Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Philly Mob Tour with Founding Footsteps
The city’s first-ever mob tour opened last weekend and will run on select dates this spring aboard Founding Footstep’s popular jitney. The BYOB occasion will cover the subject of the prohibition era, and eventually, will continue into the 50’s and beyond (including Philly during the reign of reputed mob boss Angelo Bruno.)
But for now, those who hop aboard will be able to hear stories of the city’s past with mob bosses, bootleggers, lawmen, the secrets of the illegal liquor trade, underground bars, and the rise of infamous crime families. Tickets ($55) for March dates (running Thursdays through Saturdays) can be found online.
The Secret Cinema at Glen Foerd
The Secret Cinema is returning to the gorgeous Glen Foerd estate to show a silent film classic. “He Who Gets Slapped” (1924), starring Lon Chaney and directed by Victor Sjöström (Victor Seastrom) will be shown alongside live music (in the form of Philadelphia-area organist Don Kinnier showing his skills on the venue’s recently restored 1902 Haskell pipe organ.)
Concessions will be available for purchase at a pop-up bar before and after the event, including soft pretzels, soft drinks, beer, and wine. General admission is $25, and $20 for students and seniors (note, the screening will take place on the second floor with stair access only.) The screening will kick off at 7 p.m. on March 7.
5001 Grant Ave., glenfoerd.org
The Philadelphia Flower Show
It’s the final weekend for this fan-favorite event, which will be housed at the Pennsylvania Convention Center until March 9 with the theme of “Gardens of Tomorrow.”
The final days of the Philadelphia Flower Show will also hold special events. Friday, March 7, will hold “Blossom and Breathe” and will feature access to an exclusive community of wellness vendors in a botanical bazaar, and multiple yoga sessions. Saturday, March 8, on the other hand will be dubbed “Flowers After Hours”. This specific activation (8:30 to 11:30 p.m.) will feature a cosmic dance party, alien encounter photo ops, galaxy-inspired cocktails, a space fashion show and music curated by SNACKTIME (21+, tickets are available online.)
Tickets to the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show range in price (kids $25, adults $49) more information on which selection you wish to purchase and a full list of events and activations can be found online.
1101 Arch St., tickets.phsonline.org
Swan Lake
The Philadelphia Ballet’s rendition of ‘Swan Lake‘ is set to open this weekend, with choreography by ‘The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director’, Angel Corella.
Swan Lake’ follows Odette and Prince Siegfried, doomed star-crossed lovers who are trying to overcome the forces of an evil sorcerer. The show lets its story unfold through a series of powerful and evocative dances, with the most popular perhaps being ‘Dance of the Cygnets’, and of course, the haunting ‘Dying Swan’ solo.
The show opens March 6 and runs through March 16 at the Academy of Music on the Kimmel Cultural Campus. Philadelphians who are interested can purchase tickets (starting at $25) online.
240 S Broad St., philadelphiaballet.org
Mermaids at the CAA
From now to March 16 (Fridays through Sundays only), locals can head to the Camden Adventure Aquarium during this annual festival, which brings visitors into South Jersey’s own “Mer-World” to see “real-life” mermaids diving among its collection of sandbar, sand tiger and nurse sharks. The event also features photo opportunities, themed arts and crafts for kiddos and more.
During the Festival, Adventure Aquarium will host extended hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. As a release notes, to guarantee admission, guests are strongly encouraged to make advance reservations, as sellouts are likely. Tickets ($30-$50, kids under 13 and seniors are discounted) are available online.
1 Riverside Drive, Camden, New Jersey, adventureaquarium.com
