The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection

Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection

InLiquid 1400 N American St #314, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Two photographers, Donald Camp and Clarence Williams, reflect on the history of Hurricane Katrina in their two-person exhibition, Revelations: an Evolution of Introspection, at the InLiquid Gallery in the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA.  Ideally, this artwork and the education our programming will provide can […]

Free

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Ants on a Log

Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The first Sunday of the month means free admission to the Barnes, with fun art activities, performances, and access to the Barnes collection. This Sunday, the award-winning duo Ants on a Log presents Rainbow Seekers, an interactive musical that helps children discover their superpowers through the magic of […]

Cannonball Festival

Cannonball Festival

Multiple Locations

A month-long celebration of experimental arts and performances, held at venues throughout the city. Check the link below for venues and tickets!

Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection

Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection

InLiquid 1400 N American St #314, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Two photographers, Donald Camp and Clarence Williams, reflect on the history of Hurricane Katrina in their two-person exhibition, Revelations: an Evolution of Introspection, at the InLiquid Gallery in the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA.  Ideally, this artwork and the education our programming will provide can […]

Free

Horsemen of the American Revolution

Historic St. George's Museum and Archives 326 New Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join us on Saturday, September 13th, from 1-2PM to explore the history of cavalry and artillery horses. Our guest speaker, Kaitlin Fergeson, will tell stories of remarkable individuals who experienced war from the saddle!

Cannonball Festival

Cannonball Festival

Multiple Locations

A month-long celebration of experimental arts and performances, held at venues throughout the city. Check the link below for venues and tickets!

Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection

Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection

InLiquid 1400 N American St #314, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Two photographers, Donald Camp and Clarence Williams, reflect on the history of Hurricane Katrina in their two-person exhibition, Revelations: an Evolution of Introspection, at the InLiquid Gallery in the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA.  Ideally, this artwork and the education our programming will provide can […]

Free
Cannonball Festival

Cannonball Festival

Multiple Locations

A month-long celebration of experimental arts and performances, held at venues throughout the city. Check the link below for venues and tickets!

Reimagined Street Scenes

Old City Publishing 628 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, PA, United States

This installation features six illuminated art panels handcrafted by Lisa Marie Patzer Studios. The visuals are inspired by photographic 35mm slides shot by Ben Kabakow, a NYC postal worker and photographer. Lisa Marie Patzer is a digital media artist, designer, and entrepreneur creating site-specific art […]

Free
Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection

Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection

InLiquid 1400 N American St #314, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Two photographers, Donald Camp and Clarence Williams, reflect on the history of Hurricane Katrina in their two-person exhibition, Revelations: an Evolution of Introspection, at the InLiquid Gallery in the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA.  Ideally, this artwork and the education our programming will provide can […]

Free

Reimagined Street Scenes

Old City Publishing 628 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, PA, United States

This installation features six illuminated art panels handcrafted by Lisa Marie Patzer Studios. The visuals are inspired by photographic 35mm slides shot by Ben Kabakow, a NYC postal worker and photographer. Lisa Marie Patzer is a digital media artist, designer, and entrepreneur creating site-specific art […]

Free

Reimagined Street Scenes

Old City Publishing 628 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, PA, United States

This installation features six illuminated art panels handcrafted by Lisa Marie Patzer Studios. The visuals are inspired by photographic 35mm slides shot by Ben Kabakow, a NYC postal worker and photographer. Lisa Marie Patzer is a digital media artist, designer, and entrepreneur creating site-specific art […]

Free

Reimagined Street Scenes

Old City Publishing 628 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, PA, United States

This installation features six illuminated art panels handcrafted by Lisa Marie Patzer Studios. The visuals are inspired by photographic 35mm slides shot by Ben Kabakow, a NYC postal worker and photographer. Lisa Marie Patzer is a digital media artist, designer, and entrepreneur creating site-specific art […]

Free