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Dog lovers rejoice – it’s National Dog Show Month!

As part of the celebration, Footlighters Theatre, the oldest community theatre on the Main Line, will present a six-show run of the children’s musical, The Perfect Dog, this November in Berwyn.

Dates for the family-friendly show kick-off this week starting on Thursday Nov. 17th at 7:3p.m. and run through Sunday Nov. 24th at 2 p.m.

Cost for admission is $18 for adults and $12 for children 12 years and under. Opening night tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children. Tickets are available at the door and online via https://www.footlighterstheater.com. A portion of the proceeds will support the maintenance of the historic venue, which was established in 1929 in Wayne.

The Perfect Dog was adapted from the book of the same name by John O’Hurley, the author and television personality who hosts the Philadelphia-based National Dog Show Presented by Purina, which airs as a Thanksgiving Day special on NBC.

O’Hurley, best known for his role as catalogue king J. Peterman on Seinfeld, will attend the Thursday, November 14, showing of The Perfect Dog and do a talk-back with the audience following the closing songs. O’Hurley has appeared on Broadway in a host of different roles, most prominently as Billy Flynn in the iconic musical Chicago.

In the play, Sam, a 12 year-old perfectionist, must resort to training Max, the not-so-obedient family dog for the “Town Dog Contest.” In the end, Sam and Max learn that there is no such thing as perfect, but there is such a thing as perfect for each other. The role of Sam will be played by 13-year-old Aly Brisbois from Gilbertsville, who will be part of an 18-member cast. “Max the Dog” is portrayed by John Keefrider of Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. Music for the performance is by David Abbinanti (Ghost, Saturday Night Fever, Ring of Fire) and the script is by Jill Abbinanti (Law & Order, CSI-SVU, Pan-Am).

The Perfect Dog has been a Delaware Valley staple since 2015, benefiting various charities including regional canine rescue organizations.

The shows are part of National Dog Show Month in Philadelphia featuring the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Show on Saturday and Sunday November 16 and 17 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. Tickets to the National Dog Show are $16 for adults and $7 for children ages 4-12 and are available at https://nds.nationaldogshow.com/

Downingtown Fall Festival
Saturday Oct. 12
9am – 4pm
Downingtown Friends Meeting
800 East Lancaster Ave.
Downingtown, PA

Enjoy the Downingtown Fall Festival with activities including shopping, live entertainment, homemade food, pumpkin painting, giant Jenga, croquet, scavenger hunts, flower-crown making, hayrides and face painting. Free.

Boo at the Zoo
Saturday Oct. 12 – Sunday Oct. 13
10am – 5pm
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA

It’s the return of the annual Boo at the Zoo at the Philadelphia Zoo starting this weekend so put on your costume and set out on a trick-or-treat safari, run wild through a hay-bale maze, take a walk through the not-so-scary Extinction Graveyard and enjoy fall offerings available for purchase. $19 kids, $24 adults.

Indigenous Peoples Day at Penn Treaty Park
Saturday Oct. 13
11am – 5pm
Penn Treaty Park
1301 N. Beach Street
Philadelphia, PA

Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown section of Philadelphia, site of William Penn’s 17th-century peace treaty with the Leni Lenape, hosts an Indigenous Peoples’ Day event that honors the current Lenape tribe through presentations, drum and dance performances, and songs and storytellings celebrating other indigenous cultures. Free, $5-$10 donation suggested.

The Glow
Friday Oct. 11 – Sunday Oct. 13
West Fairmount Park
5201 Parkside Ave.
Philadelphia, PA

The Glow Philadelphia is a Halloween wonderland featuring more than 3,000 hand-carved, illuminative pumpkins transformed into colorful landscapes, iconic figures and intricate structures. Expert carvers will be on-site to to share tips and take requests. Tickets $20 and up.

