PhillyFun4Kids

Super Solar Saturday 
Saturday Aug. 19
12:30pm – 9pm
The Mann

For one full day on Saturday Aug. 19th the Mann campus will be transformed into a space-themed park for Super Solar Saturday with space-inspired face painting, hands-on science experiments, global performances on four stages, roving life-sized Star Wars™ characters and more! Picnics welcome. Entrance is free. 

Collingswood Craft and Fine Arts Festival
Saturday Aug. 19 – Sunday Aug. 20
10am – 7pm
Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ

The Collingswood Craft and Fine Arts Festival features 160+ craft and fine artists selected for the quality and variety of their latest work. Offering contemporary designs in wood, glass, clay, metal and fiber, the artists will be on site to discuss these works and share their passion for creating them.

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Friday Aug 18 – Sunday Aug 20
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA

Blue Cross River Rink Summerfest continues this summer weekend as Philly families head down to the river to enjoy outdoor roller skating, mini-golf, an urban beach lounge, and much more! $3 admission for skating, $10 skate rental.

Weekend Fun at The Oval  
Friday Aug 18 – Sunday Aug 20
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Head out to The Oval at the base of the Ben Franklin Parkway this weekend for weekend family fun. And families will enjoy Saturday Stories on Saturday Aug 19th from 11am-12:30pm where The Free Library’s talented storytellers will spin tall tales and wild adventures. This interactive story session will keep children, adults, and families engaged. Free.

Caribbean Festival
Sunday Aug. 20
12 Noon – 8pm
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
Philadelphia, PA

The 31st Annual Caribbean Festival, part of the PECO Multicultural Series, takes places this Sunday Aug. 20th from 12Noon – 8pm. Enjoy live music, dancing, food and celebrate Caribbean culture and traditions on the Delaware River at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. Free entrance.

Grist Mill Day
Sunday Aug. 20
1-4pm
Morrs Arboretum, Bloomfield Farm
100 E. Northwestern Ave.
Phila., PA

The arboretum’s Historic Springfield Mills is restored and stone-grinding corn for meal and flour with Grist Mill Day demonstrations on the third Sunday of this summer. Explore revolutionary technology, local history and a scenic setting along  Wissahickon Creek. Free.

4-H Sumer Fair 
Saturday Aug. 12
8:30am – 4pm
Farm and Education Center at Garrett-Williamson Foundation
395 Bishop Hollow Rd.
Newtown Square, PA

Celebrate with 4-H at the annual Delaware County 4-H Summer Fair, August 11-12th! The 4-H Fair draws local families to the 4-H Farm for a series of activities, contests, displays, pony and hay rides, and animal showing. The fair also serves as a showcase for 4-H youth to present their completed projects from the past year. Free.

Festival of India
Saturday Aug. 12
1-6pm
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd
Phila., 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. Free.

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Friday Aug 11 – Sunday Aug 13
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA

Blue Cross River Rink Summerfest continues this summer weekend as Philly families head down to the river to enjoy outdoor roller skating, mini-golf, an urban beach lounge, and much more! $3 admission for skating, $10 skate rental.

Bug Fest 
Saturday Aug. 12 – Sunday Aug. 13
10am – 5pm
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Phila., PA

Head to the annual Bug Fest at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University this weekend Sat. Aug. 12th and Sunday Aug. 13th  for the annual celebration of insects! Enjoy new activities and shows plus revisit some old favorites—back by popular demand. Talk with real scientists, learn about insects from all over the world, and see specimens from the Academy’s behind-the-scenes collections. Eat bugs, get your face painted, and relax as you enjoy a buggy show. Adults $17.95, children $13.95, under 3 free.

Peach, Princess, and Pirate Festival 
Saturday Aug. 12 – Sunday Aug 13
Camden Children’s Garden
3 Riverside Dr.
Camden, NJ

Join the party for this favorite summer fruit with crafts, a planting activity, and a treasure hunt at the Camden Children’s Garden this weekend for the Peach, Princess, and Pirate Festival. Children are encouraged to dress in their favorite Princess or Pirate costume and join us for some themed crafts! Free with admission, $9.

