The calendar on this page displays upcoming special events that have permits from the City.
Events
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May2EventEraserhood Festival 20255:00 pm to 9:00 pmNorth 10th Street & Wood Street, N 10th St & Wood St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USAEvent
Eraserhood Festival 2025
May 2, 20255:00 pm to 9:00 pm, 4 hoursNorth 10th Street & Wood Street, N 10th St & Wood St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USAmapOn May 2nd, 2025 5pm-11pm, the inaugural Eraserhood Fest will kick off during Philly’s First Friday, bringing together locals and visitors for an immersive celebration of the history, culture, and community of one of Philadelphia’s most iconic neighborhoods — Eraserhood (also known as Callowhill or the Loft District).
More details are available online.
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May3EventWalk MS Philadelphia 20256:00 am to 12:00 pmKelly Drive, Kelly Dr, Philadelphia, PA, USAEvent
Walk MS Philadelphia 2025
Centered around the theme of Circles of Support, the Walk MS® experience emphasizes the people and organizations that help improve a person’s life with MS. At the same time, we move together toward a world free of MS. Everyone at Walk MS plays a powerful role in the MS community, whether you live with MS or care about someone who does.
Walk MS: Philadelphia Event Schedule for 2025
7:30 A.M. – Participants can access the grounds and visit sponsors, enjoy a breakfast-themed snack and commemorate the day with a photo.
8:15 A.M. – the Official Ceremony begins and includes an interactive component for participants.
8:30 A.M. – Participants start walking on the site’s supported and accessible routes, featuring a Hydration Station with water.
11:00 A.M. – Start Line and routes close.
11:30 A.M. – Walk MS event is completed.
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May3EventMiracles for Myeloma 5K8:00 am to 11:00 amFDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USAEvent
Miracles for Myeloma 5K
May 3, 20258:00 am to 11:00 am, 3 hoursFDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USAmap -
May3EventUniversity City 5K Run8:30 am to 10:30 amNorth 34th Street & West Lancaster Avenue, N 34th St & W Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USAEvent
University City 5K Run
May 3, 20258:30 am to 10:30 am, 2 hoursNorth 34th Street & West Lancaster Avenue, N 34th St & W Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USAmapLace up your running shoes and hit the pavement to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the University City 5K. The race will be held during Alumni Weekend 2025, and runners of all skill levels are welcome to participate by walking, jogging or running the route. The run, dedicated to honoring the memory of Nick Pipino, will consist of two loops around Powelton Village.
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May3Event15th Annual Sojourner Truth Walk10:00 am to 1:00 pm801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USAEvent
15th Annual Sojourner Truth Walk
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May3EventRittenhouse Row Spring Festival12:00 pm to 5:00 pm1900 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAEvent
Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival
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May3EventRittenhouse Row Spring Festival12:00 pm to 5:00 pmEvent
Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival
May 3, 202512:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 5 hoursAmong Philly’s spectacular street fests, the Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival earns its spot among the biggest and best.
Each year, the upscale warm-weather event attracts over 50,000 festivalgoers, highlighting the neighborhood’s reputation as a top food and culture hotspot. The fest typically features live music, family-friendly activities and dozens of booths on Walnut Street offering locally made goods, specialty cocktails and delicious bites.
Stay tuned for more details about this year’s event.
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May3EventSouth Street Live!12:00 pm to 8:00 pmSouth Street, South St, Philadelphia, PA, USAEvent
South Street Live!
South Street’s massive annual festival is back with a brand-new name. Taking place at the height of springtime bliss, South Street Live! spans nine blocks of South Street, filling the corridor with live entertainment, immersive art, family-friendly fun, local vendors, food, drinks and more.
Festival highlights include a maypole, face painting and flower crowns at Brauhaus Schmitz’s Maifest (below); a Fantasy Renn Faire at Queen & Rook, complete with swordplay and fire dancing; cosplaying, free comics and art at a Free Comic Book Day celebration; and more.
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May3EventFishtown Music and Arts Festival1:00 pm to 8:30 pmEvent
Fishtown Music and Arts Festival
May 3, 20251:00 pm to 8:30 pm, 8 hours
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May4EventBroad Street Run7:00 am to 12:00 pmBroad Street, Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, USAEvent
Broad Street Run
The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run course is a 10-mile, point-to-point course through the varied neighborhoods of Philadelphia along Broad Street.
On Sunday, May 4, athletes will run down the heart of Philadelphia through diverse communities and neighborhoods, while excited spectators cheer from the sidelines. It’s the largest, fastest, and most popular 10-mile race in the country drawing more than 40,000 participants from all over the world. This year’s race begins at 7 a.m. and finishes in the Navy Yard.