Community Events

June 4-7: Indie Horror Film Fest in Del., live theater at Philly’s Carpenters’ Hall and Tonewood 10 in South Jersey are among the highlights.

With the nation's birthday just around the corner, will the city’s infrastructure will hold up as well as the Declaration of Independence?

World Cup fever has swept over the Philadelphia region and you don’t need game tickets to get in on the fun. Here are the best events happening while the tournament is in town

Block parties, fireworks and a star-studded concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway are on the calendar for a celebratory summer.

“What Now: 2026” features 34 original premieres in visual and performing arts to “interrogate” America ahead of its semiquincentennial.

Hundreds rode quietly from City Hall to the Museum of Art, including a family member of the most recent bicyclist killed by a motor vehicle.

May 28–31: Wine, Food & Music Festival in Delaware, jazz and classical music in Philly and Soar and Shore Airshow in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

The Chinese Lantern Fest usually features a traditional cultural experience. This year, it’s combining that with semiquincentennial moments.

Residents can enjoy a complimentary lunch and meet with WHYY News staff.

May 21–25: Art Battle in Delaware, Asian Eats Restaurant Week in Philly and Journey’s final tour in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

Se espera que cerca de 600 asistentes se reúnan en Wilmington para una cumbre centrada en el compromiso cívico, el poder económico, la educación y la inmigración.

May 14–17: Tribute bands, the Philly Jewish Music Festival and a live retelling of “The Princess Bride” are among weekend highlights.

Film screenings, story slams, dance tours, budget talks, No Arena Open Mic Night, flea markets and more this week as spring in Philly continues.

The latest event in the series recounted Haiti’s fight for independence and how Haitian immigrants led to Philly’s role as capital of the catering industry.

Kids from all over the city learned more than tennis in Rodney Square at USTA’s Tennis in the Streets.