5 Things To Do This Weekend In Eastern PA

PENNSYLVANIA — Looking for something to do this weekend in Pennsylvania? Spring festivals celebrating strawberries, international food, local artisans, and craft beer are going on this weekend across the state.

AccuWeather forecasters say it will be warmer this weekend in the Keystone State than it was earlier this week, and mainly dry. More festivals and outdoor events will be popping up around your state as the weather warms, and we get closer to schools, colleges, and universities releasing students for summer.

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Here's our list of things to do in Pennsylvania:

Both Saturday and Sunday

Strawberry Festival at Peddler’s Village, Lahaska

After a pandemic pause, the village's Strawberry Festival returns on May 6 and 7 with a weekend packed with strawberry-themed food and beverages, live music, food trucks, and kids’ activities. Admission and parking are free.

Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Address: 100 Peddlers Village, Lahaska, PA (you can read more about this event in this Patch article)

Saturday, May 6

South Street Fest, Philadelphia

This party spans several city blocks with international food, vendors, crafts, comic books, and more. There is a family-friendly Kids Zone sponsored by the Philadelphia Union, an Artist Row that focuses on female creators and artists and artisans of color, and more than 30 live entertainers performing along every block.

Brauhaus Schmitz (718 South Street) is hosting its 10th Annual Maifest from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. along with the street festival.

Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Address: South Street from 2nd to 8th Streets in Philadelphia, PA with entry point at the Headhouse Plaza, 500 South Street.

Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival, Philadelphia

“Philadelphia’s most upscale street festival” is returning for the first time since 2019 with street cafes, a local artist showcase, live music and entertainment, and a fashion show. The festival celebrates the local businesses in the commercial district. Family entertainment and activities are in the 1600 block of Walnut Street outside the Capitol One Cafe with games, free giveaways, and a DJ as well as at the top of the 1700 block.

Time: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday

Address: Walnut Street from 15th to 19th Streets, and 18th Street from Locust to Sansom Street in Philadelphia, PA.

Spring Food Truck Festival at Historic Bolton Mansion, Levittown

Bring a blanket and join everyone on the hillside while enjoying a variety of different food trucks, beer/cocktail garden, vendors, children's activities and a DJ. Admission and parking are free.

Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Address: 85 Holly Drive, Levittown PA (you can read more about this event in this Patch article)

Washington Crossing BrewFest, New Hope

This beer sampling festival takes place at Washington Crossing Historic Park, which preserves the site where General George Washington’s army crossed the Delaware River in 1776 on their way to Trenton.

Tickets are $50 and include two-ounce samplings from more than 100 beers from dozens of breweries as well as a souvenir glass. There are also a variety of food vendors. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Washington Crossing Park.

Time: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday (21+ only)

Address: 1638 River Rd, New Hope, PA

Patch's Jeff Werner contributed to this report.