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4 THINGS TO DO IN PHILADELPHIA, PA (SEPTEMBER 12 - SEPTEMBER 21)

Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival

Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival

September 12–15, 2024 • event

Experience the magic of vibrant balloons lifting off over the rolling hills of southern Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

August 17–October 27, 2024 • event

Lots of entertainment in a picturesque setting

Whale & Dolphin Watching

Whale & Dolphin Watching

March–December (best in June–September) • nature

In southern New Jersey, you can observe several sea mammal species next to the shore

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

April–late September • nature

Ruby-throated hummers abound throughout Pennsylvania during the warm season

24 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Lititz Fire & Ice

Lititz Fire & Ice

out of rangeFebruary 16–25, 2024 • event

A free winter festival in Lititz, a cozy Pennsylvania town

Pennsylvania Fall Foliage

Pennsylvania Fall Foliage

out of rangeOctober • nature

Autumn reveals its stunning colors across the Keystone State

Philly 4th of July Events and Fireworks

Philly 4th of July Events and Fireworks

out of rangeJune 19–July 4 • event

Celebrate Independence Day in America's Birthplace

Shofuso Cherry Blossom Festival of Philadelphia

Shofuso Cherry Blossom Festival of Philadelphia

out of rangeApril 13-14, 2024 • event

Enjoy hundreds of blooming trees and Japanese culture at Pennsylvania's top cherry blossom fest

Chinese New Year in Philadelphia

Chinese New Year in Philadelphia

unconfirmedJanuary 17, 2024 • event

Celebrate with iconic Chinatown lion parades and multiple festivities across Philly

New Year's Eve & New Year's Day

New Year's Eve & New Year's Day

out of rangeDecember 31–January 1 • event

Whichever way you prefer to usher in the New Year, there's plenty to do in Philly

Fan Expo Philadelphia

Fan Expo Philadelphia

out of rangeMay 3-5, 2024 • event

The largest popular culture event in Philly

Christmas Lights in PA

Christmas Lights in PA

out of rangeearly November–early January • event

Best places in the state to get yourself into the Christmas spirit

Philadelphia Mummers Parade

Philadelphia Mummers Parade

out of rangeJanuary 1 • event

Possibly the oldest folklore festival tradition in the United States

Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms

out of rangeApril • nature

Take in the ultimate explosion of spring colors throughout the City of Brotherly Love

Firefly Music Festival

Firefly Music Festival

on holdSeptember 22–25, 2022 • event

Unforgettable multi-genre music experience with camping and glamping in Dover, Delaware

Christmas Lights in Baltimore

Christmas Lights in Baltimore

out of rangelate November–late December  • event

Explore Inner Harbor and beyond during the festive season

Philadelphia Labor Day Weekend

Philadelphia Labor Day Weekend

out of rangeSeptember 2–3, 2023 • event

Join Philly's heartwarming farewell to the summer

St. Patrick's Day Parade

St. Patrick's Day Parade

out of rangeMarch 10, 2024 • event

The second oldest celebration in the U.S. has continued for over 250 years

Christmas Lights in Philadelphia

Christmas Lights in Philadelphia

out of rangemid-November–early January • event

Ring in another holiday season in the City of Brotherly Love!

Philadelphia Christmas Village

Philadelphia Christmas Village

out of rangeNovember 18–December 24, 2023 • event

An authentic German Christmas market, an old-fashioned carousel, and carriage rides in the heart of the city

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

out of rangeNovember 25, 2022–March 6, 2023 • event

Experience Philly's favorite winter tradition on Penn's Landing

Fall Foliage

Fall Foliage

out of rangelate October–mid-November • nature

Enjoy Philly's outdoors on a crisp fall day

Decibel Metal & Beer Fest

Decibel Metal & Beer Fest

out of rangeApril 12-13, 2024 • event

Enjoy one of the world's loudest metal music & beer festivals

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend

out of rangeMay 25–27, 2024 • event

Philly offers many opportunities to honor service members and to kick off the summer season

Philadelphia Marathon

Philadelphia Marathon

out of rangeNovember 17–19, 2023 • event

One of the oldest marathons in the USA dating back to the 1920s

Pints in the Park

Pints in the Park

unconfirmedlate July 2023 • event

A one-day springtime festival at Washington Lake Park

Halloween

Halloween

out of rangeOctober  • event

The Greater Philadelphia area offers a variety of spooky attractions

Clifford Brown Jazz Festival

Clifford Brown Jazz Festival

out of rangeJune 21-24, 2024 • event

A free outdoor jazz marathon

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