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Philadelphia Marathon
Starts: 11/23/2025 - Ends: 11/23/2025
In Philadelphia, we redefine the experience of what a marathon should be. A beautiful, fast and scenic course, an engaging atmosphere—it's no wonder we're consistently listed among the top ten marathons in the country, recognized for our flat terrain, mellow weather and spirited fans.
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Philadelphia Flower Show
Starts: 02/28/2026 - Ends: 03/08/2026
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation's largest and longest-running horticultural event, will be at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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Philly Mummers Parade
Starts: 01/01/2026 - Ends: 01/01/2026
Ring in the new year by attending the annual Mummers Day Parade on January 1! Don't miss the time-honored tradition that brings together more than 10,000 costumed adults and children as they march from City Hall south on Broad Street to Washington Avenue. The Mummers Parade is a family-friendly celebration that has delighted visitors from Philadelphia and beyond for more than 120 years.
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Soccer Match in 2026
Starts: 06/14/2026 - Ends: 07/04/2026
Coming to Philly in 2026!
View 2026 Full World Cup Schedule.
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MLB All-Star Game
Starts: 07/01/2026 - Ends: 07/30/2026
Coming to Philly in 2026! Date TBD.
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108th PGA Championship
Starts: 05/14/2026 - Ends: 05/17/2026
Aronimink is set to host the 2026 PGA Championship, which will coincide with the United States semiquincentennial celebration, and marks the 250th anniversary of America's founding in 1776 in Philadelphia.
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Championship Games
Starts: 03/20/2026 - Ends: 03/22/2026
The 1st and 2nd rounds of the 2026 Men's Basketball NCAA games will take place at Wells Fargo Center - hosts St. Joseph's University.
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America's 250th Anniversary in Philadelphia
Starts: 01/01/2026 - Ends: 12/31/2026
America marks a huge anniversary in 2026: its 250th birthday. As the birthplace of America, Philadelphia will be the heart of a year-long Semiquincentennial celebration filled with festivals, fireworks, freedom and fun.
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Starts: 11/14/2025 - Ends: 01/01/2026
It's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area!The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! Following past tradition, this year's Holiday Market will again feature a large variety of local artisans, designers, crafters and jewelers offering their unique, holiday-inspired handmade goods and gifts. There truly is no better place to experience Philadelphia's pride for locally made arts and crafts than the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market! Admission to the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market is FREE! We cannot wait to spend the holiday season with you and the whole family!Please note: we strongly encourage weekday visits during the 2025 season! Beat the weekend crowds and shop, eat and be merry in a relaxed chrisstmassy atmosphere.
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Luminature
Starts: 11/21/2025 - Ends: 01/04/2026
The immersive LumiNature display transforms the Philadelphia Zoo into a multimedia spectacular with 16 zones illuminated with a million twinkling lights. While the animals sleep, humans can ride the SEPTA PZ Express Kiddie Train under a canopy of lights, go on a scavenger hunt or walk through a 100-foot long lighted jungle tunnel. Don't pass up that perfect selfie in front of a 22-foot tall butterfly tree, a 40-foot tall glowing penguin and the new sparkling waterfall of lights. Top it off with seasonal fare, live performers, hot chocolate and adult beverages.
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Leaf Peeping in Philadelphia 2025
Starts: 10/12/2025 - Ends: 11/14/2025
Greens, yellows, reds—oh my! Don't miss out on the breathtaking scenery as the leaves change near Philadelphia South / Clarksboro KOA Holiday. Make KOA your basecamp for fall fun—drive scenic byways, bike tree-lined trails, or kayak through the vibrant turning leaves. From riverside parks to forested hikes, the autumn colors here are something you won't forget!
Peak leaf peeping typically runs from mid-October to early November, with colors beginning to change as early as the first week of October depending on weather.
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Care Camps Weekend
Starts: 05/08/2026 - Ends: 05/09/2026
Join Us for Care Camps Weekend May 8–9, 2026
Stay at a participating KOA campground on Friday, May 8, and receive 50%* off your Saturday, May 9 stay.
