Mark Your Calendar
Stroll the Street is back!
Every Thursday - June, July, and August starting at 5PM
Shop, dine, and stroll your way down Main Street during Stroll the Street. The series features live music, local vendors, activities, happy hour specials, and shopping deals all while leaning into the neighborhood’s creative community. June kicks off with Manayunk’s plein air competition, Plein on Main, followed by weekly collaborations on Stroll’s newest initiative, the MNYK Artbox. The mini-stage provides a creative community space for interactive demos and performances by groups like Tuft the World, Birdwatchers Studio, Roberto Negrin, and Henry Golden.
June: Arts Month | July: Music Month | August: Pets Month
June 6th | Plein on Main
(Postponed to June 13th)
Stroll the Street kicks off with Manayunk’s very own plein air competition, Plein on Main! With the help of Orbit Art Gallery, artists will paint Main Street Manayunk in the natural elements, delivering their completed pieces to Cotton Street at 5PM. From 5PM - 8PM, you can stop by to view all the art, grab a light bite, meet the artists, and see the awards be announced.
For more info, see the Plein on Main Blog.
June 13th | Plein on Main & Manayunk Paint Night
Plein on Main will now be taking place on June 13th. See details above. Also, join us in painting a temporary MNYK Artbox mural. Visitors will be able to step up onto the Artbox to help fill in the Manayunk themed piece. Visitors will also be able to channel their inner artist with mini-canvases and paint available at the Manayunk tent.
June 20th | Tuft the World
Tuft the World will take on the MNYK Artbox with an interactive tufting demo. Get hands-on experience as you help create a colorful and collaborative rug with a tufting machine. Tuft the World will also have their art on display at the event.
June 27th | Family Fun Night
Bring the kids to Stroll’s Family Fun Night! Cotton Street will host caricaturists, face painting, games, and kid-friendly arts and crafts - that are fun for adults too!
July 4th | No Stroll the Street
There's no Stroll the Street this night. Happy 4th of July!
July 11th | Drum Circle with Joe Tayoun
Talented percussionist, Joseph Tayoun, will lead a drum circle on the MNYK Artbox. The circle is open to anyone - no experience necessary - and drums will be provided. You're also more than welcome to bring your own.
July 18th | Manayunk Open Mic Night
In collaboration with Fat Lady Brewing, the MNYK Artbox will be hosting a community open mic night right on Cotton Street. All are welcome to join.
July 25th | Gardyn Jazz Orchestra
In collaboration with Fat Lady Brewing, the MNYK Artbox will host Gardyn Jazz Orchestra. The group, composed of world class musicians, will bring a performance full of enthusiasm, virtuosity, and incredible sounds. The show will bring hip arrangements, strong musical soloists, and unkempt hard groovin’ swing.
August 1st | Peanut Butter Puppy Paint & Movie Night
It’s a paint night for the pups! Bring your pups to Cotton Street to paint (or lick) their very own portrait. Who knows what masterpieces will be created.
Then, at the end of Cotton Street, JD McGillicuddy's will be hosting a movie night. Grab a drink or a bite, and catch Inside Out starting at dusk.
August 8th | Doggie Fashion Show and Costume Contest with Roberto Negrin & Movie Night
(Postponed to August 22nd)
Award winning pet fashion designer, TV personality, and animal advocate, Roberto Negrin, will take over the MNYK Artbox to host a doggie fashion show with local rescue, Street Tails Animal Rescue.
Then, at the end of Cotton Street, JD McGillicuddy's will be hosting a movie night. Grab a drink or a bite, and catch The Little Rascals starting at dusk.
August 15th | Pet Bandana Making with Portable Picasso & Movie Night
Gift your furry friends a customized, handmade bandana. Portable Picasso will provide bandanas and supplies to help deck out your pet.
Then, at the end of Cotton Street, JD McGillicuddy's will be hosting a movie night. Grab a drink or a bite, and catch Honey, I Shrunk the Kids starting at dusk.
