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Events on the Parkway

A calendar of free and/or outdoor events happening along the Parkway.  

The Weight of Our Living: Poetry Workshop with Trapete Mayson

PLEASE NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to rain and will be rescheduled. The new date will be shared soon. Head to Maja Park—the site of The Weight of Our Living—for a free poetry workshop with former Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta B. Mayson, joined by the artist, Rachel Hsu. No registration necessary! Mayson will kick off the event with a reading, followed by three activities centered on the themes in Hsu’s work. Participants will also receive a free notebook and pen from the Association for Public Art.

This event is presented by the Association for Public Art

Free

September 28, 2024

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

N 22nd Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Music in Maja Park

Bring a blanket or chair to Maja Park for a free, outdoor jazz concert. Vibe-A-Delphia will be performing with saxophonist, Mark Allen. Please note: this is a rescheduled date from September 28.

This performance is are sponsored by the Parkway Council with support from the American Federation of Musicians.

Free

October 5, 2024

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

N 22nd Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Family Saturdays - KidsFest

Kids are invited to embrace their silly side as live entertainers offer unique programs. The DesignPhiladelphia KidsFest is a festival experience bringing architecture and design to our youngest visitors and their caretakers through fun and creative activities.

This event is presented by Center City District.

Free

October 5, 2024

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

210 North 18th Street

Family Festival: Layers of Nature

Gather at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a full schedule of events.

This event is presented by the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Pay what you wish

October 6, 2024

10:00 - 3:00 p.m.

2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Woven Words

It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. Enjoy fun art activities, poetry readings, and free access to the collection.

This event is presented by the Barnes Foundation.

Free with registration

October 6, 2024

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Brilliance in the Mundane Opening Reception

Gather for a reception for the group exhibition, Brilliance in the Mundane, at Park Towne Place. The reception will begin in the North Tower Gallery, and commence with a walkthrough of the three galleries with an opportunity to hear remarks from the artists and enjoy hors d'oeuvres.

This event is sponsored by Park Towne Place/AIR Communities.

Free

October 8, 2024

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

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