Top Things To Do In Philadelphia Today, Oct. 2

Looking for something to do today? Here are our top three picks...there's something for everyone in the Philadelphia area!

The Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. (Credit: John Ostapkovich)

Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk Opening Ceremony

Schuylkill Banks between Locust and South Sts
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.schuylkillbanks.org
11:30 a.m., FREE

Philly's awesome over-the-water extension is finally opening to the public today, and we couldn't be more excited! After a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Nutter, set off on a walk or run with a friend to check out this unique four-block structure.

Exercise is one of the best things you can do to prevent heart disease. (File photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Lighting Ceremony & Free Yoga Class

5:30 p.m., FREE (registration required)

After a pink-luminary lighting in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), grab your mat and say 'om' during a free yoga class from Manayunk's Hotbox Yoga. The session is all-levels, and participants must register at the door at 5:30 p.m.

(The Chinatown Gate, at 10th and Arch Streets in center city Philadelphia. Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Night Market: Chinatown

7 – 11 p.m., pay as you go

Philly's final Night Market of the season is tonight, featuring 60+ food trucks, DJs, dancing, kung fu demonstrations, Lion Dance demos, arts and crafts and more. Don't miss your last chance this year to experience this food-tastic event.

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