Open Streets: West Walnut

Schedule

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Walnut St & 18th St | Philadelphia, PA

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Car-Free Streets for Six Sundays this September and October.
About this Event

Center City District (CCD) is pleased to announce the return of Open Streets: West Walnut for its fall 2025 season, marking the program’s one-year anniversary. CCD, with support from Rittenhouse Row and the City of Philadelphia, will 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 strolling bubble magic, busker-style musicians and pop-up performances. A designated family-friendly zone will feature games and toys for families. 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: Sundays, September 7, 14, 21 and 28 and October 5 and 12

Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location: Walnut Street (15th to 19th) & 18th Street (Locust to Chestnut)

Entertainment Schedule

September 7

Live Musicians, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bubble Magic, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Mini Golf, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Stilt Walker, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

September 14

Live Musicians, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bubble Magic, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Live Painter, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Pet Photographer, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

September 21

Live Musicians, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bubble Magic, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Eagles Game Streaming, 1 - 5 p.m.

Pop Up Play, 1 - 3 p.m.

September 28

Live Musicians, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bubble Magic, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Stilt Walker, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Eagles Game Streaming, 1 - 5 p.m.

Fralinger String Band, 3 - 4 p.m.

October 5

Live Musicians, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bubble Magic, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Eagles Game Streaming, 1 - 5 p.m.

The Lady Hoofers, 2 - 3 p.m.

October 12

Live Musicians, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bubble Magic, 10 a.m. - 12 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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Where is it happening?

Walnut St & 18th St, Walnut St & 18th St, Philadelphia, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Center City District

Host or Publisher Center City District

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