Open Streets: West Walnut

Center City District, 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, strolling performers, dance groups and more. A family-friendly zone will offer sidewalk chalk, games and activities for kids. 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.

Entertainment Schedule

September 8
Live Musicians 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Bubble Magic 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Strolling Circus Arts 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Philly Girls Jump Double Dutch Lessonns 3 p.m.-4 p.m.

September 15
Live Musicians 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Stolling Circus Arts 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Great on Skates Pop Up 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
Fralinger String Band 3 p.m.-4 p.m.

September 22:
Paint-By-Numbers Goup Activity 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Live Musicians 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Eagles Pep Band 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Strolling Circus Arts 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

September 29:
Live Musicians 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Hoop Dance Performance by the Hoop Doc 10 p.m.-11 a.m.
Siempre Salsa Dance Lessons 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Philadelphia Freedom Marching 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

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