Enjoyable issues to do in Philly this weekend

By Molly Given

Looking for some enjoyable and distinctive issues to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve acquired you coated.

Founders Philly Freeze-Out and MNYK Chowder Crawl

On Saturday, Jan. 31, the world’s annual Founders Philly Freeze-Out and MNYK Chowder Crawl will deliver ice, beer, and daring flavors to Main Street. The day begins with the Freeze Out Run by Philadelphia Runner and New Balance at 9:30 a.m., adopted by the official Freeze Out from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., after which the Chowder Crawl from midday to 4 p.m. The Freeze Out competition shall be in full swing with a schedule of reside carvings happening across the neighborhood. The creations are made by Ice Sculpture Philly.

The event additionally brings a winter market (positioned in a heated tent), plus Chinese New Year Lion Dancing performances, a snowy igloo photo-op, an ice fishing giveaway sport, meals vans, reside music, and extra, with loads of locations all through the day to heat up. And for the Chowder Crawl ($18-$25) hungry contributors will get one chowder pattern from all taking part eating places, a wristband and a customized crawl map. The Chowder crawl check-in runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 106 Grape St.

Manayunk.com

Dry Vibes

The annual alcohol-free social and wellness celebration is again within the metropolis, with 2026’s date for Jan. 31 at Billy Penn Studios. The lineup shall be filled with zero-proof drink founders, beverage innovators, wellness entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven native companies showcasing the very best of the non-alcoholic and better-for-you choices. The day may also characteristic movie star friends and particular appearances, together with bestselling creator Arlan Hamilton, founding father of Mingle Mocktails Laura Taylor, plus skilled skateboarder and MTV’s ‘Jackass’ star Brandon Novak.

The occasion shall be in full swing from midday to five p.m. Tickets ($60-$72) can be found through Eventbrite.

1516 N. fifth St., gemlifecollective.com

Unrivaled Celebrations at Stateside Live and Two Locals Brewing

In celebration of the world’s prime WNBA stars taking the court docket in Philly for the Unrivaled tour this Friday, Jan. 30, followers can kick off the joy at Stateside Live (1100 Pattison Ave.) with the Philly Is Unrivaled Pre-Game Party. The free occasion kicks off at 4:30 p.m. with reside music, raffles, performances, giveaways, and interactive fan experiences.

For these cheering from afar, the Philly Watch Party, offered by Miller Lite, begins at 7:30 p.m., streaming all of the motion on huge screens. And lastly, locals can kick the celebrations off early with Philly is UNRIVALED offered by Tonya Pendleton and Stacey Pearl. Taking place Thursday, Jan. 29, at Two Locals Brewing (3675 Market St., Suite 100) at 6 p.m., the occasion shall be a meet and greet for girls’s basketball lovers, WNBA followers and Unrivaled supporters. Highlights embody quizzo, a tequila cocktail tasting and extra. Anyone can reserve their spot through Eventbrite.

unrivaled.basketball/tours/2026/philly

Center City District Restaurant Week

Due to surprising closures and cancellations brought on by current climate disruptions, Center City District Restaurant Week has been prolonged by Wednesday, Feb. 4. Venues across the space will provide three-course, prix-fixe dinners priced at $45  or $60, and two-course lunches for $20 (notice, some venues will take part in dinner solely.) For a further value, cocktail pairings could be added to enhance menus with Hornitos Tequila and Knob Creek Bourbon Whiskey as nicely.

In addition to the menus, diners taking part in Center City District Restaurant Week also can discover discounted parking for $10 or much less from 4:45 p.m. to 1 a.m. at choose LAZ, BexPark by Brandywine, and Philadelphia Parking Authority places. Locals can discover extra info on the occasion’s official web site, together with directions on QR codes or find out how to reserve your spot forward of time.

centercityphila.org

Mummers String Band Competition

The Mummers String Band competitors will get a second exhibiting this yr after climate pressured an unprecedented cancellation on Jan. 1. The competitors has been rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. and can happen at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia.

Tickets for the Jan. 31 efficiency are on sale for $12.15 for common admission on the decrease stage and $24.30 for the membership stage. For those that can’t make it out in particular person, the occasion may also be broadcast on WFMZ-TV and online.

One Lincoln Financial Field Way, pmsba.org