Things to Do in Center City After Work

While happy hour may be the first thing on your mind after a day in the office, it doesn’t have to be just a night out for drinks and a bite! From unique retail destinations to interactive experiences, Center City is home to one-of-a-kind gems that you won’t find elsewhere in the region. And when you’re in the Most Walkable City in the U.S., the opportunities for fun are just a short stroll away.

Below, check out 9 spots that you’ll want to visit with your coworkers, friends, and family.

Make Magic at the Cauldron
📍 1305 Locust Street
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Located in Midtown Village, the Cauldron isn’t just a bar and restaurant. Book in advance to reserve a potion-making class that combines magic and mixology for a spellbinding evening!

Try Vintage Games at Barcade Center City
📍 1326 Chestnut Street
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Over 80 classic arcade games can be found at the region’s second Barcade! And while you’re practicing with Pac-Man or toying with Tapster, check out the full menu of bites and beverages.

Craft Custom Candles at Cork & Candles
📍 1315 Walnut Street
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Whether you want to create a classic candle or a novelty candle that looks like a bowl of cereal, Midtown Village destination and BYOB Cork & Candles has more than 60 fragrances for endless options.

Bowl with Friends at Lucky Strike
📍 1336 Chestnut Street
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Striking out can be a good thing, when it’s on one of the 24 bowling lanes at Lucky Strike Center City! Between rounds, snacks and games like shuffleboard and Giant Jenga are perfect for unwinding after work.

Score a Hole in One at Puttshack
📍 The Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut Street
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The classic game of minigolf enters the future at Puttshack, which features technology that keeps the score and allows players to skip the pencil and scorecard as they compete in one of four nine-hole minigolf courses.

Cook Up Classics at La Cucina at the Market
📍 1206 Arch Street
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What better way to bring people together than by cooking together? La Cucina at the Market offers weekly cooking classes, ranging from Italian classics like handmade pasta to seafood festa and sushi.

Play Ping Pong at Spin
📍 211 S. 15th Street
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Where else will you find a blend of urban-lounge chic and a bathtub filled with ping pong balls? Grab the team for a game of ping pong at one of Spin’s 16 tables and grab a bite or cocktail from the full menu and bar.

Experience an Interactive Art Show at Wonderspaces
📍 The Fashion District, 1001 Market Street
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Unlike traditional gallery spaces, Wonderspaces is a multimedia experiential art show. Check out more than a dozen exhibits like “Body Paint,” where your motions create the art, and the visually mesmerizing “Submergence.”

Game the Night Away at Round1
📍 The Fashion District, 1001 Market Street
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Located in the heart of Center City in the Fashion District, Round1 has entertainment and games for all ages and interests. Test out your skills with modern arcade games, bowling, billiards, and even karaoke!