Top Free Things To Do In Philadelphia This Fall

Some of Philadelphia’s most historic attractions, most popular museums and favorite tours are completely (or nearly) free or charge including admission to Independence Hall (shown here). (Photo by M. Edlow for Visit Philadelphia)

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Free and small donation-based attractions and events abound in Philadelphia. Many of the city’s most popular museum offer select free or pay-what-you-wish admission days throughout the season — and some museums and historic attractions are even open for free all year round (like the Institute of Contemporary Art, Independence Hall and the Edgar Allan Poe Historic Site).

Beyond museums and attractions, the Philadelphia region is also home to free brewery tours, free movie nights, no-cost fitness and much more.

Free, or nearly free, fun is the focus of our roundup below, so leave your wallet at home and enjoy some free fun this fall.

TAKE IN SITES AT INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

• Independence Hall

What: Independence Hall is open for free 365 days a year. Note that free tickets are required on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Independence Visitor Center.
When: Daily
Where: Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut Street
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• Liberty Bell

What: The Liberty Bell is open with free admission daily. Mind the queue.
When: Daily
Where: 6th and Market streets
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• Congress Hall

What: After touring Independence Hall, embark on a free tour of neighboring Congress Hall. Congress Hall was the original home to the newly formed U.S. Congress. Tours are self-guided in the January and February and led by a tour guide March through December.
When: Daily
Where: 6th and Chestnut streets
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The Liberty Bell is one of the numerous Independence National Historical Park attractions that are always free.
(Photo by D. Cruz for Visit Philadelphia)

EXPLORE AN ART MUSEUM FOR FREE

• Free First Sunday at the Barnes Foundation

What: The Barnes Foundation offers free admission on the first Sunday of the month, and the deal day is complete with activities, music and more. Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 9 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month.
When: First Sunday of the Month
Where: The Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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• Pay-What-You-Wish Admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art

What: Every Wednesday night and on the first Sunday of the month, the Philadelphia Museum of Art offers nearly free entry with pay-what-you-wish admission.
When: First Sunday of the month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5-8:45 p.m.
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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• Free Sunday Mornings at Brandywine River Museum of Art

What: Explore the Brandywine River Museum of Art for free on Sunday mornings through November 22, 2015.
When: Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-noon through November 22, 2015
Where: Brandywine River Museum of Art, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road
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There is a ton of free fun to be had in Philadelphia including the Institute of Contemporary Art, which always offers free admission.
(Photo courtesy J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia)

• Free Admission to the Galleries at Moore College of Art and Design

What: Admission is always free to the galleries at the Moore College of Art and Design.
When: Monday-Saturday
Where: 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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• Free Admission to the Institute of Contemporary Art

What: Admission is always free to the Institute of Contemporary Art on UPenn’s campus.
When: Wednesday-Sunday
Where: Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th Street
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• Free Admission to the Fabric Workshop and Museum

What: Admission is always free to the Fabric Workshop and Museum.
When: Monday-Sunday
Where: Fabric Workshop and Museum, 1214 Arch Street
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The Barnes Foundation is open for free on the first Sunday of the month.
(Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia)

HANG AT FREE FALL FESTIVALS

• Harry Potter Festival

What: The world of Harry Potter comes alive at the annual two-day festival in Chestnut Hill. The fun kicks off with a bar crawl on Friday night and continues with a full-day fest full of mostly free happenings on Saturday.
When: October 16-17
Where: Throughout Chestnut Hill
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• Head of the Schuylkill Regatta

What: The Head of the Schuylkill Regatta is one of the largest rowing competitions in the world, which brings together 7,000 athletes and upwards of 25,000 spectators for a two-day festival along Kelly Drive.
When: October 24-25
Where: Kelly Drive
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• Even More Fall Festivals

What: Beyond the blockbuster fall festivals mentioned above, the city celebrates autumn with the return of a number of popular festivals and the debut of a few new events.
When: Varies
Where: Various Locations
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Cheer on the athletes who participate in the Philadelphia Marathon, which is free to watch. (Photo by M. Edlow for Visit Philadelphia)

