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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26, 2026 – Trailblazing women have played a pivotal role in Philadelphia’s history since its founding. Their sacrifices, hard work and vision helped make the city what it is today. History makers and heroines such as Esther de Berdt Reed, Betsy Ross and Lucretia Mott have ties to Philadelphia and some of its oldest sites.

But there’s more to the city’s culinary landscape than delicious bites and refreshing drinks. Think hands-on experiences like making pizza pies at The Bread Room, rolling your own spaghetti at Midnight Pasta or building a sourdough starter from scratch at Mighty Bread Company. (The pasta-bilities are endless!) Plus, hop on Tiny Table Tours across the city, try old-school candy-making at Shane Confectionery, savor wine tastings at Jet Wine Bar and so much more.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19, 2026 – As Philadelphia bids farewell to an unforgettable summer, the celebration is far from over. This upcoming Labor Day Weekend, there are plenty of ways to keep the summer spirit going, with festivities for all ages happening throughout the city and beyond. Read on for a full guide to Labor Day Weekend 2026 in Greater Philadelphia.

Party Up & Down at Festivals Across Philly Like the stubborn spotted lantern fly, summer festival season in Philly can’t be stomped out. The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival continues to wow crowds at Franklin Square (through August 16, 2026). Enjoy live performances on the main stage — like table-foot juggling, porcelain-jar balancing and space-walking acrobatics — alongside a Southeast Asian Rainforest featuring 600 hand-painted flower lanterns.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 6, 2026 – Book lovers don’t have to cross the Atlantic to feel like they’ve stepped inside the pages of a novel. From Gothic libraries and hidden gardens to literary-themed hotels and historic speakeasies, Greater Philadelphia offers dozens of places that bring favorite books and genres to life. For those looking to turn the page on their next Philly adventure, the timing couldn’t be better.

Photo by Visit Philadelphia July 23 - November 12, 2026 Coltrane 100 kick off at The Yard Photo by Visit Philadelphia By Mike GregerPublished on July 28, 2026 SHARE Overview John Coltrane’s lasting legacy can’t be summed up with just one event.

Photo courtesy Philadelphia Cycling Classic Sunday, August 30, 2026 Photo courtesy Philadelphia Cycling Classic By Lori LitchmanPublished on July 27, 2026 SHARE Overview After a 10-year hiatus, the 14.4-mile Philadelphia Cycling Classic zooms back into the city this August. The main event — set for Sunday, August 30, 2026 — features elite athletes in both women’s and men’s races throughout Northwest Philly.

Philadelphia is regarded as one of the top sandwich cities in the world. No, seriously, we have the grease-stained receipts. From the famous cheesesteak to the locals’-choice roast pork, the City of Brotherly Love is a sandwich connoisseur’s haven. But a signature sammy in Philly’s sandwich trinity is the meaty simplicity of the humble hoagie. Hoagie isn’t just another name for a sub, hero or grinder. It’s a lovingly crafted Philly staple that needs to be experienced firsthand.

Photo courtesy National Park Service Attraction Photo courtesy National Park Service By Mike Greger, Lori Litchman and Jovan EllisLast updated on July 15, 2026 SHARE Overview The revitalized and revamped First Bank of the United States — closed since the Bicentennial in 1976 — reopened to the public on July 1, 2026.

Photo courtesy Philadelphia Phillies July 8, 2026 Photo courtesy Philadelphia Phillies SHARE PHILADELPHIA, July 8, 2026 – Baseball’s roots run deeper than a Kyle Schwarber home run, with the city’s first known amateur club suiting up in 1831.