The Philadelphia Orchestra FREE Neighborhood Concert Series
Friday July 27th
8:00pm
The RiverStage at Great Plaza Penn’s Landing
Columbus Blvd. between Market and Walnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA
There’s no better way to introduce your family to The Philadelphia Orchestra than through a FREE Neighborhood Concert! Head down to the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing on Friday July 27th at 8pm for this FREE concert performed by the world renowned Philadelphia Orchestra. Enjoy this evening of favorite classics for the whole family. Get there early to set up your lawn chair, bring a picnic and enjoy the sights and sounds. Free.
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Friday July 27th
9:15pm
Penn’s Landing Marina
South of the RiverStage at the Great Plaza
Philadelphia, PA
Following the FREE Philadelphia Orchestra Neighborhood Concert this Friday July 27th, enjoy the first installment of the Friday Night Lights fireworks starting at 9:15pm over Penn’s Landing. Free.
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Friday July 27th
7:30pm
The Piazza at Schmidt’s
N. Second St. & Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA
The Piazza at Schmidt’s will host a community viewing of the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympics on the Jumbotron this Friday July 27th starting at 7:30pm. Free.
FDR Park Summer Concert Series
Friday July 27th
7:00pm
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park
Pattison Ave and Tuscany Drive
Philadelphia, PA
Bring the whole family out to FDR Park this Friday July 27th at 7pm for a FREE concert featuring Dani Mari and Reverend TJ McGlinchey. Get there early for a good lawn seat or spot at a picnic table. Arts, crafts, and food will also be available. Free.
Friday Night Fireworks
Friday July 27th
9:30pm
New Hope & Lambertville
Bridge Street
New Hope, PA
Summer means time for Friday Night Fireworks in New Hope/Lambertville in beautiful Bucks County this Friday July 27h starting at 9:30pm. Enjoy this 10-minute fireworks spectacular this and every Friday night in New Hope now through August 31st. Many businesses on both sides of the river will also be open late for summer shopping. Free.
Disability Pride Day
Saturday July 28th
9:30am - 6pm
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA
215-409-6700
Enjoy free admission to the National Constitution Center on Saturday July 28th from 9:30am – 6pm to commemorate 22 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Come out for a day long celebration featuring the unveiling of the wheel chair used by disability rights activist Justin Dart, Jr. while next to George H.W. Bush at the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. Plus take part in other special commemorative events and activities as well. Free.
Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party
Saturday July 28th
4pm
The Piazza at Schmidt’s
N. Second St. & Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA
It’s the 3rd Annual Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party taking place this Saturday July 28th starting at 4pm at The Piazza at Schmidt's. The block party is FREE and will feature great live music, fun and more for all. Free.
The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen
Friday July 27th - Sunday July 29th
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA
215-409-6700
Check out The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen exhibit at the National Constitution Center. This unique exhibit from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame features the life of Bruce Springsteen with over 150 artifacts including the guitar from Born to Run and even his 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. Runs daily Friday July 27h – Sunday July 29th. Cost $12 - $24.50 on Friday and Sat.
2012 40th Street Summer Series
40th and Walnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA
It’s the second in the 40th Street Summer Series concerts this Saturday July 28th at 6pm with Sun Ra Arkestra playing a rare performance in their hometown on the 40th Street field! Bring the family and get ready for some dancing and fun at this free outdoor concert. Free.
ART/GAGE
Saturday July 28th
12 Noon - 10 pm
Philadelphia Magic Gardens
1000 Block of South Street
Philadelphia, PA
Philly’s Magic Gardens is host to the 5th annual ART/GAGE community street fair and festival this Saturday July 28th from 12 Noon – 10pm. Bring the family out for this day of community and celebration of Philly Creativity with music, dance, fine arts, hands-on activities and more. Free. -
Shark Fest
Friday July 27th - Sunday July 29th
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ
Cool off this weekend at the Adventure Aquarium with Shark Fest! See 16 unique shark species throughout 2 million gallons of water, making up the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast. Touch live sharks, walk through a 40-foot suspended Shark tunnel and get up close and personal with some of the coolest creatures on earth – sharks! Tickets $17.95 - $23.95, ages 1 and younger free.
Special Exhibit and Colonial Demonstration
Saturday July 28th
9am - 3pm
Morgan Log House
Lansdale, PA
On Saturday July 28th from 9am – 3pm the Morgan Log House in Lansdale, PA will host a special exhibit and colonial demonstration featuring special tours, a Quilt & Gourds art exhibit, a colonial food preservation demonstration, plus a Farmer’s Market, Craft Fair and more. Farmers Market & Craft Fair runs from 9am – 1pm. $4 adults, $3 for ages 6-17. Under 6 are free.
7th Annual Car Show & Street Festival
Sunday July 29th
12 Noon - 5pm
East Passyunk Ave
Between Broad & Dickinson Streets
Philadelphia, PA 215-336-1455
The 7th Annual East Passyunk Ave Car Show & Street Festival takes place this Sunday July 29th from 12 Noon – 5pm. Bring the kids and family out to Passyunk Ave to enjoy over 140 antique, show, muscle, custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. Plus enjoy live music, great food and fun free activities for the kids including performers from the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts. Fee is $15 for show cars, free for attendees.















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