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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Franklin Square! The Festival is open nightly through August 18. The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates Franklin Square with awe-inspiring, interactive, larger-than-life lanterns during the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival! Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the iconic 200-foot-dragon […]
Join Hiking Hound Adventures, LLC and search for treasure! This family-friendly hike will allow participants to learn and explore as they follow clues and a map through the woods in search of a treasure. Recommended age is 3–8 years old, but all ages are welcome. […]
Get those lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets ready for the Wednesday evening FREE concerts at the Chet Tyson Pavilion in Narberth Park. Back in 2024, beginning June 5! Shows begin at 7 pm. 2024 Lineup: 6/5 The Kennedys 6/12 Tookeny Creek 6/19 Stella Ruze […]
The free, weekly summer performances at the GPCC Park Amphitheater alternate between movies and concerts. Performances take place on Wednesday evenings (and one Tuesday) beginning June 19 through August 6, 2024. Concerts begin at 7 pm, except on Aug. 6, when the Studio Two Tribute […]
The 2024 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 12 – August 11, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all […]
On the last Thursday of every month, the zoo will open an hour early for Quiet Mornings. This is a great opportunity for our guests with special needs and their families to enjoy a more relaxing visit to the zoo. Quiet Mornings offer a less-crowded […]
The Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! The Exhibit! opens May 31st! Visitors will embark on an adventurous experience focusing on building STEM skills while exploring the natural world. Created by Minnesota Children’s Museum and inspired by the popular PBS children’s series, Wild Kratts: Creature Power! invites you […]
Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]
Explore the Brandywine Museum of Art both inside and out this summer through weekly adventures for families. Each Thursday morning from July 11 to August 1, discover new treasures in art and nature on scavenger hunts through the galleries and campus followed by creative art […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a live sloth, […]
This summer, Morris Arboretum is featuring a brand new exhibition in their popular Garden Railway: Garden Railway: Dinos! Running May 25– September 30. With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors enjoy a spectacular display of […]
Join Ms. Danielle for silly stories and songs OUTSIDE, at Penn Wynne Playground (NOT AT THE LIBRARY). Weather permitting. Storytime will not be held during rain, snow, freezing weather, or heat advisories. If unsure, please contact the library. No registration necessary unless you would like […]
Experience the magic of Disney this summer with the Chester Children's Chorus! Hear your new and old favorites, including "Under the Sea" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." Two summer concerts: July 25, at 2 pm and July 28 at 4 pm. Please note: Concert admission is free. Seating […]
Manayunk's Stroll the Street is back — every Thursday in June, July, and August, starting at 5 pm. Shop, dine, and stroll your way down Main Street during Stroll the Street. The series features live music, local vendors, activities, happy hour specials, and shopping deals […]
Join Twenty One Pips every Thursday for Family Game Night! Your ticket (good for up to two adults and four children) includes: Free library passes to play any of our hundreds of games (Normally $7 each) A flatbread of your choice Unlimited soft drinks for […]
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite summertime traditions. It features outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini-golf, and great food and drinks, all with soaring views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge. Summerfest is the perfect place for […]
Join KoP Town Center on the green every Thursday (plus one Tuesday evening), June–October, from 6–8 pm to enjoy local, live entertainment at the Town Center! Performances will be in front of Davio's. Follow them on Facebook for latest updates. Here is the 2024 season […]
Join the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance for their free Summer Music Series, Thursdays, July 11– August 15. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. A food truck will be on site each week as well. Bring your chairs and blankets […]
Welcome to the Kimberton Fair — a summertime tradition that has brought people together for generations! There is so much to see and do at the 95th Kimberton Community Fair, July 22–27! More than just an amusement park, the Kimberton Fair is a classic country […]
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Franklin Square! The Festival is open nightly through August 18. The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates Franklin Square with awe-inspiring, interactive, larger-than-life lanterns during the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival! Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the iconic 200-foot-dragon […]
Come out for live music at Tredyffrin Township Concert Series this summer! Concerts will be held on Thursdays at 7 pm (unless otherwise noted) in Wilson Farm Park and are weather dependent. There will be a craft beer, as well as Kona Ice available for […]
Upper Merion’s iconic Concerts Under The Stars concert series had returned for its 38th season! Presented and produced by Rising Sun Presents, the team behind the Philly suburbs’ premier music venues Ardmore Music Hall and 118 North in Wayne, the summer-long series will again take place at the scenic […]
Charlestown Township Parks and Rec is hosting a free Summer Concert Series on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in June, July and August. Concerts will take place in the Pavillion area of Charlestown Township Park from 7:00–9:00 pm. (Note: the concert on 8/8 is from 6:30 […]
The 2024 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 12 – August 11, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all […]
The Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! The Exhibit! opens May 31st! Visitors will embark on an adventurous experience focusing on building STEM skills while exploring the natural world. Created by Minnesota Children’s Museum and inspired by the popular PBS children’s series, Wild Kratts: Creature Power! invites you […]
Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a live sloth, […]
This summer, Morris Arboretum is featuring a brand new exhibition in their popular Garden Railway: Garden Railway: Dinos! Running May 25– September 30. With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors enjoy a spectacular display of […]
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2024 from Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, September 29th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most popular […]
School is out, summer is in, and this season, Sesame Place Philadelphia will offer even more furry fun with extended evening hours during the all-new Sesame Place Summer Nights — Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, now through September 1! During Sesame Place Summer Nights, the park […]
This year, Apple Camp invites children ages 6 to 10 and their parents or guardians to their local Apple Store to participate in the sessions: “Create an Interactive Story of Kindness.” Led by Apple Creatives, campers will work together to create their own interactive stories […]
Discover what happens at the zoo after the sun goes down at Elmwood Park Zoo's "ZooSnooze" overnight campouts! ZooSnooze campouts are recommended for children ages 4 and up. ZooSnooze offers dinner and breakfast, a flashlight tour of the zoo, campfire and activities, an educational show […]
Welcome to the Kimberton Fair — a summertime tradition that has brought people together for generations! There is so much to see and do at the 95th Kimberton Community Fair, July 22–27! More than just an amusement park, the Kimberton Fair is a classic country […]
The 2024 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 12 – August 11, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all […]
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm is a destination for family fun in Lancaster, PA, with outdoor attractions like games, slides, rides, a petting zoo, and lots more, plus a regular schedule of kids' festivals in the summer. After a day of fun at Cherry Crest Farm, […]
