
If you’re on the hunt for unique things to do in Philadelphia this summer, Cork & Candles just turned up the heat in the most fragrant way. The beloved BYOB scent bar is debuting its Happy Hour Candle of the Month Experience this June, and let’s just say your weeknight plans just got a whole lot cozier (and boozier).
Located in University City, Center City, Ardmore, and King of Prussia, Cork & Candles already has a reputation for creating unforgettable, hands-on moments where guests craft their own candles from a scent library of over 60 fragrances. But their new Happy Hour Experience adds a little extra twist of fun: cocktail-inspired candles paired with your favorite bottle of wine or bubbly.
Here’s How it Works
Every Sunday through Thursday in June, guests can join the Happy Hour Candle of the Month Experience. You’ll choose from a curated menu of boozy candle blends inspired by classic cocktails, and this month, they’re kicking things off with the Hurricane candle and an Old Fashioned.
Your custom candle experience includes:
- A special “Happy Hour menu” that doubles as an experience form
- A choice of cocktail candle style (yes, you get to circle your pick like a grown-up kid at a pizza parlor)
- A scent selection from the full Scent Library
- The option to BYOB for your table while you pour, mix, and stir your candle to life
Need more convincing? Think of it as happy hour meets creative therapy. It’s the perfect post-work pick-me-up, first date icebreaker, or girls’ night out idea that smells as good as it looks on Instagram.

Why Philly Locals are Loving it:
- It’s affordable fun that supports a local, family-owned business
- It’s an indoor activity (goodbye, unpredictable summer storms)
- It’s walkable from most city neighborhoods and close to transit
Reservations are recommended because these sessions fill up fast. So if you’re looking for one of the best BYOB experiences in Philadelphia this summer, Cork & Candles just became your new go-to. Available at all scent bar locations.
Book your spot now and let your weeknight unwind with a little scent-sational flair.
Pro tip: Tag @corkandcandles on Instagram with your candle creation and cocktail for a chance to be featured!