Happy Birthday Franklin Square!

Today is Franklin Square's 6th Birthday and to celebrate they're having a party and you're invited!!
Come out today, Tuesday July 31st at 12 Noon for free birthday cake, birthday hat crafts and much more fun. Plus meet Ben Franklin himself! And if you tweet or post "Happy Birthday Franklin Square" you get a free ride on the Philadelphia Park Liberty carousel today!

Happy Birthday Franklin Square!

Review: CuddleUppets

We had a chance recently to get to review the very popular "As Seen On TV" CuddleUppet. I wasn't sure how it would go over but decided to surprise my 4 year old with it after her little sister went to bed. She was smitten immediately! When I gave it to her she started playing with it immediately and making the poodle's mouth talk and then wrapped herself in it before saying "Mommy, I love it!" and then later (wait for it) "Mommy, I LOVE you." Seriously. I'm not making this up. She really thought it was just the coolest toy and enjoying making it talk by using the puppet part or even having it eat different things (like this sunflower show here!). She slept with it that night and sat wrapped in it after her bath, too. Now, I just have to get one for my younger daughter, too! CuddleUppets come in six different styles including the pink poodle shown here as well as a yellow dog, purple monkey, green alligator and a blue elephant. I'm not sure which one to get my younger daughter but I'm leaning toward the purple monkey at this point. My girls are always asking for blankets on car rides especially as it gets closer to bedtime and while I have one blanket that they share, it always is a huge cause of strife (you know, the sharing part). So now each girl can have her own CuddleUppet blanket and be happy and cuddly warm. Hooray!

Cuddle Uppets are part of the Jay at Play family of toys and are available on their website at https://www.cuddleuppets.com/.

Disclosure: We were provided with a CuddleUppet to review by Jay at Play toys. As always all opinions expressed about stuffed animal puppets being totally cool are our own.

Review: CuddleUppets

Weekend Phillyfun Picks: The Weekend of the Outdoor Summer Concerts

I am officially dubbing this "the weekend of the outdoor summer concert" - check out these great family friendly summer concerts below. Plus enjoy community screenings of the opening ceremonies of the London 2012 Summer Olympics, the Passyunk Car Show and an ART Community block party and so much more!

The Philadelphia Orchestra FREE Neighborhood Concert Series
Friday July 27th
8:00pm
The RiverStage at Great Plaza Penn’s Landing
Columbus Blvd. between Market and Walnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA
 
There’s no better way to introduce your family to The Philadelphia Orchestra than through a FREE Neighborhood Concert! Head down to the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing on Friday July 27th at 8pm for this FREE concert performed by the world renowned Philadelphia Orchestra. Enjoy this evening of favorite classics for the whole family. Get there early to set up your lawn chair, bring a picnic and enjoy the sights and sounds. Free.

Photo Courtesy: GPTMC

Friday Night Lights 
Friday July 27th
9:15pm
Penn’s Landing Marina
South of the RiverStage at the Great Plaza
Philadelphia, PA

Following the FREE Philadelphia Orchestra Neighborhood Concert this Friday July 27th, enjoy the first installment of the Friday Night Lights fireworks starting at 9:15pm over Penn’s Landing. Free.

Photo Credit: Philly Insider

Olympics 2012: Opening Ceremony
Friday July 27th
7:30pm
The Piazza at Schmidt’s 
N. Second St. & Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA

The Piazza at Schmidt’s will host a community viewing of the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympics on the Jumbotron this Friday July 27th starting at 7:30pm. Free.

FDR Park Summer Concert Series
Friday July 27th
7:00pm
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park
Pattison Ave and Tuscany Drive
Philadelphia, PA
 
Bring the whole family out to FDR Park this Friday July 27th at 7pm for a FREE concert featuring Dani Mari and Reverend TJ McGlinchey. Get there early for a good lawn seat or spot at a picnic table. Arts, crafts, and food will also be available. Free.

Friday Night Fireworks
Friday July 27th
9:30pm
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 27h 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.

Disability Pride Day
Saturday July 28th
9:30am - 6pm
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA
215-409-6700

Enjoy free admission to the National Constitution Center on Saturday July 28th from 9:30am – 6pm to commemorate 22 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Come out for a day long celebration featuring the unveiling of the wheel chair used by disability rights activist Justin Dart, Jr. while next to George H.W. Bush at the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. Plus take part in other special commemorative events and activities as well. Free.

Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party
Saturday July 28th
4pm
The Piazza at Schmidt’s 
N. Second St. & Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA

It’s the 3rd Annual Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party taking place this Saturday July 28th starting at 4pm at The Piazza at Schmidt's. The block party is FREE and will feature great live music, fun and more for all. Free.

The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen 
Friday July 27th - Sunday July 29th
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 27h – Sunday July 29th. Cost $12 - $24.50 on Friday and Sat.

2012 40th Street Summer Series 
40th and Walnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA

It’s the second in the 40th Street Summer Series concerts this Saturday July 28th at 6pm with Sun Ra Arkestra playing a rare performance in their hometown on the 40th Street field! Bring the family and get ready for some dancing and fun at this free outdoor concert. Free.

ART/GAGE
Saturday July 28th
12 Noon - 10 pm
Philadelphia Magic Gardens
1000 Block of South Street
Philadelphia, PA  

Philly’s Magic Gardens is host to the 5th annual ART/GAGE community street fair and festival this Saturday July 28th from 12 Noon – 10pm. Bring the family out for this day of community and celebration of Philly Creativity with music, dance, fine arts, hands-on activities and more. Free. -

Shark Fest 
Friday July 27th - Sunday July 29th
Adventure Aquarium
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.

Special Exhibit and Colonial Demonstration
Saturday July 28th
9am - 3pm
Morgan Log House
Lansdale, PA

On Saturday July 28th from 9am – 3pm the Morgan Log House in Lansdale, PA will host a special exhibit and colonial demonstration featuring special tours, a Quilt & Gourds art exhibit, a colonial food preservation demonstration, plus a Farmer’s Market, Craft Fair and more. Farmers Market & Craft Fair runs from 9am – 1pm. $4 adults, $3 for ages 6-17. Under 6 are free.

7th Annual Car Show & Street Festival
Sunday July 29th
12 Noon - 5pm
East Passyunk Ave
Between Broad & Dickinson Streets
Philadelphia, PA 215-336-1455

The 7th Annual East Passyunk Ave Car Show & Street Festival takes place this Sunday July 29th from 12 Noon – 5pm. Bring the kids and family out to Passyunk Ave to enjoy over 140 antique, show, muscle, custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. Plus enjoy live music, great food and fun free activities for the kids including performers from the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts. Fee is $15 for show cars, free for attendees.

Weekend Phillyfun Picks: The Weekend of the Outdoor Summer Concerts

The Philadelphia Orchestra Free Neighborhood Concert Sereies

Tonight Thursday July 26th at 7pm The Curtis Institute of Music's Curtis Arboretum will host a FREE neighborhood concert performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra. And tomorrow night Friday July 27th at 8pm, there will be another FREE neighborhood concert held at The Riverstage at Great Plaza Penn's Landing. What a great opportunity to introduce your family to The Philadelphia Orchestra at un unbeatable price - FREE!!!

 The FREE Neighborhood Concert Series continues The Philadelphia Orchestra's commitment to celebrating the vitality of neighborhoods throughout the Philadelphia region, bringing the Orchestra into communities in a variety of settings, and introducing the world-renowned ensemble to new audiences.

The Orchestra revived its free Neighborhood Concerts in 2000 as part of its centennial celebrations as a tangible expression of the Orchestra’s gratitude to the people of Philadelphia for their 100 years of support. By bringing the gift of music into the communities where people live, the Orchestra has worked to break down perceived barriers that might separate it from many people in the community. For more information on the Free Neighborhood concert series please call 215.893.1988 or see The Philadelphia Orchestra FREE Neighborhood Concert Series website.

The Philadelphia Orchestra Free Neighborhood Concert Sereies

Upper Darby Summer Stage Family Friendly Theater

You guys all know about Upper Darby Summer Stage, right?

Well, if not it's high time to get to know it because Upper Darby Summer Stage is in full swing with wonderful family friendly musicals and plays for kids and families this summer.

