Move over, July 4: Philly’s planning a new celebration on the real independence day
A brand-new family-oriented patriotic celebration with a parade, free concerts, restaurant deals and extended museum hours is coming to Old City this year — just a couple days before Philly’s traditional Independence Day festivities. The neighborhood’s cultural and tourist organizations have banded together to create what they’re calling the inaugural Red, White & Blue To-Do […]
A Children’s World Fair may be the next big thing coming to Philadelphia
A really big year for Philadelphia may get even bigger if three of the city’s most-loved institutions have their way. The Please Touch Museum, the Philadelphia Zoo, and the Mann Center for the Performing Arts have partnered to explore the possibility of a Children’s World Fair in 2026. Not only is that the year of […]
Historic District museums and businesses launch new summer event ahead of 2026
Historic Philadelphia and museums and businesses throughout Old City will debut a new event this summer that aims to highlight Philadelphia’s vital role in the nation’s history ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Red, White & Blue To-Do’s inaugural event will take place on July 2 at locations throughout the Historic District, which runs […]
Philadelphia cultural institutions plan Children’s World Fair for 2026
A trio of tourist attractions in Philadelphia’s Centennial District are proposing the creation of a Children’s World Fair in 2026, which would be the latest major event on the city’s calendar for America’s 250th birthday. The Please Touch Museum, the Philadelphia Zoo and the Mann Center for the Performing Arts have partnered on the proposal, […]
