TGIF Philly! The weekend is here and there’s plenty of things to do in city. Now that the sun is setting later and nicer weather is upon us, there’s no better time to get outside. Philadelphia is the most walkable city in the country, so explore a new neighborhood, try a popular restaurant, or dance away at one of the local nightclubs (how about Philly’s only Ice Bar). There’s no shortage of fun in the city.
1. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With These Crawls, Parties, & More!
It’s St. Patty’s Day weekend and that means it’s time to paint the city green! Erin Go Bragh this weekend and may we all feel the luck of the Irish. Whether you’re looking for bar crawls, Irish Stout takeovers, or even Philly’s first-ever haunted St. Patrick’s house, there’s a pot o’ gold for us all. Why not visit the one of the oldest Irish Pubs in the country located right here in Philly! See our guide to things to do in the city to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day here.
Where: various locations
2. Visit Philly’s New Tech-Infused Mini-Golf Experience
If you’re looking for something new to do, check out Philly’s newest tech-infused mini gold experience. Spanning an impressive 26,000 square feet, Puttshack Philadelphia boasts four 9-hole tech-driven, highly competitive mini golf courses. Powered by Puttshack’s patented Trackaball™ technology, experience an upgraded take on a fun pastime. guests can Compete against one-another in groups of up to six players while you enjoy small bites and refreshing cocktails.
Where: 1625 Chestnut Street
3. Enjoy A Delicious Dinner In Philly Completely Blindfolded
Studies show that 80 percent of people eat with their eyes. But when you take the sense of sight away, your other senses become even stronger. Interested in testing this theory? Then grab your tickets for the ultimate tasting experience combining fine dining and suspense: Dining In The Dark, a blindfolded dinner experience unlike anything you (haven’t) seen before.
Tickets are going quickly –get yours here!
Where: The Twisted Tail, 509 S 2nd St.
4. Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day With Philly’s First-Ever Bar Crawl
Saturday, March 16th stop by one of Philadelphia’s trendy neighborhoods, Northern Liberties, for the inaugural Espresso Martini Crawl. 14 of the best bars and restaurants in the area are competing for the title of and bragging rights for “Best Espresso Martini in Philadelphia”. Find out which bars are in the running and how you can join the crawl and vote for your fave here.
Where: Northern Liberties, see where here.
5. For The Family: Visit The Philadelphia Zoo To See Giant Trolls
Giant Trolls, on a mission to inspire humans to take better care of nature, are taking over the Philadelphia Zoo this winter. Now open at The Philadelphia Zoo, meet six, folklore-inspired Trolls who were created using repurposed wood.
Where: 3400 W. Girard Ave
6. Attend An Throwback Jam Party At The Rec Philly
Saturday March 9, 2024 come to The Rec Philly for a throwback jam party featuring all of your favorite nostalgic hits. The party starts at 8pm until 1am. Crank that Solider Boy and lean wit it, rock it all the way down to the Rec. There will be cocktails & a catered food menu featuring throwback themed entrees to enjoy as well as a live DJ. Get in for free with an RSVP: visit here.
Where: 901 Market St.
7. See The World’s Largest LEGO Display At The Franklin Institute
From the mind of artist Nathan Sawaya, marvel at over 100 awe-inspiring works of art created from millions of LEGO bricks.Visitors will get an up-close, in-person view of original works of art as well as re-imagined ones. See famous masterpieces such as Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa designed exclusively with LEGO bricks.
For more details and to purchase tickets, read more here.
Where: 222 N. 20th St.
8. Dance The Night Away At Philly’s Only Ice Bar
Winter may be dwindling down but who doesn’t love an ice bar any time of the year! Concourse Dance Bar in center city has a secret ice bar perfect for cool cocktails, selfies, photos, and anytime fun.This Philly-centric ice bar features 20 Peter Slavin sculptures by award-winning artist Peter Slavin including the Liberty Bell, the LOVE sculpture and a whimsical, butterfly-wing wall that makes for a totally awesome photo-op.
Where: 1635, Back Entrance, Market St.
9. Try Something New For Date Night
Every weekend is a great time to go on a spontaneous date night. If you’re looking for romantic things to do in the city that aren’t just your typical, mundane dinner -we’ve got you covered. From date night in a bookstore to an intimate candle-making session, these seven date night ideas are sure to be a winner.
Where: see list here
10. Chase The Spirit Of Philly
We’ve come up with a list of essential things to do any day of the week in Philadelphia. Whether you’re a native or newcomer, there’s always something to do off the beaten trail in Philadelphia. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend that always amusing, begin by reading our list here.
Where: wherever the city takes you