Whether you’re coming to Philadelphia, or staying in the city, for the holiday weekend, there’s plenty of activities to celebrate Labor Day.
From museum exhibitions to Phillies games and the annual Labor Day Parade, visitors and natives alike will find fun in Philly.
Check out our list of events you won’t want to miss:
Philadelphia Museum of Art extends ‘Pay What You Wish’ Fridays
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has extended its Pay What You Wish Friday Nights program until June 25, 2027.
This popular program provides full access to all museum programming, including the permanent collection, events, and music, along with special food and drink offers.
Every Friday evening after 5 p.m., visitors can choose how much to pay for admission.
Afrofuturism in Costume Design Exhibit @ African American Museum
Open through Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026
The exhibition showcases the personal sketches and fashion of Ruth E. Carter, an Academy Award nominated costume designer, who’s designs have been featured in movies like Black Panther and Sinners.
African American Museum in Philadelphia – 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
You can find more information on the exhibit here.
Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition
Open through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
The world-premiere exhibition features a look behind the scenes at the creations that comprise each of the Universal amusement parks. Showcases ride vehicles, park props, and interactive activities taking visitors through the engineering and artistry involved in designing theme parks.
This exhibition requires separate admission from the Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute – 222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Open through Monday, Sept. 7 2026
Opening hours:
Friday – 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday – 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday – 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Open again at Penn’s Landing on the Delaware River Waterfront, visitors can roller skate, play mini-golf, and more, to the backdrop of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin Bridge. The boardwalk games, rides, and other activities are available on a pay-as-you-go basis and can be purchased on-site.
Roller rink admissions are $5, and skate rentals are $12. Tickets are available by reservation here.
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Historic Philadelphia Inc.’s Semiquincentennial Summer Programming
Presented through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
Historic Philadelphia’s Summer Programming features a Betsy Ross flag raising, nightly readings outside Independence Hall, ad conversations with revolutionaries and history makers in Old City. Visitors can also play colonial lawn games, getting snacks and drinks at the historic City Tavern.
More information on these experiences can be found here.
Old City Philadelphia, Independence Hall – 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
CityPickle at Dilworth Park
From Sept. 2 through Oct. 18, 2026
Co-founders Mary Cannon and Erica Desai bring pickleball, one of America’s fastest-growing recreational sports, to cities across the country. Two open-air branded courts are located in Dilworth Park.
Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA
15th Annual Ikebana Exhibition at Shofuso Japenese Cultural Center
On display from Sept. 3 through Sept. 6, 2026
The Fairmount Park cultural center brings a special exhibition featuring ikebana artists – traditional Japanese flower arrangers – to Philadelphia.
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, Horticultural and Lansdowne Drive, Philadelphia, PA
Kacey Musgraves at Xfinity Mobile Arena
Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
The 8-time Grammy award winning country artist brings her Middle of Nowhere Tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena, with opening act Flatland Cavalry.
Xfinity Mobile Arena, 3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Made in Philadelphia Summer Market at Dilworth Park
Open from Sept. 4 through Sept. 6
Hours
Friday – 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday – 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Over 50 artisans and small businesses display their handmade jewelry, baked goods, skin care and more nearby City Hall.
Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Phillies Games at Citizens Bank Park
Series from Sept. 4 through Sept. 7, 2026
Game times:
Sept. 4 – 6:40 p.m.
Sept. 5 – 6:05 p.m.
Sept. 6 – 1:10 p.m.
Sept. 7 – 1:05 p.m.
The Philadelphia Phillies face off against the Atlanta Braves for an important 4-game series this weekend at home. At the end of the series, the Phillies could tie the Braves for the National League East’s top spot.
Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA
Teddy Bear Picnic at the Philadelphia Zoo
Sept. 5, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Families are invited to visit the Philadelphia Zoo, participating in a full day of programming all about bears. Kids can bring their teddy bears and get them checked by the zoo’s veterinary staff team. Bear-themed lawn games and a ScavenBear scavenger hunt will also be held.
Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
More information on the special event can be found here.
Labor Day Weekend 2026 at the Museum of the American Revolution
Sept. 5 through Sept. 7, 2026
Stop by the revolutionary museum to see pop-up gallery talks with historians and experts, take part in crafts and activities for kids and families, and explore the museum’s interactive spaces.
Kids 12 and under are admitted free all weekend long when tickets are purchased here.
Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Brazilian Day at Spruce Street Harbor Park
Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Brazilian Day Philadelphia celebrates its 12th anniversary this year at Spruce Street Harbor Park. The free festival features live dance performances and pay-as-you-go food.
Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
39th Tri-State Labor Day Parade
Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
One of the oldest and largest Labor Day parades in the city returns to Columbus Boulevard in South Philly this Labor Day. Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, which represents 100 unions and 150,000 workers, will host a day of family-friendly programming, starting with the parade kickoff rally at 9:15 a.m., followed by the parade at 10 a.m.
Columbus Boulevard towards Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Labor Day Run
Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
Run times:
10 Mile Run – 7 a.m.
5K and 10K Runs – 7:30 a.m.
Runners, celebrate Labor Day with a closed-road 5K, 10K, or 10-mile race through Philadelphia. The run starts and finishes at the Rocky Steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. People are invited to come and cheer on runners as they take part in the race.
Registration is required to race.
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, PA