The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s (PHS) Pop Up Gardens in Manayunk and on South Street will reopen for spring, offering outdoor dining, drinks, and community events from March through late fall.
The gardens transform vacant lots into outdoor gathering places with greenery, flowers, and string lights. During the season, rotating workshops and events will include a free monthly Plant Swap and Rooted Workshops inspired by the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show.
According to a PhillyVoice report, food and drink options at Manayunk will feature casual comfort foods, with vegetarian, vegan, and meat-based options. The drink list includes cocktails such as the Manayunk Mule, Gritty Margarita, and Red Wooder Ice.
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The South Street location will offer global flavors, such as sticky chai pretzel bites, Jamaican jerk wings and shareable dips like tofu ricotta with pita and white bean with garlic and rosemary oil. Bar favorites are expected to include tropical frozen cocktails. Dogs are welcome at both locations with water bowls and treats.
Programming at the gardens will also include live music and free jazz held twice a month at South Street, weekly karaoke at Manayunk, Phillies games on TV, and the debut of a Sunday Garden Market at Manayunk.
The Pop Up Garden at Manayunk is at 106 Jamestown Ave., just off Main Street, while the Pop Up Garden at South Street is at 1438 South St.
An official grand opening will be held on Friday, March 27. Both gardens are expected to operate on regular seasonal hours, although the South Street location may open earlier in spring, depending on the weather. Planned hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, noon to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday.