Local Happenings

Queen Village/Bella Vista

Feast on $25-or-less lunch specials and $40 to $60 dinner deals at a Queen Village favorite restaurant or bar now thru Sunday, 8/9 [excluding Saturdays]. Routes 40, 47, 47M, 57, or 64 get you close.

Chestnut Hill

Check out Gravers Lane Gallery at Arts & Eats First Friday in Chestnut Hill! Ride the Chestnut Hill West Line to Chestnut Hill West Station, Chestnut Hill East Line to Chestnut Hill East Station, or Route 23, 77, 94, or 134.

Ambler

Visit Ambler Farmers Market on Saturday from 9AM to 12PM. Take the Lansdale/Doylestown Line to Ambler Station or Routes 94 or 95.

Bryn Mawr

One of the biggest farmers markets in Montgomery County is open on Saturday from 9AM to 1PM at Bryn Mawr Station! Ride the Paoli/Thorndale Line or Route 44 there.

Chestnut Hill

Check out the Chestnut Hill Farmers Market every Saturday from 9AM to 12PM at Germantown Av & Mermaid Ln! Ride the Chestnut Hill East Line to Wyndmoor Station or Route 23 or 51 to get there!

Glenside

Visit the Glenside Farmers Market on Saturday from 9AM to 1PM at Glenside Station. Find fresh produce, baked goods, and more! Take Lansdale/Doylestown and Warminster lines to Glenside Station or Routes 94 or 95.

FDR Park

Check out the Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park every Saturday. Over 70 vendors sell traditional dishes and clothing. Take the B to NRG Station or Route 17 or 4.

South Street District

On Sunday stop by the Headhouse Farmers Market from 10AM to 2PM for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses, and wines. Ride Route 12, 40, 47, or 57 there.

Philadelphia Zoo

This brand new exhibit features new habitats, a Zoo360 trail, and close-up bear viewing! Get there on the G or Route 38. SEPTA Key cardholders save $2 on admission.

Citizens Bank Park

The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Nationals on Monday, 8/3, Tuesday, 8/4, Wednesday, 8/5, and Thursday, 8/6. Ride the B to NRG Station—last stop! SEPTA Key cardholders save 10% at the New Era Phillies Team Store at Citizens Bank Park.

Delaware River Waterfront

Enjoy roller skating, boardwalk rides, games, mini golf, food/drinks, and more at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest now thru Monday, 9/7. Ride the L to 2nd St or Routes 17, 21, 25, 42, or 44.

Ambler Theater

Head to Ambler Theater to experience the latest blockbusters and beloved classic films! Take the Lansdale/Doylestown Line to Ambler Station! It’s a short walk from there. SEPTA Key cardholders save 50% on a small popcorn.

Franklin Square

Check out handcrafted Chinese lanterns at the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square now thru Sunday, 8/16. Short walk from the 5th St/Independence Hall stop on the L or Route 47.

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park on the Delaware River Waterfront is open now thru late September. Ride the L to 2nd St or Routes 17, 21, 25, 42, or 44. 

National Liberty Museum

This can’t miss exhibit is a short walk from Jefferson Station or ride the L to 5th St/Independence Hall. Bus Routes 5, 9, 17, 21, 33, 38, 42, 44, 47, 48, 57, and 61 also get you there or close. SEPTA Key cardholders to save $2 on tickets.

Frankford Transit Center

This market runs on Tuesday from 2PM to 6PM. Ride the L to Frankford Transit Center or Routes 3, 5, 14, 20, 24, 25, 26, 58, 66, and 84 to get there!

Media

Media closes State St to vehicles for outdoor dining on Wednesday evenings now thru September! Take Route 110, D1, or the Media/Wawa Line there!

Citizens Bank Park

The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Blue Jays on Friday, 8/7, Saturday, 8/8, and Sunday, 8/9. Ride the B to NRG Station—last stop! SEPTA Key cardholders save 10% at the New Era Phillies Team Store at Citizens Bank Park.

Xfinity Mobile Arena

Catching WWE Wrestling on Friday, 8/7 at Xfinity Mobile Arena? Ride the B to NRG Station—last stop!

East Passyunk Ave

Check out East Passyunk Avenue’s Italian-Style Promenade every Thursday starting at 5PM thru Thursday, 8/27! Take the B to Tasker-Morris or Routes 47, 45, or 29.