Community Events

Sept. 18–21: A funny weekend in Philly with comics Adam Sandler, Nikki Glaser and John Mulaney, plus a theater premiere in Delaware and XPoNential Music Fest in South Jersey.

The organization will celebrate with new exhibits and an interpretation of Harriet Tubman.

The first Latina Supreme Court justice spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg and answered fan-submitted questions throughout the event.

The event — with its iconic climb of the Manayunk Wall — will slide into the city’s jam-packed sports calendar late next summer.

The event is designed to give residents a chance to speak with WHYY News reporters and offer story suggestions.

In its 25th year, the Philly festival took place Sunday in the face of ongoing ICE operations.

Organizers said Saturday's event was nearly twice as large as any of the previous 19 block parties.

Drawing from personal loss, Lightning Rod Special’s new work takes audiences through the chaos of end-of-life care, memory and legacy at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

Starting January 2026, Delaware County residents will have more than 100 events and programs to choose from.

Sept. 11–14: A medieval-themed science fair in Delaware, more fall fun in Philly and '80s star Sheena Easton in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

The organization, which has raised over $5 million for local queer organizations, is throwing a neighborhood bash with a “sword-swallowing, fire-breathing clown babe.”

“Chances are, if you're eating mushrooms … they came from Pennsylvania,” said Gale Ferranto, a third-generation Kennett Square mushroom farmer.

The splash fountains of Dilworth Plaza are now a temporary public art installation that allow people to conduct water like an orchestra.

Summer’s end doesn’t mean the outdoor fun is over. Here’s a list of festivals around Philadelphia to keep you busy until the holiday season hits.

Sept. 4–7: A group kayak excursion from Camden to Philly, fall festivals galore and Lake Street Dive in Delaware are among the weekend event highlights.