Photo: Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Shofuso – West Fairmount Park’s Japanese house and garden echo the story of Japanese culture in Philadelphia. Shofuso is wide-open to the public from April thru October from Wednesday to Sunday and November to early December on Saturday and Sunday. Entry (tour is included) is $12 for adults; $8 for seniors, children ages 5 to 17 and college students with student I.D.; and free for children under age 5. Lansdowne & Horticultural Drives, (215) 878-5097, www.japanphilly.org/shofuso

Piazza Pod Park Beer Garden

Philadelphia, PA - Post Brothers announce Piazza Pod Park's launch, located on Germantown Avenue at N. 2nd Street. Piazza Pod Park is the largest dining destination and beer garden-style space in the city to open this spring - with 35,000 square feet of outdoor space that is uniquely Northern Liberties, featuring dining, art, civic space, kids, and fitness components, as well as regular entertainment and events.

Parx Casino Beer Garden

Philadelphia, PA - Parx Casino, presents the region's largest and most state-of-the-art new beer gardens in time for summer season. Parx brings the concept of a beer garden to the next level with a sprawling 7,600+ sf space with 24 rotating craft drafts, 14 wine options, specialty cocktails, a full bar, and exceptional food from the chefs at the adjacent Liberty Bell Gastropub and Oliveto.