Friday July 13th
9:30 pm
New Hope & Lambertville
Bridge Street
New Hope, PA
Summer means time for Friday Night Fireworks in New Hope/Lambertville in beautiful Bucks County this Friday July 13h starting at 9:30pm. Enjoy this 10-minute fireworks spectacular this and every Friday night in New Hope now through August 31st. Many businesses on both sides of the river will also be open late for summer shopping. Free.
Saturday July 14th
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Eastern State Penitentiary hosts the annual Bastille Day Cabaret and celebration this Saturday July 14th from 4:30 – 6:30pm. This summertime favorite will entertain and delight as the Penitentiary brings The Bearded Ladies cabaret group to present Philly’s largest free theatrical performance culminating in a playful reenactment of the Storming of the Bastille. Following the performance local restaurants come alive with French themed specials, drinks and entertainment available, too. Free.
Friday July 13th - Sunday July 15th
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA
215-409-6700
Check out The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen exhibit at the National Constitution Center. This unique exhibit from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame features the life of Bruce Springsteen with over 150 artifacts including the guitar from Born to Run and even his 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. Runs daily Friday July 13th – Sunday June 15th. Cost $12 - $24.50 on Friday and Sat.
Friday July 13th - Sunday July 15th
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ
Cool off this weekend at the Adventure Aquarium with Shark Fest! See 16 unique shark species throughout 2 million gallons of water, making up the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast. Touch live sharks, walk through a 40-foot suspended Shark tunnel and get up close and personal with some of the coolest creatures on earth – sharks! Tickets $17.95 - $23.95, ages 1 and younger free.
Saturday July 14th
10:30 am
Kate Gorrie Butterfly House
31 Titus Mill Rd.
Pennington, NJ
It’s a Butterfly Tea Party on Saturday July 14th at 10:30am at the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House in Pennington, NJ. Begin by learning about butterflies and then head out to the fields to try your hand at catching them with nets. Kids will also get an up close and personal chance to se their delicate and beautiful butterfly bodies. Wrap up the fun with a “tea party” featuring iced tea, lemonade and cookies in the shade. $12. Geared for families with children ages #+. Registration required.
Saturday July 14th
11am
Free Play on the Parkway
South side of the Ben Franklin Pkwy (between 21st & 22nd Sts.)
Philadelphia, PA
The Fairmount & Queen Village Art Center will be on hand at FreePlay on the Parkway this Saturday July 14th at 11am with interactive art activities for all. Plus enjoy Free Play on the Parkway’s ongoing play spaces, too. Free.
11 am
Market & Shops at Comcast Center
1701 JFK Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA
It’s time for another Kids In Center City Saturday Playdate with Cool Beans Music this Saturday July 14th at 11am at the Market & Shops at Comcast Center. Come out for this great concert featuring Grammy award winning producer, parent’s choice winner and Philly native, Steve Pullara of Cool Beans Music. Kids will be bopping and dancing in the aisles. Market merchants will be offering make and take crafts, cupcake decorating by Termini Bros., and a gaming station by Sony. Free.
Saturday July 14th
11 am - 2 pm
Sister Cities Park
Logan Square
18th and the Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
Spend the day outside at the beautiful Sister Cities Park at 18th and the Parkway and celebrate the awesome power of wind and water with games, activities, and interactive workshops. Kids will learn about the importance of wind and water in our lives and the environment from expert educators onsite from Philadelphia museums and education centers. Free.
Saturday July 14th
12 Noon - 4pm
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
Ridley Creek State Park
Media, PA
The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation will host a Pirate Day for kids this Saturday July 14th from 12 Noon – 4pm. Be sure to bring swimsuits and old shoes because “wet” is the theme for the day with pirates attacking the farm house. Kids can run the maze and gauntlet while being sprayed with water. Plus foot races, face painting, rubber ducky races in the creek and even a water balloon toss. Bring the whole family out for this old fashioned fun fair that will keep kids cool and capture their imagination. Adults and children ages 4-12 $8.00.
Saturday July 14th
1pm
Camden Children’s Garden
3 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ
It’s a BlueBEARy Blast and Celebration this Saturday July 14th at 1pm at the Camden Children's Garden with Mum Bear and Garden staff. Kids can come out and enjoy crafts, a planting activity, and a celebration of the New Jersey blueberry! Families can get their fill at the Very Berry Blueberry concession stand. $6 per person.
Saturday July 14th - Sunday July 15th
2pm
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
Columbus Blvd. at Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA
The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing on Columbus Blvd. hosts the Hispanic Fiesta this Saturday July 14th and Sunday July 15th starting at 2pm each day. Come out for a variety of folkloric music, dancing, entertainment, arts, crafts and cuisine. Free.
Sunday July 15th
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman’s Mill Road Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA
Head out to beautiful Chadds Ford this Sunday July 15th for free Sunday mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Admission is free from 9:30am – 12:00 noon for families to tour the galleries and enjoy museum. Free.
Sunday July 15th
10am
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd.
Media, PA
Media’s Tyler Arboretum is transformed into a page out of your child’s favorite fairy tale this Sunday July 15th starting at 10am with the Festival of Fairies and Fairy Tales. Kids will frolic in magical bubbles, follow Hansel & Gretel on a Scavenger Hunt, meet the Fairy Godmother, play games, fairy tale make and take crafts and more! Plus families will enjoy a performance by Silly Joe. Free with admission $5 - $9. Ages 2 and under free.
Sunday July 15th
11am
Everhart Park
West Chester, PA
The Turks Head Music Festival comes to Everhart Park in West Chester, PA this Sunday July 15th starting at 11am. Come out for 80+ crafters and merchants as well as children’s inflatables and rides and of course live music by over 15 fabulous bands. Plus there will be fun food and a “cool zone” tent to beat the heat. Free.
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