Tens of thousands race down Broad Street—from North Philly to the Navy Yard—in the nation’s largest 10‑mile run on Sunday, 5/3. Ride Regional Rail to Fern Rock Transit Center, the B (registered runners ride the B free to the start) to Olney Transit Center and check for bus detours. Parking at the Sports Complex by NRG Station is free [cars must be removed by noon]. Express trains from NRG Station to Olney Transit Center should take less than half an hour.
Local Happenings
Check out some of the upcoming happenings SEPTA can take you to.
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Broad Street Run Health & Wellness Expo
The Pennsylvania Convention Center
Stop by the SEPTA booth at the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run Health & Wellness Expo on Friday, 5/1 and Saturday, 5/2! The Pennsylvania Convention Center is above Jefferson Station. You can also take the L to 11th St or 13th St Stations, the B to 15th St/City Hall, the T to 13th St, or Bus Routes 4, 16, 17, 23, 27, 33, 38, 44, 45, 48, 61, 78, 124, or 125.
Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival
The annual Home + Garden Festival transforms historic Germantown Avenue into a vibrant marketplace featuring over 300 vendors on Sunday, 5/3. Ride the Chestnut Hill West Line to Chestnut Hill West Station, Chestnut Hill East Line to Chestnut Hill East Station, or Route 23, 77, 94,134.
Frankford Transit Center Farmers Market
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!
Moliere’s The Hypochondriac
Check out Moliere’s The Hypochondriac now thru Sunday, 5/10 at Quintessence Theatre in Mt. Airy! It’s a short walk from Richard Allen Lane Station on the Chestnut Hill West Line! SEPTA Key cardholders receive a free non-alcoholic beverage!
Copland’s American Inspiration
Copland’s American Inspiration is at the Kimmel Center beginning Thursday, 4/30 thru Saturday, 5/2! Ride Routes 4, 12, 27, 32, or the B to Walnut-Locust. SEPTA Key cardholders save up to 40% on tickets.
Philadelphia Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
The Great Privation
Catch The Great Privation at Theatre Exile beginning Thursday, 6/4 thru Sunday, 6/14. It’s a short walk from Ellsworth-Federal Station on the B! SEPTA Key cardholders save $5.
Sing Us Home Festival
Venice Island Performing Arts Center
Head to the Sing Us Home Festival in Manayunk on Friday, 5/1 thru Sunday, 5/3. Take the Manayunk/Norristown Line to Manayunk Station!
13th Annual MAIFEST
South Street
This annual family-friendly party hosted by Brauhaus Schmitz is happening this Saturday, 5/2 from 11AM to 8PM. The event is free to attend with pay-as-you-go food and drink. Catch Bus Routes 12, 40, 45, 47, 47M, or 57 or B to Lombard-South.
9 to 5
Catch 9 to 5 at the Media Theater beginning Saturday, 5/2 thru Sunday, 5/24! Take the Media/Wawa Line there or the D1! SEPTA Key cardholders save $10.
Bryn Mawr Farmers Market
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 Farmers Market
Check out the Chestnut Hill Farmers Market every Saturday from 9AM to 12PM at Germantown Avenue & Mermaid Lane! Ride the Chestnut Hill East Line to Wyndmoor Station or Route 23 or 51 to get there!
Decibel Magazine: Metal & Beer Fest
Catch the Decibel Magazine: Metal & Beer Fest at The Fillmore on Saturday, 5/2 and Sunday, 5/3! Take the L to Front-Girard Station.
Fishtown Music and Arts Fest
Glenside Farmers Market
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.
Mt. Airy Day
Head to Mt. Airy this Saturday, 5/2 for the Mt. Airy Day. Ride the Chestnut Hill West Line to Carpenter Station.
Philadelphia Union
The Philadelphia Union take on Nashville S.C. on Saturday, 5/2. Take the Wilmington/Newark Line or Routes 37, 109, or 113 to Chester Transportation Center. From there hop the free shuttle to Subaru Park.
Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments
This new exhibition explores who we build monuments for and why just in time for the film’s 50th anniversary at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on display now thru Sunday, 8/2. Take Routes 7, 32, 38, 43, 48, or 49! SEPTA Key cardholders save $2.
Rittenhouse Spring Festival
Head to Rittenhouse Square for the Spring Festival on Saturday, 5/2. Short walk from Suburban Station, the T to 19th St, or ride Routes 2, 9, 12, 17, 21, or 42.