Explore the #1 Public Market in America
Few places in America pack as much culinary history into a single building as the Reading Terminal Market. Open since 1893, more than 75 vendors fill the space with locally grown produce, fresh-cut meats, artisan souvenirs, and grab-and-go meals. Whether you’re fueling up before the game or winding down after, this market has earned every one of its accolades, including America’s No. 1 Public Market by USA TODAY 10Best.
Where: Reading Terminal Market
When: All weekend
Catch the HBCU Swingman Classic
Before the All-Star festivities swing into full gear, Citizens Bank Park plays host to one of the most meaningful games of the week. Fifty of the top Division I HBCU baseball players, hand-selected by a committee that includes Ken Griffey Jr., will take the field for the HBCU Swingman Classic on Friday. The game showcases the deep talent pipeline running through historically Black colleges and universities and is a rare chance to watch future pros before they hit the big leagues.
Where: Citizens Bank Park
When: July 10, 2026
Explore the Capital One All-Star Village
The Pennsylvania Convention Center transforms into the Capital One All-Star Village, a four-day destination where baseball culture takes over every corner. Fans can test their skills at interactive attractions, grab autographs, and pose for photos alongside the players and personalities who define the sport from Saturday to Tuesday of MLB All-Star Week. Discussion panels, live performances, and ballpark classics round out a lineup that makes this worth the excursion.
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center
When: July 11-July 14, 2026
Watch the MLB Draft Live
This year, don’t watch the Draft from your couch. Watch the action unfold in real time on Saturday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center’s 2026 MLB Draft watch party, free and open to the public. The first round kicks off at 1:00 p.m., right next door to Capital One All-Star Village, making it easy to keep the excitement going all day.
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center
When: July 11, 2026
Walk the Ben Franklin Bridge for its 100th Anniversary Celebration
Originally opened for the 1926 Sesquicentennial Exposition, the Ben Franklin Bridge turns 100 this year, and Philadelphia is throwing a celebration worthy of the milestone. Stroll the bridge and experience live music, carnival rides, food trucks, and a pop-up museum featuring artifacts and historical exhibits lining the lanes on Saturday.
Where: Ben Franklin Bridge
When: July 11, 2026
Paddle the Schuylkill River at the Philly Phlotilla
Over 100 kayakers will paddle eight miles through the heart of Philadelphia on Saturday, decked head to toe in red, white, and blue. The Philly Phlotilla winds its way to Fort Mifflin along the Delaware River, the Revolutionary War fortification known as “the Fort that Saved America.” Post up on a bridge, take in the views, and enjoy a patriotic pre-game.
Where: Walnut Street Dock
When: July 11, 2026