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Summer isn’t over yet. Check out Philly events and experiences worth adding to your bucket list before the season comes to an end.

From local festivals and concerts to food events and rooftop fun, here are some unique things to do in Philly this weekend.

SEPTA’s 11th Street Station will close Sept. 5 through Aug. 30, 2027, for a $44 million project adding elevators and other improvements.

Savor the final weeks of summer with six Philly-area dining events featuring special dinners, local collaborations and seasonal flavors.

Philadelphia City Council clashed with Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel over the department's response to June's Pride celebration in the Gayborhood.

Looking for fun things to do in Philly this weekend? Check out Bug Fest, the BlackStar Film Festival, outdoor movies, City Tavern and more.

Center City Philadelphia is packed with lunch deals, drink specials, free fitness classes, live entertainment and seasonal events throughout the month.

The Delaware River Waterfront is once again inviting Philadelphians to travel the world without leaving the city as the PECO Multicultural Series returns with free festivals celebrating music, food, art and traditions from across the globe. 

Philadelphia's Market Street Bridge will close for 14 months beginning Aug. 24 as PennDOT starts a nearly $150 million reconstruction project affecting traffic and SEPTA bus service.

Looking for fun things to do in Philly this weekend? Explore South Street's Night Market, Shakespeare in Clark Park, Restaurant Week and more.

Philadelphia's veterans will take center stage at City Hall as Vet Fest 2026 brings together live music, food trucks, community organizations and resources to honor those who served.

The Yo Adrienne! Improv Festival is back. Set to run July 31 through Aug. 2, this very-silly and very-Philly festival brings three days of unscripted comedy to the Adrienne Theater in Rittenhouse Square.

As Franklin Square celebrates its 20th anniversary, the space continues to fulfill its original purpose — offering residents and visitors a place to gather, relax and enjoy the city.

The Academy of Natural Sciences is hosting Dinosaur Days, Bug Fest and other family-friendly summer events featuring fossils, insects and hands-on activities.

Discover the best family-friendly indoor activities around Philly this summer, from museums and aquariums to mini golf, virtual reality and more.

Looking for family-friendly things to do in Philly this weekend? Morris Arboretum, outdoor movies, RiverRink Summerfest and Longwood Gardens are among the top picks.

Reading Terminal Market's Ice Cream Festival returns Aug. 15 with local ice cream vendors, exclusive desserts, family activities and eating contests.

Find the best Christmas in July events around Philly, from River Twice's holiday dinners and a festive bar crawl to Sesame Place and family fun.

Explore Piecing it Together, a free Philadelphia art exhibition celebrating the city's landscapes, history and communities through the work of local artists.

Looking for weekend plans? From food festivals and fireworks to unlimited water ice and live music, we've rounded up some of the best events happening around Philly.

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