Fishtown District News Today

Fishtown's own version of Center City SIPS has happy hour deals at over two dozen participating bars, breweries, and restaurants.

The 16th annual Kensington Derby and Arts Festival is expecting 15,000 to 25,000 attendees and will feature more than 150 vendors. The event, which has taken place on Trenton Avenue in previous years, will showcase local businesses in East Kensington and Fishtown.

Fishtown Taps, the Fishtown District's summer happy hour promotion, runs each Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. through Labor Day with $5 beers, $6 wines and $7 cocktails. There are also food specials at all 18 participating restaurants and bars, with more to be added before the end of summer. Residents and visitors can check for updates on the Fynd app, available on Apple's App Store and Google Play.

The Kensington Derby and Arts Festival, now in its 15th year, returns on Saturday, May 13 from 12 to 6 p.m. on Trenton Avenue from Norris Street to Frankford Avenue. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend and cheer on competitors as they parade in handmade sculptures and attempt to pass by obstacles on a three-mile course decorated by local businesses.

When they say there's nothing to do this weekend - they definitely do not mean Philadelphia! The guide to spring and summer will keep you busy every single weekend for the new three months - and give tourists over 80 reasons to visit Philly in 2023. 

Fishtown is celebrating the end of summer with its 'Fall Feastivale' on Saturday, Sept. 24 from noon until 8 p.m. Enjoy plenty of food, drinks and nearly 100 market vendors along Frankford Avenue. There also will be three DJ stages that will be playing live music all day.

Outdoor festival season is back. While Philadelphia residents wander outside to enjoy the warm weather, many of the city's most beloved traditions are making a return after a two-year pandemic-related hiatus.

The historic Fishtown District, a popular summer tourist destination in Leelanau County had quite the scare earlier this week when residents were forced to evacuate due to a bomb threat.

The historic Fishtown District, a popular summer tourist destination in Leelanau County had quite the scare earlier this week when residents were forced to evacuate due to a bomb threat.

Now and Then Marketplace will hold a pop-up event with over 50 Philly area vendors vendors in the vacant space at 31 W. Girard Avenue on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The goal of the event is to create opportunities for small businesses and increase interest in renting empty commercial space.