Your Guide to Spring Events In and Around Philadelphia 2025

Spring has sprung in Philadelphia! Here's how you can celebrate March, April, and May in and around the Delaware Valley.

The Chanticleer botanical wonderland — spread across 35 acres of Delaware County — is reopening on March 26, featuring more than 5,000 plants on the grounds of the century-old former Rosengarten manor.

Experience the best of the city's arts, culture, and special showcases on first Fridays in Philadelphia! May's highlights includes Candy Canyon at Arch Enemy Arts, Friday Friday at Cherry Street Pier, 80s Night at Science History Institute, Arts & Eats in Chestnut Hill, and Usiloquy Dance Designs and Rini Raghavan at the Barnes Foundation.

The Philly PHLASH is back for its 31st season! All-day passes run just $5 (free for SEPTA Key holders) and stops include Reading Terminal Market, Eastern State Penitentiary, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Zoo and many more.

Fringe Bar, FringeArts’ adjoining bar and restaurant, is spilling out into the street at the Haas Biergarten! Be sure to swing by this Old City outdoor oasis.

Uptown Beer Garden kicks off another season starting May 1! Enjoy this vibrant outdoor space featuring sandwiches, small plates and tacos, plus an expansive bar menu of wine, cocktails, frozen beverages and plenty of draft beer.

Shop till you drop while supporting local entrepreneurs during the spring edition of the popular Made in Philadelphia Marketplace at Dilworth Park. Each week, 20 artists, makers and crafters set up shop to sell a variety of handmade and specialty goods, ranging from art to jewelry and more.

Alfresco dining is in style this spring and summer in Media as 16 restaurants participate in the Delaware County seat’s annual Dining Under the Stars event. Every Wednesday, State Street closes to car traffic from Jackson Street to Orange Street so pedestrians can enjoy peaceful evenings of strolling with friends and family, live music, restaurant specials and outdoor dining, drinking and sidewalk shopping from your favorite local stores and eateries.

Your ultimate summer getaway is at Longwood Gardens! You won't want to miss their Illuminated Fountain Performances, their all-new Fountain Fest Weekends, and more.

One of the Main Line's newest and biggest farmers' markets is back - bigger and better than ever! Berwyn Farmers' Market returns to Chester County for 2025 with 70+ season vendors, new hours, food trucks, kids crafts, live music, artists and makers, and more! Each week features a unique mix of 25–30 local farmers, food artisans, artists, and makers, offering everything from farm-fresh produce and pasture-raised meats to baked goods, handmade gifts, small-batch coffee, and grab-and-go bites. They are open from 9AM to 12PM, feature live music every first Sunday of the month, and more.

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See some of the nation's top show-jumping athletes, all competing in the Dixon Oval at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. Visitors can also enjoy shopping and having various food options, including BBQ, sandwiches, and pasta.

The annual Philly tradition returns to the Mann Center in West Fairmount Park, rain or shine, on May 31 and June 1! Tap HERE to get tickets now.

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The annual Winter Wonder exhibit is underway at Longwood Gardens. Welcome the start of spring and more now through March 23rd.

Restaurant Week is BACK in South Philly! Head to East Passyunk for delicious deals at participating restaurants offering three-course fixed lunch and dinner menus at one of three price points ($20, $40 or $60 per person) during the 13th annual East Passyunk Restaurant Week.

The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their trick shots to Philadelphia! Check out their skills on March 2nd at 12PM and 5PM at Wells Fargo Center.

The annual Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show is back! Experience the oldest and largest indoor horticultural event in the world with special events, live performances, food and drink options, and more.

See Kathy Griffin at The Met Philadelphia on March 15, Tap HERE for details!

Don't miss the annual Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, starting at 16th Street & John F. Kennedy Boulevard. It all kicks off at 11 a.m. with a theme of Bless Those Dedicated To Serving Others

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Cheers! Philly Beer Fest returns to the 23rd Street Armory with more than 30 of the state’s top breweries on Saturday March 1 from 12PM-9PM.

