Mark Your Calendar
Help us celebrate our favorite summer tradition - Stroll the Street! Join us on Main Street every Thursday in June, July, and August for an evening full of vendors, musicians, artists, merchant sales & specials, activities, and more. Starting at 5 pm
2023 will be bringing back themed nights! Join us for:
June: Arts Month | July: Music Month | August: Pet Month
August 3rd
Peanut Butter Puppy Paint
Come and kick off pet month with us Thursday, August 3rd! Bring your favorite furry friends to Cotton Street where they can paint their very own canvas. Who knows what doggie masterpiece will be created.
Puppy Park & Agility Course
In the Richards Apex lot (between Pensdale & Rector Streets), have your pets test their strength at the Puppy Park & Agility Course which will feature hurdles, obstacles, and our favorite…the doggie seesaw.
Movie Night
At dusk, plan to stop by Cotton Street for a movie showing of Mean Girls presented by JD McGillicuddy’s.
August 10th
* The outdoor activities of tonight's Stroll the Street have been canceled due to the weather.
Pup Cup Buffet
Thursday, August 10th, pets can find a pup cup buffet on Cotton Street. The buffet menu will include toppings like peanut butter & bacon treats, all natural peanut butter, and more.
Puppy Park & Agility Course
In the Richards Apex lot (between Pensdale & Rector Streets), have your pets test their strength at the Puppy Park & Agility Course which will feature hurdles, obstacles, and our favorite…the doggie seesaw.
Movie Night
At dusk, plan to stop by Cotton Street for a movie showing of The Goonies presented by JD McGillicuddy’s.
August 17th
Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night will take place on Thursday, August 17th. Join us on Cotton Street where there will be a variety of pet themed arts & crafts and Fabulous Faces Face Painting.
Mini-Jawnaroo
Lucky's Last Chance in collaboration with Jawnaroo festival will be hosting a Mini-Jawnaroo pop-up on Conarroe St. Stop by and grab some art from Josh Weichmann, Timothy Pangburn, Grim Garden, and more! One night only - so don't miss it!
Puppy Park & Agility Course
In the Richards Apex lot (between Pensdale & Rector Streets), have your pets test their strength at the Puppy Park & Agility Course which will feature hurdles, obstacles, and our favorite…the doggie seesaw.
Movie Night
At dusk, plan to stop by Cotton Street for a movie showing of Toy Story presented by JD McGillicuddy’s.
August 24th
Doggie Fashion Show & MNYK Costume Contest
Pet fashion designer, Roberto Negrin will be teaming up with local rescue, New Leash on Life USA, to host a doggie fashion show on Cotton Street. The show will run from 6:30-7PM and will be followed by a pet costume contest! Bring your furry friends dressed to impress, and maybe you’ll win a $25 MNYK gift certificate and swag!
Costume Categories:
Funniest Costume
Most Creative Costume
Best Costume Overall
Puppy Park & Agility Course
In the Richards Apex lot (between Pensdale & Rector Streets), have your pets test their strength at the Puppy Park & Agility Course which will feature hurdles, obstacles, and our favorite…the doggie seesaw.
Movie Night
At dusk, plan to stop by Cotton Street for a movie showing of Shrek presented by JD McGillicuddy’s.
August 31st
Stroll Sendoff & Canine Caricatures
August 31st will mark the last night of 2023 Stroll the Street. Cotton Street will host canine caricatures with Emily Byrne.
RowZone Workout on Cotton Street
Join RowZone on Cotton Street for their 6PM class! All are welcome, and the drop-in fee is $15. Sign up here: get.mndbdy.ly/s1ud/yvVIYuiTJr
Puppy Park & Agility Course
In the Richards Apex lot (between Pensdale & Rector Streets), have your pets test their strength at the Puppy Park & Agility Course which will feature hurdles, obstacles, and our favorite…the doggie seesaw.
Movie Night
At dusk, plan to stop by Cotton Street for a movie showing of Rocky presented by JD McGillicuddy’s.
Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory:
Specialty ice cream sandwiches on Thursdays with cookies by local baker My Sweet Gluttony
JD McGillicuddy's:
$5 cheesesteaks, $5 summer shandy, $7 blueberry lemonades
Canalside:
$2 off all cocktails
Tru Beauty Concepts: Weekly summer-themes sales!
Philadelphia Runner: 15% during Stroll the Street hours
Jake's & Cooper's Wine Bar and Wine Shop:
Rotating wine tastings from 5-7PM. If you like the wine, the bottle(s) are 10% off that day.
City of Paws Pet Care: Every other Thursday, stop by to talk to pet food vendor and nutrition specialist!
15+ Local Vendors on Main Street!
The Wall Cycling: $15 Drop ins
Fat Lady Brewing: Live Music
The Goat's Beard: Live Music
La Roca: Live Music
Unity Yoga:
Chill zone and bridge yoga will be taking place Thursdays on the Manayunk Bridge. All are welcome! Bring a mat, water bottle, and towel to flow above Manayunk. In case of bad weather, class will be held in the studio. $25 for the class.
Register at www.unityyoga.guru
Cresson Inn Bar & Grill: Live DJ
Canal View Park: Live Music
Ring Street: Jazz Band Weekly
Canalside: Live Music From 7-10PM
Vendor Application
Interested in becoming a vendor at Stroll the Street? Follow this link to the 2023 application.
Visitors Information
BIKING HERE
Stay active and remain eco-friendly by biking to Manayunk! Take Kelly Drive from Center City or the Schuylkill River Trail from all parts of the Philadelphia region. Visit the Bike Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for more details and biking maps.
TAKE PUBLIC TRANSIT HERE
For schedules and fare rates, contact SEPTA at (215) 580-7800 or on the web at www.septa.org for more information.
- SEPTA Regional Rail - Manayunk/Norristown Line (From Center City and University City Stations to Manayunk Station - just one block from Main Street)
- SEPTA Bus Route 35 - Manayunk/Roxborough Loop (With stops at the Wissahickon Transportation Center and along Ridge Ave)
- SEPTA Bus Route 61 - 9th & Market/Manayunk (With stops at the Wissahickon Transportation Center and along Ridge Ave)
PARKING HERE
There are over 700 spaces are available in parking lots conveniently located throughout the commercial district. In addition, revenue generated in many Manayunk parking lots is used for street maintenance, anti-graffiti programs, landscape and greening projects, watershed education and ongoing development projects. Yes, your parking dollars help keep our neighborhood beautiful!
- Green Lane between Main Street and Cresson Street
- Main and Levering Streets
- Venice Island via Main and Lock Streets
- Venice Island via Main and Cotton Streets
- Venice Island via Carson Street (across from Post Office)
- 4000 Main Street - Night time and weekend parking only
- Valet parking is available at various locations on Main Street for evening diners and shoppers (after 6pm)
Press Information
Do you want to feature a Manayunk event in your publication? Contact cmarsilii@manayunk.org for a press release, press opportunities and interviews.
Sponsorship Information
Do you want to get your business in front of Manayunk event visitors? Learn more about sponsoring Manayunk events by emailing Joan Denenberg at for more information.
Event Sponsors
Bayou
Bark Social
Cactus
Cresson Inn $3 Pints
J.D. McGillicuddy's
Manayunk Brewing Co
Union Tap House
Winnie's
Bayou
Bark Social
Cactus
Couch Tomato
Cresson Inn: Level Up 12oz Cans $4
The Goat's Beard
J.D. McGillicuddy's
Jake's and Cooper's
Lucky's
Manayunk Brewing Co
PHS Pop Up Beer Garden
Pitcher's Pub
The Grape Room
Artesano
Bayou
Cactus
Manayunk Tavern
Couch Tomato
Cresson Inn $5 Pounders
The Goat's Beard
J.D. McGillicuddy's
Lucky's
Manayunk Brewing Co
PHS Pop-Up Beer Garden
Pitcher's Pub
Ryan's Pub
The Grape Room
Union Tap House
Winnie's
