The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Happy Friday! Below are some of our favorite things to do in the Philadelphia area this weekend. We put out new Philly weekend plans for you every week, so you’ll always have something to do on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

You can always find our favorite activities of the weekend at inquirer.com/things-to-do. Have an event you’d like to feature in the Inquirer? Submit an event to our calendar.

(Community) It’s time to do it for the culture. Come enjoy great music, curated cocktails and food, themed installations, a game station and more at this culture packed event. This year’s theme is elevated street style with a western twist, so dress accordingly.

⌚️ Jun. 14, 3p.m., 📍211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 eventbrite.com, 💵 $15.18

(Community) Head to Jet Wine Bar for a night of exploring delicious Georgian wines with Saami Somi from the Reading Terminal Market. Try wines by the glass or sample a few in a flight. Khachapuri, or Georgian cheese bread, will be available until it sells out.

⌚️Jun. 14, 12-7:30p.m., 📍1525 South St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19146, 🌐 jetwinebar.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) VegFest is Philly’s celebration of vegan and plant-based foods and lifestyle. The event brings together a range of members from the vegan community, hosting everyone from food vendors and community organizations to food scientists and vegan historians.

⌚️ Jun. 14, 11a.m. - 5p.m., 📍Bainbridge St. between 3rd St. and 5th St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19147, 🌐 phillyvegfest.com, 💵 Free

(Art) InLiquid is back and bringing you affordable art with another installment of its beloved art festival. A diverse range of artists from across the region will be taking over two blocks of North American street to sell unique for $250. All proceeds directly benefit the artists.

⌚️ Jun. 14, 12-6p.m., 📍1400 N. American St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19122, 🌐 inliquid.org, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Art) West Fairmount Park is about to spring to life with dances, musicians and vendors from all over. Don’t miss out on amazing food vendors, live performances on two music stages, kids activities and, of course, the chance to shop and support dozens of local artists and makers.

⌚️Jun. 14, 1-6p.m., 📍State Rte. 3005, Philadelphia, Pa, 19131, 🌐 westparkcultural.org, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) PECO’s Multicultural Series celebrates diverse communities from around the globe, and is kicking off the summer with the annual Islamic Heritage Festival. Come enjoy a family-friendly day packed with heritage and culture. There will be a global market bazaar, food, games, performances and more.

⌚️ Jun. 14, 2-8p.m., 📍121 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 delawareriverwaterfront.com, 💵 Free

(Movies) Film lovers, this one’s for you. Enjoy well crafted cinematic magic created by established and emerging Latino filmmakers. The festival will include feature films, shorts, animations, web series and documentaries, as well as workshops and discussions.

⌚️May 25- July 6, 📍Various locations, 🌐 phlaff.org, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) ‘Tis the season for outdoor eating, all summer long in Media. Grab an alfresco table at one of over two dozen participating restaurants, and enjoy a meal in the fresh air with the street closed to traffic.

⌚️May - September 24, 📍State St., between Jackson St., and Orange St., Media, Pa, 19063, 🌐 visitmediapa.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) A visit to Longwood Gardens is a must on your spring and summer bucket lists. All spring and summer, the fountains in the gardens come to live, with some jets blasting as high as 175 feet. Whether you stroll through during the daytime, or catch an illuminated night time performance, you’re bound to have a great time.

⌚️ May 9 - September 28, 📍1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Sq., Pa, 19348, 🌐 longwoodgardens.org, 💵 $8-35

Three holidays collide this weekend, with pre-Juneteenth celebrations, Flag Day, and Father’s Day festivities happening across the region.

(Outdoors) At Newlin Grist Mill, this trail run and festival begins with a 5K at 9 a.m. (duck costumes encouraged), followed by a family-friendly ecology fest from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and culminating in a rubber duck race where the grand prize is $1,000. Proceeds support the health of Chester Creek. All ages.

⌚June 14, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 📍219 S. Cheney Rd., Glen Mills, PA 19342, 🌐 newlingristmill.org, 💵 Free to attend, $35–$40 for 5K, $20 per rubber duck or 3 for $50

(Contest / free) At North Light Community Center in Manayunk, the dad-creators of PBS’s Grown Up Dad host a pre-Father’s Day showdown where eight dads compete in tasks like diapering, PB&J making, juice obstacle-coursing, and LEGO-walking. Kids and spectators encouraged.

⌚June 14, 9:30 a.m.–noon, 📍175 Green Ln., Philadelphia, PA 19127, 🌐 grownup.dad, 💵 Free

(Holiday) At the Betsy Ross House in Old City, celebrate the flag’s big day with a 10 a.m. Scouting America ceremony, meet-and-greets with “Betsy” herself, and a 4 p.m. Philadelphia Heritage Chorale concert featuring “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Outdoor activities are free; admission required to tour the house. Ages 4 and up.

⌚June 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 📍239 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 🌐 historicphiladelphia.org, 💵 Free outdoors, $10–$12 for house entry

(Holiday / free) The Penn Museum hosts a full day of cultural celebration featuring performances by Starfire and the West Powelton Steppers, storytelling, drumming, double-dutch, art-making, and health and wellness vendors. All ages.

⌚June 14, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., 📍3260 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, 🌐 penn.museum, 💵 Free

(Holiday / free) The Johnson House Historic Site in Germantown throws a neighborhood block party with historical reenactments, food trucks, kids’ activities, and live music — including a headlining performance by Sanovia. All ages.

⌚June 14, noon–7 p.m., 📍6300 block of Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144, 🌐 johnsonhouse.org, 💵 Free

(Play / multiday) Pig Iron Theatre brings its world premiere to Plays and Players Theatre, where Benjamin Franklin is reimagined as a man who actually controls the weather. Think Stranger Things meets Harry Potter meets 1776 Philadelphia. Ages 10 and up.

⌚June 5–29, times vary, 📍1714 Delancey St., Philadelphia, PA 19103, 🌐 franklinskey.com, 💵 $29–$65

(Seasonal / multi-day) These two Delaware River-side parks reopen for summer with roller skating, boardwalk games, hammocks, oversized board games, and all the snacks you could want. All ages.

⌚May 23–Sept. 1 (later for Spruce Street Harbor Park), 📍101 & 301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 🌐 delawareriverwaterfront.com, 💵 Free / pay-as-you-go

(Books / multi-day) At the Please Touch Museum, kids explore the worlds of Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, Ada Twist, and friends through themed games in engineering, science, government, and more. Ages 2–7.

⌚May 24–Aug. 27, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., 📍4231 Ave. of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131, 🌐 pleasetouchmuseum.org, 💵 $22

(History / multi-day) At the Museum of the American Revolution, explore nearly half of the Revolutionary War flags that still exist — many made by Philadelphians like Betsy Ross and Rebecca Flower Young. Ages 5 and up.

⌚April 19–Aug. 10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 📍101 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 🌐 amrevmuseum.org, 💵 $13–$25; $2 ACCESS; free 5 and under