August is a top month to visit Philadelphia. The city has wrapped up Independence Month and Back to School has yet to kick in, making it a perfect time to get out and enjoy the dog days of summer’s best events and attractions.

Hit up Philly’s favorite summer spaces before the season ends, like Independence Blue Cross River Rink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor Park, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival and the Southeast Asian Market.

Summer festival season is in full swing come August. Explore cultural events like the BlackStar Film Festival, Ukrainian Folk Festival or August’s three PECO Multicultural Series weekends. Find fun at Philly Taco Fest, Peddler’s Village Peach Festival and Northern Liberties’ 2nd Street Festival. August also brings the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival.

Get cultured this August as well. Don’t miss the waning days of exhibits The Art of the Brick at The Franklin Institute and Mary Cassatt at Work at the Philadelphia Museum of Art or find a seat for the premieres of Mamma Mia! and Les Misérables at the Academy of Music. And book lovers can explore a slew of in-store events during the Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl.

Make your Philly exploration extra special with a sumptuous hotel stay. Book the Visit Philly Overnight Package and get free hotel parking and choose-your-own-adventure perks, including tickets to The Art of the Brick at The Franklin Institute; the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rodin Museum; or the National Constitution Center and the Museum of the American Revolution. Or indulge in the new Visit Philly 3-Day Stay hotel package, which includes buy-two-get-one-free hotel nights at participating hotels.

Check out our guide to the most awesome things to do in Philadelphia in August 2024.

Note: This article is arranged chronologically by section.

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