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Beautiful weather is here and there is so much to do in and around Philly this weekend for families. Don’t miss all the festival fun in Philly this weekend!

Wayne Music Festival 
Saturday June 9
2pm – 10pm
Wayne, PA

The Wayne Music Festival annual event attracts more than 10,000 people each year to enjoy a wide range of musical genres and artists from all over the country.  The Wayne Music Festival highlights local and regional acts, as well as over 75 local restaurants and vendors. Free.

Family Festival: Pride Celebration
Saturday June 9
9am – 5pm
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate the many ways families come together and everything that makes people unique at the Family Festival: Pride at the Please Touch Museum this Saturday June 9th from 9am – 5pm. $19.

Airplane Day
Saturday June 9
10am – 4pm
Fort Mifflin
1 Fort Mifflin Rd.
Philadelphia, PA

Come answer the question “Why did they build the Fort so close to the airport?” Head to Fort Mifflin to listen to pilots talk to the control tower, see model airplanes, and enjoy “sweet spot” tours. $10 adults, $6 kids.

PIFA Street Fair
Saturday June 9
11am – 7pm
Broad Street
Between City Hall and South Street
Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts culminates with this huge block party featuring dozens of performances (bands, orchestras, dancers), amusement rides (Ferris wheel, virtual-reality swings, slides, rope obstacle course), food vendors and interactive fun. Free.

Lansdowne 125th Night Market
Saturday June 9
The Lansdowne Landing
Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA

Celebrate 125 Years of Lansdowne with its very first Night Market! There will be food trucks along with our local restaurants, music by Stewart Cutler and Friends and a beer garden (7pm-10pm) hosted by the Historic Lansdowne Theater Corporation. Eat, drink and celebrate with all the people that make Lansdowne great. Free.

Blue Cross River Rink Summer Fest
Friday June 7 – Sunday June 9
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, featuring Philadelphia’s only outdoor roller skating rink, a midway, and mini-golf is back this summer for its fourth season thanks to the continued support of Independence Blue Cross. Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is the perfect place to relax and hang out with the entire family. Entrance to the park is free and open to the public. Roller skating, mini-golf, games, rides and concessions are pay-as-you-go. ​

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival 
Friday June 8 – Sunday June 10
Franklin Square
6th & Race Sts.
Philadelphia, PA

The Chinese Lantern Festival is a celebration of light and culture that features displays by artisans from China including magnificent steel-framed and silk-wrapped giant animals, springtime flowers and trees, and symbols of Chinese culture using traditional methods. For five weeks only, Franklin Square will glow with 29 larger-than-life illuminated lantern displays of 1,500 individual sculptures with more than 15,000 LED lights in brilliant colors. $18, adults; $12, ages 17 & younger; $10 seniors & active military.

Odunde Festival
Sunday June 10
10am – 8pm
23rd & South Street
Philadelphia, PA

Odunde is a Yoruba word that means “Happy New Year.” Every year, the Odunde Fest — one of the country’s biggest of its kind — features vendors from not only America but from an array of African and Caribbean countries as well. Enjoy African, Caribbean and soul food, as well as live music, performances, and an authentic African marketplace with 100-plus vendors. Free.

Hooray for the weekend and it’s the first weekend of the month so there is a lot happening in and around Philly! Get out, beat the rain showers, and enjoy one of these great events with your family this weekend.

Brandywine Strawberry Festival 
Friday June 1 – Sunday June 3
Brandywine Hospital
201 Reeceville Rd.
Coatesville, PA

Head to the Brandywine Strawberry Festival on Saturday June 2nd. Enjoy carnival rides, inflatable attractions, games, live music, entertainment, fireworks, a craft and vendor fair, a used book sale and the “Strawberriest Kid” contest. Free.

Alex’s Original Lemonade Stand 
Saturday June 2
10am – 3pm
Penn Wynn Elementary
Wynnewood, PA

Don’t miss Alex’s Original Lemonade Stand on Saturday June 2nd in Wynewood.  Join Alex’s family, friends and community to honor the tradition of Alex’s annual lemonade stand. This family-friendly event is free and features food, games, crafts, face-painting, music, raffle items and – of course – plenty of lemonade! Since 2005, this event has brought in over $1 million to support Alex’s vision of better treatments and cures for kids with cancer. Free. Donations welcome.

