This week in Philly: Pickleball at City Hall, a teddy bear picnic, a Broadway rave, Labor Day festivities, and more.

Fall is coming, so mark your calendars to celebrate, eat, and explore your way through Philly.

Some highlights from the local lit scene this season.

Plumes, the French musician who has gone viral for serenading animals around the world, kicks off the zoo’s end-of-summer lineup.

The sprawling exhibition spans nearly 1,000 works across two museums. We asked its curators where you should start.

The coolest classes in Philly for future grown-ups, right now

Big-ticket events, an all-out fan fest, exclusive merch, and a Phanatic fur-covered fever dream — here’s everything you need to know about baseball’s biggest summer party.

The world premiere exhibit opens in February 2027 with screen-used props, immersive galleries, and never-before-seen artifacts from the Lucasfilm archives.

Expert hacks for the things everyone is trying to see (or should try to see) this summer

How to do it all. But smarter.

Grab a blanket and catch al fresco showings of old favorites, new favorites, and lots of family-friendly films.

No pool membership? No problem.

Fireworks, free museum days, block parties, concerts, and more!

Our top picks for where to post up on a blanket for hours on end.

Block parties, free museum days, kids’ programming, live music, and more.