’s The Mann Center pavilion and lawn hold 14,000 with stunning skyline views from one of the city’s highest points, while East Fairmount Park’s secluded Dell Music Center hosts up to 5,300. And don’t miss colossal summer shows at Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park stadiums.
Where: Various locations including The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
June’s transitional temps and sunny days are the perfect weather to get out and enjoy outdoor dining spaces and streateries across the city to feast alfresco. Grab a seat under the sun (or stars … or awning) at a new or favorite restaurant, bistro, café or diner that features open-air seating at patio tables, street enclosures, rooftop decks and parklets.
Philly offers a plethora of outdoor spots from balconies to beer gardens including favorites like Suraya, LMNO, Sunset Social, Independence Beer Garden, Alma del Mar, Liberty Point, Love City Brewing and more.
Where: Various locations including Suraya Restaurant, 1528 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Whether you favor an urban park or a secluded green space, a hidden trail or riverside path, there are countless ways to enjoy June’s perfect outdoor weather in Philly.
Hikers and bikers can find amazing trails blazed through the woods at Fairmount Park or Wissahickon Valley Park. Joggers and strollers can enjoy fantastic views from the Delaware River Trail or Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk. Aquaphiles can grab a kayak or canoe at Glen Foerd or Penn’s Landing. And folks can relax with an amble among the flowers at Morris Arboretum or Longwood Gardens.
Where: Various locations including Delaware River Trail, Philadelphia, PA
Whether you favor an urban park or secluded green space, a hidden trail or riverside path, there are countless ways to enjoy June’s perfect outdoor weather in Philly.
Hikers and bikers can find amazing trails blazed through the woods at Fairmount Park or Wissahickon Valley Park. Joggers and strollers can enjoy fantastic views from the Delaware River Trail or Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk. Aquaphiles can grab a kayak or canoe at Glen Foerd or Penn’s Landing. Or just relax with an amble among the flowers at Morris Arboretum or Longwood Gardens.
The smells, sounds and vibes of summer cultural festivals permeate the Philly air nearly every sunny weekend. There are plenty of big names like the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square, the Juneteenth Block Party at the African American Museum and Concilio’s Annual Hispanic Fiesta, along with a slew of others.
Celebrate a plethora of diversity at other gatherings like the African culture ODUNDE Festival, Disability Pride Philadelphia, the Islamic Heritage Festival and the Philadelphia Pride March and Festival, and throw some tasty shopping in at the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park.
The weather in June in Philadelphia is relatively mild. At the start of the month, daytime high temperatures average 78 degrees Fahrenheit with overnight lows around 60. By the end of the month, average highs jump to 85 degrees, bottoming out at night near 65.
June offers over 10 hours of sunshine per day, with only about eight days with rain all month. Brief scattered spring thunderstorms are common, occasionally strong. The record high for June is an even 100 degrees, last occurring in 1994. It even got below freezing once, on June 6, 1914.
Many locals would target the sports scene in Philly in June as one of the best, as the boys of summer have the city’s attention for a full month of games in perfect baseball weather at Citizens Bank Park.
Catch the Phillies with a hot dog, some Crabfries and a cold drink, or head down to stunning soccer-specific Subaru Park in Chester below the Commodore Barry Bridge to see the MLS’ Union continue its campaign as midseason approaches. And don’t forget: The FIFA World Cup arrives in Philly in June and July 2026!
If you enjoy outdoor concert season in Philadelphia, you’ve been waiting all year for June. Philly’s largest open-air amphitheaters — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, The Mann Center in West Fairmount Park and the Dell Music Center in East Fairmount Park — go headlong into their summer concert schedules.
Not to be outdone, enormous stadiums like Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park become giant parties with outdoor shows featuring A-list headliners, and scores of neighborhood street and cultural festivals dot the calendar with live, local music from a multitude of genres.
Spring blooms transition to summer spectacle, making June a great time to get outside and experience nature’s colorful flowers, plants and trees nearly anywhere in the region at preserves, flower-lined parks, botanic gardens and arboreta.
Some favorites include Morris Arboretum, Bartram’s Garden, Barnes Arboretum, Awbury Arboretum, Scott Arboretum, Chanticleer, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, Tyler Arboretum, Peace Valley Lavender Farm and more. And don’t miss the annual Festival of Fountains showcase at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, with spectacular flora surrounded by the beauty of one of the world’s 100 greatest places.
Surround yourself with the joy of good eats, good drinks, good music and good company outdoors along the blacktops and sidewalks of Philly neighborhoods as summer street festival season starts in earnest.
The warm weather invites locals and visitors to a slew of seasonal community fests in June celebrating neighborhoods across the region. Check out annual favorites like the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll, Manayunk Arts Festival, Germantown Fashion & Arts Festival, Elfreth’s Alley Fete Day, Philly VegFest, West Park Arts Fest, Avenue of the Arts Block Party and even the new Fishtown Beer Festival.
In some ways, Philly never stops celebrating being the birthplace of our nation. But each year come June, the Independence Day spirit really comes to life with the start of the 16-day Wawa Welcome America festival that kicks off annually on Juneteenth.
Even before the calendar turns to July, Wawa Welcome America brings scores of favorite events to the city like Juneteenth Block Party, Kidchella Music Festival, the Avenue of the Arts Block Party, Wawa Hoagie Day, Gospel On Independence and many more.
Philly is a great destination any month of the year, and June is one of the best and busiest, nestled between Memorial Day weekend and the Fourth of July.
Late spring and early-summer temps are pleasant for outdoor fun at city summerlong outdoor attractions like Spruce Street Harbor Park, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink at Dilworth Park, the roving spots for Parks on Tap, the Wawa Welcome America celebration and scores of neighborhood food, beer and music festivals.
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