What are fun things to do with friends in Philadelphia?
We checked 56 real places in Philadelphia, PA from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Philadelphia, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Visitor Center to Sweeney's Veree Tavern
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Visitor Center
Susan Ann Detscher Pizzano Fountain PlazaNorthwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Game spots
United Artists1619 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Regal UA Main Street Theatre3720 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
Erie Lanes3801 L Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124
AMC Philadelphia Mills 141149 Franklin Mills Circle, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Round1Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
The Universal Sphere1800 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
PFS Bourse Theater400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
PFS East Theater125 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Sports venues
Topgolf2140 Byberry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Philadelphia Cricket Club451 West Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Chestnut Hill Tower PoolCresheim Valley Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19118
McCarthy StadiumNorth 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Hayman Center / Tom Gola ArenaWest Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Woodford Tennis ClubEast Wister Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Chamounix Equestrian CenterTrolley Trail, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Umbria Indoor Driving Range5091 Umbria Street, Philadelphia, PA 19427
Places to shop
Wadsworth Farmers Market1555 Wadsworth Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Growing for Good Farmers Market1552 Wadsworth Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Germantown Kitchen Garden Farmers Market215 East Penn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Henry Got Crops!7095 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129
West Oak Lane Farmers MarketOgontz Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Cliveden Park Farmers MarketPhiladelphia, PA 19119
Olney Transportation Center Farmers MarketNorth Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Chestnut Hill Growers Market7650 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
How much does a day out with friends cost in Philadelphia?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Philadelphia costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Philadelphia for free?
Free places on our list include Ottinger Tract, Somerton Woods and The Children’s Park in Chestnut Hill - Jenks Playground. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Philadelphia?
Good places to start are Michaelangelo's Cafe, Uzbekistan and Ali Baba. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Philadelphia?
Sights on our list include Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Visitor Center, Ryerss Museum & Library and Museum of Nursing History. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Philadelphia?
Try visit Somerton Woods, eat at Kabobeesh and go to Erie Lanes. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Philadelphia?
Try walk through Water Tower Recreation Center, look around Ryerss Museum & Library and play a round at Erie Lanes. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Philadelphia?
Try bowling at Erie Lanes, play at AMC Philadelphia Mills 14 and racket sports at Woodford Tennis Club. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Philadelphia?
Try saturday morning: Woodmere Art Museum, saturday lunch: Michaelangelo's Cafe and saturday afternoon: Susan Ann Detscher Pizzano Fountain Plaza. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Philadelphia?
Try birthday dinner at Michaelangelo's Cafe, play at PFS Bourse Theater and drinks at Chestnut Hill Brewing Company (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Philadelphia?
Try play at United Artists, see a movie at PFS East Theater and get active at Philadelphia Cricket Club. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Philadelphia?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.