Philadelphia events & things to do in March 2027
Start with Liberty Bell Center, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Rocky Steps, plus Eastern State Penitentiary. March in Philadelphia averages 12°C / 54°F highs, 1°C / 34°F nights, and about 11 rainy days.
Expect 12°C/54°F days and about 11 rainy ones in March. Start with these:
- Liberty Bell Center★ 4.7 · 1.2k reviewsThe Liberty Bell, cast in 1752 by Whitechapel Bell Foundry and recast in Philadelphia, is displayed in a glass pavilion across from Independence Hall.
- Philadelphia Museum of Art and Rocky Steps★ 4.7 · 14.4k reviewsThe Greek Revival main building opened on Fairmount in 1928, with European, American, Asian, armor, and modern collections inside.
- Professor Brian CoxMar 2Kimmel Center - Miller Theater · Source: SeatGeek
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Philadelphia in March 2027
Weather
TempTemperature
54°F / 34°F
12.1°C / 0.9°C
RainPrecipitation
11d
3.9in · 100mm
LightDaylight
11.7h
March is changeable early spring, good for Eastern State Penitentiary and the Franklin Institute with rain backup.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Mar 2 – Mar 28
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Philadelphia Ballet w/ Cinderella
Source: Ticketmaster
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- Mar 6 – Mar 14
Philadelphia Flower Show
The world's largest and longest-running horticultural event, featuring stunning floral displays, garden designs, and educational workshops.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
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- Mar 12 – Mar 21
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation's largest and longest-running horticultural event.
Source: festival calendar
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Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade
Annual parade celebrating Irish heritage with marching bands, floats, and cultural performances along Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
- Mar 14
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- Mar 17 – Mar 20
Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade
Associated occasion: St.
Planning lead · projected date · Source: festival calendar
- Mar 17
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- Mar 20 – Mar 28
Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) - Spring Preview
A series of performances, exhibitions, and workshops showcasing local and international artists, previewing the main festival season.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
- Mar 20
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- Mar 22 – Mar 27
Philadelphia Science Festival - March Events
A week of science-themed events, workshops, and demonstrations across the city promoting STEM education and engagement.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
- Mar 23
- Mar 23
About Philadelphia
City overview
Philadelphia sits between the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, with the colonial street grid of Old City, Center City's towers, South Philly rowhouses, University City campuses, and Fishtown's nightlife all close enough for a transit-heavy weekend. The city is strongest where U.S. founding history, art museums, markets, murals, and neighborhood food overlap.
Food & drink
Philadelphia food is sandwich-and-market specific: cheesesteaks griddle shaved beef with cheese on a long roll, roast pork sandwiches add broccoli rabe and sharp provolone, soft pretzels are twisted and salty, tomato pie is served at room temperature, and water ice is the summer dessert stop. Reading Terminal Market is the easiest first stop, while South Philly's Pat's vs. Geno's vs. Angelo's debate, the Italian Market's taquerias, and hoagie shops give the sharper food map.
Top sights
Ranked for March suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Eastern State Penitentiary
- 2Barnes Foundation
- 3Philadelphia Magic Gardens
- 4The Franklin Institute
- 5Mütter Museum
- 6Independence Hall
- 7Reading Terminal Market
- 8Italian Market on 9th Street
1Eastern State Penitentiary
4.7★ · 2,308indoorOpen dailyJohn Haviland designed the radial prison, which opened in 1829 and later held Al Capone. The stabilized cellblocks sit in Fairmount, a short walk from the Art Museum area.
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2Barnes Foundation
4.7★ · 4,579indoorClosed Tue/WedThe Barnes moved from Merion to Benjamin Franklin Parkway in 2012, preserving Albert C. Barnes' room ensembles of Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, African sculpture, metalwork, and furniture. It stands a short walk from the Rodin Museum.
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3Philadelphia Magic Gardens
4.6★ · 5,635indoorClosed TueIsaiah Zagar built the mosaic environment on South Street from found tile, mirrors, bottles, bicycle wheels, and folk art. The small site sits between 10th and 11th streets, near South Street restaurants.
Timed tickets prevent the narrow mosaic passages from overcrowding.
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- 4The Franklin Institute
- 5Mütter Museum
- 6Independence Hall
Neighborhoods
1Old City and Society Hill
Old City and Society Hill feel historic and walkable, with Independence Hall, Elfreth's Alley, Christ Church, Penn's Landing, galleries, cobblestones, and Federal-era houses.
2Center City and Rittenhouse Square
Center City is the hotel-and-office core, with City Hall, Reading Terminal Market, Walnut Street shopping, Rittenhouse Square, and easy subway access.
3Fishtown and Northern Liberties
Fishtown and Northern Liberties are nightlife-heavy, with Frankford Avenue restaurants, music venues, breweries, boutiques, and the El along Girard and Front streets.
Day trips
35km / 40min by car from Center City
Valley Forge National Historical Park
The Revolutionary War winter encampment has Washington's Headquarters, reconstructed huts, monuments, and bike-friendly park roads.
50km / 50min by car from Center City
Brandywine Valley and Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens adds conservatories, fountains, meadows, and seasonal light shows near Kennett Square.
110km / 70min by Amtrak from 30th Street Station to Lancaster
Lancaster County
The day trip pairs Central Market, Amish farm country tours, covered bridges, and Pennsylvania Dutch food.
Getting around
SEPTA runs the Market-Frankford Line, Broad Street Line, trolleys, buses, Regional Rail, and PATCO connections, with SEPTA Key cards or contactless payment on many services. Use the El for Old City-Fishtown-University City, the Broad Street Line for South Philly sports trips, and walking for the dense Center City grid.
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Common questions about Philadelphia in March
- What to pack for Philadelphia in March
Pack for March's weather, not a generic Philadelphia checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 12°C / 54°F.
- A heavier evening layer because nights average 1°C / 34°F.
- Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 11 rainy days.
- How many days do you need in Philadelphia
- 4 days covers the main Philadelphia highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Philadelphia worth visiting in March
- Yes. March in Philadelphia averages 12°C / 54°F highs, 1°C / 34°F nights, and about 11 rainy days.
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