This weekend (August 24 and 25) is set to be jampacked with events like the Ukrainian Folk Festival, the Philly Bookstore Crawl, the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party, the Philly Naked Bike Ride, and much more. If you want to attend, need some info, or just want some options on what to do this weekend, check out PHL17’s guides to everything happening over the weekend in Philly.
Philly Bookstore Crawl: Head to Philly for the 2nd annual Philly Bookstore Crawl. Participating bookstores throughout Philly will host special events, discounts, promotions, and more
- When: Saturday, August 24th
- Where: 35+ bookstores participating
- How: There’s no specific crawl route, just pick your favorite bookshops around town and see what special events they are hosting.
- More info: HERE
Ukrainian Folk Festival: Head to North Wales for the 33rd Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival. Expect lots of Ukrainian folk music and dance, authentic food (including barbecue), and traditional arts and crafts. A portion of proceeds go toward humanitarian aid for victims of the war in Ukraine.
- When: Sunday, August 25, 2024 from Noon-8 p.m.
- Where: Ukrainian American Sports Center, 1 Lower State Road, North Wales
- How much: Adults $15; Children 14 & under Free
- Tickets and more info: HERE
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party : Grab your tickets and head to the Wells Fargo Center for the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party. Expect a one-of-a-kind show that will let you experience the thrill of watching their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in the DARK!
- When:
- Saturday, August 24, 12:30PM |Power Smashers Pre-Show, 10AM
- Saturday, August 24, 7:30PM | Power Smashers Pre-Show, 5PM
- Sunday, August 25, 2:30PM | Power Smashers Pre-Show, 12PM
- Where: Wells Fargo Center
- How much: Tickets start at $16
- Tickets and more info: HERE
The Oval: The free public ‘oasis’ located on the Ben Franklin Parkway is ending this weekend with the following events.
- When and what:
- Saturday, August 24: Noon – 11 p.m.
- Now + Then Marketplace with 100+ local vendors and makers, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Music by SNACKTIME with opener Sibby Liv, 8 p.m.
- Sunday, August 25: Noon – 9 p.m.
- Family Festival with children’s music, craft making, story time, face painting, caricatures, balloon making, a celebratory dance party with Let’s Rock Recess, and more, including a special “Touch a Truck” activity in partnership with Greene Towne Montessori School, 12 – 4 p.m.
- Quizzo, 5 p.m.
- Where: Eakins Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- More info: HERE
Chinese Lantern Festival: This one of the final weekends of Chinese Lantern Festival in Philly. Don’t miss out on a spectacular array of lanterns, lights, displays, and more.
- When: Open until August 31, starting at 6 p.m.
- Where: Franklin Square, 700 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
- How much: Adults start at $25.00 and range from $16-23 for children, youth, seniors, and military.
- Tickets and more info: HERE
Philly Naked Bike Ride: Experience one of Philly’s most unique tradition with the 15th annual Philly Naked Bike Ride. The ride aims to raise awareness for body positivity, safe biking infrastructure, environmentalism, and safe cycling infrastructure.
- When: Saturday, August 24th from 5-8 p.m.
- Where: The ride will start at Glendinning Rock Garden, Brewery Hill Drive and conclude at Drexel Park, 3100 Powelton Avenue
- More info:
The Philly 10K : The 11th annual Philly 10k will take runners through ‘the heart of South Philly’.
- When: Sunday, August 25 starting at 7:30 a.m.
- Where: 814 South Street
- The race starts at 8th and South Streets and ends at 5th and South Streets
- How: Registration info can be found HERE .
- Road closures: HERE
- More info: HERE
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