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Reading Terminal Market’s Ice Cream Festival
Save the Date: SAT. AUGUST 15, 2026 | 12pm-4pm | 12th & Filbert
Fun things to do in Philadelphia Summer 2026: Reading Terminal Market’s Ice Cream Festival
Save the Date: SAT. AUGUST 15, 2026 | 12pm-4pm | 12th & Filbert
Our annual Ice Cream Festival is back! Reading Terminal Market’s Ice Cream Festival on Filbert is an annual, high-energy outdoor event that draws people into the heart of Center City.
A free-to-attend, pay-as-you-go, day of frozen fun featuring Bassetts Ice Cream, joined by the Philadelphia Ice Cream Community, gathered together outside our historic landmark for a family-friendly event.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the entire market for additional ice cream-themed treats, Philly favorites, entertainment, contests, kids activities, INSIDE the Market Ice Cream specials and more!
This event is rain or shine and will be under cover on the 1100 block of Filbert St. as well as through the Market.
Meet Our Vendors
Bassetts Ice Cream
Bassetts Ice Cream offers rich, creamy, old-fashioned ice cream made with premium ingredients in a variety of classic and unique flavors.
Cloud Cups
Cloud Cups serves handcrafted artisan gelato & sorbet with over 150 unique flavors with the perfect cloud-like texture, soft, fluffy & creamy.
Hangry Bear Creamery
Hangry Bear Creamery serves handcrafted, small-batch ice cream with bold flavors and creative mix-ins designed to satisfy serious cravings.
Irv’s Ice Cream
Irv’s Ice Cream creates unique flavors with seasonal ingredients, a touch of Latin American influence. Their menu is constantly evolving.
Milk Jawn
Milk Jawn is a Philly-based business that crafts rich, inventive & Philadelphia-style ice cream in small batches, using fresh, local PA dairy.
The Mango Hut
Handcrafted, small-batch sorbet made with nothing but REAL FRUIT – NO added sugar, sweeteners, extra ingredients! Just delicious, naturally sweet goodness in every scoop.