The inaugural Philly Cocktail Fest is happening March 29 at 23rd Street Armory! Sample of to 15 cocktails of your choice from 1-3 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p,m,

Play ball! The National League East champion Philadelphia Phillies return to Citizens Bank Park to tip off the 2025 home season with an afternoon matinee home opener on March 21 at 3:05 PM. See Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, Trea Turner, Bryce Harper and the rest of the Fightins receive their 2024 division championship rings, and all fans in attendance receive a replica of the pennant as well.

The cherry blossoms in Fairmount Park have bloomed! To mark the occasion, the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP) hosts the annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia, Events run throughout the city through April 8, 2025, but the centerpiece is this week’s two-day ticketed Sakura Weekend.

Easter is just around the corner! Hop on over to Bunnyland to enjoy g a hayride adventure through the woods and to the home of the Easter Bunny. Special treats are available for all, photography is highly encouraged and ticket discounts are available for children under 5.

Who's hungry? Find your new favorite spot in Delco with the spring edition of Media Restaurant Week! Over a dozen of Media’s top restaurants serve up rotating specials and fixed dinner menus ranging in price from $20 to $55.

Take a stroll through lilies, tulips, Virginia bluebells and more during Bartram’s Garden’s free annual springtime celebration from 10am-2pm. Spring Fest features guided tours of the garden; a vendor marketplace full of plants and seeds; activities like block printing, natural dyeing textings and DIY kite-making; face-painting for the kids; and more

Head on over to the Philadelphia Zoo for Easter Bunny Brunch, photos with the bunny, and general Zoo admission for the day! Brunch time slots are available from 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, tap HERE.

Hop on over to Shady Brook Farm for an egg-citing adventure on the Easter Treat Trail! Make sure to bring your Easter basket, gather 6 eggs, and stop by the prize table for a sweet treat prize.

Children of all ages are welcome for swimming, games, and an Easter Egg Hunt at Kids First Swim Schools Plymouth Meeting on Friday, April 18 from 5PM-8PM. Pizza and snacks are included, and registration is required to attend. Register HERE.

Don’t miss Elmo’s Eggstravaganza – Sesame's exciting Easter Celebration! Guests can enjoy a hoppin’ good time with rides, shows, surprise mini parades and special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends.

Spring into FUN at Shady Brook Farm's annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Get excited for endless activities from a delicious breakfast buffet to meet & greet with the Easter Bunny. They've got something for everyone to be hoppy about!

Hop aboard the Woodstown Central for the Easter Bunny Express! Embark on a springtime excursion aboard our beautifully decorated train, and meet the Easter Bunny!

Cheers to sweet treats! Join Crossing Vineyards for an afternoon with eggcellent wine and Easter basket candy at their Easter Candy & Wine Pairing.

Head over to Dublin Town Center on Saturday for their Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt! Plus, visit participating businesses to find their hidden Easter symbol and win an egg!

East Passyunk Community Center presents their Easter Egg Hunt! There will be egg hunting, golden egg prizes, a petting zoo, face painting, crafts and more! Hunt times are divided by age, and are fur children 12 and under. Tap HERE for more info.

Head over to Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase Annual Easter Egg Hunt for this free event open to all! If the weather is nice, the hunt will be outdoors on the lawn, if it's raining the hunt will be on inside from 10AM-12PM.

Enjoy a spring themed story time followed by an egg hunt and book giveaway at Walnut Street West Library! There might even be an Easter Bunny sighting! Stop by at 2PM for ages 6 and under, and at 3:15 through 4:15 for ages 7-10. Tap here for more information.

The Philly Egg Hunt is a FREE community event hosted by Epic Church, and will be held at Gorgas Park. There will be fun & free activities featuring egg hunts every 10 minutes for each age group, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, balloon animals, a petting zoo, and more.

Join City Life Philly at Connell Park for a FREE Easter Egg Hunt! This event is for children up to 12 years of age and includes free face painting, candy, photos with the Easter Bunny and more!

