Aug 14, 2025 - Things to Do

Weekender: Folk Festival, Jazz on the Ave and Dog Day

Mike D'Onofrio

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🪕 Trek on up to the Old Pool Farm in Montco this weekend for the annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. Headliners include SONiA disappear fear, John Gorka and Solas. Runs Friday-Sunday.

Tickets: Prices vary depending on day and add ons.

🍸 Party like it's the 1920s aboard the Olympia at the Independence Seaport Museum. Speakeasy Night is Friday from 6-9pm and includes games, themed drinks and snacks.

Tickets: $35

🤿 Friday is National Stingray Day! So head on over to Camden's Adventure Aquarium for a chance to swim with stingrays inside a 550,000-galloon exhibit. Friday-Sunday, two hours per session

Tickets: $99.99

🦴 Manayunk's Dog Day of Summer on Saturday from 11am-4pm features activities for your pup, including free caricature drawings and photobooth.

Look for giveaways, sales and specials at select businesses and restaurants.

🎷 Jazz on the Ave is back this Saturday from noon-8:30pm between Broad and 17th streets.

Count on live performances by Gab'Amour, Suzann Christine, Safa, as well as vendors and a kid zone.

🎉 The international Jollof Festival will take over the Belmont Mansion on Saturday from 3-8pm. The bash celebrating West African culture will feature vendors and family-friendly activities.

Tickets: $20-$65; kids under 10 are free

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