Weekend Fun at The Oval  
Friday Aug 11 – Sunday Aug 13
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Head out to The Oval at the base of the Ben Franklin Parkway this weekend for weekend family fun. And families will enjoy Saturday Stories on Saturday Aug 11th from 11am-12:30pm where The Free Library’s talented storytellers will spin tall tales and wild adventures. This interactive story session will keep children, adults, and families engaged. Free.

PECO Family Jams: Cardboard Creatures
Sunday Aug. 13
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
1020 South Street
Philadelphia, PA

Head to PECO Family Jams this Sunday Aug. 13th at Philadelphia Magic Gardens. Brent Brown uses cardboard and acrylic paints to create unique sculptural puppets influenced by mythical creatures and pop culture. His work is currently on display at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens in the special exhibition Dazzling Places and Wild Creatures. Assemble and decorate your own creative cardboard creature. Family-friendly tours will be held at 1pm and 3pm to learn more about the venue and its creator, Isaiah Zagar. Free with admission. $10/adults, $5 ages 6-12, free for 5 and under.

Did you know that today, Thursday August 10th is National S’mores Day? There is no better way to celebrate than with your favorite Girl Scout! In my house, we have two Girl Scouts and as a former Girl Scout myself (and a troop co-leader now) I’m proud that my daughters carry on the tradition and are enjoying being scouts themselves! So, today we’re celebrating National S’mores Day by making S’mores right here at home – yum!

The Girl Scouts of Eastern PA is also celebrating National S’mores Day today with the announcement that it is bringing back the popular Girl Scout S’mores cookie during the 2018 cookie season this year! Last year, the Girl Scout S’mores cookie quickly became the most popular flavor to launch in the 100 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies! If you weren’t lucky enough to try one last season, the Girl Scout S’mores cookie is a crispy graham cookie double dipped in a creme icing and wrapped in a delicious chocolately coating. This clever take on the time honored tradition of the time honored campfire treat is vegan, free of artificial colors, preservatives, and partially hydrogenated oils and is oh so good!

It was definitely my favorite Girl Scout cookie last season and I can’t wait to get my hands on a box this year again, too! The Girl Scout S’more cookie will join classic favorites like Thin Mints, Caramel deLites and Shortbread rounding out the 2018 lineup of delicious Girl Scout cookies for sale during cookie season starting in January 2018.

And did you know that the first-known recorded version of a s’mores recipe can be found in an official Girl Scout publication from 1927. The recipe is credited to Loretta Scott Crew, a troop leader who reportedly made them by the campfire for Girl Scouts. Cool, huh?

The tradition of making and enjoying s’mores in the outdoors was popularized by Girl Scouts as early as 1920’s, portraying Girl Scouts’ longstanding commitment to all the outdoors has to offer girls. In fact, it is reported by the Girl Scouts Research Institute that there’s a positive correlation between outdoor experiences and girls’ understanding of their leadership potential. Check out the full report More Than S’mores to learn more about the positive impact of outdoor experiences on girls.

Girl Scouts in the Philadelphia area are able to do incredible things thanks to their cookie earnings each year. Because 100% of the net revenue of cookie sale goes to local scouts, each and every purchase of Girl Scouts cookies in an investment in girls and their leadership capabilities, both now and in the future.

To learn more about Girl Scout S’mores cookie, the Girl Scout Cookie Program, or to find out where Girl Scouts will be selling cookies near you this season, visit www.girlscoutcookies.org. To get more info on any of the numerous opportunities to join and get involved this year visit www.girlscoutcookies.org/join.

Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with Girl Scouts of Eastern PA to share information about National S’mores Day and Girls Scouts Cookies. As always, all opinions expressed about Girls Scouts being an incredible experience for young girls and supporting investment in girls and their leadership capabilities through Girl Scout Cookies sales are our own! 

Lots to do this August weekend in Philly with festivals and fun for the whole family! Get out and enjoy all there is to do with your littles this weekend in and around Philly.

In the Good Old Summertime Festival
Saturday Aug. 5
11am – 3pm
Pennypacker Mills
5 Haldeman Road
Schwenksville, PA

Enjoy an old-fashioned summer day at Pennypacker Mills this Sat. Aug. 5th, where you can play Victorian lawn games, try on vintage clothing for a photo opportunity, visit the General Store for hands-on fun, see interactive exhibits in the History Center, tour the air conditioned mansion and browse a vintage car show with the Delaware Valley Classic MG Car Club. Suggested donation $2.

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Friday Aug 4 – Sunday Aug 6
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA

Blue Cross River Rink Summerfest continues this summer weekend as Philly families head down to the river to enjoy outdoor roller skating, mini-golf, an urban beach lounge, and much more! $3 admission for skating, $10 skate rental.

Weekend Fun at The Oval  
Friday Aug 4 – Sunday Aug 6
12pm – 4pm
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Head out to The Oval at the base of the Ben Franklin Parkway this weekend for weekend family fun. And families will enjoy Saturday Stories on Saturday Aug 5th from 11am-12:30pm where The Free Library’s talented storytellers will spin tall tales and wild adventures. This interactive story session will keep children, adults, and families engaged. Then on Sunday July 30th families will enjoy Let’s Rock Recess from 2-7pm with a kids DJ dance party. Free.

2nd Street Festival 
Sunday Aug 6
Noon – 10pm
North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss the 9th annual 2nd Street Festival in NOrthern Liberties along North 2nd Street between Spring Garden and Germantown Ave this Sunday Aug. 6th starting at Noon. This free street festival features live music, food trucks, street performers, hand made items for sale, and lots more. Free.

Family Festival & Pay What You Wish Sunday
Sunday Aug 6
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Phila., PA

Head to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for Pay What You Wish admission on Sunday Aug 6 and the Move Like an Animal Family Festival. Slither, crawl, or hop to movement workshops led by Almanac Dance Circus Theatre. Sketch and pose like an animal with Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School. Pay what you wish.

Acana African Festival 
Sunday Aug. 6
2-8pm
Great Plaza
Penn’s Landing
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the Acana African Festival this Sunday Aug. 6th from 2-8pm on Penn’s Landing. Part of the PECO Multicultural Series, the festival is a celebration of Africa with unique vendors, food, music, dance and more. Admission free.

Hooray for the weekend!! While the forecast might be a little soggy (for Saturday at least) there is still plenty of fun to be had in and around Philly this last weekend in July so grab your umbrella and head out to enjoy one of these family friendly fun events!

Ice Cream Scoop Festival
Saturday July 29th
10am – 4pm
Reading Terminal Market
51 N 12th St,
Phila., PA

Celebrate Philly’s rich ice cream heritage during this first-ever Ice Cream Schoop Festival at Reading Terminal Market this Sat. July 29th from 10am – 4pm. Enjoy sweet treats from Franklin Fountain, Little Baby’s Ice Cream, Lil’ Pop Shop, Zsa’s Ice Cream, and more serving up the sweetest treats around. There’ll also be an ice cream eating contest, photo booth, ice cream shuffleboard, and a variety of arts and crafts. Families are invited to make their own sprinkles necklace, ice cream magnets, enjoy coloring and get their faces painted. Free.

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Friday July 28th – Sunday July 30th
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA

Blue Cross River Rink Summerfest continues this summer weekend as Philly families head down to the river to enjoy outdoor roller skating, mini-golf, an urban beach lounge, and much more! $3 admission for skating, $10 skate rental.

Weekend Fun at The Oval  
Friday July 28th – Sunday July 30th
12pm – 4pm
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Head out to The Oval at the base of the Ben Franklin Parkway this weekend for weekend family fun. And families will enjoy Saturday Stories on Saturday July 29th from 11am-12:30pm where The Free Library’s talented storytellers will spin tall tales and wild adventures. This interactive story session will keep children, adults, and families engaged. Then on Sunday July 30th families will enjoy Let’s Rock Recess from 2-7pm with a kids DJ dance party. Free.

Dino-mite Family Fun Night
Saturday July 29th
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Philadelphia, PA

Treat the whole family to a super fun summer evening picnic at Dino-Mite Family Fun Night at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Check out the special exhibit, Backyard Adventures, where you can experience the magic of a backyard world. Ride the bee bike, play mini golf, build in the tool shed, see the world through your dog’s eyes, grow pumpkins, calculate your throwing speed, and solve puzzles. Throughout the night, try your hand at bocce, experiment with baggo, play virtual sports, make a craft, and compete in a scavenger hunt. Check out live animals enjoying barbeques and pool parties. Then chat with real scientists and explore their crazy collections. When you’ve worked up your appetite, settle down in front of your favorite diorama to enjoy a picnic (BYO food OR save time by pre-purchasing* from the Academy). Cost: $20; $15, members. Picnic food for pre-purchase.

