August 29, 2023
J. Fusco/Visit Philadelphia™
The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll returns on Sept. 7 with $1, $3 and $5 deals.
Shoppers can find steep deals on everything from plants to a 90-minute martial arts class in West Philadelphia as a major neighborhood event returns next week.
The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll will occur for the second time this year on Thursday, Sept. 7. From 5-8 p.m., 78 small businesses will offer $1, $3 and $5 deals on food, clothing, jewelry and handmade goods along Baltimore Avenue between 40th and 51st streets and in Clark Park.
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Restaurants like Fiesta Pizza, bookshops like Books Through Bars, pet groomers like PHilthy Paws and hair studios like Hair Vyce are participating. A block party will take place on 48th Street, and children and families can head to 50th Street for a dance party, Double Dutch and other activities.
A few of the available deals at the Dollar Stroll can be found below.
• Aksum Cafe: $1 samosas, $3 falafel and $5 beer
• Baltimore Avenue Pet Shoppe: $1, $3 and $5 pet treats and toys
• Books Through Bars: $1 books
• Booker's Restaurant and Bar: $5 honey soy fried chicken skewers
• Carbon Copy: $3 soft-serve ice cream cups
• Ceramic Concept: $3 succulents and air plants, $5 jewelry dishes
• EveryDae Hair: $1, $3 and $5 hair products and accessories
• Red Lotus Spa and Nails: $1 earrings, hair braiding, accessories and nail polish, $3 jewelry, lucky bamboo plants and $5 hats, scarves and t-shirts
• Third World Cheese Co.: $1 cheese snack, $5 cheese sampler
• Triple Girl Treatment Candles: $1 lip balms, $3 lip glosses and bracelets and $5 candles, room sprays and hand soaps
• Juice Box 215: $1 Booster Jawn, $3 lemonade, tea or vegan Thai iced tea and $5 fresh juices, smoothies and chickpea sliders
• Yongmudo United: $1 ClassPass for 90-minute class
A map of all of the participating vendors — and corresponding deals — can be found on the University City District's website. There is no rain date for the event.
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
5-8 p.m. | $1, $3 and $5 deals
Baltimore Avenue between 40th and 51st streets
