Friday got you dreaming of a few more days off? Boots on the Water Cruise is setting sail for five unforgettable nights packed with live performances from Clint Black, Rodney Atkins, Terri Clark, Diamond Rio, and more. We’re giving you the chance to win a balcony cabin for two, plus a $600 travel stipend, for this ultimate floating country party. Enter to win!*

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• End 2025 with lasers in your face and bass in your bones. We’re giving away a HiJinx Festival experience for two with weekend passes, hotel stay, and $600 travel cash to see GRiZ, ILLENIUM, SLANDER, and more. Enter to WIN!*

• There’s still time to advertise with us this holiday season! NYE parties are coming up fast, and our Holiday placements put your brand where it counts: in their feed, in their inbox, and in their damn memories. Find out more!*

• Ortlieb’s is hosting a Holiday Market pop-up this Saturday! Stop in to grab some last-minute holiday gifts. Free to attend!

• Former SNL star Devon Walker brings sharp punchlines and big laughs to Punch Line on Friday & Saturday, April 3rd–4th. Tickets on sale now.

• + PinkPantheress, Iron & Wine, Sidepiece, Decibel Metal & Beer Fest, Josh Groban, and more!

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Big fun, zero dollars, and proof that the best things in Philly don’t always come with a price tag. From live music to pop-ups, parties, and community hangs, there’s always something happening that won’t wreck your budget. We rounded up the best free events around the city so you can do more, spend less, and keep your calendar stacked.

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• The Mummers Parade is back on Broad Street this New Year's Day, and with it comes a parade’s worth of road closures.

• The Phillies just traded Matt Strahm to the Royals, clearing $7.5M in cap space and snagging a 6’6” maybe-sleeper from KC.

• Primo Hoagies is picking up adoption fees for big dogs at Camden County’s shelter through Sunday.

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