SWEAT WITH FREE FITNESS

• Free Yoga at Race Street Pier

What: Continuing through November 1, weather permitting, amateur and accomplished yogis can congregate on Race Street Pier for free daily morning and frequent evening yoga sessions taught by the folks from Dhyana Yoga.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 6 p.m.
Where: Race Street and Columbus Boulevard
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• Schuylkill Banks’ Pay-What-You-Can Yoga

What: After October 18, the donation-based yoga class will move indoors to Philly Yoga Factory at 15th and Sansom streets. The class will run from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Saturdays.
When: Saturdays, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Where: Philly Yoga Factory, 1520 Sansom Street
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• Free Bootcamp at the Market and Shops at the Comcast Center

What: On Saturdays through November 21, the Market and Shops at the Comcast Center host a free morning bootcamp to start your weekend.
When: Saturdays through November 21, 10 a.m.
Where: The Market and Shops at the Comcast Center, 1701 JFK Boulevard
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• Independence Dollar Days with Ride Indego

What: On the first Tuesday of the month, Ride Indego offers nearly free bike rentals — the first half an hour is only $1 compared to the normal $4 for walk-up rides.
When: First Tuesday of the Month
Where: Various Locations
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Through November 1, Race Street Pier continues to host free daily yoga classes. (Photo courtesy DRWC)

CHILL AT FREE MOVIE NIGHTS

• Movie Nights at La Peg at FringeArts

What: The beer garden at La Peg at FringeArts continues its season and hosts free outdoor movie screenings on select days this fall — Jackie Brown on Wednesday, October 14 and A Nightmare on Elm Street on Thursday, October 22.
When: Wednesday, October 14 and Thursday, October 22
Where: Various Locations
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• Halloween Movies at Venice Island in Manayunk

What: As part of Manayunk’s day of Halloween fun, Venice Island hosts two outdoor movie screenings It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! at 6:30 p.m. and Evil Dead at 8 p.m.
When: Saturday, October 24, 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Where: Venice Island, 7 Lock Street
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On select nights this month, the beer garden at FringeArts hosts free outdoor movie nights. (Photo courtesy FringeArts)

GROOVE TO FREE CONCERTS

• Sittin’ In at the Kimmel Center

What: On the third Wednesday of the month, the Kimmel Center hosts Sittin’ In, a monthly jam session featuring talented musicians of all sort (everything from jazz to hip hop), a DJ and food and drinks.
When: Third Wednesday of the Month, 8 p.m.
Where: Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets
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• Live at Lunch at Dilworth Park

What: Lunch breaks can be spent tapping your toes to live music at Dilworth Park’s live at lunch concert series on Wednesday afternoons.
When: Wednesdays through October 28, 12-1:30 p.m.
Where: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street
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• Student Recitals at the Curtis Institute of Music

What: Three times per week — Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays — the students of the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music perform free concerts at the school.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Where: Various Locations at the Curtis Institute of Music
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On select Wednesday nights, the Kimmel Center hosts free performances for its Sittin’ In series. (Photo courtesy The Kimmel Center)

ATTEND FREE THEATER AND TALKS

• Scratch Night at FringeArts

What: On the first Monday of the month, talented local performers give audience members a sneak peek of their in-progress shows at Scratch Nights at FringeArts.
When: First Monday of the month
Where: FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Boulevard
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• Free Sundays at Philly Improv Theater

What: Philly Improv Theater hosts free shows on Sundays.
When: Sundays, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Philly Improv Theater, 2030 Sansom Street
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• Free Library Author Talks

What: The Free Library of Philadelphia hosts a variety of authors for free talks at the library throughout the year. And, of course, the Free Library of Philadelphia is, as its name states, always free to visit.
When: Varies
Where: Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street
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Every month, FringeArts hosts a free performance night known as Scratch Night. (Photo by Bill Hebert)

