Things to Do in
Bella Vista
Discover the best activities, events, classes, and experiences in Bella Vista. All carefully curated for families!
PECO Family Jams: Portraits in the Gardens
Sun, Jun 14 • 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Join us for PECO Family Jams: Portraits in the Gardens, a family-oriented program featuring art and creativity in the beautiful setting of the Magic Gardens.
Summer Camp 2026
Mon, Jun 15 • 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Fleisher offers fun-filled art adventures designed for artists ages 5 – 18. Projects change throughout each week, allowing campers to jump in for a handful of days or stay involved throughout the entire summer. Campers are grouped by age, with different focuses for each group.
Summer Camp 2026 - Fleisher Art Memorial
Mon, Jun 15 • 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Fleisher offers camps for all different ages! Projects change throughout each week, so campers are welcome to jump-in for a handful of days or stay involved throughout the entire summer. Campers are grouped by age, with a focus on different artistic mediums and techniques.
Juneteenth Guided Talk
Fri, Jun 19 • 2:00 PM-2:00 PM
A guided talk in celebration of Juneteenth.
Twilight in the Gardens - June
Fri, Jun 26 • 7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Join Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) for our Twilight in the Gardens series! On these special evenings experience the Magic Gardens Museum after hours with a live musical performance and guided art workshop. Guests are encouraged to BYOBBS (Bring Your Own Booze, Blanket, and Snacks) to get comfortable and picnic in our mosaicked labyrinth. Performance by Estratos and Quilling with Lauren Trainer.
June Twilight in the Gardens
Fri, Jun 26 • 7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Join Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens for the June Twilight in the Gardens series! Experience the Magic Gardens Museum after hours with a live musical performance by Estratos and a guided art workshop on quilling with Lauren Trainer. Guests are encouraged to BYOBBS (Bring Your Own Booze, Blanket, and Snacks) to get comfortable and picnic in our mosaicked labyrinth.
Magic Gardens Studio Tour
Sat, Jun 27 • 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
A tour of the Magic Gardens Studio.
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About Activities in Bella Vista
Bella Vista, known for its Italian heritage and charming streets, has evolved into a vibrant family neighborhood. The Fleisher Art Memorial offers incredible free and low-cost art classes for all ages, including toddler programs. The Italian Market provides a sensory adventure for little ones, while Palumbo Playground and smaller pocket parks offer safe spaces for outdoor play.
The neighborhood's tight-knit community means regular family-oriented events, from street festivals to library story times at the Queen Memorial Branch. Bella Vista's walkable streets and abundance of family-owned businesses create a village-like atmosphere perfect for raising tiny humans in the city.