Snow White 
Friday June 1 – Sunday June 3
Arden Theater
40 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA

Treat the family to this world premiere production of Snow White at the Arden Theater. The classic tale features a princess, her evil queen, a huntsman, one magic mirror and the legendary seven dwarfs –  all brought to life by two actors. Tickets $20 and up.

10th Annual Strawberry Festival 
Saturday June 2
12pm – 2pm
Historic Strawberry Mansion
2450 Strawberry Mansion Dr,
Philadelphia, PA

It’s the 10th Annual Strawberry Festival at the Historic Strawberry Mansion in Philadelphia. Festivities include tours of the Mansion fruit orchard, where visitors can pick their own berries and free tours of Historic Strawberry Mansion. The Mansion beekeepers will be on hand to give visitors open-hive beekeeping demonstrations and honey tastings. The fun continues throughout the afternoon with free, family-friendly crafts and games, and festival food.

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival 
Friday June 1 – Sunday June 3
Franklin Square
6th & Race Sts.
Philadelphia, PA

The Chinese Lantern Festival is a celebration of light and culture that features displays by artisans from China including magnificent steel-framed and silk-wrapped giant animals, springtime flowers and trees, and symbols of Chinese culture using traditional methods. For five weeks only, Franklin Square will glow with 29 larger-than-life illuminated lantern displays of 1,500 individual sculptures with more than 15,000 LED lights in brilliant colors. $18, adults; $12, ages 17 & younger; $10 seniors & active military.

PECO Free First Sunday: Summer Solstice 
Sunday June 3
10am – 5pm
Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes! During PECO Free First Sunday family visitors have access to the collection, the new Renoir exhibition, and all our family activities and entertainment. Celebrate the arrival of summer with an array of musical performances, art displays, and hands-on activities for all ages. Free.

Calling all (bike) race fans!!! On June 30, Media, PA is hosting bicycle races for licensed amateurs and pros at the inaugural Hometown Classic

Media (just minutes outside of Philadelphia) is known throughout the region for its outdoor events, making it an ideal town for a criterium (you know, a one-day  bicycle race on a circuit road course).

And during the all-day race event kids between the ages of 5-8 years can take part in a special kid-friendly bike race just for them – the Nemours du Pont Pediatrics Kids Klassic. They will be racing a 3 to 4 block portion of the same course as the pros and will get a medal at the finish line.

So, bring the family, bring the friends, bring the team and enjoy the day! In addition to great racing and pro announcers and music there will be food, drink, merchandise, giveaways, kid’s activities and more. Picnic on the grass, set up a team tent on the sidewalk, or hang out with sponsors at Race Village.

Come before the kids races — which start at 2:30pm — or stay after and watch all the action.

The best part for moms and dads is that the Kids Klassic event is FREE, but you need to sign up. There is a limit on the number of kid racers, so register now at https://www.bikereg.com/media-hometown-cycling-classic

It’s Memorial Day Weekend, enjoy the extra time together with your families at one of these great Philly fun events this weekend while you pay tribute to those military men and women who have lost their lives in service.

Memorial Day Weekend and Revolutionary Sailors
Friday May 25 – Monday May 28
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA

The Museum of the American Revolution will pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country during the American Revolution and ask what it took to win the Revolutionary War. To coincide with Sail Philadelphia, the museum will highlight the lives of Revolutionary sailors and illuminate why they served and how they thought about wartime losses. Veterans, active and retired military receive free admission throughout the weekend. Tickets must be reserved in person at the museum. Tickets $19 adults, $12 kids.

Memorial Day Observance 
11am – 2pm
Saturday May 26
Historic Montgomery Cemetery
One Hartranft Avenue
Norristown, PA

The Historical Society of Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department Color Guard will honor the service of soldiers and veterans interned at the cemetery. All are invited to join in this observance. Light refreshment will be served at the Gatehouse after the program. Free.

Memorial Salute
7-10pm (doors open at 5pm)
Mann Center for the Performing Arts
5201 Parkside Ave.
Phila., PA

The Philly POPS presents the annual Comcast NBCUniversal Memorial Salute at the Mann, a community concert honoring the American tradition of service during Memorial Day weekend. In celebration of those who serve, all tickets to the concert will be provided free of charge. Free.

