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How to Spend September 2026 in Philly
Summer may be ending, but the party continues with festivals, John Coltrane's 100th, and local farm boxes.
What To See at 2026 Philly Fringe
The festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an expanded lineup of performances.
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Keep It LocalAugust 27A Pit Stop at PAPERTrail Bike Cafe
Food & DrinkAugust 27Your Guide to New Restaurants, Bars & Cafés in Philly
Keep It LocalAugust 27Where to Shop For Your Next Philly Bike Ride
Events
Wednesday, Sep. 2
- 🏌️ The Range Social at Cobbs Creek Golf Course (Overbrook Park)
- 🚶 First Prayer Tour at Carpenters' Hall (Center City)
- 🎷 Weekly Improvised Music Drop-in Jam Session at The Rotunda (University City)
- 🎣 Free Fishing at Bartram's Garden Community Boathouse (Kingsessing)
- 🥕 Rowhouse Grocery Community Cooking Event at Rowhouse Grocery (Point Breeze)
- 🎨 Block Print Tote or Make Up Bag Workshop at CraftNation (Port Richmond)
- 🎲 One-Shots: Dungeons & Drafts at Love City Brewing (Manayunk)
- 🥃 Whisky Wednesday with Jakeya Limitless at Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club (Callowhill)
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