EXPLORE FREE PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS

• Mural Arts

What: The Mural Arts Program enables professional artists and young Philadelphians to showcase their artistic talent in a constructive way — by creating thousands of murals on blank sides of buildings throughout Philadelphia. This month, be sure to check out Mural Art’s citywideOpen Source exhibition.
When: Varies
Where: Various Locations
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• Association for Public Art

What: The name says it all — the Association for Public Art oversees an art collection that residents and visitors alike can check out in public places for free all throughout Philadelphia.
When: Varies
Where: Various Locations
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Philadelphia is home to tons of free public art thanks to programs like the Association for Public Art and the Mural Arts Program. (Photo courtesy Mural Arts)

CHECK OUT FREE ATTRACTIONS THROUGHOUT PHILLY

• U.S. Mint

What: During free self-guided tours of the United States Mint, visitors watch coin production from 40 feet above the factory floor and see the nation’s first coining press.
When: Daily
Where: 151 N. Independence Mall
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• Chemical Heritage Foundation Museum

What: Located in a former Civil War-era bank building, the 10,000-square-foot Chemical Heritage Foundation Museum houses the permanent exhibition Making Modernity. Admission is always free.
When: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Chemical Heritage Foundation Museum, 315 Chestnut Street
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• Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

What: The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site was once home to the macabre poet, and it was here that he penned his famous (and terrifying) stories A Tell-Tale Heart and The Fall of the House of Usher.
When: Friday-Sunday
Where: Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, 532 N. 7th Street
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• Fairmount Park System

What: The Fairmount Park system is made up of 9,200 acres of green space that is free to explore. Go for a bike ride, run, picnic and more at the expansive park system.
When: Daily
Where: Various Locations
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The entire Fairmount Park system is always open for free for residents and visitors alike. (Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia)

DRINK LOCAL BEER ON A FREE BREWERY TOUR

• Yards Brewing Company

What: Yards Brewing Company offers free tours on Saturdays and Sundays of its Delaware Avenue brewery.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, noon-4 p.m.
Where: Yards, 901 N. Delaware Avenue
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• Philadelphia Brewing Company

What: Philadelphia Brewing Company is home to free brewery tours on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, noon-3 p.m.
Where: Philadelphia Brewing Company, 2440 Frankford Avenue
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• Victory Brewing Company Downingtown

What: Victory Brewing Company teaches guests about the process behind their popular beers at free brewery tours at the Downingtown brewery location.
When: Friday-Sunday
Where: Victory Brewing Company, 420 Acorn Lane, Downingtown
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Local breweries like Victory (shown here), Yards and Philadelphia Brewing Company offer free brewery tours throughout the year. (Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia)

STEP OUT FOR A FREE WALKING TOUR

• Museum Without Walls: Audio

What: A program of the Association for Public Art, the Museum Without Walls: Audio gives people an engaging and fun way to experience 65 outdoor sculptures along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and in Fairmount Park and Center City anytime.
When: Daily
Where: Various locations
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• The Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education

What: The Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education hosts free walks though its grounds on the last Saturday of the month, including Saturday, October 31.
When: Last Saturday of the month
Where: Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road
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• Mural and the Mint Sound Tour

What: For just $1, you can download the Mural and the Mint’s sound tours of Rittenhouse Square or Race Street Pier and take an audio tour of the spaces any day you please.
When: Daily
Where: Various Locations
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• Art & Architecture Tour at the Kimmel Center

What: Learn about the Kimmel Center’s architecture at a 90-minute free tour on Saturday mornings.
When: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets
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There are a variety of free walking tours throughout Philadelphia including make-your-own fall foliage tours.
(Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia)

by Jillian Wilson, www.uwishunu.com

Wawa Welcome America Returns June 27-July 4 With The Free Philly Fourth Of July Jam Concert, Block Parties, Fireworks And More

Wawa Welcome America returns to Philadelphia to celebrate Independence Day with more than a week of fun including the totally free Fourth of July Jam. (Photo by G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia)

With Memorial Day behind us, summer is now in full swing — and summer in Philadelphia just wouldn’t be summer without the return of the Wawa Welcome America festival, which celebrates our nation’s Independence Day annually.