Devon Horse Show and Country Fair 
Friday May 25 – Monday May 28
Devon Horse Show Grounds
23 Dorset Road
Devon, PA

Enjoy the annual Devon Horse Show and Country Fair happening Friday May 25 – Sunday May 27. Enjoy watching horse show excitement with world-class equestrians competing in various events. Plus kids will enjoy the midway events, games and treats of the Country Fair. General admission tickets $5 for children ages 3-12, $15 for adults.

Snow White 
Friday May 25 – Sunday May 27
Arden Theater
40 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA

Treat the family to this world premiere production of Snow White at the Arden Theater. The classic tale features a princess, her evil queen, a huntsman, one magic mirror and the legendary seven dwarfs –  all brought to life by two actors. Tickets $20 and up.

Sail Philadelphia
11am – 7pm
Penn’s Landing
211 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss Sail Philadelphia this weekend! A fleet of majestic ships will sail into Philadelphia for a five-day celebration honoring the sailing community and the city’s maritime heritage. The festival will offer waterfront fun, ship tours, and sailing excursions throughout Memorial Day weekend, with festivities concluding on the evening of May 28. Philadelphia will serve as the only East Coast port to host the Tall Ships Challenge race series in 2018. Festival tickets, start at $7 (adult Waterfront Festival ticket) per person and include admission to the Independence Seaport Museum.

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival 
Friday May 25 – Sunday May 27
Franklin Square
6th & Race Sts.
Philadelphia, PA

The Chinese Lantern Festival is a celebration of light and culture that features displays by artisans from China including magnificent steel-framed and silk-wrapped giant animals, springtime flowers and trees, and symbols of Chinese culture using traditional methods. For five weeks only, Franklin Square will glow with 29 larger-than-life illuminated lantern displays of 1,500 individual sculptures with more than 15,000 LED lights in brilliant colors. $18, adults; $12, ages 17 & younger; $10 seniors & active military.

Memorial Day Weekend 
Friday May 25 – Monday May 28
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

Family-friendly programs and activities at the National Constitution Center all weekend long include flag etiquette and flag folding workshops, 18th century games, arts and craft activities, and interactive shows. On Mon., visitors can interact with Revolutionary-era soldiers from the Continental Army with the Center’s Military Muster and Soldier’s Life programs. $11-$19.

Rain rain go away… Thankfully, there is lots of indoor fun to be had until this weather clears out so get your rain gear on and head on out to enjoy the fun to be had in and around Philly this weekend.

Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Day
Saturday May 19
1pm – 4pm
Trenton Avenue
From Norris St. to Hagert St.
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the annual Kinetic Sculpture Day tradition as you watch riders take on a 3-mile urban obstacle course teeming with a procession of handmade, human-powered floats. The fun culminates in a messy mud-pit “splashdown.” On the sidelines you can check out hundreds of local artists and vendors put their creations on display. Rain or shine.

Neshaminy Mall Spring Carnival
Saturday May 19th – Sunday May 20th
Noon – 11pm
707 Neshaminy Mall
Bensalem, PA

This family-friendly Neshaminy Mall Spring Carnival features daredevil circus acts, favorite fair food, carnival games and midway rides for all ages, from whimsical kiddie rides to state-of-the-art thrill rides. Free admission and parking. Ride costs varies. Wristband and online ticket discounts available on website.

Wizard World Comic Con
Friday May 18 – Sunday May 20
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy Wizard World Comic Con in Philadelphia this weekend. Come dressed in your cosplay best to take part in contests, meet favorite actors and comic-book artists, and celebrate favorite fandoms, comics, games and series. Tickets $35 and up.

9th Street Italian Market Festival 
Saturday May 19 – Sunday May 20
11am – 6pm
South 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss the annual 9th Street Italian Market Festival happening Saturday May 19th and Sunday May 20th. Activities include the annual Procession of Saints, a half-ball tournament, crafts, family events and of course  terrific food. Rain or shine. Free.

Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival 
Sunday May 20
11am – 5pm
Chestnut Hill
Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill becomes an outdoor garden marketplace on Sunday May 20th at the Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival as more than 150 home and garden vendors, artists and craftsmen line Germantown Avenue than 150 home and garden vendors, artists and craftsmen line Germantown Avenue. Guests can expect live music and food from Chestnut Hill’s top restaurants while kids enjoy amusement rides, face painting, and arts and crafts. Free. $5 parking at select lots.

