Your Guide to March 2025 in Philly
March is jam-packed with events across town, from the Philadelphia Flower Show to the Philly Beer Fest to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. In this episode, you’ll hear Matt’s recommendation for a private pizza-and-hoagie tasting experience at the Hoagie Room at Pizzeria Beddia, Abby’s interest in learning about healing plants at the Indigenous Phytotherapy series at Bartram’s Garden, and Trenae’s plan to visit the reopened National Marian Anderson Museum. And if you’re craving new food options, you’ll love our list of restaurants opening this month and Siani’s picks for community cooking classes in the city.
For even more tips on how to make the most of March in Philly, check out Hey Philly’s take on what to do this month.
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