Philadelphia Zoo Remember the Future is the most ambitious campaign in the institution’s 150-year history — $85 million for conservation, animal care, and education, with $65 million already raised. Public launch May 8–9.
World Heritage Month Philadelphia 2026 expands the traditional World Heritage Week into a month-long celebration — SDG murals, African American Market, tango festival, Asian Eats Restaurant Week, and more for the 250th.
The Philly Opener 2026 kicks off tourism season at the Independence Visitor Center on May 5 — Governor Shapiro receives the MVP Award, Nihonbashi Philly makes cheesesteaks live, and DJ Hollywood spins.
The OpportUNITY Summit 2026 returns May 20 at The Bellevue with keynote Dr. Laurie Santos, Brookings fellow Andre M. Perry, and Bush Institute fellow Cullum Clark. Registration open.
Puppy Yoga at Harvest Seasonal Grill returns for 2026 — six Saturdays of yoga with adoptable puppies plus seasonal brunch at the Glen Mills location. $65 all-inclusive. Benefiting the Brandywine Valley SPCA.
Meantime on Market activates vacant storefronts along Market East from May 6 through July 31 with Two Persons Coffee, Siddiq’s Water Ice, Rarify, Clubfriends Records, Almost Famous, and Art Philly.
The Just Believe Festival returns to LOVE Park for its sixth year on April 26 — runway fashion, live music, an Art Battle, and the creative vision of Aaron “Gobana” Pleasant and Go Believe Culture.
All-Star Week 2026 brings the Midsummer Classic to Citizens Bank Park July 10-14 with the HBCU Swingman Classic, MLB Draft, Futures Game, MLBx 3-on-3, Home Run Derby, All-Star Village, and the All-Star Game.
Calder Gardens April 2026 programs include a free sound bath ceremony by Guadalupe Maravilla, Silent Day, Moon Alignment meditation sessions, and daily guided walks through the galleries and gardens.
International Day of Monuments and Sites 2026 brings free and discounted events across 15 historic sites on April 18 — from Eastern State Penitentiary to Reading Terminal Market — celebrating Philadelphia’s 67 National Historic Landmarks.
