Open Streets: West Walnut

Schedule

Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Walnut St & 18th St | Philadelphia, PA

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Stroll. Shop. Socialize. Car-free streets for seven Sundays this spring.
About this Event

Center City District (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 Broad to 19th, by temporarily closing streets to vehicular traffic.

During these closures, pedestrians are invited to stroll eight 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 5. 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.
Open Streets: West Walnut is free to attend.

Dates: Sundays, April 5-26 & May 3-17
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Entertainment & Activation Schedule

April 5 (Easter Sunday):
Bubble Magic: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Easter Bunny Visit: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Bunny HOPscotch chalk art: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Easter Treat Trail (at select businesses while supplies last): 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Easter Crafts: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Live Musicians: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Easter Egg Roll Race: 12:15 p.m.
BunnyHOP and Dancing with Rittenhop: 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Philly Girls Jump Double Dutch Lessons: 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.

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

April 19:
Bubble Magic: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Live Musicians: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble: 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
Philly Girls Jump Double Dutch Lessons: 3 p.m.-4 p.m.
Curtis Institute PopUp: 3 p.m.-4 p.m.

April 26:
Bubble Magic: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Live Musicians: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Philly Girls Jump Double Dutch Lessons: 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

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

May 10:
Bubble Magic: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mother's Day Flower Giveaway: 10 a.m. while supplies last
Live Musicians: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mother's Day Mini Golf: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Philly Girls Jump Double Dutch Lessons: 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

May 17:
Bubble Magic: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Children's Bicycle Race Track: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Live Musicians: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Philly Girls Jump Double Dutch Lessons: 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
Fralinger String Band: 3 p.m.-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 centercityphila.org/openstreetsinfo

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

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