Philadelphia Family Magazine

May Twilight in the Gardens at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
2025-05-23 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
Twilight in the Gardens is back for another season of music, art, and fun!
BYOBBS (Bring Your Own Booze, Blanket, and Snacks) and spend a relaxing evening picnicking in the glittering mosaicked space! Enjoy a live musical performance by Jeremy Adam & The Bad Madams and create book art with Emily Love.
$25/ Adults
$20/ Students
$18/ Members

Memorial Day Weekend 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-26 | Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, 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 Original Revolutionary War Flags”, exploring a replica sea chest, First-Person Performance: Meet Joseph Plumb Martin, and stories of Revolution-era women.
Veterans, military, and Blue Star Families enjoy free admission throughout Memorial Day Weekend courtesy of Comcast NBCUniversal.

Squiggles & Friends Day at Please Touch Museum
2025-05-24 09:00 - 16:30 | Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, 19131, United States
Squiggles & Friends Day at Please Touch Museum is focused on teamwork and friendship, with a chance to meet the Museum mascot, Squiggles, and some of their mascot friends. Join Squiggles’ mascot friends for special activities, or meet Squiggles as they roam the Museum!

Betsy Ross House Flag Raising
2025-05-24 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-25 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-26 10:00 - 10:30 | Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

Art Kids Studio at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
2025-05-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.

Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University
2025-05-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Drexel University URBN Center, 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel!
🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience
Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces!
👦 For Kids Ages 3–6
The one-hour Mini Makers class welcomes children of all abilities to explore engineering, circuitry, design, and art—while building and keeping their own robots each week!
✅ $40 per class – includes snacks
✅ Taught by creatives from the Westphal BRIDGE Scholars Program
✅ Limited to 22 spots per “drop in” session – register today!
📍 Location: URBN Center, 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (subject to change)
🚗 Less than 30 minutes from: Brewerytown, Darby, Fairmount, Grays Ferry, Mill Creek, Overbrook, South Jersey, South Philly, Strawberry Mansion, West Philly, Wynnefield, Yeadon, and surrounding areas.
🔗 Secure Your Child’s Spot Today!
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📧 Questions? Email us at philly@brooklynrobotfoundry.com
📞 Or call (215) 326-9325

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University
2025-05-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Drexel University URBN Center, 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Spring is here—time to get outside and get building!
Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University!
🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8
🔹 Hands-on STEAM learning—engineering, circuitry, design, and art
🔹 Build & keep a new robot every week!
🔹 Only $40 per class, includes snacks
In this one-hour session, children of all abilities will explore robotics in a collegiate maker space with 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly furniture. Taught by Westphal BRIDGE Scholars, this program fosters creativity in a fun, inclusive environment.
📍 Class Location: URBN Center, 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (subject to change)
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Limited spots—only 22 per session! Secure your child’s spot today!

Adventure Mode Activated: A Minecraft-Inspired Program at Penn Museum
2025-05-24 10:30 - 16:00 | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Did you know the hit game Minecraft takes its cues from real history? From pickaxes to pyramids, the blocky world is packed with tools, materials, and ideas borrowed from ancient civilizations.
Come along on a kid-friendly guided tour where you’ll explore the real-world artifacts and cultures behind Minecraft’s most iconic elements. Unearth ancient tools from Africa, journey through the vibrant cities of Mesoamerica, and check out the battle-ready armor worn by Greek hoplites.
Then, get creative in a hands-on workshop, where you’ll make your own dazzling paper mosaic using colorful tiles—an original form of pixel art that goes back thousands of years.
Designed for families with kids ages 6-12. Program registration includes full-day access to the Museum’s galleries and exhibitions. Space is limited—advance registration required.

Meet the History Makers
2025-05-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-25 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, 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 them in person, speaking about their everyday lives from days of old in Philadelphia.

Saturday Robotics Boot Camp at Snowbot Philly East
2025-05-24 12:00 - 14:00 | SnowBot Philly East, LLC, 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, 19038, United States
Are your kids bored on Saturdays? Are you looking to reduce screen time over the winter and spring months?
Try something different!
Supplement your child’s learning at school, decrease boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Take a break from the “norm” and watch your kid’s creativity and imagination flourish!
Our 2-hour Saturday Robotics Boot Camp allows children (7–12 years old) of all abilities to learn engineering, circuitry, design, and art. Unlike other programs, kids will build and keep their robots every week for $50.
Register today to secure your child’s spot in our robotics class. Space is limited to 12 slots per class.
Less than 25 minutes from Abington, Elkins Park, Jenkintown, Roslyn, West Oak Lane, Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, Horsham, Hatboro, and surrounding communities.
If you have any questions or need further information, email us at philly@brooklynrobotfoundry.com or call (215) 326-9325.

