Spring is finally in the air as the weather warms up and the clocks jump forward. That makes March the perfect time to get out of the house and experience your city.
👟 Explore
Whether you have the magic touch when it comes to plants or simply enjoy looking at the florals, there’s something for everyone at the Philadelphia Flower Show. The largest and longest-running horticulture event in the country, this year’s show runs March 1-9. The theme for 2025 is Gardens of Tomorrow.
Ready to ride? As the Flower Show winds down, the Philly Bike Expo will take over the Convention Center on March 8 and 9. Attend seminars on how to make your life one big bike adventure, participate in a bike maintenance demo, and peruse tables from over 100 exhibitors.
Who has the best espresso martini in Philly? Choose your favorite at the Northern Liberties Espresso Martini Crawl on March 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taste test drinks for $12 or less at 15 participating locations.
Celebrate and support our furry friends at Morris Animal Refuge’s 2025 Fur Ball Gala. The night of dancing, dinner, and silent auctions will raise funds so the refuge can continue its animal welfare mission. The gala will be at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum on March 28.
🎭 Performances
Esperanza Art Center is bringing three live performances to its Teatro in March. On March 1, fans of dance can watch Philadanco’s one-night-only performance based on African American traditions. On March 15, Keila Cordova will debut the world premiere of Di Buenos Días Si es de Noche, combining Panamanian culture and resistance with performances and live music. And Grammy-nominated artists Edmar Castaneña and Curtis Stewart will host Harlem Samba/Philly Salsa on March 22 to celebrate the legacy of the genres in the United States.
Dentro, which makes its U.S. premiere at Penn’s Harold Prince Theater, unravels the trauma stemming from a culture of silence in an abusive home. The play is performed in Italian with English supertitles. It will run March 13-15.
The Walnut Street Theater is closing out March with a production of the hit Broadway musical Dreamgirls. The story follows the Supremes-esque group through their rise to stardom as their friendships and creative direction are put to the test. The show will be on stage until May 4.
🛍️ Shop
The Art Is In The Hat is celebrating Women’s History Month with a small business women's fair. Every Saturday in March, the pop-up will be vending at Germantown’s Maplewood Mall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Calling all crafters! The Greater Philly Yarn Crawl is back for another year supporting local yarn shops. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or are a total newbie, the Yarn Crawl encourages participants to get to know Philly’s crafting and fiber arts community. Get your passport stickered at 18 shops from March 13-16 for a chance to win a grand prize.
👟 Spring Forward
Don’t forget to adjust your clocks! The time will move up an hour on March 9 and the fire department suggests using this opportunity to check your smoke alarms.
Celebrate the start of spring with an equinox hike through the Houston Meadow trail in the Wissahickon on March 19.
Sometimes it isn’t just your physical space that needs some spring cleaning. Join Tima at the Small Works Gallery on March 23 for a day of clearing the mental clutter with yoga and journaling.
St. Patrick’s Day
Learn the stories of Irish emigrants and their journey to North America through a collection of letters and memoirs curated by the University of Galway’s Imirce Project. Compiled over the course of 50 years, the project includes writings from emigrants when they first arrived in Pennsylvania and dates as far back as the 1700s. History enthusiasts can learn more at Villanova University on March 3 at 5:30 p.m.
Laurel Hill Cemetery is honoring Irish heritage and Irish souls with a tour at Laurel Hill East. Learn about the cemetery’s notable eternal residents and their contributions on March 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. At the end of the tour, treat yourself to snacks from Emerald Isle.
Did you know Philly has been running its St. Patrick’s Day Parade since 1771? The tradition will continue on March 16. A mass at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in Rittenhouse will kick off the day, followed by the parade at 11 a.m. The route will begin at 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, make its way toward Love Park, then move up toward Eakins Oval and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Women’s History Month
An Unfinished Herstory is a night of monologues, stories, sketches and more at Christ Church Neighborhood House Theatre. The two-night event will feature 30 performers on March 7 and 8. If you can’t make it to the evening shows, the venue will host seven workshops on March 8 tackling topics such as clowning, solo performance, and Scottish Highland dancing.
And learn about the female movers-and-shakers through American History at this event on March 8 at Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives.
If you have a passion for fashion, Plays and Players Skinner Studio is hosting the Runway Rebel Fashion Show, where anyone is welcome to strut the catwalk with their best looks. The show will take place March 8 at 10 p.m.
