Published May 3, 2018
The Best of Philadelphia- Weekend of May 4-6
Spring weather and the beginning of May have all of Philly ready to celebrate! Check out a “May the Fourth Be with You” celebration, a food festival, or the opening of a great art exhibit. There’s no excuse for boredom this weekend in Philadelphia. You’ll be glad you have this week’s “Best of Philadelphia” to be your guide.
Deleware Museum of Natural History
Calling all Star Wars fans! This one is for you. Watch a showing of The Last Jedi, feast on snacks, and get your face painted with Star Wars themed face paint!
Drop off the kids so they can have a great night away with some crafting on the side. You might even find time to sneak in a date night while they’re creating.
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
Take a look at 28 different lantern sculptures while enjoying crafts, a beer garden, and folk art at this year’s festival.
Get ready to celebrate Mexican independence with this fun and unique festival in Kennett Square.
South Street Headhouse District Spring Festival
South Street Headhouse District
Celebrate that it’s finally spring at this event. Feast on tacos at the 3rd annual Philly Taco Challenge, see Blind Melon perform, or check out the offerings for Free Comic Book Day. There’s a ton going on at this festival and you won’t want to miss it.
Sample fare from restaurants and food trucks at this event. The 100 and 200th blocks of Bridge Street will be shut down so everyone can enjoy all the great foods Phoenixville has to offer!
Learn about the connection between the art of Pierre-Auguste Renoir and his son, Jean’s, filmmaking at this thought provoking and informative exhibit.