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Helicopter drops 30,000 Easter eggs in Northeast Philadelphia

23 April 2019 Luke Smith

Tens of thousands of plastic Easter eggs dropped from a helicopter over Pennypack Park’s River Fields on Saturday during Northeast Philadelphia’s free Easter Experience event. “My wife saw this being done out in the south

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival concludes with Sakura Sunday

16 April 2019 Luke Smith

The annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival’s nine days of festivities concluded at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center on Sunday. Attendees celebrated Japanese culture under the blooming Japanese cherry trees and cherry blossoms, also called sakura.

Spring kicks off with flea market along Penn’s Landing

02 April 2019 Luke Smith

More than 70 vendors kicked off spring on Saturday at the first antique and vintage flea market of the season at Cherry Street Pier, hosted by Phila Flea Markets. The market, situated along the Delaware

Free Library hosts donut-making class with Federal Donuts

26 February 2019 Luke Smith

The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Culinary Literacy Center partnered with Federal Donuts to host a donut-making class at its Parkway Central branch on Vine Street near 19th on Saturday. The class gave children ages 5-12

PAFA displays hundreds of art students’ work

12 February 2019 Luke Smith

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts opened 200 private studios to visitors for its annual Open Studio Night on Friday. The event showcased works by the academy’s undergraduate and graduate students. Artists remained in

Academy of Natural Sciences hosts ‘Dinos After Dark’ event

29 January 2019 Luke Smith

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University remained open after-hours to host a Dinos After Dark event on Friday. The pay-what-you-wish event offered food, family activities and a Dino Drafts Beer Garden. A 40-foot

Mascots parade around Christmas Village for local children

04 December 2018 Luke Smith

Mascots for a Cure, a nonprofit committed to supporting children battling cancer and other serious illnesses, partnered with Christmas Village in Philadelphia to host its first-ever parade. Nearly 20 mascots from local colleges, high schools

South Street Fall PumpkinFest brings Halloween festivities to Society Hill

30 October 2018 Luke Smith

The South Street Headhouse District hosted its annual Fall PumpkinFest under the Headhouse Shambles on 2nd Street near Lombard Street on Saturday. The event included costume contests, face painting, a pumpkin pie eating contest, mini

Greek life hosts voter registration drive

04 October 2018 Luke Smith

A social media post from Emma González, who survived the Parkland shooting inspired the event.

Live in Philly: Annual Christmas Village opened on Thanksgiving

28 November 2017 Luke Smith

The city’s 10th annual Christmas Village at Dilworth Park kicked off festivities on Thanksgiving Day. The open-air market hosts more than 80 vendors from places like Spain and Nicaragua. The vendors sell toys, handmade goods,