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History of Philly Area Fun Events
This page is a historical record of events that may repeat in the future with a 1 to fun rating, when available, based on the overall value and experience.
event - mm/dd
time(s)?
location(s)?
highest price? - notes? - 1 to fun rating: #?
link?
Brandywine River Blues Festival - Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday to Monday)
noon to 6PM
632 Baltimore Pike, Chaddsford, PA
$10 - includes wine tastings, souvenir wine glass and two concerts
Philadelphia International Cycling Championship - 6/5
9AM to ?
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Lemon Hill, Kelly Drive, Main Street in Manayunk...
free -9AM to ~3PM is the men's race, 9:10 to ~11:30 is the women's race
Art in the Open - 6/9 to 6/12
9AM to 6PM
East side of the Schuykill River from Fairmount Water Works to Schuykill River Park and Bartram's Garden
free - The public is invited to walk among the artists and observe their process of creation and craft up close. Park visitors can also make their own art at select locations along the riverbank path and join in related events offered by a wide partnership of the city's cultural organizations...
State Street Blues Stroll - 6/11
7PM to 1AM
State Street, Media, PA
$15 -24 artists at 19venues
Rose Tree Park Summer Festival - 6/15 to 8/14
7:30PM unless otherwise noted
1671 N. Providence Road, Media, PA
free - Wednesdays to Sundays - bring refreshments (alcoholic beverages are prohibited throughout the park) and lawn chairs, see link below for festival schedule
Clifford Brown Jazz Festival - 6/20 to 6/26
time(s)?
The Grand Opera House 818 Market Street, Wilmington, DE
free
A Taste of Philadelphia - 6/24
5PM to 9PM
Great Plaza, Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard & Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
free - tastes from participating restaurants are just a few dollars - try... Taste delicious dishes from Philadelphias top restaurants, and enjoy an upbeat performance by acclaimed jazz musician Gerald Veasley.
Fireworks - 6/25 & 7/2
~9:30PM
Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard & Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
free -Fireworks. On 6/25 the fireworksfollow a performance by Aaron Neville.
Lunchtime Concert Series - Wednesdays June through August
noon to 1:30PM
(see link for) various locations in Center City Philadelphia, PA
free - See the link below forband infomation.
Friday Nights Under the Stars - June through August
6PM to ?
Brandywine Polo Club
$25 - polo, music, wine, picnic, bar-b-q... - 1 to fun rating: #?
kayaking - June to September
various locations
free (with your own kayak) - see link for various locations
Live Music, BBQ & drinks - 7/2 to 7/4
2PM to 6PM
Chaddsford Winery 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA
free live music, wine by the glass, sangria by the pitcher and BBQ available, $10 wine tasting inside - 1 to fun rating: 8
Live Music, BBQ & drinks - 7/10 to 8/28
2PM to 6PM
Chaddsford Winery 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA
$10 tasting/sangria fee - live music, BBQ available - 1 to fun rating: 8
River Jam - 7/16
noon to 10PM
West End Boat Club, Essington, PA
$20 - bands, food & beverages
Newark Food and Brew Fest - 7/23
2PM to 10PM
Main Street, Newark, DE
pay as you go - 18 participating restaurants, 2 dozen brewers, over 40 varieties of beer...
Free Crepe Day - 7/29
all day
Profi's Creperie, Reading Terminal Market 51 N 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA
free
link?
Free Concerts in July
414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA
free - notes?
Riverfront BluesFestival - 8/6 to 8/8
4:30PM, 11:00AM & 11:30AM respectively
1 South King Street, Wilmington, DE
$20 to 25 (1 day pass at the door)
Concerts in the Park - 8/11 to 8/25
7PM to 9PM
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA
free - bring refreshments and a disposable table cloth to sit on from the dollar store.
Smooth Jazz Summer Nights - Fridays in August
7:30PM to 9:15PM
Great Plaza, Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard & Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
free
Live Music, BBQ & drinks - 9/3 to 9/5
noon to 6PM
Chaddsford Winery 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA
$10 tasting fee - live music, BBQ available - 1 to fun rating: 7
Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup - 9/17
start times vary
Any water's coast on Earth
sign up at least a week in advance to be able to receive updates if/when necessary, coast lines around the world
free
Battle of Brandywine, In Miniature - 9/17
10AM to 4PM
1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA, visitor center
free - notes?
Chester County Restaurant Festival - 9/18
noon to 5:30PM
Gay Street in Downtown West Chester, PA
free
Brandywine Valley Wine Trail Annual Harvest Fest - 9/24 to 10/2
noon to 6PM (times vary by location)
Brandywine, PA
free concerts, etc. (refer to each Winery for their specific pricing details)
link
Free Sunday Mornings - September to November 20th
9:30AM to noon
U.S. Route 1 Chadds Ford, PA
free
Midtown Village Fall Festival - 10/1
noon to 8PM
13th and Sansom Streets, Midtown Village, Philadelphia, PA
pay as you go $4 to $5 beers and wines-outdoors, live music, food, beverages...
West Chester Chili Cook Off - 10/9
noon to 3PM
Gay Street in Downtown West Chester, PA
$10
NRA Day - 10/10
9AM to 3PM
Old Wiley Rd, Penns Grove, NJ
free - open to the public, not crowded,they had $1 hot dogs and drinks, afterward they opened their bar where they had $1.25 bottled beers - 1 to fun rating: 9
Fall Foliage Music - Saturdays and Sundays in October
noon to 5PM
parking at Packer Hill Road & Route 209 Jim Thorpe, PA
free music - crafts, art, vendors, food, music...
CraftBeer Express - 2nd Saturday in November
11AM to 8PM
various locations
$10 gets you rides allevent and pay as you go-buses run approximately every 25 minutes and take you to 11 bars- 1 to fun rating: #?
Jazz by Night Celebration - 11/19
7:30PM to 1AM
State Street area, Media, PA
$10 in advance - 13 indoor stages - 1 to fun rating: 9
Carriage Rides - 12/7, 12/14, & 12/21
6PM to 9PM
in front of Media Court House, Front Street, Media, PA
$10 per person
Carriage Rides - 12/11
3PM to 6PM
in front of Media Court House, Front Street, Media PA
$10 per person
Philadelphia Winter Beer Festival - 12/11
5PM to 8PM
The Blockley & Mary Oaks 3801 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
$30 -beer samples from multiple craft breweries,a custom tasting glass to keep, light food buffets, live music
Holiday House Tour Media Historical Society - 12/11
10AM to 4PM
in front of Media Court House, Front Street, Media, PA
$25
link
Holiday Open House at Leiper House - 12/18
1PM to 6PM
521 Avondale Road, Wallingford, PA
free (donations are welcome) -Refreshments will be served, including birthday cake honoring Leipers Dec. 15, 1745 birthday...
Holiday Open House at Leiper House - 12/18
1PM to 6PM
521 Avondale Road, Wallingford, PA
free (donations are welcome) -Refreshments will be served, including birthday cake honoring Leipers Dec. 15, 1745 birthday...
Running of the Santas - 12/18
10AM pub crawl, 3PM finnegan's wake, 6PM running of the santas to the Electric Factory
Philadelphia, PA
$15 for tickets in advance and pay as you go
New Year's Eve Celebration - 12/31
11PM to Midnight
1 West State Street, Media, PA
free - Music by Philly Gumbo, ball drop at midnight
New Year's Eve fireworks show at Penn's Landing - 1/1
midnight to 12:20
Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA
free
Philadelphia Mummers Parade - 1/1
8:50AM to 4:30PM
Broad Street, South Philadelphia, PA to City Hall, Center City, Philadelphia, PA
free
River Rink at Penn's Landing - through mid-March
various times
Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA
$8 (admission) + $3 (skate rental)
Winter Adventure Tours - December through March
10AM to 4PM
2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
$10 - An hour-long tour of the beautiful, winter cellblocks with an expert tour guide and a free cup of hot chocolate! - 1 to fun rating: #?
CraftBeer Express - 2nd Saturday in March
11AM to 9PM
various locations
$10 gets you rides allevent and pay as you go-buses run approximately every 25 minutes and take you to 11 bars- 1 to fun rating: #?
First Day of Spring - 3/20
noon to 10PM
various locations
free - free Water Ice
Newark's Wine & Dine Downtown - 3/31
4PM to 8PM
Main Street, Newark, DE
pay as you go - sample wine and food- 1 to fun rating: 7
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
Do you have or know of a fun event coming up that is not on this page? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.
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