July 02, 2026

Manayunk Stroll After Dark Returns with Food Trucks, Live Music, Vendors and Family Fun

July 02, 2026/ Manayunk Development Corporation/ Guest User

This summer, Main Street Manayunk is turning Thursday nights into a celebration of community, culture and entertainment. Stroll After Hours will bring residents and visitors together for four evenings filled with live music, local artists and vendors, food trucks, outdoor movies, interactive activities and special experiences from Manayunk's shops, restaurants, and businesses. Taking place on July 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm, the series offers a unique opportunity to experience the neighborhood in a lively after-hours atmosphere.

June 15, 2026

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

June 15, 2026/ Manayunk Development Corporation/ Guest User

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.

May 25, 2026

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

May 25, 2026/ Manayunk Development Corporation/ Guest User

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.

March 19, 2026

Pennsylvania's Largest Food Truck Festival Returns to Philadelphia

March 19, 2026/ Manayunk Development Corporation/ Kory Aversa

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.

February 16, 2026

Manayunk Launches First-Ever Winter Restaurant Week with 20+ Restaurants

February 16, 2026/ Manayunk Development Corporation/ Kory Aversa

Manayunk Development Corporation is excited to add a spring edition of the beloved dining celebration. Manayunk Restaurant Week will return to Historic Downtown Manayunk and Main Street from March 2 through March 8 2026, inviting diners to come hungry for special two- and three-course prix fixe menus offered for lunch and dinner. Participating restaurants will feature menus priced at $15, $25, $35, and $45 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Make your reservations now to enjoy some of the biggest names in the Manayunk dining scene. Discover a brand-new eatery or revisit a longtime favorite, with cuisine options ranging from American comfort classics to global flavors, fast-casual bites to fine dining, and everything in between—including indoor and outdoor dining experiences.

January 14, 2025

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

January 14, 2025/ Manayunk/ Kory Aversa

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.