Events on the Parkway
A calendar of free and/or outdoor events happening along the Parkway.
PECO Free First Sunday
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. Enjoy fun art activities, performances, and free access to the collection and Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me. This month, the Barnes is presenting a full day of family fun in partnership with the Wilma Theater’s new opera Hilma.
This event is sponsored by the Barnes Foundation.
Free
May 5, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
60th Annual Yizkor Ceremony
For six decades, Greater Philadelphia has shown up each year to say Never Again at the Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony to observe Yom HaShoah.
Gather to Never Forget about the six million Jews who perished in the Shoah, honor the survivors living in our communities, and hear the stories of resilience in the face of evil.
This program is hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Jewish Community Relations Council, Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors of Philadelphia, Holocaust Awareness Museum, Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and 3GPhilly.
Free, registration required.
May 5, 2024
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
16th Street and Ben Franklin Parkway
Parkway Pals Play Day
Get ready for the upcoming Parkway Pals season by joining friends and neighbors for an afternoon of laughter and learning at Sister Cities Park! Kids and their families are invited to head outside for a full day of play, including interactive performances, live book readings, character meet-and-greets and more.
This event is presented by Independence Blue Cross.
Free
May 18, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
210 North 18th Street
