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TODAY - Thursday, May 1, 2025

  • Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
    FREE
    Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
    May 1 @ 12:30pm - 1:30pm

    SEPTA Headquarters, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

    Mother's Day Tea Come celebrate Mother's Day with WIT ! Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with tea and treats. We can't wait to see you there! This is ...
  • Post-Tableau Conference 2025 Watch Party with Eigen X
    FREE
    Post-Tableau Conference 2025 Watch Party With Eigen X
    May 1 @ 3:30pm - 7pm

    1030 Continental Dr, 1030 Continental Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406

    Agenda Eigen X is excited to host a Tableau Conference Watch Party on May 1st from 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM at our office in King of Prussia. Here is the official ...
  • CONFLUENCE: 3rd Annual Fine Art Exhibition PREVIEW RECEPTION
    FREE
    Confluence: 3rd Annual Fine Art Exhibition Preview Reception
    May 1 @ 4:30pm - 6:30pm

    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130

    PLEASE JOIN US!PREVIEW RECEPTIONThursday, May 1st, 20254:30pm to 6:30PMWine, Beer and RefreshmentsA catered light fare will be available.RSVP by April 25th The ...
  • Opening Celebration-Scattered Earth, Sounded Depth: MFA Thesis Exhibition
    FREE
    Opening Celebration-Scattered Earth, Sounded Depth: Mfa Thesis Exhibition
    May 1 @ 5pm - 8pm

    Arthur Ross Gallery, University of Pennsylvania, Located in the Fisher Fine Arts Library Building 220 S. 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

    Join us to celebrate the opening for Scattered Earth, Sounded Depth: Penn Fine Arts MFA Thesis Exhibition featuring the work of Eissa Attar and Alvin Luong. ...
  • Perfect Weather Get Together: Parent Cafe at SafeHub!
    FREE
    Perfect Weather Get Together: Parent Cafe At Safehub!
    May 1 @ 5pm - 7pm

    MaKen Studios North, 3525 I Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134

    A Parent Café is a structured, small-group conversation process designed to create a safe space for parents to share experiences, build community, and learn ...

TOMORROW - Friday, May 2, 2025

  • Spring Gallery Walk 2025
    FREE
    Spring Gallery Walk 2025
    May 2 @ 4pm - 8pm

    Downtown West Chester PA, 137 North High Street, West Chester, PA 19380

    This self-guided tour takes place on Friday, May 2nd from 4pm-8pm and celebrates our thriving art community. Multiple galleries and businesses downtown open ...
  • Comfort Kitchen Food Truck W/ Jamie Stem Live At Bishops
    May 2 @ 5pm - 9pm

    2730 Hilltown Pike, Perkasie, PA 18944, USA

    Come out to Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery and enjoy some live music on Friday evening. Jamie Stem will be playing acoustic from 6-9 pm. We will have ...
  • Ramazzotti Tasting At Nabrasa Brazilian Steakhouse
    May 2 @ 6pm - 8pm

    1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA

    Join us at Nabrasa Brazilian Steakhouse Philadelphia for a complimentary Ramazzotti tasting. Learn about the brand’s rich history and sip our featured cocktail ...
  • First Friday
    FREE
    First Friday
    May 2 @ 6pm - 9pm

    Jae Martin Space Lab, 617 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

    This First Friday is extra special. It will be a solo exhibit featuring @Sketchcc_Customs Sketch is an artist from Brooklyn that uses the influence of ...
  • Afternoon Artist Art Exhibit  First Friday at the Tacony LAB
    FREE
    Afternoon Artist Art Exhibit First Friday At The Tacony Lab
    May 2 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

    The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135

    Join us for our Afternoon Artist Art Exhibit. This spring we had two sessions of Afternoon Artists Teen Edition - and this first friday showcases their work. ...

WEEKEND

Saturday, May 3, 2025

  • South Street Vinyl Block Party! Over 15,000 LPs for sale OUTDOORS!
    FREE
    South Street Vinyl Block Party! Over 15,000 Lps For Sale Outdoors!
    May 3 @ 10am - 5pm

    Repo Records, 506 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

    It's the South Street Vinyl Block Party, presented by Record Riots & Repo Records! Outdoor on the Repo Records block, between 5th and 6th Streets! Over 40 ...
  • Films for Thought: Pushout
    FREE
    Films For Thought: Pushout
    May 3 @ 10am - 2pm

    Abington Friends School, 575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046

    Films for Thought, presented by the All Voices Family Alliance, is an inaugural film series dedicated to fostering deep reflection, meaningful conversation, ...
  • South Street Live!
    May 3 @ 12pm - 6pm

    520 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

    On Saturday, May 3, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., the South Street Headhouse District and Da Vinci Art Alliance will host South Street’s annual spring festival ...
  • Queen & Rook Fantasy Faire Block Party
    May 3 @ 12pm - 8pm

    121 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

    Queen & Rook’s Fantasy Faire Block Party returns on Saturday, May 3rd from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.! Get ready for a day filled with Renaissance Faire and ...
  • Wellness with a Twist at Death of The Fox Brewing Co., May 3rd
    FREE
    Wellness With A Twist At Death Of The Fox Brewing Co., May 3rd
    May 3 @ 12pm - 3pm

    Death of the Fox Brewing Company, 119 Berkley Road #Unit B, Clarksboro, NJ 08020

    Join us for our monthly Wellness with a Twist event at Death of The Fox Brewing Company, May 3rd! Call your friends and make it a day out! You can grab a bite ...