Spring Fling
Saturday May 19
11am – 4pm
Highland Orchards
1000 Marshallton Thorndale Rd.
West Chester, PA

It’s the Spring Fling at Highland Orchards on Sunday May 20th. The event features an Artisanal Craft Fair, food trucks, local craft beers, wagon rides and homemade goods. $5 per car. Rain or shine.

Snow White 
Friday May 18 – Sunday May 20
Arden Theater
40 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA

Treat mom to this world premiere production of Snow White at the Arden Theater. The classic tale features a princess, her evil queen, a huntsman, one magic mirror and the legendary seven dwarfs –  all brought to life by two actors. Tickets $20 and up.

Rubber Ducky Regata 
Sunday May 20
12pm – 4pm
Kemper Park
905 Valley Rd.
Warminster, PA

Hundreds of rubber duckies float down Neshaminy Creek in the annual Rubber Ducky Regata to compete in a race to the finish line during this humorous event. The first four ducks to cross the finish win a cash prize. Official ducky number tickets may be purchased at the WREC@WCP, Township Building, Library and Citadel Credit Union. Before the spectacle, don’t miss the “Just Ducky” picnic. Dessert is provided, weather permitting. $5 duck, $20 five ducks, free to watch.

It’s Mother’s Day weekend! Happy Mother’s Day to all the awesome Philly moms out there.
Did you know that Mother’s Day actually started right here in Philadelphia? This annual holiday honoring motherhood was originally founded here by Anna Jarvis in 1908 (and then federally recognized in 1914). So cool that it all started here in Philly, right?

While the weather might not be quite perfect, there is still much fun to be had inside and out in and around Philly this weekend so get out and enjoy your special day!!

Azalea Day County Fair 
Saturday May 12
10am – 3pm
St. Christopher’s Church
226 Righters Mill Rd.
Gladwyne, PA

Enjoy the Azalea Day County Fair in Gladwyne on Saturday with mom. Festivities include games, rides, crafts, plant and jewelry sales, and vendors. Free.

Friends School Haverford Spring Fair 
Saturday May 12
11am – 3pm
Friends School Haverford
851 Buck Lane
Haverford, PA

Head to the Friends School Haverford Spring Fair on Saturday May 12th. Enjoy carnival games, petting zoo, balloon sculptures, face painting, kids’ crafts (including Japanese fish art), fair food, flea market, a petting zoo, balloon art and an artisan bazaar. $20 per family, $5 per person.

Art Star Craft Bazaar
Saturday May 12 – Sunday May 13
11am – 6pm
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA

The Art Star Craft Bazaar is an award-winning retail art/craft show that is organized and juried by Art Star, a local purveyors of quality handmade goods. The lineup features more than 100 quality art & craft vendors from the region and beyond. Each vendor will be set up in a 10×10 foot space throughout the Great Plaza and will extend along Walnut Plaza by the Independence Seaport Museum. Free.

Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair  
Friday May 11 – Sunday May 13
11am – 5pm
Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA

More than 100 members of the PA Guild of Craftsman participate in the Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair. The semi-annual event  is a great opportunity to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift as artisans sell works made from glass, metal, wood, leather and other materials and enjoy a stroll around the square with mom, too. Free.

Snow White 
Friday May 11 – Sunday May 13
Arden Theater
40 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA

Treat mom to this world premiere production of Snow White at the Arden Theater. The classic tale features a princess, her evil queen, a huntsman, one magic mirror and the legendary seven dwarfs –  all brought to life by two actors. Tickets $20 and up.

Mother’s Day Special 
Sunday May 13th
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia , PA

Bring your favorite adult to the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University for free and explore the museum together. Enjoy the towering dinosaurs, live animal shows, live tropical butterflies and all your favorite exhibits. Discover something you’ve never seen before and make some memories with your family!

Mother’s Day Fishing 
Sunday May 13th
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA

Mother’s fish free at Linvilla Orchard‘s Orchard Lake on Sunday. The Lake teems with more than 1,000 trout, which means that all participants will have a chance to catch fish.  $5-$10.

Neshaminy Mall Spring Carnival
Saturday May 12th – Sunday May 13th
Noon – 11pm
707 Neshaminy Mall
Bensalem, PA

This family-friendly Neshaminy Mall Spring Carnival features daredevil circus acts, favorite fair food, carnival games and midway rides for all ages, from whimsical kiddie rides to state-of-the-art thrill rides. Free admission and parking. Ride costs varies. Wristband and online ticket discounts available on website.

