Things to Do in May in Philly

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MAY 14th – Night Market Philadelphia: South Street West

For those with a voracious appetite for newfangled food ideas, check out yet another food truck festival. There will be live music, neighborhood socializing, and lots of great food to try.

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MAY 16th – 17th – South 9th Street Italian Market Festival

Stroll along South 9th and enjoy lots of great imported and local Italian food recipes from antipastas, to cured meats and cannolis, there’s something for everyone one to enjoy.

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MAY 22nd – Spruce Street Harbor Park & Summerfest

Lounge in a hammock or sit around friends for a beer at the Spruce Street Harbor Park, an outdoor oasis with views of the Delaware River. This popular waterfront location opened last year, and has a beer garden, boathouse-style lodge, and plenty of food and drink options.

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MAY 30th – JUNE 6th – Future Sensations at The Oval

Only 4 cities worldwide will host this one-of-a-kind exhibit by Saint-Gobain, and Philadelphia is one of them. It will feature 21st century technology and imaginative storytelling that engages the senses through: look, listen, color, create. Each pavilion will be free and open to the public and be on display at The Oval in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum.