This summer, The Oval XP will transform Eakins Oval into Philadelphia’s largest outdoor urban oasis. The pop-up festival fills eight acres at the base of Philadelphia Museum of Art’s famous steps. Local residents and visitors will enjoy food, drink, games, public art, live music, and wellness classes. The expanded season will run mid-June through mid-August.

The Oval XP will feature the city’s talented local artists, makers, and entrepreneurs. Here are five highlights of what’s on tap for this summer:  

Front and center at The Oval XP is the Ferris wheel – standing at 108 feet tall. Riders can enjoy 360-degree aerial views of:  

The Imagination Space will engage kids ages 12 and under with immersive installations. Kids will enjoy:  

The Oval XP’s signature Carousel is located nearby.  

The brand-new Summer Stage will host some of the most diverse music programming in the country. View the list of performances.

The Summer Stage will also host free community-based events, including:  

The Oval XP will feature a 33,000 square foot ground mural titled Common Ground , by artist Calo Rosa.  Rosa, born in San Salvador, now lives and works in Philadelphia. He is known for his colorful street art pieces. Rosa sought to create a playful space where we all can relate and enjoy being together in common ground. The artwork is a project of Mural Arts Philadelphia.   

The Oval XP’s beer garden fills 60,000 square feet of outdoor space. It is the largest outdoor beer garden in the city to date. The beer garden will feature:   

Philadelphia’s MilkBoy will operate the beer garden.  

Our People Entertainment has created a user-friendly mobile application for The Oval XP. The app will allow visitors to:  

Follow @theovalphl to find out how to download the app.  

The Oval XP is presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation , Welcome America. and Our People Entertainment .