Weekend phillyfun picks

Middle of April already? My goodness how did THAT happen? The weather is supposed to be nice with temps even possibly hitting the ‘80s on Sunday so get outside and do something fun with your family in Philly this weekend!

Family Open House and Free Concert
Saturday April 14th
10am - 12 Noon
The School at Rose Valley
Media, PA

The School at Rose Valley in Media PA is offering a Family Open House and Free Concert on Saturday April 14th from 10am - 12 Noon in Media, PA. Families will enjoy a meet and greet with WXPN Kids' Corner Radio Host, Kathy O'Connel, and a free concert by a fabulous kids band, the Plants. Plus take a tour of the campus and let your kiddos explore workshops in the preschool, kindergarten, wood shop and art rooms. Free.

Kids In Center City Playdate
Saturday April 14th
11am - 1pm
The Market & Shops at Comcast Center
Lower level 1701 JFK Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss this next Kids in Center City Saturday Playdate on Saturday April 14th from 11am – 1pm. Children will enjoy a puppet show by Puppet Pizzazz plus cupcake decorating from Termini Brothers, puppet making arts and crafts, an interactive gaming station from SONY plus special kid-friendly fare available from the merchants at The Market & Shops in the Comcast Center. And don’t forget to stop in for the Comcast Experience too. Free.

Philadelphia Orchestra Family Concert
Saturday April 14th
11:30am
“The Composer is Dead”
The Kimmel Center
Verizon Hall
300 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA

It’s a Philadelphia Orchestra Family Concert on Saturday April 14th at The Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall. Kids will enjoy discovering the instruments of the orchestra as the “Inspector” tries to solve a murder mystery in this storytelling concern. Based on the book by Lemony Snicket. $15-$40.

Sixth Annual Mt. Airy Kids Library Festival
Friday April 13th - Sunday April 15th
Big Blue Marble Bookstore
551 Carpenter Lane
Philadelphia, PA
215-844-1870

Head out to the Big Blue Marble bookstore in Mt. Airy this weekend for the 6th Annual Mt. Airy Kids Library Festival with visits from authors and illustrators plus crafts, music, fun and more. Free. Check website for complete list of scheduled events.



Springtime Scavenger Hunt
Saturday April 14th - Sunday April 15th
The Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA
215-686-1252

It’s the final weekend of the Springtime Scavenger Hunt at the Betsy Ross House. Children can help one of Betsy’s daughters get well again by taking on the role of a colonial doctor searching Betsy’s house for ingredients needed for an 18th century home cough remedy. Runs through April 15th. Free.

Trail of the Lorax
Friday April 13 - Sunday April 15
The Philadelphia Zoo
3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
215-243-1100

The Philadelphia Zoo’s newest exhibit The Trail of the Lorax is a 3-dimensional interactive experience that shares the true story of an animal in peril, the endangered orangutan. Grab your 3D glasses at the gates of the Zoo and follow the trail of clues left by The Lorax himself to help you on this journey of conservation and saving wildlife. End your quest at the Lorax Loft, a fantastical play and learning environment featuring the Orangutangle, a climbing structure sure to delight little explorers. Free with Zoo Admission.

Philly Spring Clean-Up Day
Saturday April 14
9am - 2pm
Philadelphia PA

This Saturday April 14th from 9am – 2pm is the 5th Annual Philly Spring Clean Up Day in the city. Help put an end to litter and illegal dumping forever and keep our city beautiful. Volunteer online for over 300+ projects that you and your kids can get involved in to help make a difference in the way our city looks.

Seafarin’ Saturday
10am - 5pm
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd. & Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA
215-413-8655

The Indpendence Seaport Museum celebrates the opening of its new exhibit called Titanic Philadelphians. Families can participate in a hands-on activity “what floats your boat” as well as hear a story about “titanic the Polar Bear” and climb aboard a real boat. Free with museum admission $10-$12.

Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Sunday April 15th
9:30am - 12 Noon
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman's Mill Rd., Rte. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
610-388-2700

Enjoy free admission to the Brandywine River Museum on Sunday April 15th from 9:30am – 12 Noon. Bring the whole family to the beautiful museum featuring classic American art in a 19th-century grist mill. Free on Sunday mornings.

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Sakura Sunday
Sunday April 15th
10:30am - 4pm
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA

The 15th annual Cherry Blossom Festival presented by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia and Subaru. Take part in the Sakura Pavilion Grand Opening Weekend at the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. Enjoy family-friendly events, many free, throughout Philly that celebrate Japanese culture during this month long celebration. This weekend marks the highlight of the festival, Sakura Sunday, on Sunday May 15th from 10:30am - 4pm with celebrations and festivities under the cherry blossoms for all. Enjoy everything from taiko drum and dance to workshops in traditional Japanese arts like oragami, tea ceremony, karate, caligraphy and more. Plus fashion shows, a pet parade, a family storytime, food fun and more!

Check the website for the full list of Sakura Sunday Festival events and the Cherry Blossom Festival full schedule at http://sakura.japanphilly.org/

Weekend phillyfun picks