If you are looking for things to do in the Philadelphia area but you aren’t quite sure of where to go, or you are thinking of something to do within a certain budget; here is a list of things to do for the first month of summer. From picnics, to concerts, to festivals and fireworks — there is fun for all!

Festivals

Irish American Festival — Happening June 26th from 12-7 p.m. at The Great Plaza at Penns Landing. Enjoy a day of Irish dancing and musical performances from The Hooligans and the Spirit of 16. Vendors will be selling traditional Irish goods down at the waterfront to kick off the summer festival season.

Philly Pride Parade and Festival — Happening June 12 starting at 13th and Locust St. and ending at the Great Plaza at Penns Landing. The festival takes place during International Gay and Lesbian Pride Month and includes live music, DJs and refreshments. A festive parade — the signature event — runs from the 'Gayborhood' to Penn’s Landing.

Night Market: Callowhill — Happening June 23 from 6-10 p.m. at 12th and Callowhill St. One of the best celebrations of street food and nightlife in the neighborhood. Coming in on its sixth summer, Callowhill will be open for different vendors and food trucks where you can pay as you go. Explore diverse bars, amazing artwork and live music!

Nightlife

Stratus Lounge — Happening June 19 with special guest Brody Jenner at 4th and Chestnut St. The outdoor nightlife space already hosts Vinyl Wednesdays, a rock-and-roll-tinged mid-week turn up, Saturday night dance parties and more.Stratus booms atop the 11-story Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, a boutique hotel from the Kimpton group known for its fresh décor and personal feel. The sky-high venue is also known for signature cocktails like the “Jalapen’Yo Face”, a jalapeno and pineapple infused drink.

Spruce Harbor Street Park — open through September 25 Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-1 a.m. A Philadelphia favorite hangout, the park is open with more hammocks, bars, colorful LED lights and food options. You don’t want to miss out on this summer fun!

Graffiti Bar — 124 S. 13th Street. The open-air bar on the patio behind Sampan. Make your way down a narrow, graffiti-painted alley, and you’ll be rewarded with summery drinks in a colorful setting. Sip on cocktails for warm weather like the Ming Mule, a minty ginger combo served in a mason jar, a Dirty Arnold Palmer, or the fishbowl cocktails served with multiple straws for sharing. What is there to eat? Try the famous Bao, fried rice, dumplings and anything else you desire from the Sampan menu.

These are just a few things going on in the weeks of June. Looking to try something new or different? Go check out some of these events in and around the amazing city of Philadelphia!