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Philly Family Community Calendar

Riverrink Summerfest Opening Weekend

Delaware River Waterfront 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This summer is all about you! Jump-start your epic summer with an action-packed opening day weekend at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest.   All ages are welcome. The site is free and open to the public, but skating, amusements, food, and drinks are available on […]

Memorial Day Weekend 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum for Memorial Day Weekend to honor the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country during the Revolutionary War and celebrate the freedoms they fought to secure for future generations. Highlights include: "Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of […]

Event Series Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers

Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Silkscreens & Signatures – Free Printmaking and Civics Workshop

The Arts League 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join artists Kathryn Lien, Justin Keller and civics teacher Grace Palladino in exploring Philly’s rich printmaking history, the world’s most famous break-up letter and how to start a revolution! Then, make your own poster with a message that you think should be included in an […]

Riverrink Summerfest Opening Weekend

Delaware River Waterfront 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This summer is all about you! Jump-start your epic summer with an action-packed opening day weekend at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest.   All ages are welcome. The site is free and open to the public, but skating, amusements, food, and drinks are available on […]

Event Series Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers

Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Riverrink Summerfest Opening Weekend

Delaware River Waterfront 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This summer is all about you! Jump-start your epic summer with an action-packed opening day weekend at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest.   All ages are welcome. The site is free and open to the public, but skating, amusements, food, and drinks are available on […]

Event Series Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers

Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Riverrink Summerfest Opening Weekend

Delaware River Waterfront 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This summer is all about you! Jump-start your epic summer with an action-packed opening day weekend at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest.   All ages are welcome. The site is free and open to the public, but skating, amusements, food, and drinks are available on […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Event Series Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers

Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Event Series Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers

Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Event Series Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers

Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Event Series Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers

Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]