Remaining shows in the 2012 season include Annie (runs Aug 1-3),  Hairspray (Aug 3-4, 10-11), How I Became a Pirate (Aug 8-10) and A Disney Spectacular! (Aug. 15-17). The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center where the summer stage shows are held is just minutes from Center City and the Main Line. It offers free parking, a modern air conditioned theater, and a professional venue for a variety of performances. Each year more than 50,000 audience members travel from all areas of the Delaware Valley, from Chester, Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware Counties as well as Philadelphia and New Jersey for more than 80 performances at The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. Seating 1,650, the center is an exceptional performance facility ideally suited to musical, dance and theatrical productions. Its uniqueness is further accented by its diverse programs and an involvement by people of all ages that is a model for communities across the nation.

These great family friendly shows are perfect for introducing little ones to live theater and are geared for ages 4-5 and up. Shows are generally 60-75 minutes in length so not too taxing for short attention spans. (Note: Hairspray is the exception and is geared for ages 12 and up and runs 2 hours.) Ticket prices are affordable and run $6 - $9 per seat depending on section. Members of the Upper Darby Summer Stage get $1 off. So if you're looking for something different be sure to check out Upper Darby Summer Stage this season with the kiddos!

Upper Darby Summer Stage Family Friendly Theater

Weekend Phillyfun Picks for July 20 - July 22

The heat-wave has broken (for now) so get out and enjoy the sunny summer weather without the oppressive heat this weekend. Take part in one of these great Philly festivals or kid-friendly events with the whole family!

Photo Courtesy: Uwishuknew

The Ultimate Philly Ice Cream Festival 
Saturday July 21st
10am - 4pm
Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia, PA

It’s the Ultimate Philadelphia Ice Cream Festival this Saturday July 21st from 10am – 4pm at Reading Terminal Market in Center Court. Beat the heat at this annual festival featuring frozen treats from several ice cream shops in the city including Miller’s Twist, Franklin Foundation, Uncle Dave’s homemade Ice Cream, Rosati Ice, and of course Basetts Ice Cream – the host of the event. Kids will also enjoy arts and crafts, live music, games and more! Free.

WXPN XPoNential Music Festival Kids' Corner Children's Garden
Saturday July 21st - Sunday July 22nd
Wiggins Park
Camden, NJ

The WXPN XPoNential Music Festival takes place Friday July 20th - Sunday July 22nd at Wiggins Park on the Camden Waterfront. The Kids Corner Children's Garden will be open Saturday July 21st and Sunday July 22nd from 11:30am - 6pm at the lovely Camden Children’s Garden and will delight kids of all ages! Families will enjoy fun activities and exhibits, amusement rides and beautiful themed gardens. Plus FREE face painting and glitter tattoos, courtesy of WXPN! Your wristband allows you unlimited access all day! (NOTE: All children must be accompanied by an adult.) Tickets to the WXPN XPoNential Music festival are $25 at the gate per day for adults and $5 per day for children ages 2-12. Be sure to check out the WXPN festival website for complete line-up of bands and ticket information.

Dog Days of Summer Summer Block Party
July 20th - July 22nd
Southstreet Headhouse District
Philadelphia, PA

South Street Headhouse District is hosting The Dog Days of Summer, a six-day celebration of the hot dog. There are activities for the whole family to enjoy including the Dog Days of Summer Block party on Sunday July 22nd from 12 Noon - 5pm with lots of family friendly fun and magic by South Street Magic, too. Free.

The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen 
Friday July 20th - Sunday July 22nd
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA

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 20th – Sunday July 22nd. Cost $12 - $24.50 on Friday and Sat.

Shark Fest
Saturday July 21st - Sunday July 22nd
Adventure Aquarium
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.

Sweet Corn & Blackberry Festival
Saturday July 21st
8:30am - 5pm
Linvilla Orchards
137 West Knowlton Road
Media, PA

Beautiful Linvilla Orchards hosts its annual Sweet Corn Blackberry Festival in Media PA this Saturday July 21st from 8:30am – 5pm. Families will be able to take part in pick your own blackberries plus enjoy tasty treats made from these late summer delights! Plus enjoy a hayride, live entertainment and more. $3.50 per person. Some attractions are extra.

Celtic Heritage Festival
Saturday July 21st 
10am
Graeme Park
859 County Line Road
Horsham, PA

It’s a celebration of all things Celtic at the Celtic Heritage Festival in Graeme Park in Horsham, PA this Saturday July 21st starting at 10am. Come out for this fun-filled day of Celtic fun including live entertainment, children’s activities, artisans, Celtic and American fare and more. $5-$10. 

