The cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' coming to Philadelphia in 2027

The Tony Award-winning play follows Harry Potter's son on a time-traveling adventure when it comes to the Academy of Music from July 28 through Aug. 8.

Old Fiddler's Picnic returning to Chester County for 97th year

Old Fiddlers Picnic in Chester County

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo will bring skulls, taxidermy and other strange finds to Oaks

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo

Thousands of dogs coming to Oaks for National Dog Show's 25th anniversary

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Vintage watches and luxury brands will take center stage at Philadelphia Watch Trade Show

Ocean City's 116th Baby Parade returns to the Boardwalk Aug. 13

116th Annual Ocean City Baby Parade

Massive traveling vintage market coming to Oaks this October

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Mural honoring Philadelphia's Black dance pioneers to be dedicated Tuesday

Black Dance Legacy Mural

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to discuss new book with Michael Smerconish at Free Library

Andy Beshar coming to The Free Libray

Cantina la Martina's Cemita Festival returns with six chefs putting their spin on Puebla's iconic sandwich

Group shot of festival cemitas on table

Lambertville Sunflower Festival brings thousands of blooms, live music and food trucks to NJ farm

Lambertville Sunflower Festival

Montco Jazz Fest returns with more than 30 concerts across Montgomery County

Larry McKenna Montco Jazz Fest

Amada's all-you-can-eat suckling pig dinner returns for two nights in August

Roasted suckling pig is served during Amada's Cava y Cochinillo dinner

Passyunk Passeggiata brings $5 Peroni, food specials and late-night shopping to East Passyunk Avenue

People stroll East Passyunk Avenue during Passyunk Passeggiata

Delco Chalk Fest returns with giant sidewalk art, food trucks and family activities

Large-scale chalk murals during Delco Chalk Fest

Night Out on 9th: Night Market returns to South Street with food, shopping and family activities

People enjoy Night Out on 9th: Night Market on South Street

'The Magicians Table' brings immersive close-up magic to the Kimmel Center this fall

A magician performs during "The Magicians Table"

Cirque Du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before...' returns to Philadelphia this holiday season

Cirque du Soleil's Holiday Show Returns to Philadelphia This December

Bucks County Wine Trail debuts first Pour Tour with tastings, food trucks and 50-plus vendors

A commemorative wine glass for the inaugural Bucks County Pour Tour

Farmers Markets

Berwyn Farmers Market returns with 70-plus vendors

Shoppers browse the Berwyn Farmers Market in Berwyn

Philadelphia Taco Festival returns with 130-plus taco varieties, margaritas and tequila tasting flights

Tacos for the Philadelphia Taco Festival

Celebrate National Oyster Day with oysters, beer and Revolutionary history at Carpenters' Hall

Oyster Photo for Oyster Bash

African American Museum in Philadelphia debuts exhibitions on Ona Judge and baseball trailblazers

African American Museum in Philadelphia Street View

Rare Declaration printings are on display at the Museum of the American Revolution

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Disney On Ice is bringing a new show to Philly during winter break

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Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash will bring live tattooing, entertainment and competitions to the Jersey Shore

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Saint Levant brings 'AFANDI World Tour' to Philly's TLA this September

Saint Levant World Tour

More than 40 Philly arts organizations are uniting for six-week citywide festival

Collective Futures

Whoopie Pie Festival to bring more than 400 flavors to Lancaster County

Whoopie Pie Festival

Philadelphia Fringe Festival will bring more than 330 performances to venues across the city

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Practice yoga in the treetops at Morris Arboretum this August

Yoga Out on a Limb

Elements Music & Arts Festival turns a Pocono forest into a three-day music and art experience

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Try a traditional Swedish crayfish feast at the American Swedish Historical Museum

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Reading Terminal Market's Ice Cream Festival returns Aug. 15

Reading Terminal Market Ice Cream Fest

Issa Rae to celebrate 10 years of 'Insecure' with anniversary tour stop at The Met

Bug Fest returns to the Academy of Natural Sciences in August

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Explore Reading Terminal Market one bite at a time during a food scavenger hunt

Reading Terminal Market Food Scavenger Hunt

Sample unlimited coffee at the Philly Coffee Festival on Oct. 17-18

Stock Photo for Philly Coffee Fest

Shows and Exhibits

Model train fans can explore hundreds of displays and vendors at Oaks show

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Linvilla Orchards' Sunflower Festival returns Aug. 8 with blooming fields and family fun

Linvilla Orchards Sunflower Festival

Dumpling Fest will bring a self-guided food tour to Philly

Meet Gritty at five free Flyers Community Caravan stops this summer

Gritty Caravan Event

Official 'Star Wars' exhibition will make its world premiere at The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute - Star Wars

