6 listings in Philadelphia, PA: free concerts, festivals, shows and things to do. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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Mon–Sat at 11am
Parkway Central Library, Rare Book DepartmentPhiladelphia
See treasures from the Free Library's Rare Book Department on a free daily tour, Monday–Saturday at 11am, on the third floor of Parkway Central Library.
Verified Oct 27 · libwww.freelibrary.org
No catch
Wed, Nov 11, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia
A free guided visit to the Barnes for people living with dementia and their care partners, led with ARTZ Philadelphia. Wednesday, November 11, 1:30–2:30pm. Register ahead through ARTZ Philadelphia.
Verified Oct 27 · barnesfoundation.org
Catch: Only for: people living with dementia and their care partners · Free registration required (through ARTZ Philadelphia)
Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Barnes Foundation, Comcast NBCUniversal AuditoriumPhiladelphia
A free evening talk in the Barnes auditorium with Pew Fellows Rose Jarboe, José Ortiz-Pagán and George Rodriguez on how they experiment and make work, moderated by Zach Blackwood of the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. Wednesday, November 11, 6–7:15pm.
Verified Oct 27 · barnesfoundation.org
Catch: Free registration required
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Dec 27
LOVE Park & City HallPhiladelphia
The German-style holiday market at LOVE Park and City Hall is free to walk through, with vendors, lights and holiday decorations. Open November 21 to December 27, 2026: noon–8pm Sunday–Thursday and noon–9pm Friday–Saturday, with Thanksgiving 9am–5pm and Christmas Eve noon–5pm. Closed November 23–25 and December 25.
Verified Oct 27 · philachristmas.com
No catch
Thu, Nov 26, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Benjamin Franklin ParkwayPhiladelphia
The 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade, the country's longest-running, marks its 107th year on Thursday, November 26: a 30-minute pre-show at 8:30am, then floats, balloons, marching bands and performers, ending with Santa. The route starts at 20th Street and JFK Boulevard, goes east on JFK to 16th Street, north to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and west to the Art Museum steps. Metered street parking is free on Thanksgiving, but many streets along the route close.
Verified Oct 27 · visitphilly.com
No catch
Wed, Dec 2, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia
A free talk at the Barnes in which poet Brandon Shimoda and filmmaker Rea Tajiri discuss Japanese American incarceration, memory and creative practice. Wednesday, December 2, 6–7pm.
Verified Oct 27 · barnesfoundation.org
Catch: Free registration required