Jazz Age on the Delaware
Sunday July 30th
Glen Foerd on the Delaware
5001 Grant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA

Break out your best period attire and enjoy this swanky Jazz Age on the Delaware celebration at Glen Foerd on the Delaware this Sunday July 30th (moved from Saturday July 29th due to rain). Guests can look forward to a full day of exciting events including 1920’s music, dancing, mansion tours, lawn games, antique automobile displays, entertainment, great photo opps, and much more! General admission $48. Children 12 and under free.

12th Annual East Passayunk Car Show and Street Festival 
Sunday July 30th
11am – 4pm
East Passyunk Avenue (Broad to Dickinson Sts.)
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the 12th Annual East Passayunk Car Show and Street Festival on Sunday July 30th. More than 140 antique, show, muscle and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles will be lined up between Broad and Dickinson streets. The street festival will feature live music, a moon bounce & kids entertainment, the Bang! Boom! CRAFT! Show at the Fountain, street food & drinks + over 140 antique, show, classic and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles! $20 fee for participating cars, FREE for attendees.

XPN Kids Corner Weekend
Saturday July 29th – Sunday July 30th
11:30am – 6pm
Camden Children’s Garden
3 Riverside Dr.
Camden, NJ

Join WXPN Kids’ Corner host Kathy O’Connell, librarian Joe Milton, “Science Guy” Mike Weilbacher and others at The Kids Corner Garden kids’ hub of the XPoNential Music Festival this Saturday July 29th and Sunday July 30th. $9; $6, city residents with ID.

Did you know today, Wednesday July 26th, is McDelivery Global Delivery Day? To celebrate, McDonald’s is celebrating this new partnership with UberEats by offering The McDelivery Collection, a custom collection of home goods and merchandise to help create the ultimate experience for ordering McDonald’s right to your door.

Stylist Johnny Wujeck has partnered with McDonald’s to design this super fun the McDelivery Collection featuring unique items such as a Big Mac onesie to World Famous French Fries sandals available TODAY ONLY when you order McDonald’s deliver from participating restaurants using UberEats. Johnny has previously styled Katy Perry, Kate Mara and Kim Kardashian, and has appeared on America’s Next Top Model and HBO’s Girls. So fun, right!!?

Customers who order today will receive a surprise McDelivery Collection item FREE while supplies last when placing a McDelivery UberEats order from the following Greater Philadelphia Area McDonald’s restaurants:
– 710 Adams Ave.
– 2109 N. Broad St.
– 29 E. Chelten Ave.
– 3725 Aramingo Ave.
– 22 W. Girard Ave.
– 5020 City Line Ave.
– 914 S. Broad St.
– 52nd & Jefferson
– 1892 S. State Rd.

McDelivery on UberEats is now available at 97 restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia area. Customers can place an order through the UberEats mobile app or on UberEats.com simply using the same account used when taking Uber rides. UberEats lets you track your order as your UberEats delivery partners brings your meal directly to you! The entire McDonald’s menu is now available on UberEats with the exception of the soft serve ice cream cone. Please note, UberEats booking fee applies to each order.

UberEats McDelivery is just one way that McDonald’s is enhancing the customer experience through added convenience. Other cool new ways McDonald’s is transforming the customer experience include the addition of table service and digital menu boards as well as the roll out of mobile order and pay at its 14,000 restaurants later this year.

Giveaway:
And now, as part of the McCafe Moms Club Mom team we’ve partnered with McDonald’s to giveaway a $25 gift card to one lucky phillyfun4kids reader. Simply fill out the easy form below to enter. Giveaway runs July 26, 2017 through July 31, 2017. One winner will be selected randomly to receive the gift card. Open to US residents only.

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Disclaimer: As a McCafe Moms Club Mom I was provided with promotional items to help promote McDelivery Global Delivery Day on July 26, 2017. As always, all opinions expressed about the convenience of getting McDonald’s delivered at home through the new partnership with UberEats being awesome are our own. 

