Pride at the Please Touch Museum
Celebrate Pride with your kids at the Please Touch Museum!
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Celebrate Pride with your kids at the Please Touch Museum!
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museum for free paddle boating at FDR Park on select summer and fall dates. Families and visitors of all ages can explore Edgewood Lake aboard easy-to-use paddle boats while spotting turtles, ducks, flowers, and other wildlife along the way!
Learn about the history of The Attic Youth Center with your kids at their annual family-friendly open house.
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
Move and groove along to the the energetic soul music of Choo Choo Soul! Disney Junior’s Genevieve Goings, hip-hop singer and train station manager, and her dancing, beat-boxing engineer DC will return to Sesame Place to perform soulful, current renditions of the ABC’s and 1-2-3’s.
Join us for this free event to celebrate families with community resources, kid and family-friendly activities and support! Hosted by neonatology research team at CHOP, families can plan to enjoy a flower bouquet activity, story time, book/toy swap, giveaways, raffles, and more at Historic Fair […]
Move and groove along to the the energetic soul music of Choo Choo Soul! Disney Junior’s Genevieve Goings, hip-hop singer and train station manager, and her dancing, beat-boxing engineer DC will return to Sesame Place to perform soulful, current renditions of the ABC’s and 1-2-3’s.
The Magic Gardens' current exhibition, "Entre Raíces y Alas: Obras de Santiago Galeas / Between Roots and Wings: Works by Santiago Galeas," features the artist's unique blend of realistic portraits and fantastic landscapes. Families are invited to get creative and turn their own image into […]
Celebrate with Mister John's Music as they kick-off Pride Month! Who gets to be proud? EVERYONE! Love yourself so you can love other people! All are welcome (except haters – they can mind their own business.) Pride Sing-a-long with Mister John Sunday, June 14th 3pm […]
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
Join Philly Drag Queen Brittany Lynn at the Independence Library for stories & songs of love, diversity, & acceptance this Pride month. Bring a blanket, some snacks, and a willingness to learn!
Celebrate with Mister John's Music as they kick-off Pride Month! Who gets to be proud? EVERYONE! Love yourself so you can love other people! All are welcome (except haters – they can mind their own business.) Pride Sing-a-long with Mister John Sunday, June 14th 3pm […]
Celebrate with Mister John's Music as they kick-off Pride Month! Who gets to be proud? EVERYONE! Love yourself so you can love other people! All are welcome (except haters – they can mind their own business.) Pride Sing-a-long with Mister John Sunday, June 14th 3pm […]
Celebrate with Mister John's Music as they kick-off Pride Month! Who gets to be proud? EVERYONE! Love yourself so you can love other people! All are welcome (except haters – they can mind their own business.) Pride Sing-a-long with Mister John Sunday, June 14th 3pm […]
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
Celebrate the fathers in your lives at Sesame Place! Festivities include the Father’s Day Fan Zone, where guests can play games, rock out and meet mascots and icons from their favorite teams. For an extra-special treat, guests can enjoy a buffet in a special Father’s […]
The TFI Block Party brings summer to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 20 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. The Franklin Institute knows how to throw a party. DJ Ben Arsenal sets the tone on the iconic front steps, bringing live music […]
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Gather at Carpenter's Hall for a civic-themed scavenger hunt. The hunt takes place at the site of the First Continental Congress and Franklin's secret meetings with a French spy. Compete to win a special prize, go on a free tour, party with pizza, and learn […]
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
The Delaware River Waterfront is hosting an unforgettable America 250 Weekend filled with fireworks, live entertainment, family fun, and waterfront experiences at Cherry Street Pier, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, and Spruce Street Harbor Park.
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
David Jack returns to Sesame Place Philadelphia with his Panda Banda! He brings his award-winning songs to life in a high-energy, live concert experience full of silly fun, sing-alongs, and dancing!
The Delaware River Waterfront is hosting an unforgettable America 250 Weekend filled with fireworks, live entertainment, family fun, and waterfront experiences at Cherry Street Pier, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, and Spruce Street Harbor Park.
Experience the excitement of international soccer at Men in Blazers Match Day Live at Spruce Street Harbor Park! Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Gather on the Waterfront to watch Croatia vs. Ghana in a lively, outdoor atmosphere surrounded by river views, […]
David Jack returns to Sesame Place Philadelphia with his Panda Banda! He brings his award-winning songs to life in a high-energy, live concert experience full of silly fun, sing-alongs, and dancing!
The Delaware River Waterfront is hosting an unforgettable America 250 Weekend filled with fireworks, live entertainment, family fun, and waterfront experiences at Cherry Street Pier, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, and Spruce Street Harbor Park.
Stop at Cliveden between 12 pm and 4 pm on Sunday, June 28th to hear New Jersey based historical musicians, The Ministers of Apollo, perform music of the Revolutionary era featuring the harpsichord in Cliveden's parlor. The program is free and open to visitors of […]
Stop at Cliveden between 12 pm and 4 pm on Sunday, June 28th to hear New Jersey based historical musicians, The Ministers of Apollo, perform music of the Revolutionary era featuring the harpsichord in Cliveden's parlor. The program is free and open to visitors of […]
The Navy Yard is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Family Fest on June 28th from 12-5 pm at Central Green. This exciting event promises to be an unforgettable day of activities and entertainment for all ages. The Family Fest is a free event […]
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]