Things to do in Philadelphia this weekend – Eagles in Brazil, Cage the Elephant, The Killers, Restaurant Week
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Another week in the books, now, it's time to celebrate the weekend Philly style!
This weekend you can get yourself a delicious deal with Center City Restaurant Week starting up again. And even though the Birds will be abroad this weekend, it's still a good time to celebrate the start of football season. There are also multiple buzz-worthy concerts and festivals happening in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this weekend.
Read about all those events and more as we break down what's going on around the Philadelphia region from Friday to Sunday.
Center City Restaurant Week
Center City District Restaurant Week returns Sunday to highlight Philadelphia's best and most diverse dishes, from sushi to seafood and burgers to BYOBs.
Experience the City of Brotherly Love's vibrant culinary scene with discounted menus at more than 100 restaurants from Sunday, Sept. 8 through Saturday, Sept. 21.
Options for a three-course, pre-fixe dinner can be all yours for just $40 or $60. Looking for something smaller? Diners can try out a two-course lunch for only $20, too. *Chefs kiss*
Check out the full list of restaurants participating in the Center City Fall 2024 Restaurant Week. Bon appétit!
Eagles watch party at Lincoln Financial Field
The Eagles open the 2024 campaign in São Paulo, Brazil, against the Green Bay Packers Friday, but fans can still have the home game experience at Lincoln Financial Field. On Friday, the Eagles will host an official Kickoff Watch Party at the Linc at 8:15 p.m.
Tickets may be sold out, but lucky attendees will watch the action live on large LED screens from the stadium seats. Fans will enjoy a halftime drone light show and a taste of Brazil with authentic food with a Philly twist. Eagles alumni will also be on-site signing autographs.
Pre-paid parking is sold out, but there will still be spaces available at the event.
Meet & Greet with Jeremiah Trotter Sr.
The "Axe Man" is back! Meet Philadelphia Eagles legend Jeremiah Trotter Sr., Friday, from 7 to 8 p.m. Trotter tormented opposing offenses with his aggressive playing style and helped lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance in 2004.
Hosted by DraftKings Sportsbook at Resorts Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City, this meet and greet is free to the public and offers fans a chance to connect with the four-time Pro Bowler.
For those looking for an enhanced experience, exclusive tickets are available for $35, which include a private meet and greet in the VIP section of DraftKings Sportsbook at 8:30 p.m. and a seat to watch the Eagles take on the Packers in Brazil.
The Killers at Freedom Mortgage Pavillion
Alt-rock band The Killers will perform under the "Bright Lights" in Camden, New Jersey, Saturday night. Bring your comfiest shoes because you'll be dancing all night long as the band celebrates the 20th anniversary of their famed album, "Hot Fuss," the album known for hits like "Mr. Brightside," "Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine," and "Somebody Told Me."
The Killers take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to see these icons at the Freedom Mortgage Pavillion start at $48.65.
Cage the Elephant's "Neon Pill" tour at The Mann
Cage the Elephant is bringing their "Neon Pill" tour to The Mann in West Philadelphia Friday evening. The rock band with more than 18 million listeners on Spotify boasts smash hits like, "Cigarette Daydreams," "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" and "Come a Little Closer."
The Neon Pill tour stop in the City of Brotherly Love will feature band, Young the Giant and artists Bakar and Willow Avalon.
Showtime is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $70.
Meghan Trainor at The Mann
Popstar Meghan Trainor is bringing the bass to The Mann this Saturday evening for a showstopping night in music. Trainor's "Timeless" tour is making a pitstop in West Philly featuring Paul Russell and Chris Olsen.
Doors open to the public at 5 p.m. and showtime is at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets to see Meghan Trainor on Saturday night start at $28.75.
Fall Festival at LEGOLAND
Fall-themed bricktastic fun is happening at LEGOLAND Discovery Center at the Plymouth Meeting Mall from Friday through Sept. 27. Guests can explore the fall decorations in MINILAND Philadelphia and search for hidden scarecrows.
Visitors can join LEGO Playmakers for fall-themed games in the Fun Hub. Kids can build a LEGO pumpkin to plant in the festival's Pumpkin Patch and go apple picking in DUPLO Village.
Admission prices start at $23.99 with additional options for virtual reality mini-figures and digital photos.
Tri-State Sunflower Festival at Dalton Farms
While many may not be ready for pumpkin spice season just yet, fall is fast approaching and bringing with it cooler temperatures, crisper air and plenty of outdoor activities.
And there's no better place to kick off your season of fall festivities than by visiting Dalton Farms in Swedesboro, New Jersey. The South Jersey staple just began its month-long Tri-State Sunflower Festival where flower lovers can freely frolic among the blooming sunflower fields.
Festivalgoers can also pick their own zinnias and sunflowers while joining in on family fun attractions like the brand new corn maze, giant slide, trike track and low ropes course. The festival will provide plenty of fall photo ops so guests can capture that perfect selfie for Instagram or hard launch their relationship with an autumnal couples post.
Complete your fall bucket list in one fell swoop at Dalton Farms this season. Tickets can be purchased online.
Philadelphia Honey Festival
Come celebrate Mother Nature's favorite friend – the honey bee – this Saturday at the Wyck in Germantown with none other than the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild!
For 15 years and counting the Honey Festival has been held in Philadelphia and this year's will be no different. The Philadelphia Honey Festival features the works of local vendors, educational presentations, honey extraction demonstrations, bee bearding, open hive talks, a mead and beer garden and more,
The festival will be held at Wyck, a National Historic Landmark house, garden and farm in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood.
This event is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth as it offers delicious honey tastings, too!
Savor your Saturday with a sweet yet educational activity like the Philadelphia Honey Festival. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Wyck, located at 6026 Germantown Avenue.
2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
The 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival runs from September 5–29, showcasing more than 300 artists and companies across various venues. Visitors can experience a diverse range of performances, including ancestral shows, live comedy and an ADHD Mixtape.
Audiences are invited to join in the month-long celebration of art through a variety of mediums. Tickets are sold per event and are available on PhillyFringe.org, where the full lineup can be explored. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in one of the city's most exciting arts festivals. on sale opens August 1, 2024.