Pumpkinland
Friday Oct. 11 – Sunday Oct. 13
8am – 9pm
Linvilla Orchards
137 Knowltown Road
Media, PA

Don’t miss the fall fun at Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards in Media this weekend with 100 tons of pumpkins on display, the orchard will have pumpkins of all shapes and sizes to choose from. Families can also enjoy live music and entertainment, pick-your-own apples and a costume parade. Free admission. Some attractions ticketed.

Candytopia
Friday Oct. 11 – Sunday Oct. 13
Fashion District Philadelphia
9th and Market
Philadelphia, PA

Families will enjoy Candytopia – an interactive art installation celebrating the vibrant colors and flavors of favorite sugary delights across over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami. More than one dozen rooms have larger-than-life interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. $20-$28.

ComicCON for Kids
Saturday Oct. 12 – Sunday Oct. 13
Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center
100 Station Ave
Oaks, PA

Don’t miss ComicCON for Kids – a two-day immersive kid-oriented comic-fan experience that includes appearances by Black Panther, Spiderman, and other Marvel characters as well as cosplay contests, gaming tournaments and more pop-culture fun all geared toward kids. Admission $14.99.

National Dog Show Charity Walk
Sunday Oct. 13
9:00am – 12pm
Wilson Farm Park
500 Lee Rd.
Wayne, PA

The 6th Annual National Dog Show Charity Walk event kicks off National Dog Show month and also benefits local charities including Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, TEMPO—Tredyffrin/Easttown Music Parents Organization, Spring-Ford SNAP, Spring-Ford Music Association, Morris Animal Refuge, Canine Partners for Life, National Dog Show Charities, GPSAR—Greater Philadelphia Search and Rescue, Philadoptables, New Leash on Life, Renee’s Rescues and Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue. There will be plenty of family activities and celeb sightings during this fun family event. $15 individual, $30 families.

PECO Family Jams: Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls
Sunday Oct. 13
12pm – 4pm
Philly Magic Gardens
1020 South Street
Philadelphia, PA

Philly Magic Garden’s creator Isaiah Zagar includes hundreds of Mexican folk art objects throughout the Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens. During PMG’s PECO Family Jams this Sunday starting at noon, teaching artist Nora Hiriart Litz shows families how to use colored frosting to decorate sugar skulls in celebration of Dia De Los Muertos plus learn about Mexican folk art during family friendly tours at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Free with admission. $6-$10 per person.

Old City Fest
Sunday Oct. 13
11am – 6pm
North Third and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Old City Fest celebrates the neighborhood’s vibrant maker population with crafts, exhibitions and demonstrations along the closed-to-traffic streets and alleys. In addition to arts events, local restaurants, bars and shops of Old City offer alfresco eats, drinks, and shopping. Free.

Enjoy the crisp fall weather and the first weekend of October with so much to do in and around Philly. Halloween fun is in full force and it’s the first weekend of the month which means free or discounted admission to many area attractions and museums, too.

Candytopia
Friday Oct. 4 – Sunday Oct. 6
Fashion District Philadelphia
9th and Market
Philadelphia, PA

Families will enjoy Candytopia – an interactive art installation celebrating the vibrant colors and flavors of favorite sugary delights across over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami. More than one dozen rooms have larger-than-life interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. $20-$28.

Pay What You Wish Admission 
Sunday Oct. 6
Philadelphia Museum of Art 
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway 
Philadelphia, PA

First Sunday of the month means Pay What You Wish admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art this Sunday Sept. 6.

Fall Harvest Festival
Saturday Oct. 5
10am – 4pm
Newlin Grist Mill
219 South Cheyney Rd.
Glen Mills, PA  

Head to Newlin Grist Mill in Glenn Mills for the Fall Harvest Festival. Tradesmen and artisans will demonstrate a variety of 18th-century skills and there will be family-friendly activities including hayrides, pumpkin painting, and colonial games. Visitors can shop in the Colonial Market for handcrafted items, and food will be available for purchase. Free. $5 parking.

