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The year of the dragon soars into summer 2024 as the spectacular Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square brings light and culture with magnificent steel-framed and silk-wrapped giant lighted artistic sculptures. The popular 200-foot-long dragon returns along with never-before-seen giant lantern displays. In addition […]
Beginning Saturday, June 29, store windows along Chestnut Hill's Germantown Avenue will be transformed into a vibrant display of patriotic pride in anticipation of the Fourth of July celebrations. Once again, local businesses are partnering with children and families to adorn their storefronts with creative […]
Philadelphia Historic District partners gear up for the first-ever Red, White, & Blue To-Do celebration for July 2, 2024, commemorating a day of “pomp and parade,” as declared by John Adams in 1776, encouraging visitors to celebrate independence in the place where it all began. […]
Weekly gatherings - a wonderful way to explore Rutabaga & meet new friends! Hangouts are open to the public: free for members & just $10 drop-in for non-members. We’ll sing together a read a book during this casual circle time. Free-play afterward. Invite a friend!
Join Baby Wordplay for their Tropical Tuesdays outdoor series in Lemon Hill Park! Baby Wordplay Storyplays are literacy-rich, fun opportunities to engage your little one with reading, songs, fingerplays, and puppets. Baby Wordplay is committed to growing readers and thinkers by promoting a love of […]
Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]
Make Lego buildings with help from members of the Carpenters’ Company, leading architects, engineers, and contractors, plus family-friendly activities in the courtyard. The event is presented in partnership with the Franklin Institute, whose first exhibit in 1824 was held in Carpenters’ Hall.
Stop and smell the flowers! Learn about plants, bugs, birds, weather, and more with fun activities. If it's below 85 degrees, they will meet outside on the front lawn; if not, they will be inside. Best for children entering grades K-5 on Tuesdays, through […]
Did you know that The Franklin Institute’s very first exhibit in 1824 was held in Carpenters’ Hall? Celebrate TFI’s 200th Anniversary and the 250th Anniversary of Carpenters’ Hall, the host of the First Continental Congress in 1774, with entertainment, games and a unique model of this […]
Watch a 30-minute first-person theatrical performance portraying the life and experiences of Elizabeth Freeman, also known as Mumbet, a Massachusetts woman who sued for her freedom from enslavement and won. The performance stars Katelyn E. Appiah-Kubi as Elizabeth Freeman and was written by Teresa Miller.
Keep it movin’ with professional trainers from City Fitness! Every week, participants of all skill levels are invited to join free outdoor workouts in the heart of Center City. Classes will change throughout the season, with Zumba kicking things off in April and May. […]
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Franklin Square! The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square is a celebration of light and culture featuring silk-wrapped steel-framed sculptures lighting up the night sky. The sculptures are larger than life and include archways, pop-culture references, mechanical […]
