Philadelphia Things to see and do Articles
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – November 2000Events for November
October 21 – November 19
Autumn Colors and Chrysanthemum Festival
This festival is held at Longwood Gardens, located in Kennett Square, PA, 30 miles outside of Philadelphia. The facility consists of 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows, and bills itself as the “world’s premier horticultural display garden”. This festival brings [...]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – October 2000Events for October
All month
Simply Delicious
A month long celebration of Pennsylvania foods and wines held at Reading Terminal Market. Attend “Meet the Producers” on October 7 from 10am – 4pm and enjoy exhibits on cheese-making, honey-making and aquaculture; wine tastings hosted by four PA wineries, and various cooking demonstrations and samplings. Yum! You can [...]
Events for September
September 2-4
Yo! Philadelphia
A festival celebrating Philadelphia held on the Delaware River waterfront. Featuring live performers, music, and local food. Can you smell the cheesesteaks?
For info call: (215) 636-1666.
September 3-4
Philly’s Big Backyard BBQ
Another excuse to get outside and eat – sponsored by Independence Blue Cross. Held on Penn’s [...]
Events for August
The Republicans Are Coming!!! – The Republican National Convention
July 31 – August 3
At the First Union Center (S. Broad Street)
This will be the fifth Republican Convention held in Philadelphia, which was the host city for the party’s first convention in 1856.
PoliticalFest
July 26 – August 3
At the Pennsylvania Convention Center [...]
Welcome to Philadelphia – City of Brotherly Love
For those of you that have not visited Philly recently, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. The last few years have brought an infusion of the arts into the city. Philadelphia offers a wealth of choices in galleries, theatrical and musical productions and museums. These attractions, combined [...]
Events in June
Elfreth’s Alley Days
First weekend in June
Elfreth’s Alley is the oldest continuously inhabited street in the U.S. This celebration includes tours of the homes along this street, as well as colonial crafts and entertainment.
Mellon Jazz Festival
June 13 – June 18
This festival is in it’s 15th year, and is dedicated this year to [...]
Welcome to Philadelphia – City of Brotherly Love
For those of you that have not visited Philly recently, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. The last few years have brought an infusion of the arts into the city itself. Philadelphia offers a wealth of choices in galleries, theatrical and musical productions and museums. These attractions, [...]