Pumpkinland
Friday Oct. 4 – Sunday Oct. 6
8am – 9pm
Linvilla Orchards
137 Knowltown Road
Media, PA

Don’t miss the fall fun at Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards in Media this weekend with 100 tons of pumpkins on display, the orchard will have pumpkins of all shapes and sizes to choose from. Families can also enjoy live music and entertainment, pick-your-own apples and a costume parade. Free admission. Some attractions ticketed.

The Glow
Friday Oct. 4 – Sunday Oct. 6
West Fairmount Park
5201 Parkside Ave.
Philadelphia, PA

The Glow Philadelphia is a Halloween wonderland featuring more than 3,000 hand-carved, illuminative pumpkins transformed into colorful landscapes, iconic figures and intricate structures. Expert carvers will be on-site to to share tips and take requests. Tickets $20 and up.

Midtown Village Fall Festival
Saturday Oct. 5
12pm – 8pm
13th and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA

The Midtown Village Fall Festival annual event takes place along 13th Street and across several surrounding blocks in Midtown Village and features live music and entertainment and food from area restaurants and offerings from a slew of vendors and crafters. Free.

Kidtober Fest
Sunday Oct. 6
4-6pm
Saint Luke Lutheran Church
203 N Valley Forge Rd
Devon, PA

Enjoy Kidtober Fest at Saint Luke Lutheran Church in Devon. Activities include pumpkin bowling, face painting, carnival games, crafts, pony rides (4:30-5:30pm) and food.

First Sunday for Families
Sunday Oct. 6
11am – 2pm
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman’s Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA

Awaken possibilities with innovative art activities during First Sunday for Families at the Brandywine River Museum of Art inspired by the Cinderella & Co.—Three Fairy Tales Reimagined exhibition and a performance by the Academy of International Ballet. The dancers will perform a variety of classical and contemporary works as well as excerpts from  The  Nutcracker ballet. Free with museum admission.

Media Food and Crafts Festival
Sunday Oct. 6
10am – 5pm
State St.
Media, PA

It’s the 39th Annual Media Food & Crafts Festival taking place on Sunday, October 6th. Thousands turn out each year to savor the outstanding flavors of Media and regional restaurants. Get a jump on your holiday shopping at Media’s retail boutiques and browse hand-made crafts. Free. Pay as you go food and beverages.

Last weekend in Sept. and there is lots going on in and around Philly this weekend. Enjoy fall festivals and global celebrations, too. Get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and first official weekend of fall!

Apple Festival
Saturday Sept. 28
8am – 4pm
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Rd
Media, PA  

Head to beautiful Linvilla Orchards in Media to enjoy the annual Apple Festival. Enjoy a celebration of all things apples, costumed characters, a pie-eating contest and the popular Pumpkinland attraction. Free admission. Pay as you go attractions.

Upper Darby International Festival
Saturday Sept. 28
1pm – 7pm
68th Street
Upper Darby, PA

The Third International Festival sponsored by Comcast taking place on 69th Street celebrates the town’s diversity with food, music, demonstrations, and more. Free.

Ardmore Oktoberfest 2019
Saturday Sept. 28
2pm – 8:00pm
Shauffele Plaza
99 Cricket Ave.
Ardmore, PA

Now in a new, larger location, downtown Ardmore will be transformed into a Bavarian wonderland at Oktoberfest 2019 complete with German fare, robust brews, live entertainment and dancing. Kids can also get in on the Oktoberfest fun with pumpkin decorating, crafts, face painting and other outdoor activities. Free admission. Wristband available for purchase for alcohol.

Fall for the Arts Festival
Sunday Sept. 29
11am – 5pm
Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Germantown Avenue transforms into a marketplace for all things at the 35th Annual Fall for the Arts Festival this Sunday Sept. 29th with handmade arts and crafts as well as live music, food and much more. About 25,000 people attend to admire juried artwork from more than 150 exhibitors and 20 new artists. Free.

Candytopia
Friday Sept. 27 – Sunday Sept. 29
Fashion District Philadelphia
9th and Market
Philadelphia, PA

Families will enjoy Candytopia – an interactive art installation celebrating the vibrant colors and flavors of favorite sugary delights across over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami. More than one dozen rooms have larger-than-life interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. $20-$28.

