Community Events

The Apologues connects artists with families who have lost loved ones to gun violence. City Council’s president is honoring that work.

Dancer Iquail Shaheed organized a protest in Mantua after the killing of George Floyd in 2020. Now he is bringing it back as a neighborhood resource fair.

July 11 - 14: Blobfest in the Philly burbs, Christopher Cross in N.J., and the Shady Grove Music Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

Delaware 250, a nonpartisan entity, is awarding grants to groups and organizations interested in participating in the celebrations.

For Steve Sims, the holiday offers an opportunity for residents to consider how they can engage in the “unfinished work of creating a more perfect union.”

July 4–7: Party on the Parkway in Philly, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in N.J. and UB40 in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

Free Independence Day events include concerts, exhibits, and lots of marching bands.

The youth-led arts center, based in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, offers young people a safe space to learn about the arts and their cultures.

June 27–30: First Person Arts Festival in Philly, Will Downing in New Jersey and the Super '70s Concert Experience in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

Through Sept. 8, the exhibit at the Declaration House asks visitors what the Declaration of Independence means to them today.

The new attraction at this year’s festival is the Palace of Heaven, featuring multiple 40-foot-high lanterns.

June 20-23: Batman In Concert in Philly, Carlos Santana in N.J. and Wilmington Pride in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.

Musical performances, pop-up markets, yoga sessions, and cookouts are all part of Philadelphia's Juneteenth festivities.

Sunday’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival in Philadelphia served as a “celebration and homage to our ancestors.”

Openings begin Monday, June 17, and several other pools across the city will open throughout the rest of the week.