PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend in Philly: Hop into the weekend with a roster full of Easter celebrations. If strutting your stuff on South Street with the Cottontails isn’t your cup of tea, grab a pair of bunny ears for a festive bar crawl in Fairmount, or, visit the Peeps wall art, sculptures and dioramas on display at Peddler’s Village.
EVENT: 89th Annual Easter Promenade
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Starts at 5th and South streets
DETAILS: Join Mr. and Mrs. Cottontail and their fuzzy rabbit friends for this family-friendly Easter tradition. There will be a best dressed contest for humans of all ages and animals alike with egg-cellent prizes.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Bunny Hop Bar Crawl
DATE/TIME: Thursday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
WHERE: Bishop’s Collar, Black Taxi, Fare, Urban Saloon in Fairmount
DETAILS: After two years, the Bunny Crawl in Fairmont is back. Pick up a pair of ears at one of the participating bars and enjoy drink specials all night long. The proceeds go toward eight different charities.
PRICE: $10 for bunny ears, then pay as you go
EVENT: Peeps in the Village
DATE: Through April 24; closed on Easter Sunday
WHERE: Peddler’s Village, 100 Pedler’s Village, New Hope
DETAILS: Peeps are back on display for a third year, with more than 90 colorful creations of wall art, sculptures and dioramas.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Festival of Colors
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave., West Philadelphia
DETAILS: The Philadelphia Zoo and the Council of Indian Organizations present a Holi celebration with Indian music, dancing, food and more. Holi celebrates the arrival of spring, and it’s a festive day to meet others, repair broken relationships, play and love.
PRICE: Included with zoo admission
EVENT: Spring Fest at Bartram’s Garden
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., West Philadelphia
DETAILS: Celebrate the arrival of spring with the garden’s annual festival, featuring a plant nursery sale, local vendors, garden tours, activities for the kids, bike rentals, fishing and more.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Furry Friends of Frankford Ave Pet Festival
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Philadelphia Brewing Co., 2440 Frankford Ave., East Kensington
DETAILS: Come out this Cat-urday for a special adoption event and festival. Meet adoptable PSPCA felines from 12 to 3 p.m., shop more than 15 pet vendors, and grab a brew from Philadelphia Brewing Company.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: PARK 101: Intro to Dragon Boating
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dragon Boat Dock, 1233 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., West Philadelphia
DETAILS: No paddling experience is needed for this introductory course into dragon boating. A dragon boating team consists of 20 paddlers who propel the boat to the beat of a drum. The Chinese tradition dates back to the 5th or 6th century.
PRICE: Pay what you can starts at $20
EVENT: Saturday Social Ride
DATE/TIME: Saturday; meet at 11:30 a.m., ride at 12 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at Kayuh Bikes, 1900 Girard Ave., Francisville
DETAILS: The crew at Kayuh Bikes & Cafe head to the Southeast Asian Food Market in FDR Park for a picnic. Join the 12-mile bike ride at a leisurely commuting speed, and be sure to bring a helmet.
PRICE: Free, but bring cash for food