Looking for something to do in Philly this month? Here are a few events happening throughout May!

South Street’s grandest block party ushers in the height of springtime when revelers take part in alfresco family fun, food and music, spanning Headhouse Square and along South Street. The event typically includes a giant Maypole, a few dozen musical performances, eating contests, a kids’ zone, vendors and Maifest, Brauhaus Schmitz’s German-beer-and-dancing extravaganza. Stay tuned to the South Street Headhouse District’s site for more info on this year’s event.

Where: South Street from 2nd to 8th St

People fill the streets of Kensington and Fishtown to enjoy not only racing sculpture and art, but also live music and great food. The derby portion of the day celebrates human-powered transit as fanciful mobile sculptures parade along a 3-mile urban obstacle course.

Where: Trenton Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Norris Street

​Everyone is Italian when the nation's oldest outdoor market celebrates its annual The South 9th Street Italian Market Festival once again.

Bring the entire family and enjoy all the festival events, including live musical entertainment, arts and crafts, Grease Pole contest, 12th Annual John Marzano Halfball Tournament, Cornhole At The Festival, the traditional Procession of Saints, and so much delicious food throughout the market.

Where: South 9th Street Italian Market

Northern Liberties Night Market returns for its spring iteration on Thursday, May 25th, 2023, from 5pm-10pm, on N. 2nd Street.

Save the date, invite your friends and come hungry! The region's top food trucks and mobile vendors will roll into Philadelphia's hottest neighborhood and restaurant row.

Where: North 2nd Street from Laurel Street to Fairmount Avenue