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July 2018 |
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 For up-to-date information on programs, events and updates for parks maintained by CCD, follow @CCDParks. |
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July Happenings @ Dilworth Park
Some programs are weather permitting. Schedule and performances subject to change. |
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Center City Fit
Yoga: Mondays, 6pm
Boot Camp: Tuesdays, 6pm
Come to Dilworth Park for free weekly group fitness programs! Top-notch trainers from Optimal Sport Health Clubs lead yoga and boot camp classes right at City Hall every Monday and Tuesday night. |
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PNC presents Live @ Lunch
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12-1:30pm
Philadelphia's center stage, powered by Live Nation, shines every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, with a showcase of live music from local musicians. Throughout the month of July, alternative R&B will be in the spotlight, providing a soulful soundtrack to the summer.
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Sips at Dilworth Park
Wednesdays (Except July 4), 5-7pm
The summer's best happy hour is Sips at Dilworth Park. Enjoy $6 refreshing Hornitos and Effen Vodka cocktails, $5 wine, and $4 Michelob Ultra and Bud Light along with a DJ each week to get you in the mood to groove. Stick around for more fun after Sips, as the DJ spins until 8:30pm. Look for special Temple Take Over Nights presented by the Temple University Alumni Association.
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Friday Night Live
Fridays (Through July 13), 5-8pm
Jam out with some of your favorite local bands heard on 93.3 WMMR with free live music from 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy snacks and beer, wine and cocktail specials from the Air Grille.
July 6: Jamie and the Guarded Heart
July 13: Rob Clancy
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Pictures in the Park
Fridays (Starting July 20), 8:30pm
There's no better way to spend a Friday night than watching a movie on the big screen al fresco at Dilworth. Just be sure to bring your own blanket or chair! New this year- Pitchers in the Park at 7:30 each Friday! Head to the park early and grab a pitcher of your favorite beverage from the Dilworth Park Café, some popcorn and enjoy spoiler-free movie trivia and music soundtracks leading into each movie showing.
July 20: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
July 27: A Wrinkle in Time
August 3: Black Panther
August 10: Ready Player One
August 17: The Greatest Showman
August 24: Wonder Woman
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July Happenings @ Sister Cities Park
Some programs are weather permitting. Schedule and performances subject to change. |
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Parkway Pals
Mondays and Wednesdays
Pack up the stroller, bring all the kiddos and let everyone know. Parkway Pals is here! Come outside for a gaggle of educational good times. The Pals are bringing their free museum fun, games and learning out to the park.
Mondays
10:30am - Story Art
Enjoy stories from the Free Library of Philadelphia, followed by nature-themed crafts with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.
11:30am - Young Science Hour
Join The Franklin Institute every Monday to learn how to bring the FUN back into science!
Wednesdays (Except July 4)
10:30am - Grow Up Green
Each week a different activity will be introduced by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation staff.
11:30am - Crafty Creations
Let your imagination and creativity come out to play with weekly craft projects inspired by The Fabric Workshop and Museum.
12:30pm - Nature in the Park
Join the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University for fun-filled natural science activities for budding young scientists!
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Pairings on the Parkway
Thursdays, 5-8pm
This BYOB event returns for another season at Sister Cities Park, featuring singer-songwriter style live music each week. Logan Square Café inside the park will offer a special summer grilling menu and the Children's Discovery Garden will offer extended hours. You can also enjoy Chaddsford Winery wines by the glass ($6 to $8) and PA craft beer cans ($6), or purchase wine by the bottle to take home ($12 to $18).
 July 5: Nelly's Echo
July 12: Matt Cusson
July 19: Everything Turned To Color
July 26: Amy Fairchild and Thomas Juliano |
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John F. Collins Park is a small quiet oasis off busy Chestnut Street in Center City Philadelphia. It's a relaxing spot for lunch, reading, or just enjoying a beautiful day.
Through the generosity of the William Penn Foundation, the Center City District has restored the park's fountain, benches, landscaping and lighting. John F. Collins Park is owned and operated by the Center City District Foundation.
M-F: 8:30am-5pm;
Sa: 10:45am-5pm;
Su: 12-5pm
1707 Chestnut Street | JohnFCollinsPark.org | Facebook
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Wine Garden at Collins Park
Wednesdays-Fridays, 4-9pm
Unwind with friends in the Wine Garden at Collins Park. Conveniently located, for workers and residents, at 1707 Chestnut Street, the Wine Garden at Collins Park offers Chaddsford wines by the glass ($6 to $8) and PA craft beer cans ($6), or wine by the bottle to take home ($12 to $18).
Proceeds from the Wine Garden at Collins Park will help support the Center City District Foundation.
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Sips at Cret
Wednesdays (Except July 4), 5-7pm
This summer,
Capriccio Café and Bar provides a CCD Sips oasis on the Parkway, with outdoor seating, $4 beer, $5 wine and $6 cocktails, and live music each Wednesday, 5-7pm!
July 11: Emily Drinker
July 18: Rachel Andie
July 25: Kyle Sparkman |
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Know of any shopping, dining, happenings, or other inside information you think would be appropriate for IN Center City? Email us at: events@centercityphila.org |
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Center City District and
Central Philadelphia Development Corporation
Public Ledger Building
660 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
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