By Molly Given

Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve got you covered. 

Boozy Ben’s Birthday Bengo

Locals can try their hand at Benjamin Franklin trivia with this boozy event at Franklin Square Park. Bengo will take place inside the heated Frosty’s Fireside Lounge, cocktails will be available for purchase, and those who want to participate in the game can pay $5 for a card. Bengo will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 10 and 11; no reservations required.

Otherwise, while at the Franklin Square this frosty season, guests can also cozy up around fire pits with hot beverages (including spiked options for adults), or check out activities like Street Curling and Chilly Philly Mini Golf. With the former, guests can book a 30-minute session for up to 8 players at each of the two street rinks for $40. And with the latter, locals can play a mini-golf experience decked out with lights, seasonal music, and “larger-than-life wintertime friends” throughout its course.

200 N 6th St., historicphiladelphia.org

Gather Food Hall’s Weekend Soiree 

Gather Food Hall is hosting a soiree this Saturday, chock full of music, creativity and food. From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Jan. 10, visitors can peruse around local vendors, sip on special drink promotions from the Bulletin Bar (like $5 cocktails and $3 beers), sample bites from 6 different on-site eateries, and enjoy 30+ artists and performers across multiple genres (many from Drexel and Penn). The event is free, with pay-as-you-go options for food and beverages.

3025 Market St., gatherfoodhall.com

Ebba Sparre Sauna Collective pop-ups at FDR Park

This health-focused pop-up experience comes from the local space-making design and development practice, Scout. Open now through March 29, three saunas have once again been installed on the terrace of the American Swedish Historical Museum to offer a heated way to unwind this winter. An ode to Nordic sauna culture, Philadelphians can book sessions for up to 4 people in a sauna for 45 minutes ($120) or 30 minutes ($100).

Guests are provided with complimentary towels, compostable swimsuit bags, and storage lockers, but some extra goodies like sauna hats, socks, long-sleeve t-shirts, and sheet masks are also available for purchase. The best part?  Each reservation comes with free admission to the museum.  Scout is donating 10% of all revenue back to the ASHM, and bookings can be made on Ebba Sparre’s official site.

1900 Pattison Ave., ebbasparresauna.com

Philly Goat Project’s Tree Cycle 

Every year, the Philly Goat Project turns local folks’ holiday trees into goat snacks and sustainable additions to city parks, and the first date is set for this weekend on Jan. 10 (rain date Jan. 11) at The Farm at Awbury Arboretum. From noon to 3 p.m., the family-friendly festivals will feature an afternoon packed with activities, all of which benefit the nonprofit.

This year’s Christmas Tree-Cycles will feature farm tours, a goat petting zoo, a fire pit with free s’mores and hot cocoa, games, a goat photobooth, a quiet visiting area for guests with special needs, and a way to visit the Goat Project’s Grief Garden and Storybook Walk. The event also features Swag Tables—which will hold the PGP’s 2026 calendar showcasing goats at Philadelphia landmarks. More information on how and where to donate your trees that day can be found online. 

6336 Ardleigh St., phillygoatproject.org

A Night of Stardust: 10 years of Bowie remembered

To close out Philly Loves Bowie Week, on Saturday, Jan. 10, Union Transfer will mark 10 years of Stardust performances with 14+ vocalists all belting out some of the icon’s greatest hits. A highlight every year of the colorful celebration, this rendition will feature some past performers of the show from the Delaware, Philly, NYC, Baltimore and Chicago area. It’s recommended to get tickets sooner rather than later, as this particular showcase sells out fast.Doors open at 7 p.m. for A Night of Stardust,  tickets ($52) are available online.

1026 Spring Garden St., phillylovesbowie.wordpress.com