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Come together for the highly anticipated Paws&Feet 2026 – 5k Walk/Run and Community Fun Day, hosted by the Animal Welfare Association. This annual celebration is all about honoring the special connection between humans and their beloved pets while supporting a great cause. The day promises […]
Join the groovy fun at Sesame Place Philadelphia! Meet Pete the Cat, star of the bestselling Pete the Cat book series by James Dean, and get a photo with one of the coolest cats around, Pete the Cat!
Swing into Sesame Place for a wild time and meet the Grumpy Monkey himself, Jim Panzee from the bestselling book series by Suzanne Lang!
Join the National Constitution Center for a special family Civic Story Hour featuring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, honorary co-chair of the National Constitution Center. Justice Gorsuch and his co-author and former law clerk Janie Nitze will return for a conversation and book […]
Take a break from the city and experience the abundance of biodiversity in Wissahickon Valley Park with Morris Urban Forestry Consultant, Andrew Conboy. The Plant and Tree Walk will meet at the start of Forbidden Drive at the end of Northwestern Avenue, and explore the […]
Dig Inn is hosting a pop-up lemonade stand at its Center City location on 112 S 11th Street on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dig Inn’s popular Ginger Mint Lemonade and Iced Lemon Pound Cake will be sold, with 100% […]
The South Street Headhouse District and Philly Pops Little Big Band present Pops on the Plaza! Relax with family and friends on temporary AstroTurf while listening to the groovy toons of classic Motown and R&B favorites in Headhouse Square. This event is open and free to everyone. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket, grab a bite from a local restaurant, and settle in for an afternoon of community and live music.
Join the groovy fun at Sesame Place Philadelphia! Meet Pete the Cat, star of the bestselling Pete the Cat book series by James Dean, and get a photo with one of the coolest cats around, Pete the Cat!
Swing into Sesame Place for a wild time and meet the Grumpy Monkey himself, Jim Panzee from the bestselling book series by Suzanne Lang!
