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Come celebrate Independence Day for the annual Easttown Township July 4th celebration. The day starts off with the Berwyn Veterans Victory Run 5K, followed with a free family picnic, Bike Parade, and festivities. The Summer Concert Series comes to Johnson Park with a performance by Uptown Band. Register for the […]
The Annual Fourth of July Celebration, which has been sponsored by the Neighborhood Club of Bala Cynwyd since 1916, is one of the oldest and most popular Independence Day events on the Main Line. The festivities include a parade, beginning at 9 am, followed by a patriotic ceremony at 10:30 […]
The Springfield Township 4th of July Parade is back again! The parade will kick off at 9 am and will end at Veterans Memorial Park (331 W. Springfield Road) with activities to follow.
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 to explore the secret lives […]
The Marple Newtown Independence Day Parade will step off at 10:00am on Thursday July 4th from St. Albans Circle and end at the Broomall Fire House. Come on out to celebrate with everyone and enjoy tons of floats, bands, marching groups, bikes and more! Register for the Parade online from […]
With Independence Hall as the backdrop, celebrate July 4th and observe the evolving history of America’s freedom, with remarks by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and a variety of notable guest speakers. Part of the Wawa Welcome America program, this ceremony features the presentation of the inaugural Mayor’s One Philly Award, […]
Join the Penn Wynne Civic Associations's 81st annual Independence Day Parade and Carnival! Parade: The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th outside of the Penn Wynne-Overbrook Firehouse. Local children and families are welcome to participate, whether it be walking, biking, scooting, or riding in a wagon […]
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, boa constrictor, and other animals […]
Catch the Morris Arboretum's dino-rific exhibition Garden Railway: Dinos! before it's over on September 30. With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors enjoy a spectacular display of dinosaurs including Triceratops, and Velociraptor, as well as other Mesozoic creatures—all made out of […]
The National Constitution Center celebrates Independence Day by offering free museum admission to all visitors on July 4. Attend the interactive Independence Day show and American Flag History and Etiquette workshops, as well as create Colonial-era arts and crafts and stop by the Revolutionary War encampment on the museum’s front […]
Join the zoo for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration with FREE zoo admission* for all guests! Enjoy live music, unique animal greets, special appearances by historical impersonators, and more. The zoo will be open extended hours until 8 pm. *Zoo guests must register for free admission. See the zoo website […]
Celebrate America’s birthday with everyone’s favorite furry friends. Visit Photos with Elmo & Friends for a patriotic photo op with Elmo dressed in his red, white, and blue attire! On Thursday, July 4, be sure to stick around for an impressive display of fireworks at 9 pm. (Time subject to […]
Join Ms. Danielle for silly stories and songs OUTSIDE, at Penn Wynne Playground (NOT AT THE LIBRARY). Weather permitting. No registration necessary unless you would like to be notified if story time is cancelled. Storytime will not be held during rain, snow, freezing weather, or heat advisories. If unsure, please […]
Join PFCA on Thursday, July 4th for their annual celebration in Paddock Park! They have a lot of fun things planned this year. 10:30 am: Meet in Merrybrook circle, Parade into the park led by Oakmont Fire Company!** Don’t forget to decorate your scooters, bikes and strollers, a prize will […]
Dress in your red, white and blue and wave a flag as the Salute to Independence Parade celebrates the 248th birthday of the United States in grand style and pageantry. The moving procession of history and culture that celebrates the people and diversity of our country is an event that […]
Celebrate the nation's birthday at the farm! Join the debate between Patriots, Loyalists, and Quakers as they all confront independence and help decide the true loyalty of the farm. Meet Martha Washington, make a demonstration against the king, hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and show your loyalty […]
Join Peddler's Village for a four-day holiday celebration featuring live music, tasty food and drinks, and blueberry vibes, July 4–7! An all-day, all-American outdoor BBQ on Thursday, July 4, marks the start of this four-day party that includes blueberry treats, live music, family activities, lawn games, pony rides, watermelon-eating contests, axe-throwing, […]
Join Fonthill Castle to celebrate Independence Day, where guests enjoy a day of fun, food, games, crafts, entertainment and live music. Highlights of the day include the children’s decorated bike parade, wheelbarrow and sack races, tug-of-war, live musicians, and food trucks. Antique bicycles, historic town ball (a precursor to baseball!) […]
The Wawa Welcome America July 4th Celebration features a FREE, star-studded concert on Benjamin Franklin Parkway with co-headliners Ne-Yo and Kesha, and culminates with a breathtaking fireworks display! Gates open at 4 PM. The main entrance is located at Logan Circle at 20th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. If you […]
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 all while leaning into the […]
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 the children We will be […]
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 the next morning, a giraffe […]
Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner & enjoy great music by Just For Fun DJ Joe Griffith. Kona Ice will also be available to enjoy a sweet treat. Check the township website for additional food trucks that may join the festivities. Fireworks show begins at dusk.
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 to explore the secret lives […]
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 world's largest display of LEGO […]
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, boa constrictor, and other animals […]
Catch the Morris Arboretum's dino-rific exhibition Garden Railway: Dinos! before it's over on September 30. With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors enjoy a spectacular display of dinosaurs including Triceratops, and Velociraptor, as well as other Mesozoic creatures—all made out of […]
Celllll-lebrate zoo times… come on! You’re invited to a week-long birthday party commemorating the Elmwood Park Zoo's 100th birthday! The party begins on July 5 and concludes with the ultimate celebration on July 11 with extended zoo hours for all to enjoy. July 5–July 10 | 10 AM–5PM Free cupcakes […]
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 events! Each year, four blocks […]
Join Peddler's Village for a four-day holiday celebration featuring live music, tasty food and drinks, and blueberry vibes, July 4–7! An all-day, all-American outdoor BBQ on Thursday, July 4, marks the start of this four-day party that includes blueberry treats, live music, family activities, lawn games, pony rides, watermelon-eating contests, axe-throwing, […]
The 2024 Phoenixville Fireworks Celebration will be held on Friday, July 5th at the Dayton Street Field in Phoenixville. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15, when the skies are sufficiently dark to enjoy the show. Music and food will begin at 6 p.m. and last until the fireworks are complete! Bring […]
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 when it soars back to […]
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 kinds, from Classical to Cajun, […]
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 to explore the secret lives […]
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 world's largest display of LEGO […]
