Center City District (CCD), with support from Midtown Village Merchant's Association and the City of Philadelphia, plans to expand its popular street closure program for the first time this summer with Open Streets: Midtown Village. During these closures, pedestrians will be invited to stroll nearly six blocks of car-free space while enjoying expanded outdoor dining,... Read more »

Northwest Night Rides are social group bike rides focused in and around Northwest Philadelphia. They meet every other Wednesday at 7:00 pm and usually end at a bar, brewery, or restaurant.  Anyone is welcome to join – living in Northwest Philly is not a requirement!  Given the geography, most rides involve hills, but they don’t... Read more »

From their event page:  Explore the continuing struggle for equality for all and join the Museum to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in... Read more »

From their event page: Juneteenth marks our country’s second Independence Day. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865,... Read more »

From their event page: Join us in celebration of liberation and innovation. Enjoy Museum programming celebrating the Black experience, including special performances, activities, and workshops.

From their event page: Join your neighbors in celebrating America from June 19 – July 4 at the Wawa Welcome America Festival! Enjoy 16 days of fun, food, and fireworks,... Read more »

Audacious Freedom: Celebrating 160 Years of Freedom Produced in partnership with the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Welcome America, Inc., and VISIT PHILADELPHIA® Join us for an unforgettable celebration of freedom and culture in partnership with Wawa Welcome America and VISIT PHILADELPHIA®. All are welcome to unite to celebrate freedom through live musical performances featuring Lady... Read more »

From their event page:  Join us for an unforgettable celebration of freedom and culture in partnership with Wawa Welcome America and VISIT PHILADELPHIA®. All are welcome to unite to celebrate freedom through live musical performances featuring Lady Alma, Kid Capri, DJ Drama, and Slick Rick. Shop Black-owned businesses, savor delicious local eateries, and experience fun for the whole... Read more »

From their event page:  Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and ecotherapist and Lenape language keeper Krista Nelson on a two-mile hike along the wooded Boxers’ Trail in East Fairmount Park. The summer solstice signifies the longest and lightest day of the year. Dating all the way back to ancient times, the solstice marks a mystical, spiritually-heightened... Read more »

Join The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia,  Indego, and Esperanza Health Center for a FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class that teaches adults and teens 14 years of age and up how to ride a bicycle (or remember how to ride a bicycle) as a part of the Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP).  This class... Read more »

Center City District (CCD), with support from Midtown Village Merchant's Association and the City of Philadelphia, plans to expand its popular street closure program for the first time this summer with Open Streets: Midtown Village. During these closures, pedestrians will be invited to stroll nearly six blocks of car-free space while enjoying expanded outdoor dining,... Read more »