Stroll The Street


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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

Plain 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. Information on sign ups will be available soon.

Sign Up to Perform Here!


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

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.


August 8th | Doggie Fashion Show and Costume Contest with Roberto Negrin

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 rescues. We encourage you to bring your pets dressed to impress too as the night will host a canine costume contest. Lucky winners might just receive Manayunk swag and prizes!


August 15th | Pet Bandana Making with Portable Picasso

Gift your furry friends a customized, handmade bandana. Portable Picasso will provide bandanas and supplies to help deck out your pet.


August 22nd | Canine Caricatures

All night long, Dan’s Toonz will be sketching portraits of pet parents and their furry friends. Stop by Cotton Street to take home the memory - caricature style!


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.

And more!

City of Paws Pet Care - Staying open late until 8PM. Weekly specials during Pet Month

PA Realtor Christine Ertz | Real of Pennsylvania - July 11th - The Knot Chick

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

July 11 | Huston West

July 18 | Matt Richards

July 25 | Michael Berg


Weekly at Fat Lady Brewing

Weekly at La Roca

Weekly on Ring Street


And more!

July 18 Vendors

Astral Days Vintage

Lily Lough Jewelry

From Mine, To Yours

Dw's Candles

Jazzy River Designs

Blueberry Fields Artisan Soap

Annmarie’s Sweet Shoppe

Vibe Philly Events

BRG

Creative Collective

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.

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

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Sponsorship Information

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