The blowout celebration returns this summer for a full week, from June 27 though July 4.

Over the course of the week, a wealth of patriotic activities will take over the city — think free museum admission, fireworks, a parade, concerts and much, much more.

Philly 4th of July Jam with The Roots

Saturday, July 4

Year after year, the blockbuster Philly Fourth of July Jam — the free concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway — features a top-notch show of Grammy Award-winning musicians on the evening of July 4th. The just-released 2015 music lineup features great names like Miguel, Jennifer Nettlesof Sugarland, and of course, The Roots. Following the music, a spectacular fireworks show will fill the sky above the Art Museum.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

• Party on the Parkway

Saturday, July 4, noon-7 p.m.

To get ready for the epic Fourth of July Jam, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway shuts down to vehicular traffic all day and opens up to patriotic revelers for shopping, food, drinks, games, music and much more in the summer sun. This year, Pogopalooza, the world championships of extreme pogo, will join the party, too.

• Liberty Block Party

Friday, July 3, 1-8:30 p.m.

The Liberty Block Party serves up samplings from the city’s top food trucks, restaurants and more — this time in the Old City neighborhood. This year’s block party will take place between 5th and 6th streets between Market and Chestnut streets.

• Philly @ The Movies

June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2

Returning this year is the ever-popular free screening of Rocky on the Art Museum steps on Wednesday, July 1 as part of the Philly @ The Movies series. Additional film screenings — Annie, The Sixth Sense and Big Hero 6 — will occur in public locations across the city throughout the week.

• Philadelphia Orchestra Neighborhood Concert and Fireworks

Thursday, July 2, 8 p.m.

Enjoy a free patriotic concert by the renowned Philadelphia Orchestra at the RiverStage at the Great Plaza. After the concert, a land-side fireworks display will illuminate the sky.

• Tall Ships Challenge Philadelphia Camden 2015

June 25-28.

And while it’s not officially a part of Wawa Welcome America, the Tall Ships Challenge arrives to the Delaware River Waterfront from June 25 to 28 — just a few days before (and on the first days of) the Wawa Welcome America festival.

Check back for more information about upcoming Wawa Welcome America events.

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Wawa Welcome America

When: June 27-July 4

Where: Various Locations

Cost: Free

More info: www.welcomeamerica.com

From by Jillian Wilson, http://www.uwishunu.com/

New Year’s Eve In Philadelphia 2013: The Best Places To Watch The Fireworks Over The Delaware River At 6 P.M. And Midnight

Philadelphia’s 22nd annual New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular, presented by SugarHouse Casino, will once again take place at Penn’s Landing with two fireworks shows at 6 p.m. and again at midnight. (Photo by G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia)

The last days of 2013 are ticking by, Philadelphia! Where will you be for the final countdown?

Ring in 2014 with either of two free fireworks shows on the Delaware River Waterfront as SugarHouse Casino once again presents a double dose of New Year’s pyrotechnics.

The first show, at 6 p.m., is titled “A Salute to America’s Great Composer and Conductor — John Williams” and set to a family-friendly musical soundtrack of music that’s be heard in film, on television and during international events, including the Olympics.

The second show, at midnight, is “Party on the Waterfront” — and for this one, you’ll need to break out the dancing shoes. Pop favorites like Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera and Pitbull, Lorde, Ellie Goulding and Lady Gaga provide the soundtrack to the pyrotechnics.

Begin your night with the 6 p.m. show, then hit the town for dinner, drinks and merry-making. Or else, enjoy a meal and other festivities earlier in the night and plan to conclude the final night of 2013 with the classic midnight fireworks show.

Either way, it’s time to scope out the best spots for fireworks viewing.

Still need plans for dinner, hotel or more? Check out our complete New Year’s Eve and holiday coverage, and our additional guides:

New Year’s Eve Dinners

For prix-fixe dinner specials and festive culinary events, click here.

