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) ‘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

(Art) Rittenhouse Square will transform this weekend as more than 140 artists showcase their work. You’ll find everything from digital art to ceramics, jewelry and more on display. Come browse great art and enjoy some time out in the park.

⌚️May 9-11, 📍18th & Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19103, 🌐 rosesquared.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

(Community) Roxborough’s annual celebration of local art, music and beer is back for another year. Come enjoy stages packed with live music, art and craft vendors and plenty of delicious food and beer from your favorite local spots.

⌚️May 10, 11a.m. - 6p.m., 📍Ridge Ave., from Green Ln. to Fountain St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19128, 🌐 roxboroughpa.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) More than 80 craft vendors are setting up at Cherry Street Pier to show off all of their curated work. Just in time for Mother’s day, come shop unique finds and enjoy food by Philly Taco. 75 free event tote bags will be given out at 11a.m. and 3p.m. each day, so don’t miss out.

⌚️May 10-11, 11a.m.-5p.m., 📍121 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 artstarcraftbazaar.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Music) Celebrate all of the moms and motherhood in your life with this gospel concert. You’ll hear from gospel favorites like Donnie McClurkin, Kurt Carr, Hezekiah Walker and more.

⌚️May 11, 4p.m., 📍1776 North Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19121, 💵 $65-200

(Art) A new exhibit is heading to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective is an anthology of the Chicago artist’s work, highlighting the full spectrum of her career.

⌚️Feb. 8-June 1, 📍2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, Pa, 19130, 🌐 press.philamuseum.org, 💵 $14-30

Springtime is officially here — and if we don’t get an all-rain-free weekend soon, some of us parents might crack. Luckily, there’s plenty to do indoors and out, from a neighborhood festival packed with real-life Hot Wheels to a sky-high Mother’s Day celebration. Don’t forget to treat Mom.

(Sale / free) The Mother’s Day weekend tradition continues with dozens of maker-vendors selling cute, quirky, and actually giftable items moms will love. Plus: make-and-take craft stations and pay-as-you-go tacos and drinks. All ages.

⌚May 10 & 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 📍121 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104, 🌐 artstarcraftbazaar.com, 💵 Free entry

(Gaming / history / multiday) A treasure hunt-style tour through priceless artifacts — from African tools to Greek armor and Mesoamerican cities — shows how real-world history inspired pixelated gaming worlds. Kids can make mosaics with colored tiles, too. Ages 6-12.

⌚May 10 & 24, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 2-4 p.m., 📍3260 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104, 🌐 penn.museum, 💵 $20

(Outdoors / free) Movement coach Yvonne “YOYO” Kusters brings the energy with kids’ dance, games, and more. Add in crafts, music, and giant bubbles, and it’s a perfect midmorning outing.

⌚May 10 & 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 📍200 N. 6th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 historicphiladelphia.org, 💵 Free

(Seasonal / free) This neighborhood fair hits the spring sweet spot with live music, street eats, vendors — and a seriously fun lineup of cars and trucks for kids to ogle. Ages 3 and up.

⌚May 10, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 📍Ridge Ave., Green Ln. to Fountain St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19128, 🌐 roxboroughpa.com, 💵 Free entry

(Outdoors) Celebrate Mom with muffins, coffee, card-making, caricatures, and rooftop views. Add $3 ice cream for the kids and $9 mimosas for the grown-ups. All ages.

⌚May 11, noon-3 p.m., 📍129 S. 30 St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104, 🌐 sunsetsocialphl.com, 💵 $10, free ages 2 and under

(Musical / multi-day) At Walnut Street Theatre, kids take the stage in this energetic musical adaptation featuring Jasmine, Aladdin, and a whole new world of songs, sparkle, and flying carpets. Daytime performances only. Ages 4–11.

⌚April 26–May 11, times vary, 📍825 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, 🌐 walnutstreettheatre.org, 💵 $17–$20

(History / multi-day) At the Museum of the American Revolution, view nearly half of the 30 surviving Revolutionary War flags in this rare and carefully curated exhibit. Kids will love seeing the early “colors” that came before today’s stars and stripes — some made by Philadelphia icons Betsy Ross and Rebecca Flower Young. Ages 5 and up.

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

(Theater / multi-day) At Arden Theatre, Greg Banks’ fast-paced adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit brings Bilbo Baggins out of his comfort zone and into an unforgettable adventure filled with creatures, challenges, and lessons on courage. Ages 7 and up.

⌚April 2–May 25, times vary, 📍40 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 🌐 ardentheatre.org, 💵 $25–$46