August 22nd | Doggie Fashion Show | Canine Costume Contest | Face Painting
Award winning pet fashion designer, TV personality, and animal advocate, Roberto Negrin, will take over the MNYK Artbox to host a doggie fashion show with local rescue, Street Tails Animal Rescue. We encourage you to bring your pets dressed to impress too as the night will host a canine costume contest. Three lucky winners will win Manayunk swag and a $50 Manayunk gift certificate.
Canine Costume Contest Categories:
Best Overall
Funniest Costume
Most Creative Costume
Then, at the end of Cotton Street, JD McGillicuddy's will be hosting a movie night. Grab a drink or a bite, and catch Moana starting at dusk.
August 29th | Pup Cup Buffet
Make you way over to Cotton Street for a complimentary Pup Cup Buffet. The buffet menu will include toppings like peanut butter & bacon treats, all natural peanut butter, and more!
Winnie's Manayunk - Varied weekly themes food/drink specials tying in with arts, music, and pet month
Fat Lady Brewing - weekly live music and drink specials
Jake's & Cooper's Wine Bar and Wine Shop - free wine tasting on Stroll the Street nights and 10% off all wines tasted
Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory - Made-to-order ice cream sandwiches with cookies by local bakers at My Sweet Gluttony
The Brass Tap - weekly promotion beer specials. $5 Hofbrau drafts, $20 for 6 miller lite bottles (buckets)
La Roca - live music and lots of food and drink specials. $8 LunaAzul margaritas, $6 High Noons, $5 beef taquito, and $10 Gringo Tacos
Blondie - weekly drink specials
Bayou Bar & Grill - half priced appetizers from 4-7PM and $10 Large Titos Strawberry Lemonade. Mini cornhole outside, and Quizzo starting at 8PM.
Cactus Cantina - $3 tacos, $5 burritos, and $5 margaritas
Lucky's Last Chance - Tropic Thunder Coconut Cocktails and Cinnamon Sugar Fried Oreos with Buttercream dipping sauce
The Rook - $8 Specialty Cocktails on Thursday Stroll nights (from 6-9PM).
The Cresson Inn - Outdoor seating, DJ entertainment, and live music on select nights. $6 pitchers of beer. Food/drink specials.
JD McGillicuddy's - Weekly drink specials
And more!
JD McGillicuddy's - Movie nights on Cotton Street. Starting at dusk.
Aug. 15 - Moana
Aug. 22 - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
City of Paws Pet Care - Staying open late until 8PM. Weekly specials during Pet Month. ASPCA pop-up out front of store.
PA Realtor Christine Ertz | Real of Pennsylvania - Pop-up vendors
dtxfy Sauna Studio - $10 for a 10 - minute massage, 10% off retail, and $10 off packages!
Creative Collective - Neighborhood Portraits offered for a discounted price
Minor Details - Extended store hours every Thursday until 8pm. Special activities on select Thursdays.
Philadelphia Runner - weekly discounts and weekly group runs at 6:30PM
Vibe Philly Events - Handmade crafts
The Wall Cycling - Thursdays at 5:30 PM, Spin & Sculpt classes will be $15 for walk-ins
Manayunk.com - Manayunk swag (hats, t-shirts, sticker, Bicentennial Crewneck, water bottles, and more)
And more!
Weekly in Canal View Park
August 1st | Julia Finegan
August 8th | Emily Drinker
August 15th | Matt Richards
August 22nd | Jill Baldassari
August 29th | Emily Drinker
Open Mic Night Weekly at Fat Lady Brewing
Live Music Weekly at La Roca
Live Music Weekly at The Goat's Beard
Live Music Weekly on Ring Street
And more!
August 22nd Vendors
Lily Lough Jewelry
Dazzeled Accessories
Let's Get Spooky
Greatness Was When
AYR Wellness
BRG
From Mine, To Yours
Bethesda Project
Wick it Wax
Upcycled by Isa
Downes Ceramics
And more!
Visitor Information
Bike 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)
Park 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
- 4000 Main Street - Night time and weekend parking only
Vendor Applications
Interested in becoming a vendor at Stroll the Street? Follow this link to the 2024 application.
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
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