Philadelphia’s event calendar heats up as the week heads toward the weekend, with theater premieres, family-friendly activities and plenty of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across the city.
The stage lights up Tuesday when “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical” opens at the Miller Theater, where it runs through Sunday with a high-energy tribute to the life and music of the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll.
- Each week, Visit Philadelphia curates a comprehensive list of the top events, activities, and experiences happening throughout the region. From popular festivals and cultural celebrations to pop-up markets, live music, and family-friendly outings, it’s your go-to guide for planning the perfect week or weekend in and around the city.
- For the full list of things to do between March 9-15, click here.
By the weekend, the lineup expands with several family-friendly events on Saturday, including Pi Day at The Franklin Institute. It’s also the final chance to catch “Mermaids” at Adventure Aquarium, which continues through Sunday.
Saturday also brings several food and drink events around town, including Stouts and Snouts in Fishtown, which pairs craft beer with barbecue, and the Northern Liberties Espresso Martini Crawl, where participating bars will serve creative versions of the caffeinated cocktail.
Also debuting Saturday is Ministry of Awe, a mysterious new attraction opening in Old City.
The week culminates Sunday with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, one of the city’s largest annual celebrations of Irish heritage.
Here’s more of the best things to do in Philadelphia this week, courtesy
of
Visit Philadelphia.
Mt. Airy Restaurant Week
When: March 9-15, 2026
Where: Participating restaurants including Töska Restaurant & Brewery, 7136 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
InLiquid’s March for Art
When: March 9-20, 2026
Where: Crane Arts, 1400 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA
PEEPS in the Village at Peddler’s Village
When: March 9 – April 12, 2026
Where: Peddler’s Village, 100 Peddlers Village, Lahaska, PA
Greater Philly Yarn Crawl
When: March 12-15, 2026
Where: Participating locations including Stitch Central, 128 E. Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA
Backyard Bash at the Please Touch Museum
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA
