The Final Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll Will Take Place in September With $1, $3 and $5 Deals, a Block Party, and Live Music
The Final Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll Will Take Place in September With $1, $3 and $5 Deals, a Block Party, and Live Music
The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll will hold its second and final 2026 edition on Thursday, September 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. along Baltimore Avenue between 40th and 51st Streets. The street festival features $1, $3 and $5 deals from local businesses, along with live music, arts and crafts activities and community programming.
The event is organized by University City District (UCD) in partnership with neighborhood businesses and community organizations. It was launched in 2010 to draw visitors to the Baltimore Avenue commercial corridor and has since grown into a recurring community tradition. The Dollar Stroll is held twice each year, in June and September; the first 2026 edition took place on June 4.
Trolley Portal Gardens
The Trolley Portal Gardens area will feature a roots reggae performance by Solomun Dub, along with drinks from Renata’s ($3 PBR, $5 margaritas).
Cedar Park
Vendors in Cedar Park include ManYard Plants ($1–$5 plants and art), A New Day Office Bakery Cafe ($1–$5 desserts and drinks), What’s On The Grill ($1–$5 grilled favorites), and Bankers Life.
All Love Block Party at 48th
The All Love Block Party at 48th Street will include Black Hound Clay Studio West ($3 sticker sheets, $5 handmade mini sea glass dishes), Brown Suga Sweets, From Me To U ($3 and $5 clothing accessories), Kingsessing Ice Cream Shop ($1 cold brew, $3 waffle bowl scoop, $5 ice cream float), MadeGood, Poundcake Heaven ($1–$5 desserts), Royal Delights, Simple Alothia Juices ($5 natural juices and plant-based cakes), and Sweet Besos ($3 chocolate chip cookies).
Yongmudo United will offer live martial arts demonstrations along with a $5 pass for a 90-minute class. Additional participants at this location include Moravia Health, Revive Therapy Services, Univest, and Xfinity.
50th Street Triangle
Programming at the 50th Street Triangle includes Free Dating Advice Philly, The People’s Fridge, and Creative Expressions, which will host community art conversations.
