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Old City.
Concerts, games, comedy, theater and more.
This weekend
See everythingPhiladelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival: A Short(s) Nosh
Old City District · 11:00 AM
Never Can Say Goodbye - REV's Graveyard Cabaret
Christ Church Philadelphia · Through Nov 15
The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour
Old City District · 11:00 AM
Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival: A Short(s) Nosh
Old City District · 11:00 AM
The Kid Officer
Old City District · 2:00 PM
A Night of Shorts
Old City District · 7:00 PM
Learning With the NCC: The Interactive Constitution
National Constitution Center · 7:00 PM
Othmer Library Tour
Science History Institute · 12:00 PM
Federalism
National Constitution Center · 7:00 PM
The Electrical Grid in Flux
Science History Institute · 1:00 PM
Holidays in Franklin Square
Historic Philadelphia (Betsy Ross House and Franklin Square) · 7:00 PM
AmRev Presents: Power of the Press Night
Old City District · 5:30 PM
Spirits of Independence - Powel House - Porter in Colonial America
Old City District · 6:30 PM
Stories of Science: Feasting on Chemistry
Science History Institute · 10:00 AM
Forensics Highlights Tour
Science History Institute · 11:30 AM
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Science History Institute · 2:00 PM
Sensory-Friendly Day
National Constitution Center · 7:00 PM
Gingerbread Workshop
Old City District · 6:30 PM
Little Bighorn at 150: Native Nations and the Fate of the American West
National Constitution Center · 7:00 PM
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Old City District · Through Jan 17
Thanksgiving Eve - Salsa Libre
Old City District · 9:00 PM
Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Dinner Cruise
Old City District · 7:30 PM
Thanksgiving Weekend 2026 at the Museum
Old City District · Through Nov 29
COUNTDOWN TO WINTERFEST (11/27): IBX RiverRink Winterfest
Old City District · Through Nov 28
Opening Weekend: Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Delaware River Waterfront (Penn's Landing) · Through Nov 29
Small Business Saturday in Old City
Old City District · 9:00 AM
Firstival: 52 Weeks of Firsts
National Liberty Museum · 11:00 AM
Native American History Family Fun Night
National Constitution Center · 7:00 PM
Hanukkah Makers Market
Old City District · 10:30 AM
Holiday Tree Lighting Powered by PECO featuring Zinadelphia
Delaware River Waterfront (Penn's Landing) · 7:00 PM
First Friday: Start Talking Science
Science History Institute · 5:00 PM
Community Open House
National Liberty Museum · 10:00 AM
From Nature to Nylons Highlights Tour
Science History Institute · 11:30 AM
Deck the Alley
Old City District · 1:00 PM
Historic Holiday Open House
Historic Philadelphia (Betsy Ross House and Franklin Square) · 7:00 PM
Franklin Square Hanukkah Celebration
Historic Philadelphia (Betsy Ross House and Franklin Square) · 7:00 PM
Secret Chord Concert | The LeeVees "Hannukah Party For All"
Old City District · 6:00 PM
From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
Science History Institute · 10:30 AM
Awards of Valor
National Liberty Museum · 6:00 PM
Stuff from Your House Highlights Tour
Science History Institute · 11:30 AM
Women in Chemistry Tour
Science History Institute · 2:00 PM
Pay-What-You-Wish Second Sunday
National Liberty Museum · 10:00 AM
Rukh or Aepyornis: Mythical Birds, Extinction, and the Creation of Knowledge
Science History Institute · 6:00 PM
Pain and Its Killers: What a New Class of Non-Opioid Pain Medicine Could Mean for Society
Science History Institute · 6:00 PM
Stories, Cookies, & Milk with Santa
Historic Philadelphia (Betsy Ross House and Franklin Square) · 7:00 PM
Play-in-a-Day: Snowed In (Winter Break)
Old City District · 9:00 AM
New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront
Delaware River Waterfront (Penn's Landing) · 7:00 PM
Stories of Science: Wondrous Wool
Science History Institute · 10:00 AM
Native Gardens
Arden Theatre Company · Through Mar 7
Bookworms - Rosie Revere, Engineer
Old City District · 10:00 AM
Valentine's Day Fire & Ice Party
Delaware River Waterfront (Penn's Landing) · 7:00 PM
John Proctor is the Villain
Arden Theatre Company · Through Mar 28
Bookworms - Boxitects
Old City District · 10:00 AM
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Old City District · Through Jun 6
Kimberly Akimbo
Arden Theatre Company · Through Jun 13
On now: exhibits and runs
Coming up at Old City District
Winter Break 2026 at the Museum
The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour
Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival: A Short(s) Nosh
The Kid Officer
A Night of Shorts
AmRev Presents: Power of the Press Night
Spirits of Independence - Powel House - Porter in Colonial America
Gingerbread Workshop
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Thanksgiving Eve - Salsa Libre
Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Dinner Cruise
Thanksgiving Weekend 2026 at the Museum
Close by, in Center City, Northern Liberties, Rittenhouse
James Santangelo & The Late Night Jam
Chris' Jazz CafeMade in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Dilworth ParkWhen Trees Testify: Living With and Learning From Trees
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) EventsHurry Up Fest: A One-Time Benefit for Bands and WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence (Day 3)
Warehouse On WattsSpecial Event: Hollywood Crime Scene
Helium Comedy Club PhiladelphiaCristina Mariani
Punch Line Philly319 Book Launch
Vox Populi GallerySpecial Event: Aaron Branch
Helium Comedy Club PhiladelphiaMarlon Craft ~ Raina Simone
Kung Fu NecktieThe Bul Bey
Johnny Brenda'sPhiladelphia Burlesque Academy Student Showcase (21+)
Brooklyn Bowl PhiladelphiaJesse Roper
MilkBoy PhiladelphiaPlaces in Old City
- Christ Church PhiladelphiaHistoric site · 48 coming up
- Old City DistrictBusiness district · 26 coming up
- Science History InstituteMuseum · 24 coming up
- National Constitution CenterMuseum · 5 coming up
- Arden Theatre CompanyTheater · 4 coming up
- Delaware River Waterfront (Penn's Landing)Waterfront park · 4 coming up
- Historic Philadelphia (Betsy Ross House and Franklin Square)Historic site · 4 coming up
- National Liberty MuseumMuseum · 4 coming up
- Elfreth's Alley MuseumHistoric site · 1 coming up
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