Your Summer Philly Bucket List: 6 Things Worth Doing in July
- Julian Troncoso
- Jul 14
- 2 min read
Philly’s favorite season is back—so let’s make sure you’re doing it right.
Get Tickets To That Place You’ve Never Been
Philly is stacked with activities and fun things to do all year long, but something is just different when that summertime sun comes around. Bar crawls, speakeasies, festivals, and more await the adventurer within you, and if you find yourself in University City, Sunset Social’s hosting all kinds of events including our Silent Disco parties for adults and kids!
Outdoor Activities Become The Norm
When the weather hits 80º+, the city practically begs you to spend every free moment outside. Parks fill with picnic blankets and frisbee throwers, pools splash with cannonballs, and stoops turn into front-row seats for the evening breeze. And when that sun finally does set, our outdoor movie nights under the stars are the perfect wind down to an already perfect day. Check out our summer movie lineups here and here.
Golden Hour Gets “Happier”
Nothing says “summer in the city” like an icy drink in your hand as the sun goes down. Feel the city return to life after everyone clocks out—friends gathering on patios, rooftops buzzing, and the chasing of that perfect sunset pic. It’s the best excuse to linger a little longer, laugh a little louder, and why not sip one of our Frozen Mango Daiquiries while the sky turns orange to match?
Explore the Schuylkill River Trail at Dawn or Dusk
Skip the midday heat and catch the trail when it’s quietest. Morning jogs or sunset strolls along the river bring cooler air and some of the best skyline reflections—plus a peaceful reset away from crowded streets. Sometimes a little reminder of the beauty of our city is all you need to set the tone for the season.
Take in Live Music from Local Artists
The city's got everything from jazz bars to basement rock shows, and Philly’s summer music scene only amplifies that energy. This summer, step into a neighborhood festival, find a free show in a park, or stumble across a block party stage—there’s always something happening… if you’re listening for it. And if you’re looking for an easy way to introduce yourself to the local scene, Live Last Friday at our sister bar, The Post, is returning for their second night of live local music July 25th.
Exploring Philly in the summer feels like an adventure! Finding fun things to do, from hidden speakeasies to lively festivals, is like unlocking a secret Geometry Dash level. Especially around University City with Sunset Social! Gotta get tickets and explore now!
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