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Fall In Philly

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Fall in Philly

Running of the Santas Bar Crawl, Race Takes Place Saturday

The Running of the Santas event takes place this Saturday, Dec. 10, in Philly.

Fall can be drab, so brighten up your life by getting out of dodge. Luckily, Philadelphia isn't too far away for fall fun—and our Fall in Philly feature can help guide you there. If you feel like venturing out a little farther from home, check here for a weekly suggestion of something fun or interesting to do in the City of Brotherly Love. Whether it's a restaurant to try, a festival to attend or special museum exhibits, we'll feature something different every Thursday. This Saturday, participate in the Running of the Santas bar crawl and run. The pub crawl kicks off at 10 a.m., followed by a pre-run party at 1 p.m., then the run at 4 p.m., and ends with a party at the Festival Pier at Penn's Landing. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $2 beers will …

Thursday, November 17, 2011

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Purina's National Dog Show Comes to Philly

The dog show will feature more than 150 different breeds competing for Best of Breed, First in Group and Best in Show.

Fall can be drab, so brighten up your life by getting out of dodge. Luckily, Philadelphia isn't too far away for fall fun—and our Fall in Philly feature can help guide you there. If you feel like venturing out a little farther from home, check here for a weekly suggestion of something fun or interesting to do in the City of Brotherly Love. Whether it's a restaurant to try, a festival to attend or special museum exhibits, we'll feature something different every Thursday. This Saturday and Sunday, The Kennel Club of Philadelphia hosts The National Dog Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. At the two-day event, more than 2,000 of the top sanctioned dogs from across the country will compete for best of Breed, First in Group and…

Carole Guererri

12:22 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2011

Does anyone know the poem that the announcer read about a dog? It was so touching. I have been trying to find something out about it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks   more ›

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Fall in Philly

11th Hour Theater Co. Hosts 11-Hour Gala

To mark the once in a lifetime date—11/11/11—11th Hour Theater Company will host an 11-hour event.

Fall can be drab, so brighten up your life by getting out of dodge. Luckily, Philadelphia isn't too far away for fall fun—and our Fall in Philly feature can help guide you there. If you feel like venturing out a little farther from home, check here for a weekly suggestion of something fun or interesting to do in the City of Brotherly Love. Whether it's a restaurant to try, a festival to attend or special museum exhibits, we'll feature something different every Thursday. To mark Nov. 11, 2011—11/11/11—celebrate with the 11th Hour Theater Company. The theater group will host an 11-hour gala, which will entertain adults and children. The 11th Hour Theater Co. has teamed up with The Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service & Education Center, Inc.—…

Thursday, November 3, 2011

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Travel the World with Games in Philly

Penn Museum hosts a World Culture Day event on Sunday, Nov. 6.

Fall can be drab, so brighten up your life by getting out of dodge. Luckily, Philadelphia isn't too far away for fall fun—and our Fall in Philly feature can help guide you there. If you feel like venturing out a little farther from home, check here for a weekly suggestion of something fun or interesting to do in the City of Brotherly Love. Whether it's restaurant to try, a festival to attend or special museum exhibits, we'll feature something different every Thursday. This week, "Travel the World with Games" at Penn Museum. For World Culture Day, Penn Museum invites guests of all ages to learn and play a variety of international games. Instructors will be available throughout the museum's international galleries to teach guests about the …

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Fall in Philly

Treat the Kids to Boo at the Zoo

This weekend the Philadelphia Zoo will host special Halloween events from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m as part of Boo at the Zoo.

Fall can be drab, so brighten up your life by getting out of dodge. Luckily, Philadelphia isn't too far away for fall fun—and our Fall in Philly feature can help guide you there. If you feel like venturing out a little farther from home, check here for a weekly suggestion of something fun or interesting to do in the City of Brotherly Love. Whether it's a restaurant to try, a festival to attend or special museum exhibits, we'll feature something different every Thursday. Perhaps you're not ready to take your kids on a haunted hayride. Why not treat them to a not-so-scary Halloween event like Boo at the Zoo. Visitors to the Philadelphia Zoo are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes and explore the zoo's exhibits, enjoy treats and …

Thursday, October 20, 2011

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Visit Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary

This Halloween visit the Eastern State Penitentiary for a night of fright.

