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Experience Center City

From the Avenue of the Arts and its storied theaters to beloved gathering spots like Rittenhouse Square and Dilworth Park, Center City offers something for everyone: events, seasonal attractions, and sweeping views of historic City Hall. Pair that with world-class museums and a vibrant nightlife scene, and it's a destination unlike any other.

The latest arts, culture, and entertainment events

Barnes Foundation: PECO Free First Sunday Family Day

First Sunday of every month | 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Free admission to the collection galleries and family-friendly activities like arts and crafts, musical performances, and interactive workshops.
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 215.278.7000

Beat The Bomb
Ongoing | Choose from one-hour Bomb Missions, where teams of four to six suit up in protective gear, dodge lasers and crack codes.
1218 Chestnut Street

Lucky Strike: Night Strike Unlimited Bowling
Sunday – Wednesday | Unlimited bowling for $21.99, Sunday from 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday from 8 p.m. Includes shoe rental.
1336 Chestnut Street, 215.545.2471

Mural Arts: Center City Tours
Take in the imagery that makes Philadelphia the mural capital of the world and learn about its colorful history from expert tour guides.
Various locations, 215.685.0750

Mural outside of Sampan restaurant

Photo by M. Edlow for GPTMC

Philadelphia Museum of Art: Friday Night Lounge
Every Friday | 5-8:30 p.m. | Philadelphia’s art world shows up and shows out every Friday night. Join in!
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 215.763.8100

Vinyl: Live Band Karaoke
Thursdays | 8 p.m. | Live band karaoke has been packing houses every weekend for over a decade—and they bring the party to Vinyl each Thursday.
215 S. 15th Street, 215.914.8116

More to Explore

Street scene with diners at outdoor tables enjoying a sunny day. A jazz band plays nearby. The atmosphere is lively and cheerful.

Open Streets: West Walnut

A bustling city sidewalk scene with two young women drinking beverages in the foreground. Tables with seated people line the street, creating a lively atmosphere.

Shop Center City

A server in a white shirt delivers a salad to a table where three people are seated, smiling, and chatting. A woman holds a glass of red wine. The setting is a modern, well-lit restaurant with a view of city buildings and trees outside. The atmosphere is casual and friendly.

Dine Center City