Downingtown Fall Festival
Sunday Sept. 29
11am – 4pm
Green Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue
Downingtown, PA

Chester County’s Victory Brewing Company presents the 10th annual Downingtown Fall Fest, a day of live music, a variety of food and craft vendors, and the Victory Beer Garden, all along blocked-off Green Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Free admission.

Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival
Sunday Sept. 29
12pm – 3pm
20th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

It’s the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival with more than 1,500 people parading down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade. The parade celebrates Puerto Rican culture with poetry readings, live performances, tons of music and great street food. Free.

It’s a perfect fall weekend in Philly so get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and fall fun while you can.

Free Museum Day
Saturday Sept. 21
Participating Museums across Philadelphia

Participating museums and cultural institutions across the area provide free access and museum entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. A Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 21. Free. Ticket must be obtained in advance online.

Philadelphia AIDS Thrift Block Party
Saturday Sept. 21
12-8pm
710 S. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA

The 14th Anniversary AIDS Thrift Block Party features live entertainment with a DJ, a kids-area, food trucks, a celebrity dunk tank and more at this mega block party benefitting Philadelphia AIDS Fund.

Candytopia
Friday Sept. 20 – Sunday Sept. 22
Fashion District Philadelphia
9th and Market
Philadelphia, PA

Families will enjoy Candytopia – an interactive art installation celebrating the vibrant colors and flavors of favorite sugary delights across over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami. More than one dozen rooms have larger-than-life interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. $20-$28.

Music and Arts Festival
Sunday Sept. 22
12pm – 7pm
Forrest & Haverford Avenue
Narberth, PA

Narberth’s biannual Music and Arts Festival street festival featuring three live bands, 40 juried artists and craftsmen, street food and kids activities. Free.

Autumn Bounty Festival
Saturday Sept. 21
11am – 4pm
Terrain
914 Baltimore Pike
Glenn Mills, PA

Enjoy the free Autumn Bounty Festival at home and garden shop, Terrain, in Glen Mills. Create a succulent-topped pumpkin, shop for fresh local produce and other goods from vendors, and taste seasonal snacks and beer. Games, face painting and craft activities for kids round out the offerings. Free.

Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival
Sunday Sept. 22
12pm – 6pm
Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA

The Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival takes place on Sunday Sept. 22nd from 12pm-6pm. Bring the whole family for food, fun and more with local artists, live music, food trucks, and kids activities and fun. Free.

South Street Octoberfest
Saturday Sept. 21
12pm – 10pm
7th and South Street
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss the 11th annual South Street Octoberfest on Saturday Sept. 21. with 10 German beers available on draught, a variety of authentic German food, live music, German dancers, and more. Free admission. Food and drink pay as you go.

MANAfest
Saturday Sept. 21
Main Street
Manayunk, PA

Head to Main Street in Manayunk to celebrate all things autumn on Main Street during the MANAfest community festival. Participants will enjoy pumpkin carving, face painting, live music, food vendors, shopping specials, and lots of fall fun. Free.

One Africa! One Nation!
Uhuru Book Fair and Flea Market
Clark Park
4300 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA

The free all day One Africa! One Nation! program will feature live music poetry, spoken-word, local authors, activities for families, music, food and more than 100 marketplace vendors. Free education resources will be available throughout the day to address adult literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), and the community-wide lack of access to reading materials and education resources. Free.

It’s Labor Day Weekend in Philly so get outside, enjoy the warm weather while we still can and don’t miss a moment of fun this final “unofficial” weekend of summer.

Labor Day Weekend on the Waterfront
Friday Aug. 29 – Monday Sept. 2nd
Delaware River Waterfront
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate the unofficial end of summer all weekend long at Labor Day Weekend on the Waterfront along the Delaware River. Enjoy a free concert Saturday night at 8pm followed by fireworks and discounted admission to waterfront attractions all day long on Saturday, too. Plus don’t miss your final chance to enjoy skating along the river and other waterfront fun and attractions, too. Free admission. Some events ticketed.

Labor Day Volksfest
Saturday Aug. 31 – Monday Sept. 2
Cannstatter Volkfest Verein
9130 Academy Road
Philadelphia, PA

Every Labor Day Weekend (Saturday – Monday) the Cannstatter Volksfest (Oktoberfest) takes place with three days full of great German food, German beer, fantastic authentic entertainment, prizes, vendors, mid-way rides for the kids, and much more. Day passes from $6 one-day pass $11 three-day pass. Free for children under 12.

Final Weekend of Summerfest 
Friday Aug. 29 – Monday Sept. 2nd
Blue Cross River Rink 
101 S. Columbus Blvd. 
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Summerfest at Blue Cross River Rink this last weekend of summer to enjoy a warm-weather festival with a roller rink, a boathouse-styled lodge, a play area for kids, food and drink options and events throughout the season. This urban beach area overlooks the Delaware River, complete with lounge chairs and picnic tables to enjoy waterfront views; mini-golf; and a midway with boardwalk-style games, a carousel, a pirate ship and a 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Admission is free. Attractions are ticketed. $3 skate admission, $10 skate rental.

LEGO NINJAGO Days
Friday Aug. 30 – Monday Sept. 2
Plymouth Meeting Mall
500 West Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 

LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Plymouth Meeting right outside of Philadelphia is hosting NINJAGO Days now through Sept. 2nd. Don’t miss the final weekend to enjoy your favorite LEGO characters during the NINJAGO event with themed activities, action-packed Ninjago fun, and demo stations. And don’t miss character meet-and-greets – and ninja action shots – with NINJAGO hero, “Ninja Ka” and so much more. Free with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Admission $19.95 (online) – $29.95 (walk-up) tickets.

Back to School Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution
Saturday Aug. 31 – Mon. Sept. 2
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. Third Street
Philadelphia, PA

Kids 12 and under receive FREE admission all weekend long to the American Revolution Museum to celebrate Back To School this Saturday Aug. 31st – Monday Sept. 2nd. Every child also will receive a free back-to-school pack, including a pencil, an eraser, and a pocket-sized Declaration of Independence. Free.

First Sunday Family Day: African-Caribbean Roots
Sunday Sept. 1
10am – 5pm
Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, .
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate the traditions of Philadelphia’s African-Caribbean communities through through music, dance and art, guided by local storytellers, artists and performers at the First Sunday Family Day: African-Caribbean Roots at the Barnes Foundation. You’ll learn how to make traditional dolls and small musical instruments, and craft colorful images from tissue paper. Free.

Marvel: Universe of Superheroes
Friday Aug. 30 – Monday Sept. 2
The Franklin Institute 
222 N. 20th St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Franklin Institute for MARVEL: Universe of Super Heroes at The Franklin Institute this weekend. The exhibit features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life in this incredible exhibit for comic book fans of all ages. Tickets $35 adults, $31 children.

Pay What You Wish Admission 
Sunday Sept. 1
Philadelphia Museum of Art 
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway 
Philadelphia, PA

First Sunday of the month means Pay What You Wish admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art this Sunday Sept. 1. 

The Oval 
Friday Aug. 16 – Sunday Aug. 18
5pm opening on Sat. and 2pm opening Sunday
Eakins Oval
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy  The Oval all weekend long. This pop-up park plays host to games, outdoor movie nights, fitness classes, a beer garden, fitness classes and a rotating lineup of food trucks. This weekend don’t miss Family Fun Sundays, too. (Check for delayed openings due to extreme heat this weekend.) Free.

Festival of India
Saturday Aug. 17
12 – 7pm
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

The annual Festival of India hosted by the Council of Indian Organizations of Greater Philadelphia celebrates India’s Independence Day while highlighting the vibrant Indian American community. Now in its 21st year, the event is a colorful panorama of art, music, dance and cuisine held along the beautiful Delaware River Waterfront. Free.

