Last weekend in Sept. and there is lots going on in and around Philly this weekend. Enjoy fall festivals and global celebrations, too. Get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and first official weekend of fall!

Apple Festival
Saturday Sept. 28
8am – 4pm
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Rd
Media, PA  

Head to beautiful Linvilla Orchards in Media to enjoy the annual Apple Festival. Enjoy a celebration of all things apples, costumed characters, a pie-eating contest and the popular Pumpkinland attraction. Free admission. Pay as you go attractions.

Upper Darby International Festival
Saturday Sept. 28
1pm – 7pm
68th Street
Upper Darby, PA

The Third International Festival sponsored by Comcast taking place on 69th Street celebrates the town’s diversity with food, music, demonstrations, and more. Free.

Ardmore Oktoberfest 2019
Saturday Sept. 28
2pm – 8:00pm
Shauffele Plaza
99 Cricket Ave.
Ardmore, PA

Now in a new, larger location, downtown Ardmore will be transformed into a Bavarian wonderland at Oktoberfest 2019 complete with German fare, robust brews, live entertainment and dancing. Kids can also get in on the Oktoberfest fun with pumpkin decorating, crafts, face painting and other outdoor activities. Free admission. Wristband available for purchase for alcohol.

Fall for the Arts Festival
Sunday Sept. 29
11am – 5pm
Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Germantown Avenue transforms into a marketplace for all things at the 35th Annual Fall for the Arts Festival this Sunday Sept. 29th with handmade arts and crafts as well as live music, food and much more. About 25,000 people attend to admire juried artwork from more than 150 exhibitors and 20 new artists. Free.

Candytopia
Friday Sept. 27 – Sunday Sept. 29
Fashion District Philadelphia
9th and Market
Philadelphia, PA

Families will enjoy Candytopia – an interactive art installation celebrating the vibrant colors and flavors of favorite sugary delights across over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami. More than one dozen rooms have larger-than-life interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. $20-$28.

Downingtown Fall Festival
Sunday Sept. 29
11am – 4pm
Green Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue
Downingtown, PA

Chester County’s Victory Brewing Company presents the 10th annual Downingtown Fall Fest, a day of live music, a variety of food and craft vendors, and the Victory Beer Garden, all along blocked-off Green Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Free admission.

Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival
Sunday Sept. 29
12pm – 3pm
20th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

It’s the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival with more than 1,500 people parading down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade. The parade celebrates Puerto Rican culture with poetry readings, live performances, tons of music and great street food. Free.

It’s a perfect fall weekend in Philly so get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and fall fun while you can.

Free Museum Day
Saturday Sept. 21
Participating Museums across Philadelphia

Participating museums and cultural institutions across the area provide free access and museum entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. A Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 21. Free. Ticket must be obtained in advance online.

Philadelphia AIDS Thrift Block Party
Saturday Sept. 21
12-8pm
710 S. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA

The 14th Anniversary AIDS Thrift Block Party features live entertainment with a DJ, a kids-area, food trucks, a celebrity dunk tank and more at this mega block party benefitting Philadelphia AIDS Fund.

Candytopia
Friday Sept. 20 – Sunday Sept. 22
Fashion District Philadelphia
9th and Market
Philadelphia, PA

Families will enjoy Candytopia – an interactive art installation celebrating the vibrant colors and flavors of favorite sugary delights across over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami. More than one dozen rooms have larger-than-life interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. $20-$28.

Music and Arts Festival
Sunday Sept. 22
12pm – 7pm
Forrest & Haverford Avenue
Narberth, PA

Narberth’s biannual Music and Arts Festival street festival featuring three live bands, 40 juried artists and craftsmen, street food and kids activities. Free.

Autumn Bounty Festival
Saturday Sept. 21
11am – 4pm
Terrain
914 Baltimore Pike
Glenn Mills, PA

Enjoy the free Autumn Bounty Festival at home and garden shop, Terrain, in Glen Mills. Create a succulent-topped pumpkin, shop for fresh local produce and other goods from vendors, and taste seasonal snacks and beer. Games, face painting and craft activities for kids round out the offerings. Free.

Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival
Sunday Sept. 22
12pm – 6pm
Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA

The Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival takes place on Sunday Sept. 22nd from 12pm-6pm. Bring the whole family for food, fun and more with local artists, live music, food trucks, and kids activities and fun. Free.

South Street Octoberfest
Saturday Sept. 21
12pm – 10pm
7th and South Street
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss the 11th annual South Street Octoberfest on Saturday Sept. 21. with 10 German beers available on draught, a variety of authentic German food, live music, German dancers, and more. Free admission. Food and drink pay as you go.

MANAfest
Saturday Sept. 21
Main Street
Manayunk, PA

Head to Main Street in Manayunk to celebrate all things autumn on Main Street during the MANAfest community festival. Participants will enjoy pumpkin carving, face painting, live music, food vendors, shopping specials, and lots of fall fun. Free.

One Africa! One Nation!
Uhuru Book Fair and Flea Market
Clark Park
4300 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA

The free all day One Africa! One Nation! program will feature live music poetry, spoken-word, local authors, activities for families, music, food and more than 100 marketplace vendors. Free education resources will be available throughout the day to address adult literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), and the community-wide lack of access to reading materials and education resources. Free.

It’s Labor Day Weekend in Philly so get outside, enjoy the warm weather while we still can and don’t miss a moment of fun this final “unofficial” weekend of summer.

Labor Day Weekend on the Waterfront
Friday Aug. 29 – Monday Sept. 2nd
Delaware River Waterfront
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate the unofficial end of summer all weekend long at Labor Day Weekend on the Waterfront along the Delaware River. Enjoy a free concert Saturday night at 8pm followed by fireworks and discounted admission to waterfront attractions all day long on Saturday, too. Plus don’t miss your final chance to enjoy skating along the river and other waterfront fun and attractions, too. Free admission. Some events ticketed.

Labor Day Volksfest
Saturday Aug. 31 – Monday Sept. 2
Cannstatter Volkfest Verein
9130 Academy Road
Philadelphia, PA

Every Labor Day Weekend (Saturday – Monday) the Cannstatter Volksfest (Oktoberfest) takes place with three days full of great German food, German beer, fantastic authentic entertainment, prizes, vendors, mid-way rides for the kids, and much more. Day passes from $6 one-day pass $11 three-day pass. Free for children under 12.

Final Weekend of Summerfest 
Friday Aug. 29 – Monday Sept. 2nd
Blue Cross River Rink 
101 S. Columbus Blvd. 
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Summerfest at Blue Cross River Rink this last weekend of summer to enjoy a warm-weather festival with a roller rink, a boathouse-styled lodge, a play area for kids, food and drink options and events throughout the season. This urban beach area overlooks the Delaware River, complete with lounge chairs and picnic tables to enjoy waterfront views; mini-golf; and a midway with boardwalk-style games, a carousel, a pirate ship and a 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Admission is free. Attractions are ticketed. $3 skate admission, $10 skate rental.

LEGO NINJAGO Days
Friday Aug. 30 – Monday Sept. 2
Plymouth Meeting Mall
500 West Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 

LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Plymouth Meeting right outside of Philadelphia is hosting NINJAGO Days now through Sept. 2nd. Don’t miss the final weekend to enjoy your favorite LEGO characters during the NINJAGO event with themed activities, action-packed Ninjago fun, and demo stations. And don’t miss character meet-and-greets – and ninja action shots – with NINJAGO hero, “Ninja Ka” and so much more. Free with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Admission $19.95 (online) – $29.95 (walk-up) tickets.

