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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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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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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Fishtown Beer Festival Returns with 20 Breweries, 40 Taps and a Block Party

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Fishtown Beer Festival Returns with 20 Breweries, 40 Taps and a Block Party

After a sold out inaugural year, Evil Genius Beer Company and Fishtown District are calling all beer fans back to the neighborhood for the Second Annual Fishtown Beer Festival. The festival will return to its home on the 1700 block of Front Street on Saturday, June 20th, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, bringing together the city’s premier craft breweries for a high-energy summer block party. 

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Tots to Teens Run Away to the Big Top as Philly Circus Summer Camp Returns

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Tots to Teens Run Away to the Big Top as Philly Circus Summer Camp Returns

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts announces 2026 Summer Circus Camp now through Labor Day Weekend, for students looking to run off to the region's big top. PSCA’s award-winning camp is back and has options for kids ages 4 to 5 (Kinder), 6 to 7 (Junior), 8 to 12 (Youth) and 13 to 17 (Teen). Campers are divided into groups within each camp by age and experience level. No prior experience is needed for camp.

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Pennsylvania’s Largest Arts Festival Returns to Manayunk for Two Days During America 250

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Pennsylvania’s Largest Arts Festival Returns to Manayunk for Two Days During America 250

Manayunk Development Corporation is excited to celebrate the 37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The tradition of being the tri-state area’s largest outdoor juried art festival - and the largest in Pennsylvania - will continue as Main Street hosts approximately 300 different local and nationally known artists and crafters.

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