El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier
2025-05-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Cherry Street Pier, 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
El Mercado Cultural is a Fleisher initiative focused on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and food photography to digital marketing and branding, Fleisher’s intent is to capture the natural intersection between art and commerce by providing workshops, discussions, and classes for participants of the program.
Join artists from the program as they sell their wares at Cherry Street Pier for a series of spring and summer markets presented in collaboration with the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation and with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Shop the vendors, enjoy delicious food, and experience exciting surprises!

GrioXArts Flag Bandana Workshop
2025-05-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Cherry Street Pier, 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Silkscreens & Signatures - Free Printmaking and Civics Workshop
2025-05-24 13:00 - 16:00 | The Arts League, 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, 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 updated Declaration!

No prior printing experience is necessary.

Volunteer with the Mama-Tee Community Fridge Project
2025-05-24 13:00 - 17:00 | PA
Volunteer Days involve packing food boxes at The Mama-Tee Pop-Up Grocery Store™ (2203 Washington Ave) and delivering them to the Mama-Tee Fridge locations throughout the city. Their mission is to provide nourishing food to low-income communities in Philadelphia that are experiencing food insecurity. They believe that everyone has the right to access healthy, affordable food, and work to eliminate barriers that prevent individuals and families from accessing these essential resources. They look forward to hosting you for a volunteering day!

If interested, please use this link to sign up: https://form.jotform.com/231623761947159

Riverrink Summerfest Opening Weekend
2025-05-24 14:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Delaware River Waterfront, 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, 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 a pay-as-you-go basis. Skate admission is $5, and skate rental is $12. Reserve now at RiverRink.com.
Schedule
Friday, May 23
7 pm – 10 pm: Live DJ
Saturday, May 24
2 pm – 4 pm: Flower making with Amy Kelly (free and open to the public. Available while supplies last)
7 pm – 10 pm: DJ curated Shekhinah B. of The Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, Inc.
Sunday, May 25
1 pm – 5 pm: Face painting and glitter tattoos
2 pm – 4 pm: Skate with Characters
Monday, May 26
1 pm – 3 pm: Balloon twisting
3 pm – 5 pm: Craft with Walls for Justice (free and open to the public. Available while supplies last)

Find more info about Summerfest at Riverrink!

Little Art Kids at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
2025-05-25 10:30 - 11:15 | Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Toddlers and their grown-ups get to know the museum through art-making and creative play.
Space is limited; first-come, first-served. Free with museum admission.

Morning Story Time with Ms. AJ
2025-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | The Head & the Hand Books, 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, United States
Ms. AJ will lead us in story and song. Expect percussive instruments to share and play provided by Unless Kids, a couple of great reads, and a song circle, in a gender-inclusive space where all identities are encouraged to thrive.
Adrienne Barnett (aka Ms. AJ) is a child educator and musical theatre advocate who began her teaching career in 2007. Come share her passion for all things musical and literary at H&H!

Little Wares Postpartum Connections Series
2025-05-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Little Wares, 8117 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19118, United States
Join Little Wares for a 6-week interactive workshop on Tuesday mornings for postpartum families. Each week will be hosted by a postpartum professional, focusing on a specific topic area. Join all six weeks or drop-in when you can! $150 for the series or $30 drop-in.
5/6/25: Postpartum Community Building
5/13/25: Sustainable Play with Doula Adriane
5/20/25: Postpartum Mental Wellness with Therapist Julia Cuccaro-Green
5/27/25: Pelvic Floor Education & Exercises with Uplift Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
6/3/25: Core Recovery for an Active Postpartum with Third Space Fitness
6/10/25: Your Postpartum Questions Answered

Family Storytime at Bustleton Library
2025-05-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19116, United States
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!

Yoga On The Pier
2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Pennypack on the Delaware, 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19136, United States
Join Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome.
This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city.
Please bring your own mat. Pre-registration encouraged.

Teen Art Class with Amy Kelly
2025-05-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Cherry Street Pier, 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her at her Cherry St Pier studio for Teen Art Classes.

Design A Doodad: What’s in the Square
2025-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Design Gym, 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, United States
Explore the design principle of patterns through textile design, and taking a closer look into our world.
Design a Doodad is a Design Gym series of hands-on workshops for all ages that are design-curious, enthusiasts, converted + professionals to learn about design foundation principles in the disciplines of architecture, fashion, graphic + textile design to name a few. Design Gym makes design accessible through tools, activities, projects + experiences because everyone can be a designer.
All ages, any youth should be accompanied by a grown up. Admission includes instruction, materials + tools, and snacks/beverages.