New Year’s Eve Parties & Events

For details on tons of New Years’ Eve celebrations, click here.

New Year’s Eve Parties with a View

For New Year’s Eve parties with a view of the fireworks, click here.

Read on for our guide of where to watch the dazzling display, and be sure to check out our interactive where-to-watch map below.

• Blue Cross RiverRink & Waterfront Winterfest: Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard and Market Street. Winter sports enthusiasts can celebrate the New Year at the Blue Cross RiverRink’s New Year’s Eve Party on Ice, a family-friendly affair that boasts one of the best views of the city’s breathtaking fireworks displays over the Delaware River. Skaters can catch one of two sparkling shows during the early (5-7 p.m.) or late (11 p.m.-1 a.m.) parties. Tickets are $35 for skaters and $25 for spectators. For the midnight show, revelers can watch from the blowout bash at The Lodge at Waterfront Winterfest, an all-night ticketed party at the seasonal pop-up winter lounge without skating, but with fare from chef George Sabatino and more.

• SugarHouse Casino: Northern Liberties, 1001 N. Delaware Avenue. As the sponsor of the evening, in addition to the Mummers Parade the next day, SugarHouse Casino is a surefire bet for watching the fireworks on New Year’s Eve. From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., cash in on an open bar, appetizers, live music a private viewing area of the fireworks show and a champagne toast at midnight during the Funkadelphia New Year’s Eve party. Just want in on the fireworks viewing? Get a front row view from the riverfront walk for either the 6 p.m. or midnight shows.

• Independence Seaport Museum: Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Walnut Street. With two parties in one evening, the Independence Seaport Museum is a sure-bet destination for viewing. For the 6 p.m. show, families are invited to take in the views at a family-style New Year’s Eve party, which is included in admission to the museum. Look forward to noisemakers, hats and a toast with sparkling cider. At 10 p.m., the Vintage New Year’s party begins. For a $100 all-inclusive ticket, partygoers are invited to don their best vintage outfits, enjoy unlimited pours, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast, plus live tunes by rocking local soul and funk group The Sermon!

• Franklin Square: Old City, 200 N. 6th Street. Families can head to the brightly illuminated Franklin Square to watch the 6 p.m. fireworks show. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be party hat decorating, free entertainment, and a “Square Drop” countdown to 6 p.m. The fun continues with the the final Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show of the year at 8 p.m.

• Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing: Penn’s Landing, Chestnut Street and Columbus Boulevard. Head to the public space the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing for a front-row view of the fireworks backed by a synchronized soundtrack during the spectacular show.

• Race Street Pier: Penn’s Landing, Race Street and Delaware Avenue. The pier-turned-public park makes for an amazing vantage point, but we recommend arriving early, as it’s probably going to fill up fast. Also keep in mind that alcohol, open flame and glass containers are not permitted at the Pier.

• Front Street: The entire length of Front Street between the South Street and Market Street bridges will make for prime fireworks viewing this New Year’s Eve.

• South Street Bridge over I-95: The South Street Bridge — the one on the eastern edge of the city passing over I-95 — is a perfect spot to set up camp for fireworks viewing this New Year’s Eve. There are a few benches, so if you arrive early enough, you might even have a seat.

More prime fireworks viewing spots, below.

• Washington Avenue Green: Pennsport, 1301 S. Columbus Boulevard. This is another great park spot on the Delaware River Waterfront — formerly Pier 53 — where you can set up with a lawn chair and picnic blanket to cozy up with friends and family and feast your eyes on the night sky.

• Hyatt Regency Philadelphia: Penn’s Landing, 201 S. Columbus Boulevard. The Hyatt Regency at Penn’s Landing kicks off the New Year with not one, but three celebrations. Enjoy a New Year’s Eve family buffet starting at 4 p.m. Save room for the Dessert Explosion before the 6 p.m. fireworks show at Penn’s Landing. Starting at 8 p.m., adults can take a seat for the Keating’s New Year’s Eve Dinner at 9 p.m., or join in the VIP New Years Eve Affair in the Columbus ballroom featuring a dinner buffet followed by drinks and dancing, all leading up to the fireworks spectacular at midnight.

