Open Streets: West Walnut

Center City District (CCD), with support from Rittenhouse Row and the City of Philadelphia, plans to transform one of Philadelphia’s most popular shopping and dining destinations, 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut and Walnut Street from 15th to 19th, by temporarily closing streets to vehicular traffic.

During these closures, pedestrians will be invited to stroll nearly seven blocks of car-free space while enjoying shopping, dining and activities for all ages. CCD will provide ambient entertainment, including acoustic musicians, dancers and an appearance by the Easter Bunny on Sunday, April 20. Along the 1800 block of Walnut Street, a kid-friendly zone will feature sidewalk chalk, bubbles, games and toys. The cross streets will remain open at select intersections, including 16th Street, 17th Street, 19th Street and the 1700 and 1800 blocks of Sansom Street.

Dates: Every Sunday in April, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 and 4/27
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Entertainment Schedule

April 6:
Live Musicians: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Bubble Magic: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Strolling Stilt Walker: 12-2 p.m.
Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble: 2-3 p.m.
Philly Girls Jump Double Dutch Lessons: 3-4 p.m.

April 13:
Live Musicians: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Bubble Magic: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Strolling Entertainer: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Philly Girls Jump Double Dutch Lessons: 3-4 p.m.

April 20:
Live Musicians: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Easter Bunny Visit, Including a Scavenger Hunt: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Bubble Magic: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
John Graves Choir: 1-2 p.m.
Philly Girls Jump Double Dutch Lessons: 3-4 p.m.

April 27:
Interactive Chalk Mural: Starts at 10 a.m.
Live Musicians: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Bubble Magic: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Strolling Stilt Walker: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Complimentary Pet Portraits: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Philly Girls Jump Double Dutch Lessons: 1-2 p.m.
Brass Band: 3-4 p.m.

Eventbrite registration is not required to attend. Programs are weather permitting and subject to change. For more information, please visit our website

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