Written by Abby Counihan
It’s virtually the very best time of the yr: CollegeFest! I’ve been attending Campus Philly’s CollegeFest since freshman yr, and now I believe it’s time to go alongside some suggestions and methods to get essentially the most out of this superb occasion.
Tip 1: Mark your calendar now. This yr, CollegeFest will probably be September 14-15. Whether or not you’re attending for an hour or two on one of many days or all the time each days, you need to put this occasion in your calendar as quickly as potential. Whilst you’re at it, you’ll be able to fill out the on-line registration type early so you’ve got your ticket.
Tip 2: Keep in mind all of the superb issues CollegeFest presents. This occasion isn’t solely two full days with free admission to dozens of museums and historic websites throughout Philly—it’s additionally full of occasions just like the Block Occasion, free breakfast at Residents, free rides on the Philly PHLASH, reductions on transportation throughout the town, and extra!
On Saturday, September 14, start CollegeFest on a enjoyable notice on the Residents department location (1835 Market Road), with free breakfast, giveaways, and a photo-op with the Phillie Phanatic (who will probably be there from 10-11am). Then, you’ll be able to cease by the Block Occasion at nineteenth & Race Streets from 10am-3pm to see the stay music, a stay DJ, free swag, and native vendor cubicles.
Tip 3: Maintain on to your CollegeFest affirmation electronic mail. When you join the occasion, you solely want to indicate your affirmation electronic mail to entry all of CollegeFest’s free occasions and nice reductions. No have to print something out or check-in anyplace! The entire occasions are non-obligatory; that is your time to roam across the metropolis by yourself schedule.
Tip 4: Look into the hours and dates of the locations you need to go to. Over the two-day interval, there are 27 museums and historic websites you’ll be able to go to without cost. You will need to notice, nevertheless, that 5 of these websites are collaborating within the occasion for one of many two days. You additionally need to just remember to verify what time the websites will probably be open. Many areas are open from 10am-5pm, however others open and shut at completely different instances. Study extra right here!
Tip 5: Double verify for those who want a reservation. Three of the 27 areas want reservations made prematurely, particularly Jap State Penitentiary, Independence Nationwide Park, and the Philadelphia Zoo. Don’t fear, the ticket continues to be free, you simply have to take a second and enroll on-line. In my view, these websites are undoubtedly price it.
Tip 6: Make the most of the assets on the Campus Philly web site. The crew at Campus Philly put within the further work this yr to interrupt down the free museums and historic websites by their neighborhood, kind, in the event that they want reservations, and what days they’re collaborating. In addition they made an interactive map that allows you to see the place the collaborating areas are in relation to at least one one other.
This takes the entire guesswork and tedious planning out of the equation so you’ll be able to simply go forward and benefit from the occasion! You’ll be able to entry this characteristic right here, then click on by means of the buttons on the menu.
Tip 7: Take into consideration how a lot cash you’re saving! Museums and historic websites typically cost admission charges, or at the least strongly encourage donations for visiting. CollegeFest is an occasion the place you’ll be able to go to these locations for FREE! Wanting into the areas a bit deeper, some ticket costs would have price as much as $25. That is your likelihood to expertise these websites for free of charge.
Tip 8: Use this chance to discover new neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Philly is a metropolis filled with neighborhoods with their very own personalities and tradition. You’ll be able to make the most of the free/discounted transportation charges and free website admission to take a look at a brand new space that you simply haven’t ventured into earlier than. That is the proper time to see the place you match inside this nice metropolis and discover neighborhoods you need to discover extra sooner or later.
Tip 9: Take your folks together with you. I’m all the time looking out for a enjoyable and free method to spend time with my buddies. CollegeFest is the best time to go to locations the place we wouldn’t usually go, strive new issues, and study slightly within the course of. This weekend is an ideal likelihood to benefit from the great metropolis at our fingertips. Why not take some buddies together with you to share the expertise?
Tip 10: Have enjoyable and make recollections! That’s actually the very best a part of CollegeFest.
BTW—you’ll be able to win prizes! Do you know that signing up for CollegeFest routinely indicators you up for an opportunity to win prizes? Only for registering for the occasion, you can be entered to win tickets to a music competition, dance celebration, t-shirts, free dinner, reward playing cards, and even tickets to the Philadelphia Orchestra. See the whole checklist of prizes right here!