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Philadelphia County

When you hear, “Philadelphia”, the city is the first thing that comes to mind. But Philadelphia County stretches beyond the city limits to include neighboring towns like Manayunk and Chestnut Hill that have personalities all their own and are a hop, skip, and a ride from Center City.

Schuylkill Banks, photo courtesy of PHLCVB

Upcoming Local Happenings

Christ Church Farmers Market

Christ Church

Get ready to stock up on fresh - locally grown produce and more because the Christ Church Farmers Market at 20 N. American Street is back! Starting on Wednesday, 5/29 from 3PM - 6PM. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 5, 17, 33, or 57.

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Fine Craft Show

Rittenhouse Square

Philadelphia’s beautiful Rittenhouse Square provides the perfect backdrop for a weekend of fine art and crafts - from 5/10 thru 5/12. Working in just about every medium imaginable, 150 talented artisans take over the square during this sprawling, outdoor craft show to exhibit their handcrafted ceramics, jewelry, wood pieces, furniture, glasswork and more  Short walk from Suburban Station, hop a Trolley to 19th Street or ride Routes 2, 9, 12, 17, 21 or 42.

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Franklin Square Fountain Show

Franklin Square

The popular free choreographed water and light show runs every weekend - now thru the end of October! Catch it every 30 minutes from noon until closing. It's a short walk from 5th Street/Independence Hall Station on the Market-Frankford Line.

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Headhouse Farmers Market

South Street District

On Sundays - stop by the Headhouse Farmers Market from 10AM to 2PM for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses and wines. It's so easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop Route 12, 40, 47 or 57. 

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Kensington Derby and Arts Festival

East Kensington

The Kensington Derby and Arts Festival is on Saturday, 5/11. It's in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood and features art, food, music, drinks, and a parade of human-powered sculptures. Take the Market-Frankford Line to Berks Station or Bus Route 5 to get there!

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Laufey

The Met Philly

Have tickets to see Laufey at The Met on 5/10? Take the Broad Street Line – The Met is approximately 2 blocks south of Girard Street Station and 3 blocks north of Fairmount Station. You can also take Route 4 or Route 16 to Broad & Poplar Streets or Route 15 to Broad & Girard Avenue.

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Let's Go Phillies!

Citizens Bank Park

The Phillies take on the Giants on Monday, 5/6 and the Blue Jays on Tuesday, 5/7 and Wednesday, 5/8. Best way to Citizens Bank Park to cheer on the home team is the Broad Street Line. Hop it south to NRG Station (last stop). Load your SEPTA Key before you go! Click here for more information about extra service on the Broad Street Line!

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Made in Philadelphia Marketplace

Dilworth Park

Visit the Made in Philadelphia Marketplace at Dilworth Park every Friday and Saturday thru 6/29. Take the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125, and Regional Rail to Suburban Station.

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Morgan Wallen

Citizens Bank Park

Headed to the show at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday night? The WAY TO GO is SEPTA. Catch the Broad Street Line to NRG Station there!

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Northern Liberties Farmers Market

Northern Liberties

Weekly farmers market at The Piazza in the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District featuring over a dozen vendors every Saturday from 10AM to 2PM. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to Spring Garden Station or take Bus Routes 5, 57 or Trolley Route 15.

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Philly Tech Week

Various Locations

Philly Tech Week is a week-long celebration of technology and innovation in Greater Philadelphia from 5/3 - 5/11. Register for the kickoff hosted by Chilly Moody at uCity Square and other events. Use our Trip Planner to plan your trip.

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PHS Pop-Up Garden

Manayunk

The popular Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Pop Up Garden in Manayunk is open for another season of outdoor food and drinks in Manayunk! It's about a ten-minute walk from Manayunk Station on the Manayunk/Norristown Line  Line, or Bus Routes 27, and 61 also get you close!

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PHS Pop-Up Garden

South Street

The popular Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Pop Up Garden on South Street is open for another season of outdoor food and drinks within a tree-shaded space at 15th & South Streets. Get here on SEPTA! Ride the Broad Street Line to Lombard-South or hop Routes 4. 27, 32 or 40.

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Raffi

The Met Philly

Catching Raffi at The Met on 5/12? Take SEPTA there! Take the Broad Street Line – The Met is approximately 2 blocks south of Girard Street Station and 3 blocks north of Fairmount Station. You can also take Route 4 or Route 16 to Broad & Poplar Streets or Route 15 to Broad & Girard Avenue.

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Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink

Dilworth Park

Visit Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink at Dilworth Park now thru 6/30. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.  

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Southeast Asian Market

FDR Park

The Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park is back on weekends. Over 70 vendors sell traditional dishes and clothing. Take the Broad Street Line to NRG Station or hop on Route 17.

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Spring Art Craft Bazaar

Cherry Street Pier

On Saturday, 5/11 and Sunday, 5/12 the celebration of Philly's maker scene features over 120 arts and craft vendors that will fill the Great Plaza at Cherry Street Pier during the Art Star Craft Bazaar. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 12, 21, 25, 33, or 42.

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The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute

The Art of the Brick exhibit is back at The Franklin Institute thru 9/2 featuring over 100 LEGO sculptures - including Van Gogh's "Starry Night" and a 20-foot-long T Rex dinosaur skeleton. Take Bus Routes 7, 33, 38, 48 or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 36 to 19th Street or make the short walk from Suburban Station.

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The Decemberists

The Fillmore

Catch The Decemberists Wednesday, 5/8 at The Fillmore in Fishtown. SEPTA is the PHILLY WAY TO GO! Ride the Market-Frankford Line to Girard Station - it’s a 7 minute walk from there.

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