Have you heard? Chestnut Hill is hosting its own riff on local First Fridays celebrations, and instead of waiting until Fridays, we’re screaming TGIT! Their Third Thursdays on Germantown Avenue debuted just May 17 and will continue today, June 21.
The summer series features live music performances, extended store and restaurant hours, plus an endless amount of fun-filled activities for the whole family (full lineup for summer below). Special for June 21, attendees may enjoy complimentary popcorn and balloons, and lucky for local families, Sesame Street’s own Cookie Monster will be trotting on Germantown Avenue tonight!
Select retailers will offer extended hours until 8 pm and select restaurants will remain open until 10 pm – all to encourage children and adults to enjoy summer as it’s meant to be in one of Philadelphia’s most beautiful neighborhoods.
Here’s a tease of what’s in store for summer’s Third Thursday festivities:
- Chestnut Grill celebrates its new patio for the season with music and festivities.
- Drake’s Gourmet Food & Catering will hold their Third Thursday dinner in the garden with live music by Katie Drake complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
- Children of America is open til 8 tomorrow night…they’ll have tours and crafts for children, and their playground will be open.
- Gravers Lane Gallery will be hosting a trunk show featuring three artists: Patti Dougherty, Dianne Koppisch Hricko, and Amy Orr.
- Chestnut Hill Gallery presents A Summer’s Palette with artists Philip Cohn, Helene Halstuch, Beatrice Golden, and Patrick Casher.
- McNally’ Tavern entices patrons with their “Maine Street Lobster Roll” for just $13.95.
- Indigo Schuy will be offering complimentary chair massages by Tracy Phillips.
- “Decorate-a-Cupcake” at Bredenbeck’s Bakery from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Sip Mango Mimosas and save 20% off everything in the shop at Mango’s.
- Enjoy wine and cider at O’Doodles’ new location at8532 Germantown Avenue
- Oxford Circus Toys offers 40% off all clothing
- Weavers Way will be demonstrating various products in their market.
- Art Meets Music on Third Thursdays at the Woodmere Art Museum. Families can make rain sticks from 6 to 7 pm and then, enjoy an hour of classical and jazz as acclaimed Dutch jazz pianist, Peter Beets performs a program entitled, From Chopin to the Blues.
Can’t make it tonight? Don’t sweat it. Third Thursday will unfold through the summer, on July 19 and August 16. Learn more about what’s happening in Chestnut Hill this summer by clicking here.
Photograph credited to chestnuthillpa.com.