PECO Family Jams: Scratch Drawings
Sunday May 13th
12pm – 4pm
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
1020 South St.
Philadelphia, PA

Isaiah Zagar, the creator of this venue, uses the sgraffito decoration technique of scratching away one layer to reveal another on many of his handmade tiles throughout Philadelphia Magic Gardens. Learn more about  Zagar and his sgraffito tiles on a family-friendly tour at 1pm or 2pm. $10 adult, $5 child.

It’s that time of year again when parents are scrambling to find great fun camps and stimulating classes for their children when school is out in just a few weeks. If you haven’t heard of The Rock School yet you’re going to want to check out all that Rock School has to offer for children over the summer!!

The Rock School’s hugely popular Pre-K Dance class is now taking enrollment for Summer with a new Pre-K Hip-Hop class designed as a high-energy and engaging “first-time” dance class for ages 2-5 years old. Classes focus on independence, cooperation with lots and lots of dance movement – and a really fun storytime to end each class.

And Rock School has something extra for parents and adults too! Introducing Adult Beginner Pilates/Barre Fitness, where the art of ballet is mixed with core Pilates principles to engage the body and mind. Added bonus: Pre-K class and Adult class run at the same time! I LOVE this and wish more places offered classes for adults that run the same time as kids classes!

Rock School’s Summer Pre-K Dance Classes are as follows:

Spring temperatures are finally here! Saturday of the weekend promises to be practically perfect weather wise so get outside, soak in the sunshine and enjoy one of these great family fun events in and around Philly this weekend!

Macy’s Family Fun Day 
Saturday April 14
11am – 5pm
African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate National Jazz Month at the African American Museum on Saturday April 14th with Macy’s Family Fun Day featuring interactive arts workshops for ages 5 and up. Thanks to the generosity of Macy’s the first 250 people will receive FREE entry to the museum for this event!

Cherry Blossom Festival 
Saturday April 14
10am – 4pm
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E Northwestern Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is hosting its Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday April 14th. The festival will offer guided tours of the many flowering trees and the Japanese garden elements, as well as performances by Philadelphia’s  community taiko group, Kyo Daiko. On April 7, guests can take in a kenjutsu Japanese sword demonstration from River of Life Martial Arts & Wellness Center and a ryurei-style tea ceremony – a 19th-century table-based version devised to accommodate Westerners. On April 14, guests can take in a display and demonstration of Japanese kimono by Fumiyo Batta and learn to make origami cranes with Yuki Flores. $19 adults, $10 kids.

Learning about Machine Learning 
Saturday April 14
1-4pm
Chemical Heritage Foundation
315 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA

Have you ever wondered how Alexa or Siri recognizes your voice, or how Facebook is able to automatically recognize your friends in pictures? The answer is machine learning! In free this Learning About Machine Learning workshop offered by TechGirlz as part of the Women In Tech summit, students will learn about how machine learning techniques such as artificial neural networks learn from data to answer real world questions. Free.

Sakura Sunday
Sunday April 15
10am – 5pm
Fairmount Park Horticultural Center
West Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy a celebration of Japanese culture, from live music, dance and martial arts performances to fashion shows, arts and crafts and karaoke at Sakura Sunday – the culmination of the Subaru Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival. Sakura Sunday is held at West Fairmount Park’s Horticultural Center, home to hundreds of blooming cherry trees. Tickets $15, kids free.

Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival 
Sunday April 15
11am – 5pm
Main Street
Manayunk, PA

Grab everything from savory barbecue to sweet desserts from over 50 of Philadelphia’s best food trucks and gourmet food vendors at the Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival. Purchase homemade oils, spices, or stock up on fresh fruits

Earth Fest
Sunday April 15
1-4pm
Briar Bush Nature Center
Abington, PA

Kids will enjoy Earth Fest at the Briar Bush Nature Center on Sunday April 15th from 1-4pm. Crafts, games, animal programs, activities and seasonal fun are all on tap. Free.

Lots to do in and around Philly this weekend…Don’t miss the start of the Subaru Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, Science Festival Day at Citizens Bank Ballpark, and other great spring fun in Philly, too!