Sweet Corn and Blackberry Festival
Saturday July 22nd
8am – 7pm
Linvilla Orchards
137 West Knowlton Road
Media, PA

Beautiful Linvilla Orchards in Media hosts its annual Sweet Corn Blackberry Festival this Saturday July 22nd from 8:00am – 7pm. Adam Monaco hosts this family friendly event with live music by Ants on a Log and summer activities all day long. Don’t forget to visit Roasty Toasty, featuring the orchard’s sweet corn that is roasted, brushed with warm butter and sprinkled with your choice of seven seasonings. Families will be able to take part in pick your own blackberries plus enjoy tasty treats made from these late summer delights! Cost varies by activity.

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Friday July 21st – Sunday July 23rd
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA

Blue Cross River Rink Summerfest continues this summer weekend as Philly families head down to the river to enjoy outdoor roller skating, mini-golf, an urban beach lounge, and much more! $3 admission for skating, $10 skate rental.

First Weekend at The Oval  
Saturday July 22nd – Sunday July 23rd
12pm – 4pm
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Head out to The Oval at the base of the Ben Franklin Parkway this weekend for the first opening weekend of fun. Enjoy Game Day Saturday on Saturday July 22nd from 2-6pm and a kids music jam from 2-4pm.

40th Street Summer Festival
Saturday July 22nd
5pm
40th and Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA

Grab the whole family and bring blankets, coolers, food and other supplies to make for an awesome evening at the 40th Street Summer Festival this Saturday July 22nd. Double headliners Dan Blacksberg’s Hot Klezmers and the West Philadelphia Orchestra will appear on Saturday July 22. Plus, sponsors like Ben & Jerry’s, Saxbys and Honeygrow will be on hand giving out free samples.

 

Islamic Heritage Festival 
Saturday July 22nd
2-8pm
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd
Phila., PA

The Islamic Heritage Festival is part of the PECO Multicultural Series, which celebrates the cultures that make up Philadelphia. The festivities kick off with a Unity in Diversity parade and continue with a celebration of Islamic heritage and culture. Attendees can participate in games and crafts while watching live performances and lectures from influential leaders. There are also more than 75 vendors offering bites from around the world. Free.

Ice Cream Social 
Sunday July 23rd
1-4pm
Historic Montgomery Cemetery
One Hartranft Avenue
Norristown, PA

Families can enjoy an ice cream social. Activities include live music, lawn games and, of course, a frozen treat for $5. Bring blankets or chairs and beverages.

It’s time to “Storm the Bastille” and get your little revolutionaries ready for lots of rollicking mid-summer festivals and fun happening in and around Philly this weekend!

Bastille Day
Saturday July 15
2-5pm French Family Carnival
5:30-7pm Cabaret performance
Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary is teaming up with The Bearded Ladies, an experimental cabaret troupe, to present the entire French Revolution in an hour-long spectacle of song, dance, and raining Tastykakes for the penitentiary’s annual Bastille Day festival. In this “completely historically accurate” reenactment, French revolutionaries will storm the grim walls of “the Bastille” (Eastern State Penitentiary), will capture Marie Antoinette and, ignoring her mocking cries of “Let them eat Tastykake!” will drag her to a real, functioning guillotine as 2,000 Tastykakes are flung from the prison’s towers. Prior to the cabaret performance, families can enjoy a French Family Carnival
presented by Univest Bank with music, games, and entertainment on Fairmount Avenue, including an inflatable slide, cornhole, Tastykake eating contest, water balloon toss, jumbo Jenga and Twister, face painting, and arts & crafts. All activities are FREE. 

Clark Park Music and Arts Festival
Saturday July 15
11am – 7pm
Clark Park
43rd & Baltimore
Philadelphia, PA

The Clark Park Music and Arts Festival takes place Saturday July 15th from 11am – 7pm with free outdoor music, local craft vendors, food trucks and more. Featured performances by The Dead Milkmen, West Philadelphia Orchestra, and many more. Meet local craft vendors and non profits, taste some delicious food from food trucks, check out our local pop up art displays and more. Kids get free face painted near our the Clark Park Fest info table. Free.