SMITH”s 113 Birthday Party
SMITH Memorial Playground and Playhouse
East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA

It’s SMITH Playground’s 113th Birthday Party this Saturday July 21st at 10am. Come out and help celebrate with birthday cake, a visit from the Phillie Phanatic, the Eagles Book Mobile, story time with the Eagles Book Man, pop-up demos from Soccer Shots Philadelphia and of course rides down the giant wooden slide and playground fun. Free.  

2012 Global Fusion Festival 
Saturday July 21st 
12 Noon
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
Columbus Blvd & Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
The 2012 Global Fusion Festival at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing takes place this Saturday July 21st starting at 12 Noon. Enjoy exciting entertainment featuring “cultural fusion” from around the world during this 6th annual festival. Plus the Children’s Pavilion will feature arts and crafts stations, storytelling and a Zoo on wheels area. Free. -----

Monthly 2 for 1 Discount Day at The Academy of Natural Sciences 
Saturday July 21st 
The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 


This Saturday July 21st is Monthly Discount Day offering “two for the price of one” admission at the Academy of Natural Sciences in honor of its year-long bicentennial celebration. Come out for a fabulous day of discovery in the many exhibits and interactive fun areas plus the Live Butterfly exhibit, giant dinosaurs and more! $13 - $15 regular admission. 

Miss Spiders's Tea Party
Sunday July 22nd
1:30pm
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd.
Media, PA

This Sunday July 22nd Tyler Arboretum will host a Miss Spider’s Tea Party starting at 1:30pm. Storytime will feature the take of Miss Spider and why her friends are hesitant to join her for tea. Kids will also learn all about spiders and discover why they are so good for gardens Tea party will feature some special “spider brew” plus cookies, too. Insect costumes welcomed (but not required). Suitable for children ages 4 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $8.

Weekend Phillyfun Picks for July 20 - July 22

WXPN XPonential Music Festival

We're so lucky to have WXPN here in Philly and this weekend is the amazing annual WXPN XPoNential Music Festival taking place Friday July 20th - Sunday July 22nd at Wiggins Park on the Camden Waterfront. While there are lots of great bands for the adults to check out we wanted to remind you that there will also be loads of kid friendly fun as well. The Kids Corner Children's Garden will be open Saturday July 21st and Sunday July 22nd from 11:30am - 6pm and was designed for kids and kids at heart! Experience the oasis that is the Camden Children’s Garden! Enjoy family friendly activities and exhibits, amusement rides and beautiful themed gardens. Also FREE face painting and glitter tattoos, courtesy of WXPN! Your wristband allows you unlimited access all day! (NOTE: All children must be accompanied by an adult.) Tickets to the WXPN XPoNential Music festival are $25 at the gate per day for adults and $5 per day for children ages 2-12. Be sure to check out the WXPN festival website for complete line-up of bands and ticket information.

WXPN XPonential Music Festival

Weekend Phillyfun Picks

It’s Bastille Day weekend here in Philly and that means cake (well, Tastycakes) for all! Plus the Hispanic festival all weekend on Penn’s Landing, a Butterfly Tea Party, Pirate Day and so much more fun for the whole family!

Friday Night Fireworks
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.

Bastille Day Cabaret 
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. 

The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen
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.

Shark Fest Adventure Aquarium 
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.

Butterfly Tea Party
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.

Fairmount & Queen Village Art Center at Free Play on the Parkway
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. 

Kids In Center City Saturday Playdate Saturday July 14th
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.

Celebrate Wind and Water
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.

Pirate Day for Kids 
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.

BlueBEARy Blast and Celebration
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.

Hispanic Fiesta 
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.

Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
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.

Festival of Fairies and Fairy Tales 
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. 

Turks Head Music Festival 
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.

Weekend Phillyfun Picks

Giveaway: Family 4 Pack to Adventure Aquarium

Looking for a way to cool off and have fun to do with your kiddos this summer? Well, Adventure Aquarium invites you and your family to come experience Megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived plus KidZone and more cool fun at Adventure Aquarium on the Camden, NJ Waterfront.