Summerfest 
Friday Aug. 16 – Sunday Aug. 18
Blue Cross River Rink 
101 S. Columbus Blvd. 
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Summerfest at Blue Cross River Rink this weekend to enjoy a warm-weather festival with a roller rink, a boathouse-styled lodge, a play area for kids, food and drink options and events throughout the season. This urban beach area overlooks the Delaware River, complete with lounge chairs and picnic tables to enjoy waterfront views; mini-golf; and a midway with boardwalk-style games, a carousel, a pirate ship and a 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Admission is free. Attractions are ticketed. $3 skate admission, $10 skate rental.

LEGO NINJAGO Days
Friday Aug. 16 – Sunday Aug. 18
Plymouth Meeting Mall
500 West Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA

LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Plymouth Meeting right outside of Philadelphia is hosting NINJAGO Days now through Sept. 2nd. Enjoy your favorite LEGO characters during the NINJAGO event with themed activities, action-packed Ninjago fun, and demo stations. And don’t miss character meet-and-greets – and ninja action shots – with NINJAGO hero, “Ninja Ka” and so much more. Free with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Admission $19.95 (online) – $29.95 (walk-up) tickets.

Marvel: Universe of Superheroes
Friday Aug 16 – Sunday Aug. 18
The Franklin Institute 
222 N. 20th St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Franklin Institute for MARVEL: Universe of Super Heroes at The Franklin Institute this weekend. The exhibit features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life in this incredible exhibit for comic book fans of all ages. Tickets $35 adults, $31 children.

Caribbean Festival
Sunday Aug. 18
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss the annual Caribbean Festival on Sunday Aug. 18th. Celebrate 14 gorgeous islands coming together to showcase their beauty through arts and crafts, authentic foods, entertainment, a children’s corner, steel bands, and much more. Proceeds will benefit charitable undertakings such as awarding scholarships to Caribbean and Caribbean-American college-bound students. A family-oriented festival, admission is your good vibes! Free.

Sundays On Stage
Sunday Aug. 18
2pm
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Sundays on Stage at the Parkway Central Library this Sunday Aug. 18th at 2pm. Performed by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Yah-Oh-Way, meaning “it is good” in Hopi, highlights the depth and complexity of Native American societies with traditional dances and songs, along with explanations of their origins and meanings.  Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Children, teens, families and adults are welcome! This series is made possible by funding from the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers. Free.

It’s the first weekend of the month which means Pay What You Wish admission to several museums and lots of summer fun happening in and around Philly this weekend. Enjoy all the family fun to be had this weekend!

Peach Festival
Saturday Aug. 3
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Rd
Media, PA

Don’t miss the annual Peach Festival at Linvilla Orchards this Saturday Aug. 3 from 8am – 6pm. Festivities include U-pick peaches, music, games, hayrides, face painting, pony rides, entertainment by Silly Joe and costumed characters.

The Oval 
Friday Aug. 2 – Sunday Aug. 4
5pm opening on Sat. and 2pm opening Sunday
Eakins Oval
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy  The Oval all weekend long. This pop-up park plays host to games, outdoor movie nights, fitness classes, a beer garden, fitness classes and a rotating lineup of food trucks. This weekend don’t miss Family Fun Sundays, too. (Check for delayed openings due to extreme heat this weekend.) Free.

Antique Fire Apparatus Show
Sunday Aug. 4
Cooper River Park
North Park Drive
Pennsauken, NJ

The Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association will host its annual antique fire apparatus show, featuring antique and modern fire apparatus, antique ambulances and police vehicles. There will also be a fire service related flea market, fire-safety displays, activities for kids, food and refreshments.

2nd Street Festival
Sunday Aug. 4
North 2nd Street
Between Germantown & Spring Garden Sts.
Philadelphia, PA

On Sunday, don’t miss the annual 2nd Street Festival happening in Northern Liberties. The neighborhood serves as the backdrop for a Philly-centric lineup of bands on three stages, more than 150 food, drink and merchandise vendors and several food trucks. Free.