Fall can be drab, so brighten up your life by getting out of dodge. Luckily, Philadelphia isn't too far away for fall fun—and our Fall in Philly feature can help guide you there. If you feel like venturing out a little farther from home, check here for a weekly suggestion of something fun or interesting to do in the City of Brotherly Love. Whether it's a restaurant to try, a festival to attend or special museum exhibits, we'll feature something different every Thursday. This Halloween season visit one Philadelphia's most haunted attractions—The Eastern State Penitentiary. Once the home to famous inmates Al Capone and Willie Sutton, the former prison is said to be haunted by its previous inmates. Terror Behind the Walls is the Penitentiary'…

Thursday, October 13, 2011

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Mural Arts Month Comes to Philly

Events will take place during October in the "City of Murals."

Fall can be drab, so brighten up your life by getting out of dodge. Luckily, Philadelphia isn't too far away for fall fun—and our Fall in Philly feature can help guide you there. If you feel like venturing out a little farther from home, check here for a weekly suggestion of something fun or interesting to do in the City of Brotherly Love. Whether it's a restaurant to try, a festival to attend or special museum exhibits, we'll feature something different every Thursday. October marks Mural Arts Month, and Philadelphia—the "City of Murals"—will host several events throughout the city. Many events will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday (and again on the following two Saturday's), check out the Murals & …

Thursday, October 6, 2011

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Investigate Like an Expert at Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute invites you to examine the scene and solve the crime with investigators from the TV show, "CSI."

Fall can be drab, so brighten up your life by getting out of dodge. Luckily, Philadelphia isn't too far away for fall fun—and our Fall in Philly feature can help guide you there. If you feel like venturing out a little farther from home, check here for a weekly suggestion of something fun or interesting to do in the City of Brotherly Love. Whether it's a restaurant to try, a festival to attend or special museum exhibits, we'll feature something different every Thursday. Head to the Franklin Institute for CSI: The Experience. Everyone is invited to be a forensic crime scene investigator, examine the scene, find clues and analyze the evidence in an interactive lab to solve the crime. As an investigator, you'll examine three crime scenes with…

Thursday, September 22, 2011

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Celebrate Oktoberfest at the With Love Beer Garden

Oktoberfest comes to Philly from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday.

Fall can be drab, so brighten up your life by getting out of dodge. Luckily, Philadelphia isn't too far away for fall fun—and our Fall in Philly feature can help guide you there. If you feel like venturing out a little farther from home, check here for a weekly suggestion of something fun or interesting to do in the City of Brotherly Love. Whether it's a restaurant to try, a festival to attend or special museum exhibits, we'll feature something different every Thursday. Tomorrow is Oktoberfest at the With Love Beer Garden. Celebrate the changing seasons by drinking delicious seasonal beers and dining on German-inspired dishes. The fest will feature beers from Victory Brewing Company, including the Oktoberfest-style Festbier. So grab your …

Thursday, September 15, 2011

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Restaurant Week Hits Center City

Participating restaurants are offering prix-fixe menus.

Fall can be drab, so brighten up your life by getting out of dodge. Luckily, Philadelphia isn't too far away for fall fun—and our Fall in Philly feature can help guide you there. If you feel like venturing out a little farther from home, check here for a weekly suggestion of something fun or interesting to do in the City of Brotherly Love. Whether it's a restaurant to try, a festival to attend or special museum exhibits, we'll feature something different every Thursday. This week is Philadelphia's Center City District Restaurant Week. It continues through Friday and picks up again from Sept. 18 through  Sept. 23—so you have a lot of time to get some awesome meal deals. Participating restaurants will offer three-course dinners for only $35 …

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