This weekend in Philly: August 31-September 2 🏮🎡🇺🇸

This weekend (August 31, September 1, and Labor Day September 2) is set to be jampacked with events like the last weekend for IBX RiverRink Summerfest, the last day of the Chinese Lantern Festival, and many more Labor Day events . 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.

Last Chance:

Chinese Lantern Festival: This is the final weekend for the 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

Things to do on the Delaware Waterfront:

• Independence Blue Cross Summerfest
  • This is your last weekend to visit Independence Blue Cross Summerfest before it closes on Monday, September 2.
  • Festival rides, arcade games, mini-golf, and tons of food and drinks.
  • Open Friday and Monday 5 -11 pm, Saturday 11 am -11pm, Sunday 11 am – 10 pm.
• Spruce Street Harbor Park
  • Lounge on colorful hammocks and enjoy lots of food and drink options.
  • Open Friday and Saturday 11 am – 11 pm, Sunday 11 am – 10 pm, and Monday 4 – 10 pm.

Can’t miss events happening this Labor Day weekend:

• unWINEd with Fireworks at Shady Brook Farm.
  • Live music, food, craft beer, family friendly activity for kids, and fireworks at 9:30.
  • Saturday, August 31, at 5 p.m.
• 152nd Labor Day Volksfest at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein in Northeast Philly
  • Enjoy traditional German and American food, live entertainment, vendors, family-friendly activities, and plenty of beer and wine.
  • August 31- September 2 from 12-10 p.m.
• Patty’s Party in the Park at The Dell Music Center
• Join WDAS radio host Patty Jackson at The Dell for another edition of her late-summer R&B concert extravaganza. The lineup includes music icon Joe, legendary crooner El DeBarge, Grammy Award-nominated vocalist Kenny Lattimore and more.
• Sunday, September 1 at 7 p.m.

Philadelphia’s Labor Day Weekend Parties:

• Beyoncé Night Act II at Underground Arts:
  • Listen and dance to Beyoncé’s greatest hits all night long.
  • August 30 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Sabrina Carpenter Dance Party at Rosy’s Taco Bar East:
  • Dance to Sabrina Carpenter’s hottest pop anthems on the second floor at Rosy’s Taco Bar East.
  • August 31- September 1 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Hip-Hop R&B All White Labor Day Yacht Party on the Spirit of Philadelphia:
  • Join an exclusive late-night party full of hip-hop and R&B music, dancing, and dining while sailing along the Delaware River. All-white outfit required.
  • September 1- September 2 from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

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