9 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Week · September 3–6, 2026

Arts & Culture

First Friday at Arch Enemy Arts

Arch Enemy Arts opens its September First Friday show with extended gallery hours and new exhibitions from 5–9 PM in Old City.

Friday, September 4, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Arch Enemy Arts, Old City, Philadelphia

Jennifer Weiner Fellowship Application Deadline

The Blue Stoop's groundbreaking fellowship for woman-identified emerging prose writers closes applications September 8, offering $5,000 and mentorship with Jennifer Weiner.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 11:59 PM · Online / CultureWorks, Philadelphia

Music & Nightlife

Jazzy First Fridays at Positano Coast

Positano Coast keeps the First Friday energy alive with live jazz in an upscale coastal Italian setting all evening long.

Friday, September 4, 2026 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Positano Coast, Old City, Philadelphia

Outdoors & Active

Hike at Pennypack Park

Explore five miles of smaller trails through Pennypack Park with a friendly group of outdoor lovers from the Bucks-Mont area.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 9:00 AM · Pennypack Park, Philadelphia

Roebling Ramble History Walk

A guided history walk from Roebling to Trenton exploring the industrial heritage of the region along the Delaware River corridor.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 10:30 AM · Roebling to Trenton, NJ

Upper Wissahickon Night Hike

A 6.5-mile moderate-pace night hike through the gorgeous Upper Wissahickon trails — one of Philly's most scenic urban wilderness experiences after dark.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 6:15 PM · Upper Wissahickon, Philadelphia

20s/30s Evening Photo Walk Across Center City

A 6.5-mile evening photo walk for 20s and 30s crowd exploring Center City Philadelphia at golden hour and into the night.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 4:45 PM · Center City, Philadelphia

Free Events

Yoga on the Pier at Pennypack on the Delaware

Weekly outdoor yoga on a pier at Pennypack on the Delaware — a serene setting for an evening flow with river views.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:00 PM · Pennypack on the Delaware, Philadelphia

First Congress Walking Tour – USA250

A historically rich walking tour tracing the steps of the First U.S. Congress through Philadelphia's historic streets, part of USA250 commemorations.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:20 AM · Historic Philadelphia