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Annual celebration of Italian culture in Philly! 100+ vendors, amazing cuisine, and a giant greased pole!


South 9th Street Italian Market Festival

Plan ahead for transport to the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival in Philadelphia, ensure appropriate dress for the weather, and bring cash for vendors.

Italian Market Festival

✅ Before you go
• Plan transportation ahead of time as there are a lot of street closures and limited street parking surrounds the market.
• Event is free to attend and open to the public but vendors are PAYO.
• Check the weather so you can dress appropriately for the temperature and precipitation.

💪 Pro tips
• Have fun! 

How to prepare:

Come with us to the Italian Market Festival on South 9th Street.

I honestly had the best day ever and Rigatoni came,

I needed that Sopranos Ziti shirt and also the soppressata hat.

I was hungry and all the lines were so long,

but I did grab some caccio and Pepe arancini,

and they also gave Rigatoni a little pepperoni treat,

We had to watch the tradition go down of the greasy pole climb.

There were so many delicious desserts and just so much good food around.

people that really care about their culture.

You could tell even people that aren't Italian

just being around family and friends and food,

Then I watched the cannoli eating contest,

Here's your plan for crafting seashell hairbrushes and mirrors, then sushi and matcha dessert. Watch the video 👇

Engage in a fun crafty evening and grab sushi, drinks, and dessert after!

DIY Workshop and Sushi

Get creative at Boxbar in Olde City, Philadelphia—join a DIY workshop or make a custom charm bracelet for a fun, hands-on experience.

Craft Workshop

✅ Before you go
• check out their website for any workshop offerings

Make a charm bracelet or sign up for a creative ws at Box Bar

Enjoy fresh sushi, drinks, and don't miss the standout matcha lava cake at Tuna Bar in Olde City, Philadelphia for a delicious post-workshop treat.

Sushi and dessert


💪 Pro tips
• the matcha lava cake was by far my favorite thing we got there!

Tuna Bar

Box Bar usually is a charm bar but also hosts fun creative workshops.

The vibes were immaculate and the matcha dessert was awesome.

Here's your plan for enjoying soft serve, snacks, drinks, and outdoor vibes at Frankie's Summer Club. Watch the video 👇

Enjoy some lite bites, outdoor vibes, drinks, and soft serve in Rittenhouse!

Soft serve/snacks at Frankie’s Summer Club

Chill out at Frankie’s Summer Club in Rittenhouse with tasty snacks, refreshing drinks, and must-try soft serve in a lively outdoor setting.

Soft serve & snacks

💪 Pro tips
• the place gets crowded so get there a bit early to secure seats
• you have to sign up to become a member but this is free and takes a few seconds to do

Frankie’s Summer Club

Come with me to Frankie's Summer Club in Rittenhouse.

My friend got the soft serve with the pistachio shell,

Here's your plan for exploring thrift stores, buying trinkets, and enjoying art with live music. Watch the video 👇

Explore some cute stores and enjoy an evening filled with music, crafts, and art at Twilight in the Gardens

An Evening in South Philly

Browse a curated selection of secondhand records, clothes, and trinkets at At My House, with occasional art shows to enjoy while you thrift in South Philly.

Thrifting & Art Show


💪 Pro tips
• they are having a mini art show going on rtn that you can enjoy while browsing for second hand goods

Go Thrifting at At My House

Browse unique gifts, locally made jewelry, resin art, and lovely cards at Little Treat—a colorful shop perfect for finding something special for yourself or loved ones.

Gift shopping

They have locally made jewelry, resin art, a small selection of clothing, and gorgeous cards perfect for a gift or self-care treat 

Buy a cute little trinket at Little Treat

Enjoy live music, art activities, and explore the mosaicked Magic Gardens during Twilight in the Gardens, a vibrant BYOB evening event the last Friday of each month.

Live Music & Crafts

✅ Before you go
• tickets are available on the Magic Gardens website for 25/person 
• bring a picnic blanket, snacks, and drinks if you want! It’s byob 
• the event is from 7-10 every last Friday of the month till October 

💪 Pro tips
• if you are a member, tickets are only 16’

Twilight in the Gardens

which I enjoyed while browsing for records,

an amazing trinket store that's perfect for

small gifts for other people and yourself.

My last stop of the night was at Magic Gardens.

Twilight at the Gardens is a summer program that

happens the last Friday of every month till October.

They have a different craft activity every time

Here's your plan for enjoying spicy ramen and delicious boba with friends or loved ones. Watch the video 👇

Enjoy high quality ramen and boba with your besties, family, and/or significant other!

Ramen + Boba Friend Date!

Savor high quality ramen at Kyuramen and enjoy delicious boba from the adjoining TBaar, perfect for a fun friend or date night in Philadelphia's Market East.

Ramen & Boba

✅ Before you go
• you can’t make a reservation before but I went at 6:30 pm on a Friday night and only waited 10 mins

💪 Pro tips
• the spicy ramen was spicy so def be mindful of your spice tolerance
• the are attached to a boba shop that you can order from while seated for dinner or independently if you just wanna get boba and no dinner!

Kyuramen + Tbaar 

This is a perfect ramen spot located by Reading Terminal.

The highlight for me was the high quality boba along with the high quality ramen.