Free August
Friday Aug. 2 -Sunday Aug. 4
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 S Independence Mall E
Philadelphia, PA

Admission to the National Museum of American Jewish History is free for the whole month of August! Free admission includes access to the core exhibition featuring over 360 years of American Jewish history, and the current special exhibition, Sara Berman’s Closet, the remarkable tale of a woman who left everything she knew to find everything she was. Free.

ACANA African Festival
Sunday Aug. 4
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

It’s the annual ACANA African Festival happening on Sunday Aug. 4th between 2-8pm on the Delaware River at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. Enjoy performances by musicians and dance troupes from around the African continent, as well as food and shopping for traditional and modern crafts. Free.

Summerfest 
Friday Aug. 2 – Sunday Aug. 4
Blue Cross River Rink 
101 S. Columbus Blvd. 
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Summerfest at Blue Cross River Rink this weekend to enjoy a warm-weather festival with a roller rink, a boathouse-styled lodge, a play area for kids, food and drink options and events throughout the season. This urban beach area overlooks the Delaware River, complete with lounge chairs and picnic tables to enjoy waterfront views; mini-golf; and a midway with boardwalk-style games, a carousel, a pirate ship and a 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Admission is free. Attractions are ticketed. $3 skate admission, $10 skate rental.

Marvel: Universe of Superheroes
Friday Aug 2 – Sunday Aug. 4
The Franklin Institute 
222 N. 20th St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Franklin Institute for MARVEL: Universe of Super Heroes at The Franklin Institute this weekend. The exhibit features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life in this incredible exhibit for comic book fans of all ages. Tickets $35 adults, $31 children.

Pay What You Wish Admission
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway 
Philadelphia, PA

First Sunday of the month means Pay What You Wish admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art this Sunday Aug. 4. 

Last weekend of July and there is much to do on this beautiful summer weekend for families! Enjoy car shows, the Oval, free ice pops from Disney princesses, music festivals and much more!

Ice Pops with Elsa and Olaf
Saturday July 27
11:30am – 1pm
Art Museum Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

As part of #ThisIsLove, Epic Church invites you to join them on Saturday, July 28th, as Elsa and Olaf give out 1,000 ice pops at the Art Museum Steps. Why ice pops? Who doesn’t like a cold treat on a hot day? #ThisIsLove involved over 500 people serving in 40 different service opportunities around Philadelphia to care for the people of our city during the month of July. It also included donating over $40,000 to local nonprofits. Free.

14th Annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival
Sunday July 28
11am – 4pm
E. Passyunk Ave. (between Broad & Dickinson Streets)
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss the annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival taking place Sunday July 28th from 11am – 4pm. In addition to an array of antique, show, classic and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles, families can expect a craft show, live music, food vendors and a kids’ area with a moonbounce and roaming stilt walkers.

The Oval 
Friday July 26 – Sunday July 28
5pm opening on Sat. and 2pm opening Sunday
Eakins Oval
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the season opening of the The Oval all weekend long. This pop-up park plays host to games, outdoor movie nights, fitness classes, a beer garden, fitness classes and a rotating lineup of food trucks. This weekend don’t miss Family Fun Sundays, too. (Check for delayed openings due to extreme heat this weekend.) Free.

The Kids Corner Garden at 2019 XPoNential Music Festival
Saturday July 27 – Sunday July 28
11:30am – 5pm
Camden Childrens’ Garden
Camden Waterfront, NJ

Enjoy The Kids Korner Garden Saturday and Sunday as part of the XPoNential Music Festival fun for families. Kids Korner host, Kathy O’Connell will be “planted” inside the Garden and hosting the family fun line-up all day long. The Camden Children’s Garden is designed for children and families. It is a special place to explore and discover the natural world. Your #XPNfest wristband gets you access to the Garden both Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am-5pm. 

