PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend in Philly, hunt handmade Easter eggs along South Street for a chance to win prizes. Drink and eat on St. Patrick’s Day at McGillin’s Olde Ale House. And, re-experience “Black Panther” with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center.
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South Street Egg Hunt
EVENT: South Street Egg Hunt
DATE/TIME: Saturday, March 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: South Street, South Philadelphia
DETAILS: Catch them if you can! Starting March 17, Easter eggs will be hidden all along South Street businesses and storefronts until April 9. Eggs are designed by local artists, CAPA students and businesses, and each egg gives participants a chance to win prizes like $50 gift cards or the grand prize egg basket that retails for $1,000. Beginning Saturday, families are welcome to start hunting!
PRICE: Free
St. Patrick’s Day at McGillin’s
EVENT: St. Patrick’s Day at McGillin’s
DATE/TIME: Friday, March 17 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
WHERE: McGillin’s Olde Ale House, 1310 Drury St., Center City
DETAILS: Join McGillin’s for its 163rd annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. This year, the bar will be serving a rotating list of Irish food specials, like bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, Irish lamb stew, corned beef and cabbage, and so much more. The festivities will be going on all day, so come when you can. Oh, and don’t forget to wear green!
PRICE: Up to a $10 cover as the day progresses
"Black Panther" with The Philadelphia Orchestra
EVENT: The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Black Panther
DATE/TIME: Friday, March 17 through Sunday, March 19; times vary
WHERE: Kimmel Cultural Campus, 300 S. Broad St., Center City
DETAILS: The 2018 film “Black Panther” quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Experience the film as if it were the first time and enjoy an orchestra performance of Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar-winning score alongside the screening of the movie. A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit the United Negro College Fund Philadelphia.
PRICE: Tickets start at $35
Peeps in Peddler's Village
EVENT: Peeps in the Village
DATE/TIME: Now through April 23; select times
WHERE: Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, Bucks County
DETAILS: Spring is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with Peeps in the Village. The event highlights a Pennsylvania classic candy with 130 carefully crafted marshmallow displays. Visitors can vote for their favorite diorama, sculpture and 2-D wall art, and winners will receive cash prices.
PRICE: Free
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Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tours
EVENT: Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tours
DATE: Every Friday through March 25
WHERE: Harriett’s Bookshop, 258 E. Girard Ave., Fishtown
DETAILS: This year, the Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tour returns with Rebel Rides to pay homage to the original rebel-rider Rosa Parks. The tour will pass through prominent Black- and women-owned businesses, starting at Harriet’s Bookshop and ending at Nyambi Naturals Urban Beauty. See the full list here.
PRICE: $50 per person
free ice skating
EVENT: Free Ice Skating in Philadelphia
DATE/TIME: Hours and dates vary depending on rink
WHERE: Select rinks across Philadelphia
DETAILS: Skate for free at Philly’s five public rinks, including Rizzo Rink in South Philadelphia, Laura Sims Skatehouse in Cobbs Creek, Scanlon Ice Rink in Kensington, Tarken Ice Rink in Oxford Circle and Simons Ice Rink in Elmwood Park.
PRICE: Skate rentals are $3 to $5; admission is free