Back to School Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution
Saturday Aug. 31 – Mon. Sept. 2
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. Third Street
Philadelphia, PA

Kids 12 and under receive FREE admission all weekend long to the American Revolution Museum to celebrate Back To School this Saturday Aug. 31st – Monday Sept. 2nd. Every child also will receive a free back-to-school pack, including a pencil, an eraser, and a pocket-sized Declaration of Independence. Free.

First Sunday Family Day: African-Caribbean Roots
Sunday Sept. 1
10am – 5pm
Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, .
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate the traditions of Philadelphia’s African-Caribbean communities through through music, dance and art, guided by local storytellers, artists and performers at the First Sunday Family Day: African-Caribbean Roots at the Barnes Foundation. You’ll learn how to make traditional dolls and small musical instruments, and craft colorful images from tissue paper. Free.

Marvel: Universe of Superheroes
Friday Aug. 30 – Monday Sept. 2
The Franklin Institute 
222 N. 20th St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Franklin Institute for MARVEL: Universe of Super Heroes at The Franklin Institute this weekend. The exhibit features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life in this incredible exhibit for comic book fans of all ages. Tickets $35 adults, $31 children.

Pay What You Wish Admission 
Sunday Sept. 1
Philadelphia Museum of Art 
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway 
Philadelphia, PA

First Sunday of the month means Pay What You Wish admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art this Sunday Sept. 1. 

The Oval 
Friday Aug. 16 – Sunday Aug. 18
5pm opening on Sat. and 2pm opening Sunday
Eakins Oval
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy  The Oval all weekend long. This pop-up park plays host to games, outdoor movie nights, fitness classes, a beer garden, fitness classes and a rotating lineup of food trucks. This weekend don’t miss Family Fun Sundays, too. (Check for delayed openings due to extreme heat this weekend.) Free.

Festival of India
Saturday Aug. 17
12 – 7pm
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

The annual Festival of India hosted by the Council of Indian Organizations of Greater Philadelphia celebrates India’s Independence Day while highlighting the vibrant Indian American community. Now in its 21st year, the event is a colorful panorama of art, music, dance and cuisine held along the beautiful Delaware River Waterfront. Free.

Summerfest 
Friday Aug. 16 – Sunday Aug. 18
Blue Cross River Rink 
101 S. Columbus Blvd. 
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Summerfest at Blue Cross River Rink this weekend to enjoy a warm-weather festival with a roller rink, a boathouse-styled lodge, a play area for kids, food and drink options and events throughout the season. This urban beach area overlooks the Delaware River, complete with lounge chairs and picnic tables to enjoy waterfront views; mini-golf; and a midway with boardwalk-style games, a carousel, a pirate ship and a 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Admission is free. Attractions are ticketed. $3 skate admission, $10 skate rental.

LEGO NINJAGO Days
Friday Aug. 16 – Sunday Aug. 18
Plymouth Meeting Mall
500 West Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA

LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Plymouth Meeting right outside of Philadelphia is hosting NINJAGO Days now through Sept. 2nd. Enjoy your favorite LEGO characters during the NINJAGO event with themed activities, action-packed Ninjago fun, and demo stations. And don’t miss character meet-and-greets – and ninja action shots – with NINJAGO hero, “Ninja Ka” and so much more. Free with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Admission $19.95 (online) – $29.95 (walk-up) tickets.

Marvel: Universe of Superheroes
Friday Aug 16 – Sunday Aug. 18
The Franklin Institute 
222 N. 20th St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Franklin Institute for MARVEL: Universe of Super Heroes at The Franklin Institute this weekend. The exhibit features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life in this incredible exhibit for comic book fans of all ages. Tickets $35 adults, $31 children.

Caribbean Festival
Sunday Aug. 18
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss the annual Caribbean Festival on Sunday Aug. 18th. Celebrate 14 gorgeous islands coming together to showcase their beauty through arts and crafts, authentic foods, entertainment, a children’s corner, steel bands, and much more. Proceeds will benefit charitable undertakings such as awarding scholarships to Caribbean and Caribbean-American college-bound students. A family-oriented festival, admission is your good vibes! Free.

Sundays On Stage
Sunday Aug. 18
2pm
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Sundays on Stage at the Parkway Central Library this Sunday Aug. 18th at 2pm. Performed by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Yah-Oh-Way, meaning “it is good” in Hopi, highlights the depth and complexity of Native American societies with traditional dances and songs, along with explanations of their origins and meanings.  Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Children, teens, families and adults are welcome! This series is made possible by funding from the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers. Free.

It’s the first weekend of the month which means Pay What You Wish admission to several museums and lots of summer fun happening in and around Philly this weekend. Enjoy all the family fun to be had this weekend!

Peach Festival
Saturday Aug. 3
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Rd
Media, PA

Don’t miss the annual Peach Festival at Linvilla Orchards this Saturday Aug. 3 from 8am – 6pm. Festivities include U-pick peaches, music, games, hayrides, face painting, pony rides, entertainment by Silly Joe and costumed characters.

The Oval 
Friday Aug. 2 – Sunday Aug. 4
5pm opening on Sat. and 2pm opening Sunday
Eakins Oval
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy  The Oval all weekend long. This pop-up park plays host to games, outdoor movie nights, fitness classes, a beer garden, fitness classes and a rotating lineup of food trucks. This weekend don’t miss Family Fun Sundays, too. (Check for delayed openings due to extreme heat this weekend.) Free.

Antique Fire Apparatus Show
Sunday Aug. 4
Cooper River Park
North Park Drive
Pennsauken, NJ

The Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association will host its annual antique fire apparatus show, featuring antique and modern fire apparatus, antique ambulances and police vehicles. There will also be a fire service related flea market, fire-safety displays, activities for kids, food and refreshments.

2nd Street Festival
Sunday Aug. 4
North 2nd Street
Between Germantown & Spring Garden Sts.
Philadelphia, PA

On Sunday, don’t miss the annual 2nd Street Festival happening in Northern Liberties. The neighborhood serves as the backdrop for a Philly-centric lineup of bands on three stages, more than 150 food, drink and merchandise vendors and several food trucks. Free.

Free August
Friday Aug. 2 -Sunday Aug. 4
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 S Independence Mall E
Philadelphia, PA

Admission to the National Museum of American Jewish History is free for the whole month of August! Free admission includes access to the core exhibition featuring over 360 years of American Jewish history, and the current special exhibition, Sara Berman’s Closet, the remarkable tale of a woman who left everything she knew to find everything she was. Free.

ACANA African Festival
Sunday Aug. 4
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

It’s the annual ACANA African Festival happening on Sunday Aug. 4th between 2-8pm on the Delaware River at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. Enjoy performances by musicians and dance troupes from around the African continent, as well as food and shopping for traditional and modern crafts. Free.

Summerfest 
Friday Aug. 2 – Sunday Aug. 4
Blue Cross River Rink 
101 S. Columbus Blvd. 
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Summerfest at Blue Cross River Rink this weekend to enjoy a warm-weather festival with a roller rink, a boathouse-styled lodge, a play area for kids, food and drink options and events throughout the season. This urban beach area overlooks the Delaware River, complete with lounge chairs and picnic tables to enjoy waterfront views; mini-golf; and a midway with boardwalk-style games, a carousel, a pirate ship and a 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Admission is free. Attractions are ticketed. $3 skate admission, $10 skate rental.

Marvel: Universe of Superheroes
Friday Aug 2 – Sunday Aug. 4
The Franklin Institute 
222 N. 20th St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Franklin Institute for MARVEL: Universe of Super Heroes at The Franklin Institute this weekend. The exhibit features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life in this incredible exhibit for comic book fans of all ages. Tickets $35 adults, $31 children.

Pay What You Wish Admission
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway 
Philadelphia, PA

First Sunday of the month means Pay What You Wish admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art this Sunday Aug. 4. 

Last weekend of July and there is much to do on this beautiful summer weekend for families! Enjoy car shows, the Oval, free ice pops from Disney princesses, music festivals and much more!

Ice Pops with Elsa and Olaf
Saturday July 27
11:30am – 1pm
Art Museum Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

As part of #ThisIsLove, Epic Church invites you to join them on Saturday, July 28th, as Elsa and Olaf give out 1,000 ice pops at the Art Museum Steps. Why ice pops? Who doesn’t like a cold treat on a hot day? #ThisIsLove involved over 500 people serving in 40 different service opportunities around Philadelphia to care for the people of our city during the month of July. It also included donating over $40,000 to local nonprofits. Free.

14th Annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival
Sunday July 28
11am – 4pm
E. Passyunk Ave. (between Broad & Dickinson Streets)
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss the annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival taking place Sunday July 28th from 11am – 4pm. In addition to an array of antique, show, classic and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles, families can expect a craft show, live music, food vendors and a kids’ area with a moonbounce and roaming stilt walkers.

The Oval 
Friday July 26 – Sunday July 28
5pm opening on Sat. and 2pm opening Sunday
Eakins Oval
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the season opening of the The Oval all weekend long. This pop-up park plays host to games, outdoor movie nights, fitness classes, a beer garden, fitness classes and a rotating lineup of food trucks. This weekend don’t miss Family Fun Sundays, too. (Check for delayed openings due to extreme heat this weekend.) Free.

The Kids Corner Garden at 2019 XPoNential Music Festival
Saturday July 27 – Sunday July 28
11:30am – 5pm
Camden Childrens’ Garden
Camden Waterfront, NJ

Enjoy The Kids Korner Garden Saturday and Sunday as part of the XPoNential Music Festival fun for families. Kids Korner host, Kathy O’Connell will be “planted” inside the Garden and hosting the family fun line-up all day long. The Camden Children’s Garden is designed for children and families. It is a special place to explore and discover the natural world. Your #XPNfest wristband gets you access to the Garden both Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am-5pm. 

Summerfest 
Friday July 26 – Sunday July 28
Blue Cross River Rink 
101 S. Columbus Blvd. 
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Summerfest at Blue Cross River Rink this weekend to enjoy a warm-weather festival with a roller rink, a boathouse-styled lodge, a play area for kids, food and drink options and events throughout the season. This urban beach area overlooks the Delaware River, complete with lounge chairs and picnic tables to enjoy waterfront views; mini-golf; and a midway with boardwalk-style games, a carousel, a pirate ship and a 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Admission is free. Attractions are ticketed. $3 skate admission, $10 skate rental.

Marvel: Universe of Superheroes
Friday July 26 – Sunday July 29
The Franklin Institute 
222 N. 20th St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Franklin Institute for MARVEL: Universe of Super Heroes at The Franklin Institute this weekend. The exhibit features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life in this incredible exhibit for comic book fans of all ages. Tickets $35 adults, $31 children.

The Oval
Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
5pm opening on Sat. and 2pm opening Sunday
Eakins Oval
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the season opening of the The Oval all weekend long. This pop-up park plays host to games, outdoor movie nights, fitness classes, a beer garden, fitness classes and a rotating lineup of food trucks. This weekend don’t miss Family Fun Sundays, too. (Check for delayed openings due to extreme heat this weekend.) Free.

Summerfest 
Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
Blue Cross River Rink 
101 S. Columbus Blvd. 
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Summerfest at Blue Cross River Rink this weekend to enjoy a warm-weather festival with a roller rink, a boathouse-styled lodge, a play area for kids, food and drink options and events throughout the season. This urban beach area overlooks the Delaware River, complete with lounge chairs and picnic tables to enjoy waterfront views; mini-golf; and a midway with boardwalk-style games, a carousel, a pirate ship and a 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Admission is free. Attractions are ticketed. $3 skate admission, $10 skate rental. 

Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Franklin Institute
Saturday July 20
222 N 20th St. 
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing at The Franklin Institute this weekend. Outdoor activities include lunar lander tours, small-to large-scale rocket demonstrations—Alka rockets, straw rockets and colorful trashcan rocket explosions. Indoor screenings of The Apollo Chronicles, IMAX showings of Apollo 11: The First Steps Edition—an exclusive edition for science centers and museums, 1969 footage of the landing, plus the popular live show World’s Cheapest Spacesuit takes place throughout the day. $23 adults, $19 kids.

Garrison Carida Star Wars Event
Saturday July 20
10am
Phoenixville Public Library
183 Second Ave
Phoenixville, PA

The 501st Legion is a worldwide professional costuming organization, comprised of and operated by, Star Wars fans dedicated to the “Dark Side”. And, now these iconic characters from the Star Wars universe are stepping off the screen and invading the Phoenixville library on Saturday July 20. There’ll be a meet-and-greet, Q&A and crafts. Costumes encouraged. Free.

Bluegrass and Blueberries Festival
Saturday July 20 – Sunday July 21
10am – 6pm
Peddlers’ Village
Routes 202 & 263
New Hope, PA

Celebrate all things blueberry while enjoying blue grass music performances at the Peddler’s Village Bluegrass and Blueberries Festival featuring locally grown, field-cultivated berries. Visit the General Store for blueberry pies, blueberry butters, jellies & preserves. You’ll also find blueberry cake pops, lemon-blueberry cupcakes, blueberry muffins, blueberry fudge and other treats throughout the shopping village.

Marvel: Universe of Superheroes
Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
The Franklin Institute 
222 N. 20th St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Franklin Institute for MARVEL: Universe of Super Heroes at The Franklin Institute this weekend. The exhibit features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life in this incredible exhibit for comic book fans of all ages. Tickets $35 adults, $31 children.

Public Archaeology Day
Saturday July 20
10am – 3pm
Newlin Grist Mill
219 Cheyney Rd.
Glen Mills, PA

Enjoy Public Archaeology Day at Newlin Grist Mill on Saturday July 20th. Assist professional archaeologists with site excavation, artifact screening and care. The event focuses on the tailrace of the 1704 Grist Mill and the Archive, formerly a mid-eighteenth century general store. No registration required.

Blueberry Festival
Saturday July 13
Linvilla Orchards 
137 W. Knowlton Rd
Media, PA

Don’t miss the Blueberry Festival at Linvilla Orchards this Saturday July 13. Pick blueberries from the fields, and don’t miss the blueberry pie-eating contest. The winners of each age bracket will earn the champion title and receive a prize. Host Silly Joe will be on stage entertaining the kids, singing and making spectators laugh. Costumed characters will also be on hand. Free admission. Events are ticketed.

Islamic Heritage Festival
Saturday July 13
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA

The Islamic Heritage Festival, part of the PECO Multicultural Series. kicks-off with a Unity in Diversity parade and continue with a celebration of Islamic heritage and culture. Attendees can participate in games and crafts while watching live performances and lectures from influential leaders. There are also more than 75 vendors offering bites from around the world. Free.

Chinese Lantern Festival 
Friday July 12 – Sunday July 14
6pm – 11pm
Franklin Square
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA

The 2019 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is a celebration of light and culture that features artisans from China creating magnificent steel-framed and silk-wrapped giant lighted sculptures, using traditional Chinese methods. The 2019 event illuminates Franklin Square with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays made of 2,000 individual lanterns and 20,000 LED lights all new for 2019. Festival-goers also can enjoy cultural stage performances, taste Asian cuisine and American favorites, drink a toast at the Dragon Beer Garden open nightly, and shop for Chinese folk artists’ crafts created on-site as well as festival-themed merchandise. Tickets $12 children – $20 adults.

Summerfest 
Friday July 12 – Sunday July 14
Blue Cross River Rink 
101 S. Columbus Blvd. 
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Summerfest at Blue Cross River Rink this weekend to enjoy a warm-weather festival with a roller rink, a boathouse-styled lodge, a play area for kids, food and drink options and events throughout the season. This urban beach area overlooks the Delaware River, complete with lounge chairs and picnic tables to enjoy waterfront views; mini-golf; and a midway with boardwalk-style games, a carousel, a pirate ship and a 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Admission is free. Attractions are ticketed. $3 skate admission, $10 skate rental. 

Bastille Day Block Party
Sunday July 14
11am – 4pm
Station Avenue – Between Delice Et Chocolat & The Bercy
Ardmore, PA

It’s Ardmore’s first annual Bastille Day Block Party on Sunday July 14th. This new fest and daylong event features entertainment for the entire family including can can dancers from the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet,
Games including bocce ball and corn hole, Arts and crafts from Mudroom
*Food & drink specials from The Bercy, Delice Et Chocolate & Parlor ice cream. And Live Music from 1pm-3pm featuring French Cookin”, a New Orleans style jazz band. Adults can also enjoy the French Wine Garden sponsored by Veuve Clicquot and taste wines from around the country for $20 in advance & $25 at the door. Free.

Barnes on the Block
Sunday July 14
5pm-8pm
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Presented in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia, Barnes on the Block is FREE and bigger than ever. Enjoy food trucks, a beer garden, live music, and art. Don’t miss the GLBL VLLG jam—where you can join the performance—and Philly artists working live on glassblowing and sculpture. Free.

Marvel: Universe of Superheroes
Friday July 12 – Sunday July 14
The Franklin Institute 
222 N. 20th St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Franklin Institute for MARVEL: Universe of Super Heroes at The Franklin Institute this weekend. The exhibit features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life in this incredible exhibit for comic book fans of all ages. Tickets $35 adults, $31 children.

Happy first weekend of July and with so much going on in and around the city as part of the Independence Day celebrations there is no shortage of family fun for all this weekend! So get out, stay cool, and enjoy Philadelphia this holiday weekend!

Tinicum Arts Festival
Saturday July 6 – Sunday July 7
Tinicum Park
963 River Rd;
Erwinna, PA

Enjoy a variety of works of more than 180 regional artists in the centerpiece Art Barn at the Tinicum Arts Festival this Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 7. Enjoy the outstanding live musical entertainment while savoring a fresh-squeezed lemonade, a tasty sandwich or a home-baked desert in the picnic grove. There’ll also be kids’ activities. $1 for children, $7 adults.

Hispanic Festa
Saturday July 6 – Sunday July 7
Great Plaza Penn’s Landing
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA

Part of the annual PECO Multicultural Series of festivals, the two-day Hispanic Festa features authentic dance and musical performances, eats from local Latino food vendors and a beer garden from the team at Goose Island Philadelphia. Free.

Chinese Lantern Festival 
Friday July 5 – Sunday July 7
6pm – 11pm
Franklin Square
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA

The 2019 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is a celebration of light and culture that features artisans from China creating magnificent steel-framed and silk-wrapped giant lighted sculptures, using traditional Chinese methods. The 2019 event illuminates Franklin Square with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays made of 2,000 individual lanterns and 20,000 LED lights all new for 2019. Festival-goers also can enjoy cultural stage performances, taste Asian cuisine and American favorites, drink a toast at the Dragon Beer Garden open nightly, and shop for Chinese folk artists’ crafts created on-site as well as festival-themed merchandise. Tickets $12 children – $20 adults.

Family Art Fest – Free First Sunday of the Month
Sunday July 7
Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA

The Renegade Company returns to The Barnes Foundation for a new interactive performance that brings an iconic Matisse painting to life. Join a day of art making, with music from the Philadelphia Jazz Project. Families create sketchbook journals, paint and draw, try chalk art, get their faces painted and learn how to take perfect selfies.

Summerfest 
Friday July 5 – Sunday July 7
Blue Cross River Rink 
101 S. Columbus Blvd. 
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Summerfest at Blue Cross River Rink this weekend to enjoy a warm-weather festival with a roller rink, a boathouse-styled lodge, a play area for kids, food and drink options and events throughout the season. This urban beach area overlooks the Delaware River, complete with lounge chairs and picnic tables to enjoy waterfront views; mini-golf; and a midway with boardwalk-style games, a carousel, a pirate ship and a 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Admission is free. Attractions are ticketed. $3 skate admission, $10 skate rental. 

Celebrate Tanabata Family Weekend
Saturday July 6
11am – 6pm
Shofuso Japanese House & Garden
Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate the Japanese festival of Tanabata this weekend at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. Tie wishes (tanzaku) to bamboo stalks around Shofuso, watch giant star ornaments swish in the breeze, and make paper cranes for good luck. This full weekend of activities includes Japanese storytelling, traditional Japanese music, and drop-in origami and calligraphy workshops. While there enjoy the Parks on Tap beer and lite bites in the garden too. Entry into the Parks on Tap Beer Garden is free and located just outside of the Shofuso House. Entrance and admission to Shofuso House is $5.

Pay What You Wish Admission
Sunday July 7 
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway 
Philadelphia, PA

First Sunday of the month means Pay What You Wish admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art this Sunday July 7. 

Happy first official weekend of summer to all Philly families. And what a gorgeous weather weekend it will be, too. There’s plenty to do so get out and enjoy the gorgeous summer weekend with the family!

Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival
Saturday June 22
9am – 7pm (parade 12-3pm)
52nd & Jefferson Sts.
Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival event will begin with an “Honor Our Ancestors” breakfast followed by a parade and music festival. The parade route will start at 52nd and Jefferson Streets and move south on 52nd Street ending with a music festival at Malcolm X Park, 52nd & Pine Sts. Local and national celebrities are expected to be present and the parade will be telecast. Free.

Sculpture Zoo in Logan Circle
Saturday June 22
Swann Memorial Fountain 
Logan Circle, Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street
Philadelphia, PA

Public art comes to life! Join the Association for Public Art for Sculpture Zoo in Logan Circle – a day of FREE, fun-filled activities that will enliven Swann Memorial Fountain. Bring friends and family for live animals, sculpture-making workshops and demonstrations, and free ice cream from Culture Republick! Free.

Brewing and Distilling Day
Saturday June 22
11am – 3pm
Pottsgrove Manor
100 West King Street
Pottstown, PA

Discover the colonial history of making beer, cider, and spirits of the 18th century at Pottsgrove Manor’s Brewing and Distilling Day on Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Historic games complete the day and tours of the 1752 manor home of the Potts family will also be available. Suggested donation $2.00.

3rd Annual Havertown Irish Festival
Saturday June 22
Manoa Shopping Center
Havertown, PA

Everyone is Irish at the 3rd Annual Havertown Irish Festival sponsored by Acme Markets. Bring the whole family to celebrate Irish culture with music, dance, food, beer and fun for all ages in Haverford Township, PA at the Manoa Shopping Center rear lot. Kids can play all day on the inflatables in the Fun Zone. For the grown-ups, Beer Garden, Artisans, Crafters, food and fun for the whole family. FREE ADMISSION ($3 donation requested at entry.)

30th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival
Saturday June 22 – Sunday June 23
Main Street
Manayunk, PA

Don’t miss the 30th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival happening Saturday June 22nd and Sunday June 23rd on Main Street in Manayunk where more than 300 artists sell creations of fiber, glass, photography and more. Free.

Chester County Hot Air Balloon Festival
Saturday June 22 – Sunday June 23
12pm – 6pm
1235 Newark Rd.
Toughkenamon, PA

The Chester County Balloon Festival is the must attend event at New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon PA happening this weekend. Filled with activities on–the-ground and in-the-air, the festival provides family fun for all ages. Tickets $20 adults, $10 children. Benefiting Chester County Hero Fund.