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One of the country's fastest 10-K courses according to Runner's World, the Broad Street Run leads participants through...

One of the country's fastest 10-K courses according to Runner's World, the Broad Street Run leads participants through several Philly neighborhoods. The course starts at the Central High School Athletic Field at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue and finishes at the end of Broad Street on Philadelphia Navy Yard's Marine Parade Grounds. Race proceeds go to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Hours: Sun, May 6, 2012

A celebration of African-American art, the Philadelphia International Art Expo draws more than 40,000 people each year,...

A celebration of African-American art, the Philadelphia International Art Expo draws more than 40,000 people each year, including hundreds of art collectors and dealers, gallery-owners, interior designers, architects and scholars. Held on the campus of Temple University.

Hours: November 2012

A great way to burn some cals before the holiday season starts, this road race across the Ben Franklin Bridge is one of...

A great way to burn some cals before the holiday season starts, this road race across the Ben Franklin Bridge is one of the area's most anticipated running events. The 10-K route starts at the Jersey toll gates, leads runners across the bridge to a turnabout in Philly, and concludes back in Camden at the intersection of Pearl and 5th. All proceeds for the race go to benefit the special needs children enrolled at the Larc School. NB There's also a 2-K walk.

Hours: Sun, Nov 4, 2012: 8:30am

Billed as the Delaware Valley's largest outdoor arts and crafts show, this arts festival is held in the lovely North...

Billed as the Delaware Valley's largest outdoor arts and crafts show, this arts festival is held in the lovely North Philly community known as Manayunk. In addition to the juried art show, festival-goers can expect to find plenty of food and drink booths, eclectic retail stands, children's activities and live music during the course of the weekend-long event.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sat, Jun 23, 2012 Sun, Jun 24, 2012

Take a walk back in time during Philly's annual Fête Day celebration, which is held on historic Elfreth Alley, the...

Take a walk back in time during Philly's annual Fête Day celebration, which is held on historic Elfreth Alley, the nation's oldest residential street. During the Sunday event, folks in traditional Colonial garb stroll the cobble stones and conduct their affairs like they would have done in 1702. In addition, many of the Alley's historic, 300-year-old homes are open for public touring, making Fête Day a rare occasion, indeed. Fête proceeds go to benefit Elfreth's Alley Museum and its many educational programs.

Hours: Sat, Oct 6, 2012 June 2013

Held in the early fall, the Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe is one of the region's most well-attended -- and most...

Held in the early fall, the Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe is one of the region's most well-attended -- and most unique -- events of its kind. From live dance and late night cabaret productions (some which border on the avant-garde) to poetry readings, tricycle races and shows by the Spiral Q Puppet Theatre, you can bet there's something that'll appeal to everyone during this two-week celebration of the arts. Performances are held in venues all over the city, with many of the Live Arts shows taking place in the streets of Old City.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Sep 7, 2012 Sat, Sep 8, 2012 Sun, Sep 9, 2012 Mon, Sep 10, 2012 Tue, Sep 11, 2012 Wed, Sep 12, 2012 Thu, Sep 13, 2012 Fri, Sep 14, 2012 Sat, Sep 15, 2012 Sun, Sep 16, 2012 Mon, Sep 17, 2012 Tue, Sep 18, 2012 Wed, Sep 19, 2012 Thu, Sep 20, 2012 Fri, Sep 21, 2012 Sat, Sep 22, 2012

The galleries of the Old City Cultural District keep their doors open late the first Friday of each month for this...

The galleries of the Old City Cultural District keep their doors open late the first Friday of each month for this neighborhood-wide "open house." The crowds include both interested browsers and seasoned collectors.

Hours: Fri, Oct 5, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Fri, Nov 2, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Fri, Dec 7, 2012: 5pm - 9pm Fri, Jan 4, 2013: 5pm - 9pm Fri, Feb 1, 2013: 5pm - 9pm Fri, Mar 1, 2013: 5pm - 9pm Fri, Apr 5, 2013: 5pm - 9pm Fri, May 3, 2013: 5pm - 9pm Fri, Jun 7, 2013: 5pm - 9pm Fri, Jul 5, 2013: 5pm - 9pm Fri, Aug 2, 2013: 5pm - 9pm Fri, Sep 6, 2013: 5pm - 9pm

Take a stroll through the country's oldest residential street and celebrate the holiday season. During the second...

Take a stroll through the country's oldest residential street and celebrate the holiday season. During the second weekend of December, Elfreth's Alley residents host tours of their homes. Decorations, refreshments, and caroling ensure that the atmosphere is suitably festive. A Philly favorite for years, tickets for Deck the Alley go on sale in September, and they sell out fast.

Hours: Sat, Dec 1, 2012: 3pm - 7pm

Philadelphia celebrates the nation's birth for an entire week. From the parade to the reading of the Declaration of...

Philadelphia celebrates the nation's birth for an entire week. From the parade to the reading of the Declaration of Independence and free concerts, spirits run high during this annual event. On the Fourth itself, things begin when the mayor awards the city's highest honor, the Philadelphia Liberty Medal, to this year's worthy recipient and conclude later that night with a spectacular fireworks display over the Delaware River. Events take place at various locations, including Penn's Landing, Avenue of the Arts, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as well as parks and squares throughout town.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Mon, Jun 25, 2012: 10am - Noon, 10am - 3pm, 9pm Tue, Jun 26, 2012: 10am - Noon, 9pm Wed, Jun 27, 2012: 10am - Noon, 9pm Thu, Jun 28, 2012: 10am - Noon, 10am - 3pm, 9pm Fri, Jun 29, 2012: 10am - Noon, 5pm - 9pm Sat, Jun 30, 2012: 10am - 11pm, Noon - 5pm, 6pm - 9pm Sun, Jul 1, 2012: 11am - 7pm, Noon - 5pm, 9pm Mon, Jul 2, 2012: 9pm Tue, Jul 3, 2012: 8pm Wed, Jul 4, 2012: 10am - 11pm, 11am - 12:30pm, Noon - 7pm, 7pm - 10pm, 9pm

In November, about 195 artists from around the country are invited to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for a juried...

In November, about 195 artists from around the country are invited to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for a juried crafts show. From basketry to woodworking, fiber arts to furniture, this show has got it all. Most items are for sale, so if you see something you absolutely can't live without, chances are you won't have to. This is the Philadelphia Museum of Arts primary fundraiser, and some 24,000 people visit each year, making it one of Philly's most popular annual events.

Hours: November 2012