Here’s to all the moms out there!! Hope you get out and enjoy a fun weekend with your kiddos. There’s lots to do for the whole family this weekend from country fairs to mother’s day brunches and everything in between! So get out, celebrate Mom and have a fun weekend in Philly this weekend!
Season Kick-Off Carnival
Friday May 9 – Sunday May 11
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd
Norristown, PA
Celebrate the season kick-off at Elmwood Park Zoo this weekend with their Season Kick-Off Carnival featuring rides, games, food and fun right in the zoo parking lot! Carnival is separate from Zoo admission. Rides and games require separate tickets.
40 Hour Opening
Friday May 9th – Saturday May 10th
The Clay Studio
137-139 North Second Street
Philadelphia, PA
The Clay Studio is celebrating its 40th birthday with a free 40 Hours Opening Celebration with programing and fun including activities for kids, too! Kids can make instruments and enjoy a family jam session on Saturday May 10th from 10am – 1pm and then enjoy an Ice Cream Social and Bowl Decorating from 2-4pm. Free.
St. Denis Family Fun Fair
St. Denis Parish
2401 St. Denis Lane
Havertown, PA
The annual St. Denis Family Fun Fair is happening this weekend Friday May 9th – Saturday May 10th with games, food, rides and lots of family fun. Plus adults ages 21 and older will enjoy the beer garden and can take part in the “casino” with table games and great prizes. Entrance is free. All activities and food are ticketed.
National Train Day
Saturday May 10th
30th Street Station
Philadelphia PA
Happy National Train Day! Head to 30th Street Station on Saturday May 10th for the 7th annual National Train Day event from 10am – 3pm. Come out to view train equipment displays, local exhibitors, model train displays and lots of kid friendly activities from Chuggington and more! Free.
Junior Jazz Jamboree
Saturday May 10th
9am – 5pm
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA
The only annual festival of its kind in the Philadelphia region, the Junior Jazz Festival at the Please Touch Museum happening Saturday May 10th from 9am – 5pm will introduce young children to the wonderful world of jazz through kid-friendly performances, theater, and activities that focus on musical expression, improve and creativity. Tickets $17.
LOVE Your Park Crafts Day
Washington Ave Green
Washington Ave. and Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA
Hosted by the Friends of Washington Ave Green and part of Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Love Your Park Week, LOVE Your Park Crafts Day, a free family-friendly event will have kids creating Mother’s Day gifts inspired by nature and will include free crafts, family activities, lunch and more! Free.
Disney Junior Live! On Tour Pirate & Princess Adventure
Saturday May 10th
Liacouras Center
1776 N. Broad St
Philadelphia, PA
Coming to Philly for one day only – don’t miss Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure! at the Liacouras Center this Saturday May 10th with shows at 1pm, 4pm and 7pm. Catch your favorite Disney Junior pals like Sofia the first and her royal family as well as Jake, Izzy and the crew and of course Minnie and Mickey and other surprise guests too! Tickets $40-$95.
WB Saul Fair Country Fair Day
Saturday May 10th
11am – 4pm
WB Saul High School
7100 Henry Ave
Philadelphia PA
The Free WB Saul Country Fair Day will take place again at WB Saul Agricultural High School Saturday May 10th from 11am – 4pm. Families will enjoy free fun including a petting zoo, food trucks, a moon bounce, plant sale, silent auction, craft sale and cow plop bingo too!! Free.
Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Sunday May 11th
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman’s Mill Road & Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA
Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum on Sunday mornings including this Sunday May 11th between 9:30am – 12pm. Free.
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday May 11th
Franklin Square
200 N. 6th Street
Philadelphia PA
The annual Franklin Square Mother’s Day Brunch happening at Franklin Square on Sunday May 11th from 11am – 1pm will feature food, a flower craft activity and tickets to enjoy the Philly Mini Golf and Parx Liberty Carousel, too! Tickets $25.