Philadelphia weekender: Concerts, fireworks and Kidchella
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🚨 New exhibit alert! Revisit 1876 debuts today at the Lits Building at 8th and Market Streets, reflecting back on Philly's 1876 World's Fair with artifacts and stories. On view through November.
🎆 Music and fireworks are on tap at the Dell Music Center tonight starting at 7pm. Philly-native and Grammy-winning singer Eve is headlining the free Wawa Welcome America concert.
🍫 Stop by Center City's Dilworth Park today through Saturday to check out Hershey's pop-up Soccerland.
- Count on family friendly activities, games and exclusive giveaway, including Christian Pulisic-themed chocolate bars.
🤸 Take the brats to Kidchella on Friday starting at 4pm at Smith Memorial Playground.
- Kids can do art, sample Italian ice and other snacks, and hear live music.
🎶 Spruce Street Harbor Park is putting on a free music concert, featuring Oso Oso, on Friday at 7pm.
🎊 A block party is set for a four-block stretch of North Broad Street on Friday from 5-9pm.
- The free Music and Morsels event has music, food, activities, beer garden and dancing between Spring Garden and Poplar streets.
🎸 Summerfest on the Delaware River waterfront is the site for a free concert and fireworks display kicking off at 8pm on Friday. Musical guests include Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers.
📝 This Saturday's Firstival spotlights the first papermaker in America. Head to Rittenhouse Town along Lincoln Drive in Northwest Philly for a day of history, family friendly activities, storytelling and music.
🏷️ Liberty Flea Market sets up at Cherry Street Pier from 10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday (free admission).
- Browse vendors selling vintage and artisan goods, including clothes, antiques and home decor.
🧚 The Philly Fairy Festival takes over the Schuylkill Center in Northwest Philly on Saturday from noon-4pm. Get ready for a fairy house contest, performances, crafts and vendors.
- Tickets: $10-$25
🥳 The Hispanic Fiesta is set for Love Park on Saturday from 2-9pm. The festival has it all: a parade of flags, music, performances, food trucks and vendors.
🎨 The Manayunk Arts Festival is Saturday (11am-7pm) and Sunday (11am-5pm) on Main Street. Browse, buy and eat during the two-day, outdoor event.
👪 It's Family Fun Day at Spruce Street Harbor Park on Sunday! The pop-up from 1-4pm on the waterfront is free and features art activities, crafts and building challenges.
🎉 Africatown celebrates its Diaspora Festival on Sunday from noon-8pm.
- Head to Southwest Philly for music, dancing, vendors and global eats at this family-friendly event.