Sunday, May 4, 2025

  • Bites, Beats, & Streets: Food Truck Festival
    FREE
    Bites, Beats, & Streets: Food Truck Festival
    May 4 @ 12pm - 5pm

    Jefferson Plaza - East Market, 1115 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

    Get ready for a delicious day of food trucks and groovy beats at our Bites & Beats Festival! Hosted by East Market. Music by RUMBA 106.1
  • ALL YOU CAN EAT : BEATS & MEATS BLOCKPARTY
    FREE
    All You Can Eat : Beats & Meats Blockparty
    May 4 @ 1pm - 6pm

    Franky Bradley's, 1320 Chancellor St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

    🎉 Join Us for the All You Can Eat: Beats & Meats Block Party! 🎉 Get ready for the first of many ‘First Sunday Day Time Parties’ at Franky Bradley’s! Come ...
  • Mitzvah Masters Showcase
    FREE
    Mitzvah Masters Showcase
    May 4 @ 1pm - 3:30pm

    Platform Thirty at Beat Street Station, 4401 Cresson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127

    Get ready to experience the latest trends for the ultimate Mitzvah at this fun, FREE event! Meet top vendors, including: The Hart of Catering Bobby Morganstein ...
  • First Sunday’s  Brunch @ Two Locals
    FREE
    First Sunday’S Brunch @ Two Locals
    May 4 @ 2pm - 7pm

    Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market Street #Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19104

    Join us for an unforgettable experience at Two Locals Brewing Company in West Philadelphia PA. This event is a celebration of diverse music genres and vibrant ...
  • Philly Taste & Talk
    FREE
    Philly Taste & Talk
    May 4 @ 2pm - 5pm

    5004 Old York Rd, 5004 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19141

    Welcome to Philly Taste & Talk! Join us for an afternoon of conversation at Jay Millz Hair Studio 5004 Old York Rd. Sample a variety of our life changing ...

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Monday, May 5, 2025

  • Lancôme Summer 2025 Pre-Sale Kick-Off Party at  Macy's Centerton
    FREE
    LancôMe Summer 2025 Pre-Sale Kick-Off Party At Macy's Centerton
    May 5 @ 10am - 8pm

    Macy's, 8 Centerton Road, Mount Laurel Township, NJ 08054

    Welcome to the Lancôme Summer 2025 Pre-Sale event! Join us at Macy's for an exclusive sneak peek at our latest summer collection. Get ready to discover new ...
  • Cinco de Mayo Celebration
    FREE
    Cinco De Mayo Celebration
    May 5 @ 11am - 11:30pm

    Kildare's Irish Pub - West Chester, PA, 18 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380

    Come join us for a festive Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Kildare's. Get ready for a fun-filled day of delicious Mexican food, refreshing drinks, and live music. ...
  • MET Gala Watch Party with Community Artist Preservation Club
    FREE
    Met Gala Watch Party With Community Artist Preservation Club
    May 5 @ 5pm - 8pm

    REC Studios, 901 Market Street #Suite #2120, Philadelphia, PA 19107

    Come in your best outfit for Philly Historical & Arts Society's MET Gala red carpet screening at REC. The Met Gala is a charity event and fundraiser for ...
  • Ginworld Philadelphia The Gin Room x Jaffa Collab Pop Up
    FREE
    Ginworld Philadelphia The Gin Room X Jaffa Collab Pop Up
    May 5 @ 5pm - 10pm

    Jaffa Bar, 1625 North Howard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

    Ginworld Philadelphia May 5th to 7th Presents: The Gin Room STL x Jaffa PHA gin centric cocktail Pop Up with Jaffa Bar in Philadelphia The Gin Room — ...
  • Met Gala Viewing Party
    FREE
    Met Gala Viewing Party
    May 5 @ 5pm - 10pm

    Kay’s Cigar Sensations, 280 North Keswick Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

    Charles Gregory's Fashionably 5 TV invites you to an invitation only Met Gala viewing party

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

  • Sound Healing at FIGS: A Nurses Week Wellness Experience
    FREE
    Sound Healing At Figs: A Nurses Week Wellness Experience
    May 6 @ 8am - 9am

    FIGS, 1625 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    For Nurses Week, our Rittenhouse Community Hub is transforming into a sanctuary of relaxation and rejuvenation. Partnering with Eunmi’s Sound Healing & ...
  • Primavera in Cucina
    FREE
    Primavera In Cucina
    May 6 @ 10am - 2pm

    Rosito Bisani, South Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA, USA, 530 South Henderson Road #suite f, King of Prussia, PA 19406

