{"id":4913,"date":"2016-06-11T11:11:55","date_gmt":"2016-06-11T15:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=4913"},"modified":"2016-12-14T14:17:05","modified_gmt":"2016-12-14T19:17:05","slug":"philadelphia-free-things-to-do-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/philadelphia-free-things-to-do-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Philly Frugality Guide: 50+ Free or Cheap Things to do in Philadelphia Summer 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[osd_social_media_sharing]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Summer in Philly is lit! Get excited with a TON of free or cheap events to attend throughout the months of June, July, and August.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">[bctt tweet=&#8221;#Philly Frugality Guide: #FREE &amp; CHEAP things to do in Philadelphia | Summer 2016&#8243; username=&#8221;TUNdiscounts&#8221;]<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Philly-Frugal-Guide-Pin-1.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5216\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5216\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Philly-Frugal-Guide-Pin-1.png\" alt=\"Philly Frugal Guide Pin\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">See also:<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/nyc-frugality-guide-99-free-or-cheap-things-to-do-in-nyc-summer-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\">NYC Frugality Guide: 99 Free or Cheap Things to do in NYC Summer 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[divider]<\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Festivals &amp; Chill<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Mix up your usual Netflix &amp; Chill routine with these fun and free festivals and movies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitphilly.com\/events\/philadelphia\/peco-multicultural-series-at-penns-landing\/\">PECO Multicultural Festival Series<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Irish American Festival &#8211; June 26, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hispanic Fiesta &#8211; July 9-10, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Islamic Heritage Festival &#8211; July 23, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ACANA African Festival &#8211; August 7, 2016<br \/>\nFestival of India &#8211; August 20, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Caribbean Festival &#8211; August 21, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qflixphilly.com\">qFLIX Philadelphia<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; July 5-10, 2016; \u00a0$13-15 tickets<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thecolonialtheatre.com\/programs-categories\/programs-blobfest-blobfest\/\">Blobfest 2016<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; July 8-10, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Street Fair &#8211; July 9, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Blob and this Island Earth &#8211; July 9, 2016; $8 for students<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Blob and Queen of Blood &#8211; July 9, 2016; $8 for students<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Blob and the Late Night Double Feature &#8211; July 10, 2016; $8 for students<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easternstate.org\/bastille-day\">Bastille Day Festival<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; July 16, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lancasteravejazzfest.com\">Lancaster Avenue Jazz &amp; Arts Festival <\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8211; July 16, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blackstarfest.org\">BlackStar Film Festival<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8211; August 4-7, 2016; $8 per film<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.2ndstfestival.org\/\">2nd Street Festival<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; August 7, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ansp.org\/get-involved\/programs\/festivals\/bug-fest\/\">Bug Fest<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; August 13-14, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[divider]<\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #003366;\">The Cultured Approach: Museums and landmarks<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Explore the city and let art and history come alive with visits to these famous museum and landmarks (for free\/cheap!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/icaphila.org\">Institute of Contemporary Art<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chemheritage.org\/visit\/museum\/\">The Museum at Chemical Heritage Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/inde\/planyourvisit\/libertybellcenter.htm\">The Liberty Bell Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitphilly.com\/history\/philadelphia\/the-presidents-house-freedom-and-slavery-in-making-a-new-nation\/#sm.0000088b1nt9f3eb1yapdg99fye4z\">The President\u2019s House<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/edal\/planyourvisit\/basicinfo.htm\">Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/inde\/planyourvisit\/independencehall.htm\">Independence Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.phldnc.com\/politicalfest\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2016 Democratic Convention\u00a0<\/span>Politifest<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; July 22-27, 2016; $5 admission with ID<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wanamakerorgan.com\/events.php\">Daily Wanamaker Organ Concerts<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehappyrooster.com\/events\/\">The Happy Rooster Karaoke nights<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; Thursdays<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tickets.worldcafelive.com\/event\/1202737-monday-jazz-jam-philadelphia\/\">Monday Jazz Jam<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; Monday nights<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[divider]<\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Get Sweaty, not poor: Free and cheap work-outs<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Gym memberships aren\u2019t exactly great for a college student\u2019s budget. Here are a few free alternatives to get sweaty and reach your fitness goals!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.delawareriverwaterfront.com\/events\/free-yoga-on-race-street-pier\">Free daily yoga on Race Street Pier<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; all summer long<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.philamuseum.org\/calendar?id=8&amp;et=12&amp;dt=June_2016#18427\">Night yoga at the art museum<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; Wednesdays<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lululemonPhiladelphia\/photos\/a.210061065792752.54241.189891301143062\/785900178208835\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Run with the Lululemon Walnut Street Run Club<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; Sundays<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillydancefitness.com\">Philly Dance Fitness<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; times vary; $12 per class<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.phillyurbandefense.com\">Urban Defense Center<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; times vary; $15 per class<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[divider]<\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #003366;\">The Land of the Free: 4th of July Events<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Celebrate your American pride with these 4th of July events. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.delawareriverwaterfront.com\/events\/great-plaza-at-penn-s-landing\/star-spangled-weekend-on-the-waterfront\">Fourth of July Events<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Orchestra Neighborhood Concert and Fireworks &#8211; July 1, 2016 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U.S. Army Band Performance and Fireworks &#8211; July 2, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Historic Philadelphia Block Party &#8211; July 3, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">POPS! On Independence &#8211; July 3, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.welcomeamerica.com\/calendar-of-events\/celebration-of-freedom-ceremony\/\">Celebration of Freedom Ceremony<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; July 4, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Independence Day Parade &#8211; July 4, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.welcomeamerica.com\/calendar-of-events\/party-on-the-parkway\/\">Party on the Parkway<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; July 4, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.welcomeamerica.com\/calendar-of-events\/wawa-welcome-america-july-4th-concert\/\">Wawa Welcome America Concert &amp; Fireworks<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; July 4, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[divider]<\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #003366;\">A breath of fresh (free) air<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Enjoy the beautiful outdoors with these wonderful summer attractions. Bonus: most of these locations offer great entertainment and food throughout the summer. Check out their websites for the details! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.historicphiladelphia.org\">Franklin Square<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.delawareriverwaterfront.com\/places\/spruce-street-harbor-park\">Spruce Street Harbor Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/phsonline.org\/popups\">PHS Pop Up Gardens<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; South Street and Viaduct Rail Park<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.schuylkillbanks.org\/projects\/boardwalk-and-south-street-ramp\">Schuylkill River Waterfront\/Boardwalk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitphilly.com\/events\/philadelphia\/the-oval-on-the-benjamin-franklin-parkway\/#sm.00009t0vqh13t5ey1y17lspdx0jx3\">The Oval<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umtownship.org\/index.aspx?NID=240\">Concert Under the Stars<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mango Men &#8211; July 4, 2016 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Craig Bickhardt, Beaucoup Blue &#8211; July 10, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gaelic Storm &#8211; July 17, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lauren Hart, Jimi Kendrick &#8211; July 24, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Trout Fishing in America &#8211; July 31, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccdparks.org\/events\/farmers-market2016-6\">Farmer\u2019s Market at Dilworth Park<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &#8211; July 6, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillyfunguide.com\/editorial\/summer-movies-2016\">Outdoor free movie series<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> (click this link for many more besides what is listed below!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dirty Dancing &#8211; June 30, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ferris Bueller\u2019s Day Off &#8211; July 13, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inside Out &#8211; July 21, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Big Hero 6 &#8211; July 28, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Star Wars: The Force Awakens &#8211; August 4, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Creed &#8211; August 11, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">E.T. 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