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This Halloween, October 31st, join the Museum of the American Revolution, on-site or online, for family-friendly frights and fun! This features turnip-carving demos, Revolutionary-themed pumpkin stencils, and more.
Runs nightly through October 31! Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old […]
250 years ago, Philadelphia was on the road to Revolution. Visit the Museum of the American Revolution on Nov. 1-2 to experience a living history event that will immerse you in the fall of 1775. Enjoy walking tours, dramatic vignettes, and hands-on activities as you […]
250 years ago, Philadelphia was on the road to Revolution. Visit the Museum of the American Revolution on Nov. 1-2 to experience a living history event that will immerse you in the fall of 1775. Enjoy walking tours, dramatic vignettes, and hands-on activities as you […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Philadelphia Gets A New Dance Company! Celebrate this exciting new chapter with the debut of the Fall Concert Series “Grit & Grace” taking place November 07-08, 2025 at the esteemed Fringe Arts Theatre in old city Philadelphia. CWDT will present three performances with works by […]
This Veterans Day and Veterans Day weekend, join the Museum of the American Revolution in honoring America’s first veterans as well as those who have served and continue to serve the nation today. Throughout the weekend, the Museum will offer free admission to those currently […]
Philadelphia Gets A New Dance Company! Celebrate this exciting new chapter with the debut of the Fall Concert Series “Grit & Grace” taking place November 07-08, 2025 at the esteemed Fringe Arts Theatre in old city Philadelphia. CWDT will present three performances with works by […]
This Veterans Day and Veterans Day weekend, join the Museum of the American Revolution in honoring America’s first veterans as well as those who have served and continue to serve the nation today. Throughout the weekend, the Museum will offer free admission to those currently […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
This Veterans Day and Veterans Day weekend, join the Museum of the American Revolution in honoring America’s first veterans as well as those who have served and continue to serve the nation today. Throughout the weekend, the Museum will offer free admission to those currently […]
Come see dancers from the Philadelphia Youth Ballet perform excerpts of the Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker at Cherry St. Pier. Part of the Pop-Up Play, the event also features activities and games. Learn more and RSVP here.
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Experience the magic of the holidays as Philadelphia Youth Ballet dancers bring beloved scenes from The Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker to life at the Old City District Historic Holidays Tree Lighting.
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Create Victorian ornaments & holiday cards for FREE at Historic St. George's Museum! Seal your cards at their wax seal station. PLUS, meet Santa from 2-3PM. This event is for ALL ages. Please consider bringing a book to donate to Tree House Books in North […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Celebrate the season and the Bill of Rights at the National Constitution Center on Saturday, December 27, with free admission and free food. This features an evening of historically-themed Quizzo, with prizes for the top three teams. Entry to the trivia contest is free and […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center by exploring the role of the executive branch through the lives of the presidents. Be the first to explore the Centers’ newest permanent gallery America’s Founding, which takes visitors on a journey from the colonies’ growing […]
Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center by exploring the role of the executive branch through the lives of the presidents. Be the first to explore the Centers’ newest permanent gallery America’s Founding, which takes visitors on a journey from the colonies’ growing […]
Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center by exploring the role of the executive branch through the lives of the presidents. Be the first to explore the Centers’ newest permanent gallery America’s Founding, which takes visitors on a journey from the colonies’ growing […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center by exploring the role of the executive branch through the lives of the presidents. Be the first to explore the Centers’ newest permanent gallery America’s Founding, which takes visitors on a journey from the colonies’ growing […]
In celebration of Black History Month, join Family Fun Night at the National Constitution Center! Enjoy the NCC’s galleries, including the new America’s Founding exhibit, and a guided flashlight tour of Signers’ Hall. There will be crafts, activities, and workshops throughout the evening highlighting Black […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
