Jan 10, 2025 - Things to Do

Philadelphia weekender: Auto show and Bowie Week

Mike D'Onofrio

Children playing inside a vehicle at the Philadelphia Auto Show — Latney Dixon, 7, of West Philadelphia, back, plays inside of a car with his cousin, Jamil Jefferson, 8, during a previous Philadelphia Auto Show. Photo: Natalie Kolb/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty

⚡ Last chance: Philly Loves Bowie Week wraps up this weekend. So head to Bowie Night at Underground Arts on Friday at 9pm for hours of music, a Bowie lookalike contest and themed drinks. Tickets: $20.66

For the kids: Hear the Rock and Roll Playhouse band play Bowie's music and lead games at Brooklyn Bowl starting at noon on Saturday. Tickets: $22.70

🎄 Get one last glimpse of the holidays at the Longwood Gardens Christmas light show, which runs through Sunday. Plus, take in the gardens' new $250-million makeover.

Tickets: $23-$42 through Sunday. Kids under 5 are free.

🎨 Paint and sip at Cherry Street Pier on Friday from 6-8pm.

An artist will lead you through a free guided painting session. Concessions are available.

🚗 The Philadelphia Auto Show kicks off Saturday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The exhibition features hundreds of cars, including new, custom and classic rides. Runs through Jan. 20.

Tickets: $20 adults and children 13+; $12 for children 7-12; $15 for seniors and military.

🌙 The Please Touch Museum rolls out special Luna New Year programming on Saturday from 9am-4:30pm. Activities include themed workshops, performances, sing-alongs and storytimes.

Tickets: $22

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