Things to Do in Philly

September gives Philadelphia visitors a beautifully busy menu. It packs beer gardens, unpredictable theater, football, waterfront festivities, weekend markets and a birthday celebration for the Constitution into one busy month. The best things to do in Philadelphia in September 2026 include exploring Old City with Philly Crawling, catching the Fringe Festival, cheering on the Eagles…

Ah, the Roaring Twenties. A time of flappers, jazz, and, most importantly, prohibition. While our fair city of Philadelphia was no stranger to law-abiding citizens, it also harbored a secret underworld of clandestine watering holes.  These speakeasies were where the thirsty and the daring converged. Imagine a dark, smoky room filled with the clinking of…

Nestled amidst the grandeur of Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway, just in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rocky Steps, Eakins Oval holds a special place in the city’s heart. Its history, intertwined with urban planning and artistic tribute, paved the way for its transformation into a vibrant summertime hub. The Oval’s story…

Olde Kensington, a historic neighborhood just two miles north of Old City Philadelphia, is quickly becoming a haven for craft beer enthusiasts and spirits aficionados. Formerly a working-class industrial neighborhood full of warehouses and rowhomes, Olde Kensington is now home to modern condo buildings, art galleries, and unique eateries. With a growing collection of breweries…

Fairmount Park is Philadelphia’s choose-your-own-adventure across more than 2,050 acres, complete with river views, wooded trails, historic mansions, gardens, museums, playgrounds, and one skyline-ready picnic spot. It is not one tidy rectangle waiting politely behind a gate. The Schuylkill River divides the park into East and West, so a little planning keeps your relaxing park…

1930s street vendor selling soft pretzels Can you believe that Pennsylvania accounts for 80% of the pretzel supply for the US? And did you know that Philadelphians consume the most pretzels per capita of anywhere in the world? While Americans on average eat around 2 pounds of pretzels annually, the typical Philadelphian eats about 12…

Happy New Year from Philly Crawling! Many of you may have made a resolution to eat and drink better in the New Year. Here in Philadelphia, we’re no different. Our resolution is to eat and drink better – and CHEAPER – in 2024. How will we keep this resolution? We’ll seek out BYOBs! This very…

Most travelers try to avoid spending vacation time in jail. Philadelphia, naturally, has an exception. Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is one of the city’s most fascinating attractions, with crumbling cellblocks, remarkable architecture and a story that changed prisons around the world. It sits in Fairmount, just five blocks from the Philadelphia Museum of Art,…

The Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park is one of Philadelphia’s most rewarding weekend food destinations, but arrive expecting more than lunch. For more than 35 years, the market has served as a cultural hub, gathering place and source of business opportunities for Southeast Asian refugee and immigrant communities. It also happens to serve the…

What’s a “Block Party,” you ask? It’s simply the best way to get to know your neighbors and make new friends in Philadelphia! Think a backyard barbecue, moved to the middle of the street. Now make it a backyard barbeque with international cuisine, drinks, a DJ, and dancing. That’s right. In Philly, we block the…