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This Weekend in Philadelphia: July 24-26
Philly's weekend lineup is packed. Here's where to go from July 24-26, from a restaurant week in Queen Village to a block party in El Centro de Oro to a free 20th birthday bash for one of the city's oldest parks.
Friday, July 24
Queen Village Restaurant Week
When: July 24 – August 9 (excluding Saturdays)
Where: Queen Village
More Info: Website
- Lunch specials at $25 or less
- Dinner deals in the $40-60 range
- Prix fixe-style menus
- Lunch bites from Adoro, Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ, Milkboy, and more
- BYOB dinner spots include Casa Nostra, Famous 4th Street Delicatessen, Gnocchi, La Nonna, and more
- Full bar spots include Bridget Foy's, Capri, Cry Baby, Fitz on 4th, and more
- Full restaurant list on the Queen Village Neighbors Association site
Royal Rummage in Chestnut Hill
When: July 24 – 26
Where: 8000-8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue
More Info: Website
- Sidewalk sales across more than 40 shops
- End-of-season deals and summer clearance on books, fashion, home décor, and artisan goods
- Best deals go early, so plan a morning trip
- Cash speeds things along, though most shops take cards
- Good excuse to stroll Philadelphia's Garden District
Saturday, July 25
Franklin Square 20th Birthday Celebration
When: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th Street
More Info: Website
- Free event marking the park's 20th anniversary
- Free cupcakes, games, and music
- Carousel rides are buy one, get one free for National Carousel Day
- Great pick for families with young kids
El Centro de Oro Block Party
When: Noon – 5 p.m. (continues into evening a few blocks away)
Where: 5th Street and Lehigh Avenue
More Info: Website
- Free, family-friendly celebration of Latino culture and community
- Local food vendors
- Live music and dancing
- Craft tables and an obstacle course for kids
- Activities run along the El Centro de Oro commercial corridor on North 5th Street
- Continues at Artes en las Calles, 6-9 p.m., a few blocks away
Southeast Asian Market
When: Saturdays and Sundays through October 31
Where: FDR Park, South Broad Street and Pattison Avenue
More Info: Website
- Over 70 vendors selling Lao, Khmer, Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian food
- Also selling produce, plants, jewelry, and clothing
- Cash recommended, no ATM on site
Spruce Street Harbor Park
When: Open daily
Where: 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard
More Info: Website
- Free waterfront park with colorful hammocks, floating gardens, and Adirondack chairs
- Local craft beer and food from some of Philadelphia's most popular restaurants
- Swan boats, pedal boats, and chili boats available to rent
- Lights up at night with string lighting through the trees
- Performance venue on site with a stage, bar, and 16-foot video wall
- Waterfront happy hour Sunday through Wednesday, 4-7 p.m.
Sunday, July 26
Philadelphia African Restaurant Week Festival
When: Noon – 8 p.m.
Where: JFK Plaza (Love Park), Arch Street
More Info: Tickets
- Free, family-friendly festival celebrating African food, music, and culture
- Marketplace with local vendors, live performances, and DJs spinning Afrobeats, soca, and more
Train in Concert
When: 6:45 p.m.
Where: Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, 1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden, NJ
More Info: Tickets
- Pop-rock band Train performs a nostalgic set marking 25 years since Drops of Jupiter
- Just across the river in Camden, easy add-on for a waterfront weekend