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

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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Northern Liberties Spring Fest Debuts with Music, Family Fun, Hot Dog Contest

Northern Liberties Spring Fest Debuts with Music, Family Fun, Hot Dog Contest

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District presents the inaugural Northern Liberties Spring Festival presented by Sprouts Farmers Market. The all-ages, all-day celebration will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11:00am to 5:00pm, at 3rd and Poplar, as well as inside and around Liberty Lands. The line-up will feature two stages, live bands, music and dance performances, food trucks, cold cocktails, made-in-Northern Liberties beers, hot dog eating contest, kids’ yoga, neighborhood small businesses, artists and makers, pet portraits, DIY flower bouquets, make-and-take craft station, and many other surprises.

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Pennsylvania's Largest Food Truck Festival Returns to Philadelphia

Pennsylvania's Largest Food Truck Festival Returns to Philadelphia

The largest food event in Philadelphia - and one of the largest food truck festivals in America - is back and bigger than ever! StrEAT Food Festival returns to Manayunk on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Over 70 food trucks and 20 gourmet food vendors of the region’s top food trucks and food vendors will line historic Main Street for the day, serving up menus that range from savory BBQ and global street food to decadent desserts and sweet treats. In addition to the food trucks, the festival will also feature gourmet food vendors, unique shopping options and live music throughout the day. New for 2026, the festival will feature an all-new, expanded family area, creating even more space for guests to relax, explore, and enjoy the day. The extended footprint also allows for additional food trucks and vendors, making this year’s festival the largest StrEAT yet. Main Street Manayunk will be closed to vehicle traffic to allow all visitors a chance to explore the historic neighborhood. This rain or shine event is the perfect spring escape for visitors of all ages. There is no admission charge, and all food and drink is pay-as-you-go.

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Fishtown Restaurants Present Stouts and Snouts

Fishtown Restaurants Present Stouts and Snouts

Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District invites beer lovers, foodies and fun-seekers to the return of Stouts & Snouts, a neighborhood-wide celebration of bold brews, creative cocktails and delicious pork-inspired bites.

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20+ Top Spring Festivals in Philadelphia

20+ Top Spring Festivals in Philadelphia

Spring festival weather in Philadelphia is just weeks away! Aversa PR & Events is proud to partner with twenty of of the biggest blockbuster events hitting our region this March through June. There’s something for everyone, with the country’s largest Espresso Martini crawl to major beer and wine festivals, to the largest authentic German Maifest celebration in Pennsylvania, to America’s largest food truck festival in Manayunk. Come hungry and thirsty - and mark your calendars.

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Espresso Martini Bar Crawl Ready to Take Over Philadelphia

Espresso Martini Bar Crawl Ready to Take Over Philadelphia

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District announces the return of the 3rd Annual Northern Liberties Espresso Martini Bar Crawl on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The event returns with the biggest line-up ever, with 20+ participating locations and dozens of $8, $10 and $12 specially priced espresso martinis. Bars and restaurants will compete for bragging rights for categories such as best classic, most creative and best of the day. Look for standards and spins on the classics, plus more out of the box options, ranging to cheese covered, garnish embellished and flavored espresso martinis. The 2026 line-up includes Amina, Bar1010, Bourbon and Branch, Cantina Dos Segundos, El Camino Real, Jerry's Bar, Newsroom Philly, North 3rd, North Bowl, One Shot Coffee, Ortliebs, SET NoLibs, Silk City, Standard Tap, The 700, Urban Village and Yards Brewing. Select bars and restaurants will have coffee-infused food specials, as well as specials for St. Patrick's Weekend. Retailers will offer caffeine-inspired surprises, like Espresso Coffee Shower Steamers at Ray's Reusables, exclusive espresso martini-inspired ice cream at Milk Jawn and espresso martini sweets and treats at Madison K Cookies.

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Manayunk Presents Founders Philly Freeze Out, MYNK Chowder Crawl and Winter Market

Manayunk Presents Founders Philly Freeze Out, MYNK Chowder Crawl and Winter Market

Bundle up and head on over to Manayunk for a frosty, fun-filled day at the Founders Philly Freeze-Out, Freeze Out Run and 2025 MNYK Chowder Crawl on February 1, 2025, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Founders Brewing Company and the Manayunk Development Corporation are teaming up to transform Main Street into a winter wonderland with 25+ photo-worthy ice sculptures created by "ice king" Peter Slavin of Ice Sculpture Philadelphia, plus 10 live carving demonstrations, an ice slide, snowy igloo, winter market, chowder crawl and more frosty surprises.

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New Hope and Lambertville Team Up for Inaugural Restaurant Week Debuting Jan 13-27

New Hope and Lambertville Team Up for Inaugural Restaurant Week Debuting Jan 13-27

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce the first New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week Presented by Union Chill, taking place from January 13 to 27, 2025. More than two dozen acclaimed restaurants from both sides of the Delaware River will offer specially priced prix fixe three-course lunch and/or dinner menus for $35 and/or $55 each, providing diners with an exceptional culinary experience in these charming river towns.

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St. Nicholas Italian Festival Returns To South Philly With All-Day Festival and Procession

St. Nicholas Italian Festival Returns To South Philly With All-Day Festival and Procession

One of South Philadelphia's most beloved Italian festivals is back.  The Annual St. Nicholas of Tolentine Authentic Italian Festival returns on Sunday, October 6th to the 1700 block of South 9th Street. Last year thousands of people returned to the street to celebrate the event's post pandemic return with white, red and green confetti flying in the air. This year's event aims to be even bigger and better! This beloved tradition with roots back to the early 1900s returns to South Philadelphia with a full day of Italian music, food, dancing and traditions that bring out the hearts and appetites of the local community. 

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Fashion District Partners with the School District of Philadelphia with Back-2-School Bus Tour & Giveaway

Fashion District Partners with the School District of Philadelphia with Back-2-School Bus Tour & Giveaway

Fashion District Philadelphia is teaming up with The School District of Philadelphia to help Philadelphia families head back to school this fall. Celebrate back-to-school season as the School District's Back-2-School Bus Tour will make a special stop at The District on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The two organizations will prepare Philly youth for a great school year with complimentary backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), back-to-school information, no charge immunizations and physicals, education activities for kids, school registration, Parent Portal help, and of course fun games, treats and other surprises. The festivities will include a parade with the 76ers Drumline, The Sixers Stixers, music from @DJb_all, and a Fashion Show presented by Philly Fashion Week including a full contest for the kids to win great prizes. Businesses in The District will also offer specials, promotions and events during the event. Individuals and corporations looking to help set-up local families for success are encouraged to donate new backpacks and school supplies by dropping them off at Levi's (Level 2R). The District is located at 901 Market Street, in Center City Philadelphia.

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