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Events on the Parkway

Family Saturdays: Imagine More: Story Adventures with Thembi Palmer

Embark on a fun-filled, interactive adventure with puppets, expressive movements and costumes.

This event is sponsored by the Center City District

Free

September 30, 2023

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

210 North 18th Street

September in Shakespeare Park

Join the Parkway Council for an evening of Arabic percussion with the Hafez Kotain Percussion Ensemble. Hafez Kotain is an accomplished master percussionist with fluency in both Arab and Latin rhythms. His ensemble, Hafez Kotain Percussion, collaborates with American and international
artists and organizations, bringing people together and building cultural bridges “one beat at a
time.”

This event is sponsored by the Parkway Council

Free

October 3, 2023

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

North 19th and Vine Streets

Blessing of Animals

In celebration of St. Frances of Assisi, bring your animals to get blessed in front of the Cathedral Chapel.

Free

October 4, 2023

7:00 p.m.

1723 Race Street

Made in Philadelphia Fall Market

Planned in conjunction with Harvest Weekend, a diverse lineup of local artisans will display unique finds such as paintings, jewelry, crafts and more! Come out to support these one-of-a-kind entrepreneurs.

This event is sponsored by the Center City District

Free

October 6, 2023

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

1 South 15th Street

Family Saturdays: Hip Hop Fundamentals

Kids will receive a lesson in hip hop dancing while learning about the history and culture of its roots.

This event is sponsored by the Center City District

Free

October 7, 2023

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

210 North 18th Street

Made in Philadelphia Fall Market

Planned in conjunction with Harvest Weekend, a diverse lineup of local artisans will display unique finds such as paintings, jewelry, crafts and more! Come out to support these one-of-a-kind entrepreneurs.

This event is sponsored by the Center City District

Free

October 7, 2023

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

1 South 15th Street

Made in Philadelphia Fall Market

Planned in conjunction with Harvest Weekend, a diverse lineup of local artisans will display unique finds such as paintings, jewelry, crafts and more! Come out to support these one-of-a-kind entrepreneurs.

This event is sponsored by the Center City District

Free

October 8, 2023

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

1 South 15th Street

Family Saturdays: Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt

This not-so-scary Halloween celebration will feature a scavenger hunt (complete with a candy treat), free pumpkin painting, spooky story time with the Free Library of Philadelphia and a magic show. Costumes are encouraged!

This event is sponsored by the Center City District

Free

October 14, 2023

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

210 North 18th Street

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Untold Stories

It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. This month, the Barnes is celebrating untold stories about art and music we love. Enjoy Laurencin-inspired art activities, live performances by poet and musician Khemist, and free access to the collection and Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris.

This event is sponsored by the Barnes Foundation.

Free

November 5, 2023

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

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