Eastern State’s fall and winter 2026 programming continues its Semiquincentennial initiative with panels, exhibits, and family events running September through December.
Night of Lights 2026 returns to Germantown Avenue October 2-5 with new PHL250 programming, a $20,000 city grant, and two brand-new community events.
Bite for the Fight returns September 19 with three celebrity chefs, dozens of restaurants, and a $200,000 goal to support pediatric cancer families at CHOP.
Fairmount Park Conservancy’s free Play for Parks event on October 16 features headliner Chill Moody and honors Mayor Cherelle Parker for her leadership on the Fair Play Campaign.
The New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival 2026 returns September 26-27 with 160+ juried artists, live music, food trucks, and a complimentary shuttle connecting the festival to downtown New Hope.
The Made in Philadelphia Summer Market brings 60+ local makers to Dilworth Park over Labor Day Weekend, a free family-friendly send-off to summer and the newest addition to the year-round market series.
Love City Brewing’s Tour de Love City charity bike ride runs Callowhill to Manayunk on August 23, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Neighborhood Bike Works ahead of Philadelphia Cycling Classic weekend.
The Best of Philly Party returns August 4 at the National Constitution Center — dozens of top restaurants, craft cocktails, and live entertainment celebrating this year’s winners.
Franklin Square celebrates its 20th anniversary July 25 with free birthday crafts, a Chinese Lantern Festival scavenger hunt, a new fountain show song, and BOGO carousel rides for National Carousel Day.
Issa Rae’s Insecure: The 10th Anniversary Tour opens at The Met Philadelphia on September 10 — tickets go on sale July 16, with Citi presale starting July 15.
