Spring Events in Philadelphia

When the flowers begin to bloom, Philly begins to boom with happenings of all kinds, both indoors and out, that awaken the city.

From the Japanese-inspired festivities at the Shofuso Cherry Blossom Festival to the waterfront boardwalk and brews at Spruce Street Harbor Park to the rollerskating rink and lodge at Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest , plenty of fun awaits in spring.

Wannabe connoisseurs — or just people who love a brew — can refine their palates at Philly Beer Week . And sports fan can cheer on the best high school and collegiate track athletes — and Olympic hopefuls — at the annual Penn Relays .