I love finding things to do in every city I go to, whether I live there or I'm just visiting. Unfortunately, sometimes I make plans to visit a place or go somewhere but don't follow through. For example, I've lived in Philly for almost two years and I just started to make a dent in my site seeing to-do list.
Philadelphia is so close to many surrounding suburbs. There is always something going on in or around the city! There is an unending list of events, festivals, and weekly food specials to enjoy throughout the entire year. With public transportation such as septa, trains, trolleys, and buses, it's surprisingly easy to navigate through the city.Here are some activities to look forward to this Spring in Philadelphia:
1. Philadelphia Science Festival
The Philadelphia Science Festival is the first event on my list. The Festival has all kinds of activities for kids and adults. The fun starts April 21st and goes until the 29th. The final event on the 29th will be the at Penn's landing. Tickets are on sale now: http://philasciencefestival.org
2. South Street Spring Fest
Spring is clearly all about the fests, the feasts, and the festivals! With restaurant booths and food trucks, you can grab a bite to eat, something to sip on, or watch a show all along South Street. The Fest starts at Front Street and stretches down to 8th Street. Get your friends and family ready to come to Philly on Saturday May 7th from 11am to 8pm. Best part, it's free to come see what's going on.
3. Chinese Lantern Festival
Chinatown holds a few different festivals for everyone to enjoy and participate in throughout the year. Last year, I first heard about this Chinese Lantern Festival and immediately decided to go. Unfortunately, something came up last minute and I was unable to go. This year, we can mark it on our calendars together. The festival is from May 9th to June 11th in Franklin Square. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 13th. Tickets range from about $12 to $17 for children to adult.
4. Philly Feast Food Truck Festival
Last year, this event was held at the end of July. With so many different food and drink options, you will find something to feast on at this Food Truck Festival summer 2017. Keep your eyes peeled for more advertisement details!
5. Made in America Concert
This specific event has gone by twice since I've known about it, but this is the year! Each year, people from all over come to Philly around September to see the musical lineup for the concert. Last year, artists like Rihanna, Coldplay, and Chance the Rapper performed. It's a two-day event full of live entertainment. Each year there are amazing headliners bringing in visitors from all over the east coast.
This is just a start! There's literally some event going on every day in this city. Try getting out on a nice day to see the city you live in or live near! As always, explore responsibly, stay observant and enjoy yourself.
