PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend on The KYW To-Do List: Grab a beer and watch the Sixers at Hawthornes, explore 25 acres of peonies in bloom, or reserve a table at one of the participants of Center City Restaurant Week.
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FOOD
EVENT: Center City Restaurant Week
DATE: Through May 28
WHERE: Various restaurants in Center City
DETAILS: Restaurant Week is back in Center City with some changes in place. To see participating restaurants, you now need to look at the website, as some may be added as the weeks go on. There are also to-go options.
PRICE: Prixe fixe
EVENT: Sixers Playoff Watch Party
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Hawthornes Cafe, 738 S. 11th St., South Philadelphia
DETAILS: Here they come! Join Hawthornes Cafe as they welcome back the Philadelphia 76ers. There will be drink specials and all-day brunch.
PRICE: Pay as you go
FESTIVALS
EVENT: Festival of Fountains
DATE: Through Sept. 26
WHERE: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square
DETAILS: Enjoy the summer blooms and the water wonderland happening daily at Longwood Gardens. During the evenings on the weekends, the fountains become illuminated and dance along to music at the Main Fountain Garden.
PRICE: Free with timed ticket
EVENT: The Open Porch
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 12 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Franny Lou's Porch, 2400 Coral St., Kensington
DETAILS: Experience poetry, performances, live music and more in an intimate setting at Franny Lou's Porch. The last hour of the event will be an open mic.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Peony Festival at Chadds Ford
DATE: Through May 31
WHERE: Styer's Peonies, 4313 S. Creek Road, Chadds Ford
DETAILS: With both a socially distanced on-foot and drive-thru option, you can safely view 25 acres of more than 55,000 peonies blooming. And after you're done, purchase a single stem or bouquet to take home with you.
PRICE: $25 per vehicle for drive-thru; $20 per person for walking
OUTDOORS
EVENT: Bike Wherever Week Scavenger Hunt
DATE: Through Sunday
WHERE: Different locations across Philadelphia
DETAILS: The scavenger hunt organized by the Bike Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is wrapping up, but there are still a few days left to win some prizes. Do it yourself or find five other friends to ride along with you to solve clues hidden throughout the city. Post your results to social media and tag the coalition to claim your prize.
PRICE: Free to participate
EVENT: Sojourner Truth Walk
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 1 to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Ave., West Philadelphia
DETAILS: In its ninth year, the Sojourner Truth Walk is honoring teachers for how they were able to adapt and help students amid the pandemic. Join in person at Bartram's Garden for dance, drumming, chanting and speakers, or via Zoom. All proceeds go to benefit Camp Sojourner, Girls' Leadership Camp.
PRICE: Adult registration is $25; youth registration is $10