• Ristorante La Veranda: Penn’s Landing, 30 North Columbus Boulevard. This historic Northern Italian restaurant located on Pier 3 Penn’s Landing offers prime fireworks viewing on two levels. Ristorante La Veranda will be offering a special four-course, New Year’s Eve prix fixe dinner for $75 per person to celebrate the New Year.

• Moshulu: Penn’s Landing, 401 S. Columbus Boulevard. Watch the fireworks from the water on the Moshulu at its New Year’s Eve dinner. The dinner consists of a four-course meal bound to end your year on a delicious note. There are two dinners, the first from 3:30 to 7 p.m. for $100 per person and the second from 7:15 to 10:30 p.m. at $150 per person. Note that children 14 and under can enjoy a three-course dinner menu for $35.

• Revolution House: Old City, 200 Market Street. The Revolution House roof deck, festooned with colorful foliage and heated, will be open on New Year’s Eve, overlooking the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Celebrate with drink specials, music and a champagne toast at midnight with no cover.

• Ristorante Panorama at the Penn’s View Hotel: Old City, Front and Market streets. Ristorante Panorama at the Penn’s View Hotel will be opening at 4 p.m. for dinner prior to the New Year’s fireworks show at 6 p.m. For $85 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., enjoy a special four-course meal and complementary sparkling toast at midnight at Panorama, not to mention a spectacular view of the fireworks on the Delaware Waterfront. Prior to the prix-fixe meal, indulge in selections from the à la carte menu.

• Dave & Buster’s: Old City, 325 N. Columbus Boulevard. At waterfront arcade and gaming funhouse Dave & Buster’s, the New Year’s Eve parties rock all evening. After a family-friendly affair at from 4 to 7 p.m., the 21 and up crowd parties from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Celebrate with a four-hour open bar, dinner, dessert and dancing before watching the fireworks at midnight for $90 per person or $160 per couple; without the open bar $55 per person or $100 per couple. Tickets are available online.

• Spirit of Philadelphia: Penn’s Landing, 401 S. Columbus Boulevard. The Spirit of Philadelphia hosts two New Year’s Eve parties aboard its Delaware River cruiser. For the 21 and over crowd, an 8:30 p.m. boarding brings a night of dancing, entertainment, food and an open bar. The Spirit of Philadelphia will cruise the waterfront from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and will finish off with a dockside party until 1 a.m. Tickets start at $174.90. Head down to the ship a little earlier for a family-friendly dinner cruise from 4 to 6:30 p.m. with views of the 6 p.m. fireworks.

• Ritz East parking lot: Old City, 125 S. 2nd Street. After catching a New Year’s Eve flick, stick around and stake out a spot in the parking lot outside movie theater, prime real estate for fireworks watching.

• Battleship New Jersey: 62 Battleship Place, Camden. Over on the other side of the river, revelers can test their sea legs on the Battleship New Jersey, docked on the Camden waterfront. Enjoy music, food and bar concessions, as well as a unique view of both fireworks shows at 6 p.m. and midnight.

• Adventure Aquarium: 1 Riverside Drive, Camden. Party with the fishes at Adventure Aquarium’s Deep Sea Splash. After enjoying the underwater animals, guests can dive into the hors d’oeuvres, food stations and open bar and catch a great view of the fireworks from the promenade while toasting with champagne. Music and entertainment round out the New Year’s adventure. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for children 2 to 12.

• Wiggins Park: Mickle Boulevard at the River, Camden. Across the river in Camden, get an equally spectacular view of the fireworks from Wiggins Park, located near Adventure Aquarium and the Battleship New Jersey. Viewers will be treated to a synchronized soundtrack for the fireworks display from speakers at the park.

Check out Visit Philly’s Where to Watch the New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Philadelphia guide for more.

Contributed by Kristina Jenkins