Summer Stage at Rose Tree Park 
Saturday July 15
7:30pm – 10pm
Rose Tree Park
1721 N. Providence Road
Media, PA

Join the Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars at Rose Tree Park for a night of outdoor singing, dancing, and fun on Saturday July 15th at 7:30pm! Special Children’s Theatre performances include the casts of Shrek, The Musical, Jr. and How I Became a Pirate in Act I! Act II includes a performance by the cast of the Upper Darby Mainstage production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame! Free.

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Friday July 14 – Sunday July 16
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA

Blue Cross River Rink Summerfest continues this gorgeous weekend as Philly families head down to the river to enjoy outdoor roller skating, mini-golf, an urban beach lounge, and much more! $3 admission for skating, $10 skate rental.

Blob Fest Street Fair
Saturday July 15
10am – 5pm
Colonial Theatre
227 Bridge St.
Phoenixville, PA

The annual, eccentric, family-friendly Blob Fest in Phonexville celebrates the locally filmed 1958 classic sci-fi movie The Blob with a weekend of festivities. On Sat. the Blob Fest Street Fair features the Fire Extinguisher Parade, a costume contest at 1pm, a merchant parade contest, music, food and vendors. There’ll also be film screenings on both Sat. & Sun., such as a The Blob and It Came From Outer Space double feature (12pm and 3:45pm) House of Waxand another double feature of The Blob and The Lost Skeleton Returns Again. Street fair entrance is free. Some events ticketed.

Grist Mill Demonstration Day
Sunday July 16
1-5pm
Morris Arboretum, Bloomfield Farm
100 E. Northwestern Ave.
Phila., PA

The arboretum’s Historic Springfield Mills is restored and stone-grinding corn for meal and flour at Bloomfield Farm at Morris Arboretum. Enjoy Grist Mill Demonstration Day by exploring revolutionary technology, local history and a scenic setting along the Wissahickon Creek during guided tours. Free. Donations welcome.

Happy Father’s Day weekend Philly families!! Get out and celebrate dad at one of these great family fun events this weekend!

Free General Admission For Dad
Saturday June 17 – Sunday June 18
10am – 5pm
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia is offering free general admission for Dad this Saturday June 17th and Sunday June 18th with one paying child admission. Spend a fun-filled day with Dad and see a towering T. rex, catch live animal presentations, and stroll through a tropical butterfly garden. Adult admission $17.95, child admission $13.95, children under 3 free. Purchase tickets online for additional discounts.

Father Fest 
Sunday June 18
10am – 3pm
American Helicopter Museum and Education Center
1220 American Blvd.
West Chester, PA

Take Dad to the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center in West Chester for the annual Father Fest event. Hop on a helicopter ride (additional cost), relax in a beer garden provided by Locust Lane Brewery, play games and browse an antique auto show. This year’s event features “Take Me Home Huey,” a transformed boneyard U.S. Army Huey helicopter that served as an air ambulance during the Vietnam War. $10.

Chinese Lantern Festival
Friday June 16 – Sunday June 18
Franklin Square
6th & Race Sts.
Phila., PA

It’s the final weekend of the The Chinese Lantern Festival – a celebration of light and culture in Franklin Square. The Chinese Lantern Festival 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. In addition to the light installations, festival-goers will witness authentic cultural performances that are all new for 2017 such as acrobats and folk dancers. Visitors can taste Asian cuisine and American favorites, drink a toast at the Dragon Beer Garden and shop for artists’ creations crafted on site. $17, adults; $12, ages 17 & younger; $10 seniors & active military.

Juneteenth Festival 
Saturday June 17
10am – 8 PM
Historic Germantown
6300 Block of Germantown Ave.
Phila., PA

The Juneteenth Festival, hosted by the Johnson House Historic Site, features exhibits, performing arts, discussions and family-friendly activities that focus on the history of anti-slavery and abolitionist performing arts, discussions and family-friendly activities that focus on the history of anti-slavery and abolitionist movements.

Community Fair
Saturday June 17
11am – 3pm
Christ Mission
1100 Hartel Ave.
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the free Community Fair at Christ Mission this Saturday June 17. Activities include face painting, moonbounce, inflatable obstacle course and a video-game truck. Barbecue and carnival food available.

