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10 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Week · July 23–26, 2026

Top Picks This Week

★ Make Your Own Sushi Cooking Class

A hands-on social cooking class led by Chef Alex where you'll learn to make three types of sushi rolls from scratch, including California Uramaki and Sake Tartare Maki.

Free Events
Franklin Square Free 20th Birthday Party
Franklin Square celebrates its 20th birthday with a free public party open to all ages.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Franklin Square, Philadelphia
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Arts & Culture
Americana: Photographs 1850–1950 Opening
The Philadelphia Museum of Art opens a new photography exhibition tracing American visual culture across a century.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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The Notebook – Live on Stage
The beloved story of The Notebook comes to life in a stage production playing in Philadelphia this week.
Friday, July 24, 2026 · Philadelphia
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Food & Drink
Make Your Own Sushi Cooking Class
A hands-on social cooking class led by Chef Alex where you'll learn to make three types of sushi rolls from scratch, including California Uramaki and Sake Tartare Maki.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 6:30 PM · CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia, 1315 Walnut Street Suite 300
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Festivals & Special Events
SummerFest in Northern Liberties
SummerFest brings food, shopping, and family fun to Piazza Alta in Northern Liberties for a one-day neighborhood celebration.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Piazza Alta, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia
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Best of Philly Party Presented by Penn Medicine
Philadelphia Magazine's annual celebration returns with food and drink from the city's top restaurants, live music, dancing, and general revelry at the National Constitution Center.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 VIP: 5:30 PM | GA: 6:30 PM · National Constitution Center, Philadelphia
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Outdoors & Active
Strawbridge Lake Park Walk and Lunch
A casual group walk at Strawbridge Lake Park followed by lunch at Stacks.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 10:00 AM · Strawbridge Lake Park
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TYLER STATE PARK WALK (5 Miles)
A five-mile group morning walk through Tyler State Park organized by Bucks County Friends.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 9:00 AM · Tyler State Park, Bucks County
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Music & Nightlife
Jill Scott Live in Philadelphia
Philly's own Jill Scott performs live in her hometown as part of this week's top concert picks.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Philadelphia
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Date Night
Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains
Daily fountain performances set to music with water jets shooting 175 feet into the air, with evening shows featuring colorful lights — running through September.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
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