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This Weekend's Events • August 8, 2025

Exciting Events in and Around Philadelphia This Weekend: August 8-10, 2025

by John Griffin

Get ready for a vibrant weekend in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas, packed with festivals, cultural experiences, and family-friendly activities. From outdoor movie screenings to food festivals and live performances, there’s something for everyone in the City of Brotherly Love and nearby Montgomery County. Here’s a curated list of events happening August 8-10, 2025.

Philadelphia Highlights

Friday, August 8

  • National Pickleball Day at Headhouse Plaza
    Celebrate National Pickleball Day with all-ages fun at Headhouse Plaza. Four pickleball courts will be set up for all-day play (sign up early!), accompanied by a live DJ, cocktails, and pickle-themed bites at Bridget Foy’s.
    Location: 2nd & South Streets, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: Free to attend, all skill levels welcome.

  • Assembly Required Designer Toy Art Festival at the 23rd Street Armory
    This weekend-long festival kicks off with a special exhibition, Philly of the Phuture, and a kickoff party at The Space Lab. Expect underground toy designs, live art, DJs, and an adults-only puppet slam.
    Location: 22 S. 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: Continues through Sunday with food vendors and special events.

  • Latin Vibes: Un Verano en Philly at Fringe Bar
    Dance the night away at this indoor-outdoor party featuring reggaeton and Latin hits, with two DJs and three bars across two floors.
    Location: 140 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: 21+ event, pay-as-you-go drinks.

Saturday, August 9

  • Hip Hop in the Park at The Oval
    The fifth annual Hip Hop in the Park brings old-school vibes to The Oval with DJs, MCs, live graffiti, and more. Last year drew 14,000 attendees, so expect a lively crowd!
    Location: 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: Free with RSVP, family-friendly.

  • Port Richmond Pierogi Fest
    Savor Poland’s famous dumplings at this seventh annual festival in Campbell Square. Enjoy traditional and creative pierogi flavors, food trucks, live music, and local vendors.
    Location: 2535 E. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: Free to attend, pay-as-you-go for food.

  • Katy Perry at the Wells Fargo Center
    Pop icon Katy Perry brings her Lifetimes Tour to Philly, performing hits like Roar and Teenage Dream alongside new tracks from her album 143. Joined by Rebecca Black.
    Location: 3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: Ticketed event, check Wells Fargo Center for availability.

  • 2025 Obon Lantern Floating Ceremony at Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
    This free festival of lights honors ancestors with floating lanterns, Bon-Odori folk dance performances, and food and drink.
    Location: Horticultural & Lansdowne Drives, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: Ticketed, limited capacity, RSVP recommended.

  • 17th Annual Classic Hearse Show at Laurel Hill East
    Check out rare and decked-out hearses, ambulances, and flower cars at this unique car show in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
    Location: 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: Pay-what-you-wish admission.

  • Ozzy Night at MilkBoy
    A 21+ dance party celebrating Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, with $4 from each ticket supporting the Parkinson’s Foundation.
    Location: 1100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: Ticketed event, check MilkBoy for details.

  • Silent Philly at City Hall
    Join a Mardi Gras-themed silent disco with six live DJs spinning pop, rock, hip-hop, and Latin beats. Food trucks and pay-as-you-go drinks available.
    Location: 1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: 21+ event, ticketed.

Sunday, August 10

  • 3rd Annual Cemita Festival at Cantina la Martina
    Celebrate Mexico’s classic cemita sandwich with spins from top Philly chefs at Kampar, Amy’s Pastelillos, and Paffuto. Enjoy live music by DJ Cali Rumba.
    Location: 2800 D Street, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: $15 per sandwich, cash recommended.

  • African Culture Fest at the Philadelphia Zoo
    Partnered with ODUNDE 365, this fest features African-inspired music, dance, arts, crafts, and drumming. Included with zoo admission.
    Location: 3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: Free with general admission, family-friendly.

  • Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp: Public Practice at Lincoln Financial Field
    Watch the Eagles prepare for the 2025-2026 season with post-practice autographs, cheerleader performances, and family activities.
    Location: 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: $10.25 tickets, proceeds benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation.

  • Free Family Day: Celebrate Norway! at the American Swedish Historical Museum
    Enjoy Viking shield-making, Norwegian folk art, and free access to the Across the Atlantic exhibit.
    Location: 1900 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
    Details: Free, RSVP recommended.

Montgomery County Highlights

Saturday, August 9

  • Peach & Sunflower Festival at Linvilla Orchards
    Celebrate National Peach Month and peak sunflower season with pick-your-own peaches and sunflowers, hayrides, and peach cobbler sundaes.
    Location: 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA
    Details: Pick-your-own tickets required, family-friendly.

  • Liberty Comic Con at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
    Comic and anime fans can meet voice actors, artists, and cosplayers, enjoy panels, gaming tournaments, and shop vendors.
    Location: 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA
    Details: Ticketed event, continues through Sunday.

Saturday & Sunday, August 10-11

  • New Hope Automobile Show
    This 70-year-old car show features antique and classic cars, with Domestic Car Day on Saturday and Foreign Car Day on Sunday, plus a Volkswagen Bus 75th anniversary celebration.
    Location: New Hope-Solebury High School, 180 W. Bridge Street, New Hope, PA
    Details: Ticketed event, open to all ages.

Sunday, August 10

  • Ardmore Rock N’ Ride
    A free bike race and music festival in downtown Ardmore with kids’ and family races after 3 p.m., live music, and nearby dining options.
    Location: Suburban Square, Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA (also Schauffele Plaza, Cricket Avenue)
    Details: Free to attend, family-friendly.

Ongoing Events

  • Outdoor Movies in Greater Philadelphia
    Catch fan-favorite films like Kung Fu Panda, Finding Nemo, and Clueless at various locations, including Wentz Run Park Gazebo in Blue Bell, Greater Plymouth Community Center in Plymouth Meeting, and Debarth Amphitheater in North Wales.
    Details: Free, BYO blankets and chairs, dates vary by location.

  • Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens
    Experience dazzling daytime and nighttime fountain shows with 1,719 jets in the Main Fountain Garden and 750 jets in the Open Air Theatre.
    Location: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA
    Details: Included with admission, through September 28, 2025.

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