Experience the best views in Bucks County with Easter Brunch at Makefield Highlands Golf Club! Make your reservation today.

This beloved South Street Easter strut celebrates its 92nd anniversary this Sunday. Kids and grown-ups alike can come dressed in their Sunday best for a free promenade, complete with live music, free bunny ears, a Best Dressed contest, and a visit from the Easter Bunny and other local mascots.

Join Spring Mill Country Club for Easter Sunday Brunch. The brunch features a buffet catering to plenty of preferences, and a full sweets table. Make your reservation for this eggstraordinary experience!

Head over to Parx Casino for Easter in the Beer Garden! Doors open at 3:30pm.

The Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Lands will be April 20th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM! Stay tuned to their website for more details!

A beloved springtime tradition kicks off March 24 at Bucks County's Peddler's Village! This year's sixth annual free Peeps in the Village competition will take place inside the Visitor & Event Center where regional residents will showcase their creative talents through a variety of marshmallow masterpieces including wall art, dioramas, sculptures and more.

Shop the streets during Open Streets: West Walnut! For four Sundays this April, one of Philadelphia’s top shopping and dining destinations is car-free. Enjoy acoustic music, strolling performers, and family-friendly activities.

Check out fine art and antiques and learn about the joy of collecting at the Philadelphia Show on the East Terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Get up close and personal with Monster Jam trucks on April 26 at Lincoln Financial Field.

Flavors on the Avenue is back for its 15th year on East Passyunk! Stop by on Sunday, April 27th from 11Amto 5PM as Broad St. to Dickinson St. is transformed into the ultimate foodie street festival.

Fairmount Arts Crawl is a FREE indoor/outdoor festival that transforms the streets, restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars of the Park to Broad neighborhoods into an eclectic showcase of local artists and creativity. Stop by on Sunday, April 27 from 12pm-4pm!

Grab everything from savory BBQ to sweet desserts as Philadelphia’s best food trucks and gourmet food vendors take on historic Main Street Manayunk for The Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival on April 27! Tap here for more details.

Longwood Gardens is continuing its tradition as one of the region’s leading horticultural treasures with lush new spring blooms. Check out the new Bonsai Courtyard, the redesigned Idea Garden, and more.

Wanna meet other Philly-loving fanatics? Join Philadelphia Visitor Center, Visit Philly at Liberty Beer Garden to show off our only-in-Philly passion and pride and learn more about the brand-new Phambassador program and movement.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at over 60 fine artists, glassblowers, bakers, jewelers, photographers, designers, guitar makers and more at Bok on Friday, May 2! This twice-a-year event opens up all nine floors of South Philly’s Bok building for visitors to explore the studios and meet local artists.

Celebrate the official arrival of rooftop season with DJ beats, live violin and saxophone music, an open bar, breathtaking views of the city, and a preview of the lounge’s seasonal cocktail list and food menu. Tickets are required.

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce presents its second annual New Hope Star Wars Day celebration on Sunday, May 4th, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Main Street will be transformed into a galaxy far, far away, featuring appearances by iconic Star Wars characters courtesy of Garrison Carida (part of the legendary 501st Legion). Families and fans alike can enjoy free meet-and-greets with their favorite heroes and villains as they visit more than a dozen beloved New Hope restaurants, shops, and hot spots.

On the grounds of Manayunk’s Venice Island Performing Arts Center, the Sing Us Home outdoor music festival returns for its third year with a robust music lineup including The Bouncing Souls, Frank Turner and, of course, Dave’s own band The Mermaid.

This day of family fun in charming Ardmore features high-energy live music sets like ’90s and modern rock covers by the Atomic Rock Band and beats by DJ Korvez, a fun-filled kids zone with family-friendly activities, food and drink vendors (with adult beverages from McCloskey’s Tavern and Tired Hands Brewing), and goods from several local artists and businesses.

