Memorial Day weekend rolls in this Friday, May 23, and we couldn’t be more pumped for the unofficial start of summer. With the Philadelphia area being your ultimate backdrop for warm-weather fun, we’ve decided to round up where you should be for this upcoming weekend. Check out our top recommendations below.
Devon Horse Show and Country Fair (May 22–June 1)
Take the quick trip to the Main Line to enjoy the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. The Devon Horse Show will take place each day with various events happening day/night. The Country Fair opens each day at 10 a.m. for the Midway and shopping vendors (except for the first Sunday, when it opens at 11 a.m.). The full schedule of events can be viewed on the Devon Horse Show website.
Chestnut Hill Historical Society’s Bermuda Bash (May 24)
Escape to Bermuda for an evening with the help of our local historical society. On Saturday, May 24, at the home of Liz and Larry Richardson, you’re invited to sip Dark and Stormys on the terrace of their beautiful home and enjoy an evening of delicious food and drink—all to celebrate Bermuda’s National Holiday with a 13th generation Bermudian. Click here to buy your tickets (cost is $100 per person).
Opening Weekend at Morris Arboretum’s Garden Railway (May 24)
Morris Arboretum’s garden railway opens to the public with an afternoon affair on Saturday, May 24, 1–3 p.m. This year’s train features the Who Lives Here? theme, taking guests on a journey to the homes of various animals. Kids are invited to take part in a fun craft and enjoy free ice cream (while supplies last).
Woodmere Art Museum (May 26)
In celebration of our military men and women, the Woodmere Art Museum, which is normally closed on Mondays, will swing open its doors on Monday, May 26. Stroll the galleries of the museum on your day off.
Memorial Day Yoga (May 26)
Head over to Mt. Airy to tackle Banyan Flow’s special Memorial Day yoga class, which unfolds 9–10:30 a.m. Click here to purchase your class spot (cost $16).
Need even more Memorial Day Weekend recommendations? Explore PA Eats’s Memorial Day Guide. Also, visit our friends at Uwishunu for their full what to do in Philadelphia lineup.
Photo credit: Nina Lea Photography