KOA will then donate 50% of the funds raised from Saturday night's stays to the Care Camps Foundation. Care Camps Foundation is a national non-profit organization that funds 100+ medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the US and Canada. Their mission is to give joy, hope, and the healing power of the outdoors to children with cancer and their families. KOA has been a foundational partner to Care Camps since 1984. You can learn more at carecamps.org.
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*Offer valid only at participating KOA locations. Discount applies to one site for two consecutive nights (Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9) at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. Only KOA Rewards discounts apply.
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KOA Rewards Weekend
Starts: 09/11/2026 - Ends: 09/12/2026
WHEN: September 11-12, 2026
WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 11th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 12th for FREE*.
WHY: KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.
*Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.
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TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures
Starts: 06/13/2026 - Ends: 06/13/2026
Visit Philadelphia and TED are collaborating to create TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures — a one-day event on June 13, 2026, at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.Held in honor of America's 250th birthday in 2026, this flagship event marks the culmination of Visit Philadelphia's three-year partnership with TED Democracy.Through a series of more than a dozen brand-new TED Talks, the event will explore the democratic future we want to create, while giving a nod to the past and the important milestone we're marking in Philadelphia.
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Macy's Christmas Light Show & Dickens Village
Starts: 11/29/2025 - Ends: 12/24/2025
The Christmas Light Show is a Philadelphia holiday tradition dating back half a century, housed in the historic Wanamaker Building. The free show uses more than 100,000 LED lights to project snowflakes, ballerinas and reindeer upon a four-story-high velvet curtain in the Grand Court atrium, accompanied by festive music from the world-renowned Wanamaker Grand Organ.Upstairs, another holiday tradition, Dickens Village. The 6,000-square-foot walk-through experience transports visitors to 1840s London with 26 heart-warming scenes from A Christmas Carol.
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52 Weeks of Firsts
Starts: 01/01/2026 - Ends: 12/31/2026
Did you know the Slinky was invented in Philadelphia? And that the country's first Thanksgiving Day parade also took place in the City of Brotherly Love?Not only was Philadelphia the birthplace of the country, but it was also the backdrop for many other marvels — some you may even be surprised to learn.To honor these groundbreaking innovations, the Philadelphia Historic District is holding a year's worth of free events — entitled 52 Weeks of Firsts — to celebrate the country's 250th birthday.The public events take place throughout 2026 either at the original location of each “first” or in spaces that represent where these significant milestones occurred.
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RockyFest 50 - Dates TBD
Starts: 12/01/2026 - Ends: 12/31/2026
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rocky. Events and activations across the city (Rocky Steps, etc.).
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Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Starts: 11/22/2025 - Ends: 12/24/2025
Christmas Village in Philadelphia (Nov 22 – Dec 24, 2025)Just under an hour from our campground, Christmas Village in Philadelphia transforms LOVE Park and City Hall into a magical, open-air German-style holiday market. From November 22nd through Christmas Eve, stroll through festive wooden booths featuring traditional gifts, artisan crafts, mulled wine, German treats, and live entertainment.2025 Hours:
• Sun–Thu: 12 PM – 8 PM
• Fri–Sat: 12 PM – 9 PM
• Thanksgiving Day (Nov 27): 9 AM – 5 PM
• Christmas Eve (Dec 24): 12 PM – 5 PM
Closed Nov 24–26Location: 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Only a short drive from major Philly attractions like the Art Museum, the Barnes Foundation, and the Franklin Institute, Christmas Village is easily accessible by car, foot, or public transit.Perfect for a festive day trip during your stay!
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Philadelphia Cycling Classic
Starts: 08/30/2026 - Ends: 08/30/2026
From its inception in 1985, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic has gone by many names, but its spirit has always been the same. It's an elite cycling race with top riders from around the world. It's a circuit race that shows off picturesque parts of one historic city. It brings hundreds of thousands of spectators together, whether from other countries or just down the block. The Philadelphia Cycling Classic is a historical race that's here to stay.
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