The Philadelphia region is bursting with exciting events in 2025, offering something for everyone. From festivals to sports competitions and unique exhibitions, this year is set to showcase the city’s rich diversity. So grab your calendars — here is a list of major events happening in the City of Brotherly Love and beyond that you won’t want to miss. Winter 2025 events Philadelphia Auto ShowThe Philadelphia Auto Show returns for 10 days of car-themed fun along the roadways of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. There will be hundreds of cars you can spend all day ogling at. And many that you can get inside of. Check out our guide here. 📅 Jan. 11 – Jan. 20 📍 Pennsylvania Convention Center, located at 1101 Arch Street in Philadelphia Winter Wonder at Longwood GardensExplore vibrant indoor gardens and stunning outdoor landscapes at Longwood Gardens. Those who visit the popular Pennsylvania tourist destination can expect to see new buildings, new gardens, and new guest experiences.📅 Jan. 17 – March 23📍 Longwood Gardens, located at 1001 Longwood Rd., in Kennett Square Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Honor the life, service, and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. over MLK Weekend at a community event. A full list of events can be found in our guide. 📅 Jan. 18 – Jan. 20 📍 Across Philadelphia Center City District Restaurant Week Dozens of restaurants across Center City will offer three-course, prix-fixe dinners for $40 or $60 and two-course lunches for just $20. See a full list of participating restaurants in our guide here. 📅 Jan. 19 – Feb. 1 📍 At over 100 restaurants across Center City African American Children’s Book FairCelebrate literature at the African American Children’s Book Fair. This event connects young readers with inspiring authors and illustrators. 📅 Feb. 1📍 Pennsylvania Convention Center, located at 1101 Arch Street in Philadelphia The Tasties Are you a foodie? Well you should check out The Tasties, Philadelphia’s first-ever chef and restaurant awards show. Enjoy an exclusive awards ceremony, mingle with industry leaders, and party the night away📅 Feb. 2📍 Live! Casino & Hotel, located at 900 Packer Avenue in Philadelphia Body Worlds: Vital returns to the Franklin Institute Spanning 16,000 square feet, the exhibition features an extraordinary collection of real human specimens—including 20 whole-body plastinates—offering guests an unparalleled journey beneath the skin.📅 Feb. 15 📍Franklin Institute, located at 222 N. 20th St. in Philadelphia Philadelphia Flower ShowThe Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and the world’s longest-running horticultural event. The show will feature garden designers and florists from around the world, as well as designers based in Philadelphia. Click here for more details. 📅 March 1 – March 9 📍 Pennsylvania Convention Center, located at 1101 Arch Street in Philadelphia Spring 2025 events Penn RelaysThe Penn Replays will bring thousands of participants and attendants to Philadelphia for the largest and oldest track and field competition in the United States.📅 April 24 – April 26 📍 Franklin Field on the University of Pennsylvania campus The Philadelphia ShowCheck out fine art and antiques and learn about the joy of collecting at the Philadelphia Show on the East Terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 📅 April 25- April 27 📍Philadelphia Museum of Art, located at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. Monster JamLooking to experience the roar? Get up close and personal with Monster Jam trucks (and drivers) right in South Philadelphia. 📅 April 26📍 Lincoln Financial Field, located at One Lincoln Financial Field Way in Philadelphia Manayunk StrEAT Food FestivalGet ready to eat your heart out because one of the largest food truck festivals is set to return to Manayunk featuring dozens of food trucks and food vendors from across the region. 📅 April 27📍 Main Street in Manayunk Chestnut Hill Home & Garden FestivalThe festival will include over 200 vendors selling home design, décor, hand-made furniture and hand-crafted home accessories.📅 May 4 📍 Along historic Germantown Avenue from Rex Avenue to Willow Grove Avenue. South 9th Street Italian Market FestivalMake sure you pack your appetite for this one. The festival will feature over 100 area vendors showcasing a range of cuisine and beverages.📅 May 17 – May 18 📍The festival will span seven city blocks Devon Horse Show and Country FairThe four-day all-jumper event will feature some of the nation’s top show-jumping athletes, all competing in the Dixon Oval. Visitors can also enjoy shopping and having various food options, including BBQ, sandwiches, and pasta.  📅 May 21 – June 1 📍 Located at 23 Dorset Road in Devon Summer 2025 events From Paris to Provence: French Painting at the Barnes“Travel through France with Monet, Van Gogh, Cézanne, and other trailblazing painters” at the Barnes Foundation’s newest art exhibit. 📅 June 29 – Aug. 31📍The Barnes, located at 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia Savannah BananasBrace yourself for more mayhem. The viral baseball team is on tour and bringing their entertaining antics back to South Philadelphia. 📅 July 26 – July 27 📍 Citizens Bank Park, located at 1 Citizens Bank Way in Philadelphia Fall 2025 events Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show The oldest outdoor fine art show in the U.S. will return for its fall edition, featuring dozens of professional artists exhibiting their work. 📅 Sept.19 – Sept. 21📍 Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia Marathon Weekend This is your chance to run through the City of Philadelphia’s historic landmarks and scenic streets among thousands of other runners. 📅 Nov. 21 – Nov. 23 📍Varius times and locations Sign up for our Breaking newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox.