Happy August! There is much to do on this first weekend of the month in and around Philly from Olaf sing alongs to Marvel Day, African festivals and more! So get out and enjoy the weekend with the kiddos!
Frozen Friday: Cool Off with Olaf!
Friday August 1st
7pm
Participating Barnes & Noble Stores including:
Rittenhouse Square, 1805 Walnut Street
Broomall, 1991 Sproul Road
Cherry Hill, 911 Haddonfield Road
Enjoy story time, a Frozen sing-along, crafts and activities with everyone’s favorite snowman – Olaf! at participating Barnes & Noble stores in the region at 7pm on Friday August 1st. Free.
Garces Free Community Health Day
Saturday August 2nd
9am – 2pm
The Lenfest Center
3890 N. 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA
The Garces Foundation hosts its free quarterly Community Health Day at The Lenfest Center this Saturday August 2nd from 9am – 2pm. Bring friends and family out for medical screenings for high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol. Medical physicals, healthcare resources and dental care (limited). Free.
Marvel Day
Saturday August 2nd
Participating Barnes & Noble Stores including:
Rittenhouse Square, 1805 Walnut Street
Broomall, 1991 Sproul Road
Get “Pop-Cultured” this Saturday August 2nd at Marvel Day at participating Barnes and Noble bookstores with a super celebration of Marvel’s 75th Anniversary with giveaways, activities and more including a chance to win special Marvel prizes too. Free.
Family Camp Out
Saturday August 2nd – Sunday August 3rd
Riverbend
1950 Spring Mill Road
Gladwyne, PA
Want to get a taste of what camping could be like for your family? Check out the family camp-out this weekend Saturday August 2nd – Sunday August 3rd at Riverbend. Perfect for the first time camper, Riverbend staff help you set up your tent, build the campfire and provide the food. Plus enjoy a night time activity for families too. $80/family. Email or call scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 108 to pre-register.
Art Splash: Mixed Up Music
Friday August 1st – Sunday August 3rd
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
Families can explore, create and play all summer long with the new Art-Splash program running Friday August 1st – Sunday August 3rd. Kids and families get to “Meet the Masterpieces” all summer long as ten treasures from the museum’s collection are featured and come to life through play and hands-on activities. Museum admission for kids 12 and under is always free. Adult admission $23.50.
Philadelphia Theme Night
Saturday August 2nd
7pm
Campbell’s Field
401 Delaware Ave
Camden, NJ
Families can enjoy a Philadelphia Theme Night on Saturday August 2nd at Campbell’s Field before the Camden Riversharks Game at 7:05pm. Special in game promotions include many giveaways, activities, and even appearances by Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross. The first 500 children under 12 will receive a mini bat. All fans who wear a Philadelphia themed sports jersey will get in free. After the game will be fireworks and kids run the bases.
Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Sunday August 3rd
9:30am – 12:00pm
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 August 3 between 9:30am – 12pm. Free.
StoryUP!
Sunday August 3rd
10am – 1pm
Philly Improv Theater
2030 Sansom Street
Second Stage (2nd Floor)
Philadelphia, PA
StoryUP! and the Philly Improv Theater team up on Sunday August 3rd from 10am – 1pm to present an interactive storytelling show where the kids provide the ideas for a magical and hysterical adventure. Receommended for 5 and up. Tickets $8-$10.
ACANA African Festival
Sunday August 3rd
2-8pm
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
101 South Columbus Blvd. ta Market St
Philadelphia PA
Don’t miss the ACANA African Festival this Sunday August 3rd from 2-8pm.This outdoor concert features artists, groups and dance troupes from around the African continent to perform. Plus enjoy African food vendors and traditional and modern African clothing