South Street Live! Is a community rooted experience featuring live performances, immersive art, local vendors, and cultural experiences! Stop by on Saturday May 3 from 12pm-6pm to experience South Street's annual spring festival.

Rain or shine, experience Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival on Saturday, May 3 from 12pm-5pm! The event will feature local artists, live music, foods and drink, and more.

The Strawberry Festival at Peddler’s Village features two days of events centered on fresh, locally grown strawberries. Treats take the form of “berry-yummy” pastries, jams and chocolate-dipped bites along with, of course, actual strawberries available for purchase by the pint.

More than 35,000 athletes traverse a course down the longest straight stretch of road in any American city during the annual Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run, the largest 10-mile race in the nation. The course runs from the Einstein Medical Center at Broad Street & Fisher Avenue in North Philly to The Navy Yard in South Philly, with an earlier first wave start time of 7 a.m.

The Rittenhouse Square Spring Fine Craft Show is back! Showcasing over 140 functional craft artisans and their master-level works, you won't want to miss this opportunity to check out handcrafted items directly from the artists.

Celebrate Greek food, culture and community all weekend long at Montgomery County’s OPA! Festival. Local restaurants and chefs give you a taste of the Mediterranean with a long menu of Greek food, coffee, wine and beer, with eats like moussaka, spanakopita, baklava and — of course — fresh sliced gyro. Plus, look forward to live performances including traditional music and dancing. The fest is free to attend, and food and drink are pay as you go.

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Browse goods by local artisans and vendors, get to know local community groups and organizations, jam to live music, and grab a bite from food trucks, while the kids enjoy the bounce house and petting zoo during the open-air fest at Clark Park's annual, family-friendly May Fair.

Stroll and shop for handcrafted goods at the quirky Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar, organized by local women-owned shop Art Star. Featuring over 80 vendors, the one-weekend-only market at Cherry Street Pier offers handmade ceramics, jewelry, prints, clothing, home decor, paper goods, accessories and more.

Roxborough is pulling out all the stops for the annual Roxborough Spring Fest — taking over Ridge Avenue from Lyceum Avenue to Leverington Avenue — and the 2025 edition shifts into top gear with the return of the Rockin’ the Ridge Car Show.

It’s Mother’s Day on the high seas (aka the Delaware River) during this lavish Mother’s Day brunch cruise. On top of a chef-prepared buffet and DJ entertainment, enjoy sweeping views of the waterfront while sipping bottomless mimosas (Sunday).

w Hope Celebrates PrideFest welcomes visitors from Pennsylvania and New Jersey (and beyond) for one of the first major Pride events of the year. The festivities kick off in New Hope this weekend with events including the unfurling of a massive progress pride flag, plus a post-unfurling reception featuring light bites, a cash bar and live DJ beats along the waterfront. Next Saturday (May 17, 2025), don’t miss the official New Hope Pride Parade, with 1,000 participants in marching bands and on floats, plus a Pride Fair with vendors, food, live music, drag performances and an appearance by Grammy Award-nominated singer Deborah Cox.

This Saturday marks the start of Love Your Park Week, a nine-day citywide celebration of Philly flora. You can look forward to plenty of tree-planting and park clean-ups, or you can love Philly parks in other ways during some of the week’s free or low-cost events.

Get ready for the ultimate tasting experience! Philly Wine Fest: Spring Edition at the Philadelphia Zoo is back on May 17. You have a choice between Early Admission tickets and General Admission tickets. Early Admission tickets get you in an extra hour earlier than GA tickets, and you get to continue to enjoy the event during the GA session. You may not purchase tickets for more than 1 Session, and you must exit at the end of your Session. Get tickers HERE now!

From greased pole climbing to delicious eats, you won't want to miss this South Philadelphia tradition. The South 9th Street Italian Market Festival will feature over 100 vendors featuring a variety of cuisines and drinks. Bring your appetite!

The annual Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival returns May 18! Featuring over 200 vendors selling home design, decor, hand-made furniture, and more, you won't want to miss this event.

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