Whether you’re coming to Philadelphia, or staying in the city, for the holiday weekend, there’s plenty of activities to celebrate Labor Day. <\/p>\n
From museum exhibitions to Phillies games and the annual Labor Day Parade, visitors and natives alike will find fun in Philly. <\/p>\n
Check out our list of events you won’t want to miss:<\/p>\n
Philadelphia Museum of Art extends ‘Pay What You Wish’ Fridays<\/p>\n
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has extended its Pay What You Wish Friday Nights program until June 25, 2027. <\/p>\n
This popular program provides full access to all museum programming, including the permanent collection, events, and music, along with special food and drink offers. <\/p>\n
Every Friday evening after 5 p.m., visitors can choose how much to pay for admission.<\/p>\n
Afrofuturism in Costume Design Exhibit @\u00a0African American Museum\u00a0<\/p>\n
Open through Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
African American Museum in Philadelphia \u2013 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA\u00a0<\/p>\n
You can find more information on the exhibit here.<\/a><\/p>\n Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition\u00a0<\/p>\n Open through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n 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. \u00a0<\/p>\n This exhibition requires separate admission from the Franklin Institute<\/p>\n The Franklin Institute \u2013 222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA\u00a0<\/p>\n Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Open through Monday, Sept. 7 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n Opening hours:<\/p>\n Friday – 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n Saturday – 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n Sunday – 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n Open again at Penn’s Landing on the Delaware River Waterfront, visitors can roller skate, play mini-golf, and more,\u00a0to 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.<\/p>\n Roller rink admissions are $5, and skate rentals are $12. Tickets are available by reservation\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Independence Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106<\/p>\n Historic Philadelphia Inc.’s Semiquincentennial Summer Programming\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Presented through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n More information on these experiences can be found here. <\/a><\/p>\n Old City Philadelphia, Independence Hall \u2013 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA\u00a0<\/p>\n CityPickle\u00a0at Dilworth Park\u00a0<\/p>\n From Sept. 2 through Oct. 18, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n Co-founders Mary Cannon and Erica Desai bring pickleball, one of America\u2019s fastest-growing recreational sports, to cities across the country. Two open-air branded courts are located in Dilworth Park.<\/p>\n Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA\u00a0<\/p>\n 15th Annual Ikebana Exhibition at Shofuso Japenese Cultural Center\u00a0<\/p>\n On display from Sept. 3 through Sept. 6, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n The Fairmount Park cultural center brings a special exhibition featuring ikebana artists \u2013 traditional Japanese flower arrangers \u2013 to Philadelphia. \u00a0<\/p>\n Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, Horticultural and Lansdowne Drive, Philadelphia, PA\u00a0<\/p>\n Kacey Musgraves at Xfinity Mobile Arena\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n The 8-time Grammy award winning country artist brings her Middle of Nowhere Tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena, with opening act Flatland Cavalry. \u00a0<\/p>\n Xfinity Mobile Arena, 3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA\u00a0<\/p>\n Made in Philadelphia Summer Market at Dilworth Park\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Open from Sept. 4 through Sept. 6\u00a0<\/p>\n Hours<\/p>\n Friday – 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n Saturday – 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Over 50 artisans and small businesses display their handmade jewelry, baked goods, skin care and more nearby City Hall. \u00a0<\/p>\n Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA\u00a0<\/p>\n Philadelphia Phillies Games at Citizens Bank Park\u00a0<\/p>\n Series from Sept. 4 through Sept. 7, 2026<\/p>\n Game times: <\/p>\n Sept. 4 – 6:40 p.m.<\/p>\n Sept. 5 – 6:05 p.m.<\/p>\n Sept. 6 \u2013 1:10 p.m.<\/p>\n Sept. 7 \u2013 1:05 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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\u2019s top spot. \u00a0<\/p>\n Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA\u00a0<\/p>\n Teddy Bear Picnic at the Philadelphia Zoo\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 5, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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\u2019s veterinary staff team. Bear-themed lawn games and a ScavenBear scavenger hunt will also be held. \u00a0<\/p>\n Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA\u00a0<\/p>\n More information on the special event can be found here. <\/a><\/p>\n Labor Day Weekend 2026 at the Museum of the American Revolution\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 5 through Sept. 7, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n 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\u2019s interactive spaces. \u00a0<\/p>\n