Did you know that Adventure Aquarium is the fifth largest aquarium in the country and the only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos? Cool huh? Adventure Aquarium is also one of only two aquariums in the country to exhibit a Hammerhead Shark! Adventure Aquarium offers numerous hands-on touch experiences including Stingray Beach Club, where you can touch and hand-feed gentle and curious stingrays; Touch-A-Shark, and KidZone, Adventure Aquarium's newest exhibit, where children are invited to connect with nature by getting hand’s on! KidZone is designed to appeal to kids 6 and under by encouraging them to roll up their sleeves to enjoy interactive activities and exhibits, and to see and touch vibrant new animal species, as well as some returning favorites.

Now one lucky phillyfun4kids reader will get a Family Four Pack of tickets to visit for FREE this summer.

To enter to win a family four pack of tickets to Adventure Aquarium simply leave a comment below (mandatory) by Sunday July 15th at 11:59 PM EDT. The lucky winner will be chosen using random.org and announced and contacted on Monday July 16th. For extra entries follow the Rafflecopter instructions below after leaving your comment. Good luck!
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Congratulations to Melissa Teears! You are the lucky winner of the Family 4 Pack of Tickets to Adventure Aquarium!! 

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post but Adventure Aquarium provided the family four pack of tickets for the purposes of this giveaway. As always, all opinions about fun things to do with your kids or giveaways being AWESOME are completely our own.

Giveaway: Family 4 Pack to Adventure Aquarium

Weekend Phillyfun Picks

Another Phily heatwave is upon us – how are you and your kiddos going to beat the heat and still have fun this weekend? Check out one of these great family friendly options for hot fun in Philly with the little ones. (Note: If you're heading to any of the outdoor fun events be sure to check websites as many events are already being cancelled due to excessive heat forecasted for Saturday!) 

Shark Fest Adventure Aquarium
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. 

6th Annual Phyzz Phest Philadelphia 
Physick House
31 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA

Come out and celebrate Dr. Physick’s medical achievements and Philadelphia’s history at Society Hill's last free-standing federal-stye mansion the Physic House this Saturday July 7th starting at 1pm. Enjoy Dr. Physick’s birthday with ice cream and cake, taste soda samples brewed from Physic’s original recipe. Plus kids can sign their own Declaration of Independence and much more. Free. Additional $5 for tours of the Physick house.

Radio 104.5 Block Party 
The Piazza at Schmidt’s 
N. Second St. & Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA

It’s the 3rd annual Radio 104.5 Block Party taking place this Saturday July 7th from 4:00 – 7:00pm at The Piazza at Schmidt’s in Northern Liberties. Come our for this FREE summer block party with music, food, fun and more!

Family Fun Days 
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
1100 Village Drive
Millville, NJ

Starting this Sunday July 8th, children 17 and under get in free to WheatonArts on Sundays with hands-on activities, performances and other family fun event. Presented by PNC Arts Alive. This Sunday kids will explore “Paper Baubles and Beads.” Free.

Brandywine River Museum 
1 Hoffman’s Mill Road & Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA

Head out to beautiful Chadds Ford this Sunday July 8th 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.

Become An Architect! and Summer Block Party 
The Delaware Children’s Museum
550 Justison St.
Wilmington, DE

The Delaware Children’s Museum in Wilmington, DE hosts a weekend of exploration allowing kids the opportunity to Become an Architect by making their own blueprint and building structures out of toothpicks and marshmallows on Saturday July 7th and Sunday July 8th from 11:00 - 11:30am. And while you’re there check out the Summer Block Party, a new gallery filled with hundreds of wood and foam blocks of all shapes and sizes.Free with museum admission, $12, ages 1 and under free.

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival 
Rockwood Mansion & Gardens
610 Shipley Rd.
Wilmington, DE

This old-fashioned ice cream festival at Rockwood Mansion and Gardens in Wilmington will be serving up tasty cold ice cream for families on Saturday July 7th and Sunday July 8th starting each day at 11am. Enjoy ice cream and frozen treats from local and regional dairies, specialty dishes from local restaurants, Delaware craft brews plus lots of music and kid-friendly activities at the largest family picnic in New Castle County, DE! Cost is $1 - $5 and includes free ice cream sample.

Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend
Museums Across the Tri-State Region

Bank of America cardholders get free admission to several area museums this weekend including African American Museum in Phila., National Constitution Center, Phila. Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Garden State Discovery Museum, WheatonArts & Cultural Center, Noyes Museum of Art, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Museum of Natural History, Winterthur and other participating museums nationwide. Check the Bank of America Museums on Us website for full list of participating museums.

Weekend Phillyfun Picks