Philadelphians will put their feet to the pavement on Sunday, June 9, for the inaugural Step Beyond Celiac Philly 5K run/walk at the Philadelphia Zoo. The event benefits Beyond Celiac whose mission is to advance research to find treatment options and, eventually, a cure for celiac disease. Step Beyond Celiac Philly 5K is a fun [...]
Memorial Day is a holiday dedicated to honoring American soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for our country. In addition, Memorial Weekend has also become a sort of un-official start to Summer Fun. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the long weekend (and honor the true reason for the holiday) in Philly. [...]
Who is ready to “touch” the sky? Animals aren’t the only ones roaming overhead this spring! The Philadelphia Zoo invites guests to take to the air with the opening of WildWorks opening on Tuesday, May 7. This new aerial adventure offers high-flying fun that will have guests of all ages pushing limits and reaching [...]
(Photo Credit: Aversa PR & Events) It's that time of year where it seems that all of Philadelphia comes out of hibernation; yet we haven't hit the sweltering days of summer that has everyone running for the air conditioning. Yes, it's the perfect season for festivals! Pick your favorites, or hit them [...]
By Michelle Reese ZOO Keys are back! If you grew up going to the Philadelphia Zoo anytime during the 1960s through the early 2000s, it's likely that you remember the plastic keys that you could use around the zoo to find out various zoo facts. Well, after over a decade of [...]
Spring is here and Easter is just around the corner! Celebrate the holiday with a skate party with the Easter bunny, an Easter egg decorating workshop, or aboard a Philadelphia ship. Here is your comprehensive guide to all things Easter in the City of Brotherly Love! Family & Community Events Buttercream Egg Decorating Workshop Shane [...]
By Michelle Reese The cheesesteak, the soft pretzel…and the Irish potato? Yes, Irish potato candies are a Philadelphia tradition going back over 100 years. There aren't any actual potatoes in the Philadelphia version of this confection. Instead, they get their name because they look like miniature potatoes. Typically the candies have a coconut butter cream [...]
Here's a tasty way to support the next generation of women in the community! Starting this weekend, P’unk Burger will again partner with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Choose from four hand-dipped milkshakes featuring your favorite Girl Scout Cookies. Owner Marlo Dilks will be using cookies bought from local Girl Scout troops. In addition, [...]
By Michelle Reese New Year's Eve is the party night of the year, but what about when bedtime is hours before the Big Ball Drop? Here's a list of family-friendly events on December 31, so you can celebrate with your little ones and get them in bed [...]
(Photo provided by Aversa PR & Events) Put on your Dirndl and Lederhosen! Philadelphia's Christmas Village will host their crowd favorite, German American Weekend this Friday, December 7 through Sunday, December 9. This popular theme weekend is presented by Bank of America and looks to set a record for the 2018 season. Enjoy [...]
