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How to Spend June 2026 in Philly
Wander Philly’s museums, pick fresh fruit, and celebrate the solstice throughout the month.
Where To Take Swimming Lessons in Philly
Don’t just sit poolside all summer. Learn to splash in the water safely by taking these foundational swim classes.
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Food & DrinkMay 28Your Guide to New Restaurants, Bars and Cafés in Philly
Philly, ExplainedMay 27What To Know About the FIFA World Cup in Philly
Events
Wednesday, June 3
- 🎨 Clay Play: Open Studio Making at Starr Garden Recreation Center (Queen Village)
- 🎣 Free Fishing at Bartram's Garden (Kingsessing)
- 🎬 "In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America" Screening at Penn Museum (University City)
- 👟 Wildlife Walks at Pennypack Environmental Center (Fox Chase)
- 🎤 Spoken Word Dance Party at J. Lounge (Pennsport)
- 🎉 Blankenburg Parade at Blankenburg Elementary (Mill Creek)
More from City Cast Philly
Ride a Bike and Make a Friend at These Philly Biking Clubs
Why bike solo when you can join a community that also loves exploring the city on two wheels?
Who Is Ona ‘Oney’ Judge?
A new holiday honors one woman’s brave escape to freedom even as there are efforts to erase that history.
Free and Low-Cost Aquatic Activities in Philly
Row merrily down Philly’s rivers or learn how to catch a fish at these seasonal programs.
What To Know Before You Head to the Polls on May 19
On this month’s ballot are a competitive congressional race and a stacked committee race you may not have known was happening.
Celebrate World Cocktail Day at These Philly Bars
Take a sip of classic and creative cocktails from Philly’s best mixologists.
Where To Golf in Philly
Whether you’re an amateur or a pro, test out your skills at these local golf ranges and courses.
How Philly’s Fairmount Park Came To Be
Starting with just a large hill that left William Penn in awe, Fairmount Park is now the largest landscaped urban park in the world.
Council Member on School Closures: ‘Probably the Worst Decision I’ve Seen as an Elected Official’
Councilmember Thomas said the logic behind the closures in the facilities master plan doesn’t match the accomplishments of the schools se...
Which Philly Neighborhoods Suffer From a Sidewalk Gap?
A tool from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission can help you track gaps in the Philly area’s sidewalk network.