College students can visit more than 25 Philly museums for free during CollegeFest this September

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Free performances of 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf' are coming to Malcolm X Park

"For Colored Girls" Theatre in the X

TikTok breakout Bella Kay will perform at the Theatre of Living Arts on Sept. 13

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'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' will be shown with a live orchestra in Philly

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Ensemble Arts

Wildwoods Air Show returns in September with F-22 Raptor demonstrations

Wildwoods Air Show

Kennett Brewfest returns with more than 200 craft beers and live music this fall

Kennett Brewfest Crowd

Sonic Live in Concert will celebrate 35 years of the iconic video game franchise

Sonic Live in Concer

Senses Fail is bringing its 'Still Searching' anniversary tour to Philly

Senses Fail Photo

Beabadoobee to bring her first arena tour to Philadelphia this fall

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Mütter Museum to host a live scored screening of 'The Passion of Joan of Arc' on Aug. 8

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UNO Social Club will bring cards, cocktails and competition to Fishtown

Uno Social Club

48 Blocks Festival returns to Atlantic City with live music, art and mural tours

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Underoath bringing 'Define the Great Line' 20th anniversary tour to Philly

Underoath Band

Art Kids Summer returns to the Philadelphia Museum of Art with family festivals and workshops

Art Kids Summer

More than 20 free outdoor movie nights are coming to Philly parks this summer and fall

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Little Big Town, the band behind 'Pontoon' and 'Girl Crush,' will perform at The Met this fall

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Charli XCX will launch her North American arena tour in Philly this September

Charli XCX

Two Van Gogh sunflower paintings will be displayed together at the Philadelphia Museum of Art this summer

Van Gogh Sunflowers

Phoebe Bridgers will bring 'The Lost Tour' to Philly in September

Phoebe Bridgers

Sara Bareilles brings her 'Good Grief Tour' to The Met this September

Sara Bareilles

Dîner en Blanc returns Aug. 20 with an America250 theme

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Bryson Tiller is bringing his "Neo Trapsoul Tour" to Camden

Bryson Tiller

Gracie Abrams’ new tour includes two Philly arena shows

Gracie Abrams

Morris Arboretum hosts Bloomin’ Bubbles on Tuesdays this summer

Morris Arboretum - Bloomin Bubbles

Pa. Chocolate and Coffee Festival returns to Oaks this fall with 150+ vendors

PA Chocolate & Coffee Festival

Roxette will bring its 40th anniversary tour to the Mann this September

Roxette 40th anniversary tour

Rodin Garden Bar returns for summer Fridays with drinks, music and outdoor seating

Rodin Museum - Carroll

John Summit will bring ‘CTRL ESCAPE’ tour to Philly

Philly Music Fest will celebrate 10 years with seven nights of local shows this fall

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Philly Phavorites Expo will celebrate local culture, food and vendors

Philly Phavorites

Dan + Shay will bring ‘Young’ tour to Philly this fall

Dan + Shay

Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this summer with fan fest, charity ride

Philadelphia Cycling Classic

Chance the Rapper will bring ‘Coloring Book’ anniversary tour to Philly

Chance the Rapper

Retro Con 2026 will bring toys, celebrity guests and nostalgia to Oaks

Journey will perform in Philly this fall on its 'Final Frontier Tour'

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Elmwood Park Zoo will offer free admission on three summer holidays

Friday Night Jazz Series at Spruce Street Harbor Park runs May through September

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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens goes after hours on Fourth Fridays with live music, art workshops and BYOB picnics

Magic Gardens - Twilight Concerts

Olivia Rodrigo bringing ‘Unraveled Tour’ to Philly for two-night run

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Kacey Musgraves bringing 'Middle of Nowhere' tour to Philly this fall

Kacey Musgraves

Free outdoor yoga series will return to the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Sculpture Garden this spring and fall

PMA Sculptures

Teddy Swims will bring ‘The Ugly Tour’ to Philly this fall

Teddy Swims

Philly Folk Festival returns in August with Leftover Salmon, Tom Rush and more

Leftover Salmon - Philadelphia Folk Festival

Ukrainian Folk Festival will celebrate culture, music and food this summer

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Family-Friendly

You can pet and walk alpacas at this New Jersey farm

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Weezer is bringing a one-night arena show to Philadelphia this fall

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TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue will share the stage in Camden this fall

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Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz are coming to Camden this fall

Lil Wayne 20th Anniversary Tour

‘Concerts Under the Stars’ 40th season will bring Shakey Graves, Indigo Girls and more to King of Prussia

King of Prussia - Concerts Under the Stars

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Nearly 1,000 couples have exchanged their vows at LOVE Park

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