Ambler Arts & Music Festival
Saturday June 17
Downtown Ambler
Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA

Enjoy the Ambler Arts & Music Festival this Saturday June 17 with Dad! This rain-or-shine festival offers arts such as photography, ceramics, jewelry and face painting. In addition, visitors can enjoy music on stage in the Cavalier Drive Parking Lot. Parking is cash only; however, there is an ATM at Ambler Savings Bank. Be sure to bring along your own chair and remember that seating areas are limited. Free.

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Friday June 16 – Sunday June 18
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA

Blue Cross River Rink Summerfest continues this gorgeous weekend as Philly families head down to the river to enjoy outdoor roller skating, mini-golf, an urban beach lounge, and much more! $3 admission for skating, $10 skate rental.

Chevrolet Father’s Day Appreciation Day
Sunday June 18
1:35 pm
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank Way
Phila., PA

Take Dad out to the ballgame at Citizens Bank Park for the Chevrolet Father’s Day Appreciation event! Enjoy a Phillies/Diamondbacks game on Sunday June 18 complete with a pregame tribute ceremony to fathers. Cost varies.

 

Summer weather is really here and the sun will be shining all weekend so get outside and enjoy this picture perfect weather in Philly at one of these great family fun events!

Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand
Saturday June 10
10am – 3pm
Penn Wynne Elementary School
250 Haverford Rd.
Wynnewood, PA

The stand that started it all is carrying on Alex Scott’s lemonade stand tradition and her dream of curing childhood cancer. Each June, on the second Saturday of the month, the stand is held to honor the tradition of Alex’s annual summer lemonade stand. Appropriately named Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand, Alex’s friends and family continue to hold her stand, which has evolved into a family event complete with food, games, crafts, face-painting, music, raffle baskets and lemonade, held at the school Alex attended. Free. Donations welcome.

Privateers & Pirates Festival
Saturday June 10
11am – 5pm
Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum
120 W. Main St.
Tuckerton, NJ

On Saturday June 10th the Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum is overtaken by Captain Black and the crew of the Valhalla, who have been plundering the eastern shore of the American colonies for centuries at the annual Privateers and Pirates Family Festival. This is your chance to set sail for a fun day for the family. $9, adults; $5, ages 5-12; FREE, ages 4 & younger.

Old Fashioned Picnic
Saturday June 10
Noon – 3pm
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion
200 West Tulpehocken St.
Phila., PA

Head to the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion to enjoy an Old Fashioned Picnic with 19th-century activities all around the grounds. Dress in Victorian clothes and have your photo taken. Enjoy a game of croquet, participate in the scavenger hunt and play ring toss. Mt. Airy resident, Jay Efran, will entertain with a magic show. Relish hot dogs, root beer, ginger ale and ice cream (foods popularized during the Victorian era) will be served. Win prizes and have your face painted. Admission is free. Activities pay as you go.

Chinese Lantern Festival
Friday June 9 – Sunday June 11
Franklin Square
6th & Race Sts.
Phila., 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. The giant fan favorite Chinese Dragon (newly rebuilt) returns, but all of the other displays are new for this year’s event. In addition to the light installations, festival-goers will witness authentic cultural performances that are all new for 2017 such as acrobats and folk dancers. Visitors can taste Asian cuisine and American favorites, drink a toast at the Dragon Beer Garden and shop for artists’ creations crafted on site. $17, adults; $12, ages 17 & younger; $10 seniors & active military.

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Friday June 9 – Sunday June 11
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA

Blue Cross River Rink Summerfest continues this gorgeous weekend as Philly families head downto the river to enjoy outdoor roller skating, mini-golf, an urban beach lounge, and much more! $3 admission for skating, $10 skate rental.

PECO Family Jams: Mosaic Medallions
Sunday June 11
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
1020 South St.
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Philadelphia Magic Gardens for this Sunday’s PECO Family Jams.The venue’s mosaics are made up of thousands of pieces embedded in colorful cement. Create your own mini-mosaic from tiles, mirror and recycled materials. Learn more about the Gardens and take a tour during family-friendly tours at 1pm and 3pm. Free with admission. $10 adults, $5 for children ages 6-12.

Odunde Festival 
Sunday June 11
23rd & South Sts.
Phila., PA

The annual Odunde Festival happening Sunday June 11th draws a half-million people annually to celebrate African American heritage. A large marketplace features merchandise from many African nations, the Carribean and Brazil. Free.