Philadelphia Zoo Announces Biggest Sale in 153 Years for America 250

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Philadelphia Zoo Announces Biggest Sale in 153 Years for America 250

Philadelphia Zoo, America’s first zoo, is offering locals and tourists to the region the chance to visit the Zoo at its best prices of the year to celebrate America 250 and the Zoo’s 153rd grand opening anniversary. For just five days, guests can enjoy 25% off all general admission tickets on Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, July 5 with code 4JULY25. Ticket prices vary from $21-29.50 for adults and $17-24 for children. The sale starts Saturday, June 27.

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Mamajuana Hosts 10 Soccer Watch Parties, Extended Hours, Global Food and Vibes

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Mamajuana Hosts 10 Soccer Watch Parties, Extended Hours, Global Food and Vibes

Starting Thursday, June 11th for the official tournament opener, Mamajuana Cafe Philly at 1000 Frankford Avenue is going all in with ten big-screen watch parties, four themed Sunday vibe brunches, live Salsa and Samba entertainment, exclusive tournament cocktails, chef-crafted game-day specials, and a special soccer mascot at every single match.

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Philly's Largest Beer Festival Returns to Philadelphia Zoo: Summer Ale Fest is Back

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Philly's Largest Beer Festival Returns to Philadelphia Zoo: Summer Ale Fest is Back

Get ready to go wild at Philadelphia Zoo’s favorite summer bash! Summer Ale Festival is back on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with over 100 beers, ciders, seltzers, meads, teas, spirits and non-alcoholic options, including 13 new vendors. This fan-favorite event is the only place in the region where you can sip with snow leopards, toast near tigers and cheers with Andean bears!

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Under the El Bazaar Kicks Off for Summer in Fishtown

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Under the El Bazaar Kicks Off for Summer in Fishtown

Fishtown District invites residents and visitors to experience a colorful celebration of creativity, community and local businesses at Under the El Bazaar: Chalk of the Town on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from Noon to 6:00pm, along the 1700 block of North Front Street in Fishtown. This is the first of three in the series for Under the El Bazaar, with the other two scheduled for Saturday, July 18th and August 15th. Each month look for food, drink, live music, outdoor art, vendors, shopping and other surprises.

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New Hope and Lambertville Announce 3-Day, 2-State America 250 Party on July 4th Weekend

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New Hope and Lambertville Announce 3-Day, 2-State America 250 Party on July 4th Weekend

Two of America's most famous twin river towns are teaming up for a giant July 4th weekend celebration for America's 250th birthday. Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and America Celebrates Inc. announce a three-day spectacle on Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026 in New Hope, Pennsylvania and Lambertville, New Jersey. The "New Hope-Lambertville America 250 Festival" will bring together over 50 community, tourism and hospitality organizations to take over both sides of the famous Delaware River for fireworks, drones, parades, marches, music, theater and patriotism in the very place where George Washington was a regular during Revolutionary times.

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Fishtown District Presents Summer-Long Happy Hour Fishtown Taps at 20 Restaurants and Bars

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Fishtown District Presents Summer-Long Happy Hour Fishtown Taps at 20 Restaurants and Bars

Fishtown District announces the return of Philadelphia's most popular new summer happy hour. Every Tuesday, now through September 29th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, head to over twenty top bars, breweries, distilleries, restaurants and eateries for $5 beers, $6 wines, $7 cocktails, discounted appetizers and specially priced mocktails and zero proof cocktails. This year's early line-up reads like a who's who of Fishtown's iconic bar, brewery and food scene…

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Manayunk Arts Festival to Host Paint My Ride Art Competition and Immersive Experience

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Manayunk Arts Festival to Host Paint My Ride Art Competition and Immersive Experience

Manayunk Development Corporation announces an exciting new immersive and interactive addition to the 37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival this weekend. On day one of the festival, Saturday, June 27th, Carrera's Drive Your Story 70th Anniversary Activation will stop by Philly on its national tour. They will host an epic paint battle in the middle of Main Street Manayunk between two of our most talented and famous local artists, Jenna Morello and Alloyius McIlwaine.

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18 Soccer Watch Parties, Events, Festivals and More in Philly and the Suburbs

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18 Soccer Watch Parties, Events, Festivals and More in Philly and the Suburbs

Philadelphia restaurants, bars and breweries are gearing up for the start of the world’s largest sporting event. Look for top watch parties for FIFA World Cup at these locations and venues around Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including Brauhaus Schmitz, Mamajuana Cafe Philly, Yards Brewing, Evil Genius Beer Company, Standard Tap and more.

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Yards Brewing Celebrates World Cup with Theme Beer, Soccer Jersey, and Watch Parties

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Yards Brewing Celebrates World Cup with Theme Beer, Soccer Jersey, and Watch Parties

As Philadelphia welcomes the world and soccer fans this week for 2026 and the games, Yards Brewing Company (500 Spring Garden) is turning its Northern Liberties taproom into a month-long soccer headquarters featuring watch parties, exclusive beer and cocktails, limited-edition merchandise, themed food specials and giveaways. From June 11 through July 6, fans can gather at Yards to catch the tournament's biggest matches with sound on throughout the taproom, special food and drink offerings inspired by North American flavors, complimentary on-site parking, and an atmosphere designed to celebrate one of the world's most exciting sporting events.

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Philadelphia Zoo Announces Soccer Shop Debut, Fan Fest Parking and 60 World Cup Animals

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Philadelphia Zoo Announces Soccer Shop Debut, Fan Fest Parking and 60 World Cup Animals

Philadelphia Zoo is ready to welcome hundreds of thousands of guests from around the globe as locals and tourists from across the city and region begin to celebrate the arrival of the FIFA World Cup and America 250. At the Zoo, guests can meet 60 species that are native to the nations playing at Lincoln Financial Field throughout the tournament: Brazil, Croatia, Curacao, Ecuador, France, Ghana, Haiti and Ivory Coast. Plus, the Zoo has opened a brand-new gift shop, Destination Philadelphia, that has everything needed to cheer on Team USA for the World Cup and celebrate America 250. And, the Zoo is offering parking to visitors looking to visit FIFA Fan Festival. Philadelpiha Zoo also is proud to present their Philly Pherris Wheel specially open for America 250 and World Cup visitors this spring at 110 feet / 10 stories tall with epic views of Philadelphia. Carey Bear Country just opened in time for World Cup visitors - and penguins and Zootopiaries have returned to the Zoo for FIFA and America 250.

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