Subaru Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival 
Saturday April 7 – Sunday April 8
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Philadelphia, PA

The Subaru Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual celebration not only of spring and beautiful blossoms, but of Japanese culture as well.  Each year, over the course of a few weeks, a wide variety of events are planned.  From demonstrations of martial arts and ikebana flower arranging to library story hours to live musical and dance performances, the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival presents traditional and contemporary Japanese culture to Philadelphia and its visitors. Many events free. Some events ticketed. Check full events schedule for details.

PECO Family Jams: The Shape of a Legacy
Sunday April 8
12-4pm
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
1020 South St.
Philadelphia, PA

Isaiah Zagar, the creator of the Philadelphia Magic Gardens, often includes his thoughts, experiences and dreams in his mosaics. His legacy is reflected throughout the artwork at the Gardens. Join PMG and Mighty Writers for an afternoon of exploring your legacy and creating mixed media collages that engage the topics of family, history and dreams. Family-friendly tours will be held at 1pm and 3pm. Free with admission.

Autism Awareness Day 
Sunday April 8
10:30am – 4pm
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy Autism Awareness Day at the Philadelphia Zoo on Sunday April 8th featuring an autism research expo and marketplace, sensory and craft stations, magic shows, jugglers, live music and character appearances. Tickets $14, includes zoo admission.

Circus and Storytelling Family Festival
Sunday April 8
12-4pm
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Woodmere Art Museum on Sunday April 8th for the Circus and Storytelling Family Festival. Readings of excerpts from Charles Santore’s children’s books The Wizard of Oz, Paul Revere’s Ride, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Aesop’s Fables will inspire young artists to create puppets and masks of their favorite characters. Philadelphia School of Circus Arts Mime artists and stilt walkers will roam through the galleries. Aerial, trapeze, juggling and tightwire artists from the Little Circus provide an interactive performance at 2pm that interprets Charles Santore’s children’s book illustrations. Kids can meet with the performers and learn some circus arts after the performance. $5.

Science Festival Day
Sunday April 8
1:30pm
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank Way
Philadelphia, PA

The Phillies will celebrate science, and in particular the science of baseball at Science Festival Day at the Citizens Bank Ballpark on Sunday April 8th. Kids of all ages are invited to explore and take part in science activities throughout the concourse.  The team takes on the Miami Marlins during this game. Part of the Philadelphia Science Festival.

It’s Easter weekend, spring break and Passover, too!  There is lots of spring fun to be had so hop to it and enjoy this holiday weekend with your families!

The Great Reading Terminal Market Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday March 31
8am – 11am
Reading Terminal Market
51 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy an easter egg hunt in Reading Terminal Market on Saturday March 31st. After the egg hunt, get children can get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny, dye eggs and enjoy storytime, too. Bring your own basket.

Hayrides to Bunnyland 
Friday March 30 – Sunday April 1
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA

Hop on a hayride to the Easter Bunny’s house at Linvilla Orchards in Media. Bring your camera to take pictures with the Bunny as it gives treats to all who visit. $9. Free.

Philly Egg Hunt 
Saturday March 31st
11am – 1pm
Gorgas Park
6300 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA

The Philly Egg Hunt at Goggas Park, which draws thousands of participants, features a petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, pictures with the Easter Bunny and pony rides. Pony rides are $3.

Easter EGGstravaganza
Saturday March 31st
11am – 12pm
Saint Luke Lutheran Church
203 N Valley Forge Rd.
Devon, PA

The Easter EGGstravaganza egg hunt will be divided into three age groups covering toddlers through 6th grade. There will also be carnival games, crafts and free soft pretzels and lemonade. Free.

Play-a-Palooza 2018 
Saturday March 31st
12pm – 4pm
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
3500 Reservoir Dr.
East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate the start of the season with Play-a-Palooza at SMITH Memorial Playground & Playhouse featuring a PBS Kids pop-up area on the front lawn featuring appearances by Nature Cat, as well as games, nature play, soccer and performances by the Philadelphia School for the Circus Arts and Project Capoeira. The event is rain or shine. $10

Easter Promenade
Sunday April 1
South Street Headhouse District
Phila., PA

Be led by master of ceremonies Henri David in the annual Easter Promenade from Passyunk Ave. and South St. (between 4th and 5th streets) down to Headhouse Square. Enjoy aster treats, live music from the Philadelphia Freedom Band, the Bunny Hop and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cottontail. Bring your camera and stick around to meet the Easter Bunny, and see who wins the best dressed contests. Kids and adults can enter to be crowned Best Dressed, or best Easter Bonnet. Free.