PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend in Philly, dig into the last few bites of Latino Restaurant Week at more than 20 participating restaurants. Celebrate Easter with various egg hunts throughout the city. And, explore opening day at Cherry Street Pier.
Dine Latino Restaurant Week
EVENT: Dine Latino Restaurant Week
DATE/TIME: Now until April 7
WHERE: Select restaurants here
DETAILS: Don’t worry, you still have a few days left to try out Latino Restaurant Week! More than 20 restaurants are participating like Bar Bombon, Los Cuatro Soles, and Queen & Rook Game Cafe. The perks? If you buy two dinners, you’ll receive a free dinner or appetizer.
PRICE: Varies by restaurant
90th Annual Easter Promenade
EVENT: 90th Annual Easter Promenade
DATE/TIME: Sunday, April 9 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: 5th and South streets and Headhouse Plaza, South Philadelphia
DETAILS: Celebrate Easter, South Street style! Start the day at 5th and South with Grand Marshal Henri David and a flock of furry friends. There will be live music, a variety of Best Dressed contests and a Drag Queen Story Time by local drag queen Brittany Lynn. While you’re on South Street, make sure to check out the month-long egg hunt.
PRICE: Free
Ardmore Easter Egg Hunt
EVENT: Ardmore Easter Egg Hunt
DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Schauffele Plaza, 35 Cricket Ter., Ardmore
DETAILS: Join the Easter bunny for a hunt around Ardmore! The two-hour event starts at Schauffele Plaza where you’ll pick up your map and make your way to Jack McShea’s Pub for prizes and treats.
PRICE: Free
Easter Egg Hunt at Konrad Square
EVENT: Easter Egg Hunt at Konrad Square
DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 8 with times varying by age
WHERE: Konrad Square, 2200 E. Dauphin St., Fishtown
DETAILS: There’s no such thing as too many egg hunts, right? Bedrock Church Fishtown is hosting an Easter egg hunt filled with face painting, popcorn and cotton candy, and so much more! The event is divided into three age groups, 0-3, 4-6, and 7-10 with different times for each group, and fun for the whole family.
PRICE: Free
Opening weekend of the Garden at Cherry Street Pier
EVENT: Opening weekend of the Garden at Cherry Street Pier
DATE/TIME: Open weekends starting Friday, April 7 to Dec. 1
WHERE: Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Columbus Blvd., Old City
DETAILS: Explore a sweeping view of the Delaware and enjoy Mexican-inspired snacks and drinks at a waterfront beer garden. If you don’t plan on drinking, the pier also hosts an artist and artisan market every First Friday. This weekend is the opening for Portals, an exhibit celebrating
30 years of experimental, activist, and community video by Philly’s own Termite TV.
PRICE: Pay as you go
RECURRING
Opening of Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum
EVENT: Opening of Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum
DATE/TIME: April 1 through Nov. 3
WHERE: 1237 State Rd., Bucks County
DETAILS: Andalusia Historic House is open for the season, and that means a slice of nature for the city folks. Guests can do self-guided tours to smell the crab apple trees, and see fields of daffodils, magnolias, Virginia bluebells and more! There will be six Open Saturday events throughout the season which feature special public programs like garden walks, a garden photography day, and a local river celebration.
PRICE: $15 per person