    Primavera in Cucina at Rosito Bisani Chef Presentation Schedule – Primavera in Cucina 🕥 10:30 AM – Brad Daniels, Tresini Bar & Cucina The Future of ...
  • Gin Loves Agave Monstera Mezcaleria POP UP x Middle Child Clubhouse
    FREE
    Gin Loves Agave Monstera Mezcaleria Pop Up X Middle Child Clubhouse
    May 6 @ 6pm - 9pm

    Middle Child Clubhouse, 1232 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

    Ginworld Philadelphia Presents Gin Loves Agave Monstera Mezcaleria St Louis POP UP collaboration x Middle Child Clubhouse in Philadelphia Tuesday May 6th. ...
  • Taco Trek Tuesday
    FREE
    Taco Trek Tuesday
    May 6 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

    Trek Bicycle Manayunk, 4159 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127

    Welcome to Taco Trek Tuesday! Join us on the first Tuesday of each month, May through September, for fun evenings of biking and seeking out Philly's best ...
  • Music for May & Forever- a spring recital and photography exhibit
    FREE
    Music For May & Forever- A Spring Recital And Photography Exhibit
    May 6 @ 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    Wissahickon Valley Public Library Ambler Branch, 209 Race Street, Ambler, PA 19002

    Celebrate spring with us and enjoy an evening of art and music. The evening will feature songs about gardening, spring and timeless classics! Zev, Pamela and ...

Free Things To Do in Philadelphia This Week

Exploring Philadelphia on a budget can be challenging. This city is rich with history, art, and outdoor adventures. Our guide lists free Philadelphia activities available daily, ensuring you make the most out of your visit without spending a dime. Embark on a historical journey with free attractions like Independence National Historical Park and the Liberty Bell. Explore iconic landmarks such as Carpenters’ Hall and Christ Church, all offering an insightful glimpse into Philadelphia's past.

Independence National Historical Park
Exploring Independence National Historical Park offers a journey through America's founding history. Here, visitors can stand where the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. The park houses iconic structures such as Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, drawing tourists and history enthusiasts alike to this vibrant area in Philadelphia. Walking through the cobblestone streets within the park, guests encounter various historical landmarks including the famous Liberty Bell. Free guided tours provide insightful stories about the nation's struggle for independence, making it an unforgettable experience for those seeking to explore pivotal moments in American history without spending a dime.

The Liberty Bell
As you move from Independence National Historical Park to The Liberty Bell, prepare to be captivated by an iconic symbol of American independence. Located at Independence National Historical Park, the Liberty Bell is a timeless emblem of freedom and democracy. Visitors can explore its history and significance without spending a dime while gaining insight into the rich historical fabric of Philadelphia. This cherished artifact invites individuals seeking more than just sightseeing; it embodies American heritage and values in an accessible way for all. The Liberty Bell is not merely a relic but holds vast cultural significance within the realm of historical landmarks in Philadelphia, evoking a compelling sense of patriotism among those who encounter it.

The President’s House
The President’s House, located just steps away from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, offers an insightful glimpse into the lives of Presidents George Washington and John Adams. Visitors can explore the site to discover artifacts, exhibits, and multimedia displays that shed light on the history of the house and its inhabitants. This historical landmark also features outdoor installations commemorating enslaved individuals who lived and worked in this significant residence during Washington's presidency, providing a thought-provoking perspective on early American history. Moving ahead to "Carpenters’ Hall" - a notable attraction for history enthusiasts seeking free things to do in Philadelphia.

Carpenters’ Hall
Carpenters’ Hall hosts various historical events and exhibits, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts. This iconic meeting place witnessed the First Continental Congress in 1774, laying the groundwork for American independence. The building's Georgian architecture is awe-inspiring as visitors explore its rich history through guided tours and interactive displays. Its central location in Historic Philadelphia makes it easily accessible for tourists seeking to immerse themselves in the city's revolutionary past. In addition to being a key landmark within Independence National Historical Park, Carpenters’ Hall continues to offer educational programming and special events throughout the year.

Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches
Situated throughout Philadelphia’s historical sites, Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches offer engaging tales from the city's past. Each bench is manned by professional storytellers who share captivating accounts of significant events and individuals that have shaped the nation's history. Visitors can immerse themselves in interactive stories featuring iconic figures such as Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin, bringing history to life through lively reenactments. These storytelling benches provide an enriching experience for history enthusiasts while also offering a budget-friendly attraction in Philadelphia. Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches invite visitors to delve into fascinating narratives about the country's founding, enhancing their understanding of American heritage. With its rich cultural experiences and educational offerings, these storytelling benches are ideal for families seeking more than just traditional tourist attractions or museum exhibits in Philadelphia.

Elfreth’s Alley
Elfreth’s Alley offers a fascinating glimpse into Philadelphia's history, as it is the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in America. Visitors can explore the charming cobblestone lane lined with 18th-century homes, and experience a unique living museum that captures the essence of colonial life. The alley hosts various events throughout the year to immerse visitors in the city's heritage, from historical reenactments to cultural celebrations. Wandering along Elfreth’s Alley provides an authentic and enriching experience for history enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of Philadelphia's past. Moving on to Fireman’s Hall, visitors can delve into the captivating world of firefighting history in Philadelphia.

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