Philly weekender: Spring festivals, race cars and craft show
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🧿 The OPA! Festival celebrates Greek culture through Sunday at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park. Free admission; times vary.
📜 The Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Center City unveils its new exhibit Paths to Independence today. Check out rare documents as you trace America's path toward independence.
- Plus: Hear a lecture from historian Mary Beth Norton tonight from 6:30-8:30pm as she dishes about her prize-winning book, "1774: The Long Year of Revolution." Tickets: $10 virtual, $20 in person
🖼️ Rittenhouse Square's Spring Fine Craft Show runs from Friday-Sunday. Browse more than 150 outdoor vendors set up at 18th and Walnut Streets.
💐 This week's Firstival on Saturday highlights the first public Mother's Day celebration here in the city. So stop by the Old City's Historic St. George's Museum & Archives from 11am-1pm for family friendly games, live entertainment and giveaways.
🏎️ Think you got what it takes to be a race-car driver? Find out at the Simeone Museum in Southwest Philly on Saturday from 11am-2pm.
- The museum will offer a closer look at featured cars, like a 1912 National Model 40 Semi-Racing Roadster; provide historical commentary; and Q&A. Tickets: $14-$18
🎉 Check out these neighborhood festivals around the city on Saturday, which all feature family friendly activities, music, vendors and food trucks:
- Roxborough: The Spring Fest takes over Ridge Avenue between Green Lane to Fountain Street from 11am-4pm
- Northern Liberties: Spring Fest runs from 11am-5pm from around N 3rd and Poplar Streets
- West Philly: May Fair sets up in Clark Park from noon-6pm
🐐 The Nanny Goat Festival will feature Irish and folk bands on Saturday from 2-8pm on American Street in Olde Kensington.
- You can also bring your own instrument and take part in an acoustic jam session with a group of seasoned players.
🛍️ A craft bazaar sets up at Cherry Street Pier on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-5pm. This free event will have more than 80 craft vendors, bar, as well as food from Philly Taco, Irv's Ice Cream and Tokio Sushi Truck.
🚶🏾♀️ Eight blocks around Rittenhouse Square are off-limits to cars this Sunday from 10am-5pm. The Open Streets program will feature a dance party, business discounts, pop-up performances, musicians and bubbles.