Summerfest 
Friday July 26 – Sunday July 28
Blue Cross River Rink 
101 S. Columbus Blvd. 
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Summerfest at Blue Cross River Rink this weekend to enjoy a warm-weather festival with a roller rink, a boathouse-styled lodge, a play area for kids, food and drink options and events throughout the season. This urban beach area overlooks the Delaware River, complete with lounge chairs and picnic tables to enjoy waterfront views; mini-golf; and a midway with boardwalk-style games, a carousel, a pirate ship and a 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Admission is free. Attractions are ticketed. $3 skate admission, $10 skate rental.

Marvel: Universe of Superheroes
Friday July 26 – Sunday July 29
The Franklin Institute 
222 N. 20th St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Franklin Institute for MARVEL: Universe of Super Heroes at The Franklin Institute this weekend. The exhibit features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life in this incredible exhibit for comic book fans of all ages. Tickets $35 adults, $31 children.

The Oval
Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
5pm opening on Sat. and 2pm opening Sunday
Eakins Oval
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the season opening of the The Oval all weekend long. This pop-up park plays host to games, outdoor movie nights, fitness classes, a beer garden, fitness classes and a rotating lineup of food trucks. This weekend don’t miss Family Fun Sundays, too. (Check for delayed openings due to extreme heat this weekend.) Free.

Summerfest 
Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
Blue Cross River Rink 
101 S. Columbus Blvd. 
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Summerfest at Blue Cross River Rink this weekend to enjoy a warm-weather festival with a roller rink, a boathouse-styled lodge, a play area for kids, food and drink options and events throughout the season. This urban beach area overlooks the Delaware River, complete with lounge chairs and picnic tables to enjoy waterfront views; mini-golf; and a midway with boardwalk-style games, a carousel, a pirate ship and a 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Admission is free. Attractions are ticketed. $3 skate admission, $10 skate rental. 

Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Franklin Institute
Saturday July 20
222 N 20th St. 
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing at The Franklin Institute this weekend. Outdoor activities include lunar lander tours, small-to large-scale rocket demonstrations—Alka rockets, straw rockets and colorful trashcan rocket explosions. Indoor screenings of The Apollo Chronicles, IMAX showings of Apollo 11: The First Steps Edition—an exclusive edition for science centers and museums, 1969 footage of the landing, plus the popular live show World’s Cheapest Spacesuit takes place throughout the day. $23 adults, $19 kids.

Garrison Carida Star Wars Event
Saturday July 20
10am
Phoenixville Public Library
183 Second Ave
Phoenixville, PA

The 501st Legion is a worldwide professional costuming organization, comprised of and operated by, Star Wars fans dedicated to the “Dark Side”. And, now these iconic characters from the Star Wars universe are stepping off the screen and invading the Phoenixville library on Saturday July 20. There’ll be a meet-and-greet, Q&A and crafts. Costumes encouraged. Free.

Bluegrass and Blueberries Festival
Saturday July 20 – Sunday July 21
10am – 6pm
Peddlers’ Village
Routes 202 & 263
New Hope, PA

Celebrate all things blueberry while enjoying blue grass music performances at the Peddler’s Village Bluegrass and Blueberries Festival featuring locally grown, field-cultivated berries. Visit the General Store for blueberry pies, blueberry butters, jellies & preserves. You’ll also find blueberry cake pops, lemon-blueberry cupcakes, blueberry muffins, blueberry fudge and other treats throughout the shopping village.

Marvel: Universe of Superheroes
Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
The Franklin Institute 
222 N. 20th St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Franklin Institute for MARVEL: Universe of Super Heroes at The Franklin Institute this weekend. The exhibit features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life in this incredible exhibit for comic book fans of all ages. Tickets $35 adults, $31 children.

Public Archaeology Day
Saturday July 20
10am – 3pm
Newlin Grist Mill
219 Cheyney Rd.
Glen Mills, PA

Enjoy Public Archaeology Day at Newlin Grist Mill on Saturday July 20th. Assist professional archaeologists with site excavation, artifact screening and care. The event focuses on the tailrace of the 1704 Grist Mill and the Archive, formerly a mid-eighteenth century general store. No registration required.