Things to do in Philadelphia this weekend – Phillies vs. Marlins, Chris Brown, Chinese Lantern Festival and more
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It’s another summer weekend in the city of Philadelphia and the streets are about to be filled with music lovers, festival-goers and sports fans.
The Phils take on the Marlins this weekend at Citizens Bank Park, but that won’t be the only action in South Philly. Chris Brown is in town this weekend to headline the 11:11 Tour in the City of Brotherly Love. The energy continues to spread across the city to Franklin Square for the Chinese Lantern Festival, the Philly Indie Book Fair in West Philly, the Philly Mimosa Fest in Old Town, and a sweet, nostalgic festival in Wilmington, Delaware, you won’t want to miss.
Check out our list of events and festivities happening this weekend in the Delaware Valley below.
Phillies vs Marlins
The Phillies will face the Marlins from Thursday to Sunday. First pitch Friday is at 6:20 p.m. and Saturday’s game begins at 4:05 p.m. Sunday’s Phils series starts a little earlier at 1:35 p.m. Tickets for Friday’s game start at $43.
Goose in Mann
Get ready to let off some steam this Friday because Goose is taking over the Mann Center in West Philadelphia. This jam band is making a splash and you can experience it this Friday night. Show doors open at 6 p.m., while the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Get ready to dance Goose style. Tickets start at $43.
Chris Brown at the Wells Fargo Center
C. Breezy performed Thursday in South Philly and will be back Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center. Get ready to thrill because the 11:11 tour will have you dancing and will also include Maeta as the opening act.
The Saturday show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets will cost you more to see this star-studded show. Tickets to see Brown’s 11:11 tour on Saturday start at $198.
Chinese Lantern Festival
THE Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is back to celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Franklin Square for one of the largest Chinese New Year celebrations.
The Chinese Lantern Festival is one of the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations. This tradition began around 2,000 years ago in China and involves lighting decorated lanterns on the 15th day of the first lunar month of the Chinese calendar. Today, millions of people celebrate the holiday around the world, including hundreds of thousands in the Philadelphia area.
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In addition to the lanterns on display, the festival will also feature fountain shows, food, live performances and more. Performances include face-changing, hula-hooping and chair-standing poses.
Drinks will also be available in the Lotus Cocktail Garden operated by Cescaphe. Food vendors will offer many traditional Chinese options, including Dandan noodles and other dishes like huge, fresh, soft pretzels and much more.
The park closes at 5 p.m. each evening and will then reopen for the ticketed portion of the festival, which will run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. each evening until August 18. Tickets are available on the Philly Chinese Lantern Festival website.
Philadelphia Independent Book Fair
Book lovers unite! The Philly Indie Book Festival, presented by Literacy Moments Magazine and Just For Us Girls Foundation, is a reader’s paradise. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, guests can network with authors, attend book signings, business and writing workshops, and a maker’s market. Pick up a new read and connect with other Philadelphia book lovers at this free event this weekend. The Philly Indie Book Festival will be held at 1301 Belmont Avenue in West Philadelphia.
Philly Mimosa Fest at JJ Bootleggers
Celebrate the start of summer by sipping something sweet at the Philadelphia Mimosa Fest. Festivities begin Saturday afternoon at noon for VIP ticket holders and at 1 p.m. for general admission ticket holders at JJ Bootleggers. You’ll want to get to JJ’s before 3 p.m. to enjoy delicious brunch snacks, great eats, photo ops, and of course, lots of mimosas! Once 3 p.m. passes, the party will start moving and swaying at nearby spots like Old City Beer Garden, Las Bugambilias, Lilly’s Ferry, National Mechanics Bar and Restaurant and more!
VIP and GA ticket holders get access to exclusive brunch specialty cocktails, delicious food, a professional photographer, and of course, a great atmosphere. Tickets range from $24.99 to $64.99. Let’s get sparkling, Philly!
It’s like painting with a twist, but better! The second annual Black AF Juneteenth Cookout + Paint & Sip is a painting event with a twist at FDR Park with fun games like Spades, Uno, Giant Jenga and more.
This painting and tasting exhibition invites the community to personalize their painting. According to the event website, painters will have the opportunity to choose from “a selection of diversely themed Black AF canvas portraits,” celebrating individuality and culture.
Ticket prices vary but include access to games, photo installations and vendors. Paint and Taste tickets also include a complimentary glass of wine as well as painting supplies and a canvas. General admission ticket holders are not eligible for Paint and Taste ticket holder benefits.
The Black AF Juneteenth Cookout + Paint & Sip starts at 10 a.m. and continues until 5 p.m.
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival in Wilmington, Delaware
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! There’s nothing that will make you more nostalgic than a cold, sweet ice cream cone to cool you down on a hot summer day this weekend at the Old Fashioned Ice Festival in Wilmington, Delaware. This year’s festival will feature local favorites, food trucks, carnival games for families and kids, live music from local talent, fireworks and much more!
Celebrate your weekend in Delaware this Saturday with something sweet at the Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival. Festivities will take place from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Rockwood Park & Museum. The venue will offer museum tours and an additional parking shuttle at Rockwood Office Park! Tickets are only $5 and children under 12 get in free!
Jessica MacAulay
Jessica MacAulay is a digital producer for CBSPhiladelphia.com. Jessica began her career in broadcast journalism as an intern for CBS Philadelphia. She covers breaking news, local community and crime stories.
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