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Looking for some Greater Philadelphia area DAY TRIP ideas? Check out this full list HERE for some inspiration!
St Denis Fun Fair
May 10th – May 13th
300 East Eagle Rd, Havertown
Wednesday – Friday opens 6 PM, Saturday opens 2 PM
Zipline Friday and Saturday May 12th & 13th
Details, ticket info and more HERE
St. James Regional School Carnival
May 10th – May 13th
500 Tome St, Ridley Park
May 10th -12 6PM-10PM
& May 13th 3PM-10PM
MEGA Passes are on sale in the school office for $40.
Ride all the rides every night and all day on Saturday for one low price.
Details HERE and HERE
St Joseph Parish Carnival
500 Woodlawn Ave, Collingdale
May 10th – May 13th
6 PM – 10 PM
Elmwood Park Zoo’s Kick Off Carnival
Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown PA
We’re celebrating warm weather and the beginning of our summer season with a fun-filled carnival weekend from Thursday, May 11 through Sunday, May 14!
Thursday, May 11: 5 PM – 10 PM
Friday, May 12: 5 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, May 13: noon – 10 PM
Sunday, May 14: noon – 5 PM
Details HERE
CARS 3 Road to the Races Nationwide Tour Stopping at Cherry Hill Mall
May 12th – May 14th
In the JCPenney parking lot adjacent to Church Rd. FREE and open to the public.
Friday, 12 TO 5PM
Saturday, 10 TO 4PM
Sunday, 11 TO 4PM
Rain or Shine
Details HERE
Madagascar Jr, A Musical Adventure
March 25-May 21 (no show Easter Sunday April 16) – every Saturday at 11am and Sunday at Noon
at Media Theatre
Details and ticket info HERE
The Light Princess
at Arden Theater
April 5th – June 4th
Details and ticket info HERE
Spruce Street Harbor Park Opening Weekend Festival
May 12th – May 14th
401 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia
Visit sprucestreetharborpark.com for full schedule of activities and performances.
FRIDAY, MAY 12 – Park opens at 11am
Activities start at 5pm, including a chance to win cash and prizes in the Univest money booth, and live music begins at 7pm featuring a performance by legendary local DJ King Britt.
SATURDAY, MAY 13 – Fun starts at Noon
Starting at Noon on Saturday, watch an aerial routine and tight rope performance (over the marina!) by Philly Circus, be intrigued with a magic show by Randy Shine, win prizes in the Univest Money Booth, have the kids participate in an interactive performance with Music Monkey Jungle, and listen to kid DJ D-ILL spin the afternoon soundtrack.
At night, enjoy a free performance by acclaimed musician and producer Son Little.
SUNDAY, MAY 14 – Fun starts at 1pm
UNIVESTival’s final day will be filled with a petting zoo, face painting, balloons, and the sweet sounds of steel drums from Trinidelphia.
Details HERE
14th Annual Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar
Saturday May 13th and Sunday May 14th
11 AM – 6 PM, Rain or Shine
at the Great Plaza at Penns Landing in Philadelphia
125 + Top Art/Craft Vendors carefully selected by Art Star
Live Music by Local Bands on the River Stage
Food/Drinks
Make + Takes
Details HERE
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
May 9th – June 11, 2017
at Franklin Square, 6th & Race Streets in Philadelphia
Details and Ticket information HERE
Linvilla Orchards
Details HERE
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
Details and ticket info HERE
The Franklin Institute
Details and pricing HERE
PURCHASE DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR WEEKDAY ADMISSION HERE
Frog Exhibit at Academy of Natural Sciences
February 4th – May 14th
Details and ticket info HERE
Dinosaur Revolution at the Delaware Museum of Natural History
February 4th – May 29th
Details, ticket info and more HERE
Longwood Gardens Spring Blooms
April 1 st through May 26th
Details HERE
The Crayola Experience
Easton, PA
Details HERE
Purchase discount tickets HERE and get $4 off admission price (Regular Price: $19.99 Your Price: $15.99)
Garden State Discovery Museum
Details HERE
Delaware Children’s Museum
Details HERE
Brandywine Zoo
Details HERE
Diggerland
Details HERE
Sahara Sam’s Indoor Water Park
Details HERE
Studio Movie Grill Upper Darby
Movie, Food, Bar, comfy seats and more!
Details HERE
AMC Dine In Movie Theater – Painters Crossing – West Chester
Movie, Food, Bar, comfy reclining seats and more!
** Best to purchase tickets online through amctheaters.com
See my review and more info HERE
Dutch Wonderland
Details HERE
Knoebels
Details HERE
Dorney Park
Details HERE
Sesame Place – Choo Choo Soul at Sesame Place – Mother’s Day Weekend!
Details HERE
Great Adventure
Details HERE
Friday May 12, 2017
For a calendar of Various Infant and Toddler Programs at local Delco Libraries, Go HERE. Take note that some (not all) programs require registration. Details can be found under each event on the calendar.
National Public Gardens Day
Learn more on the American Public Gardens Day website: http://publicgardens.org/
Philadelphia Literacy Day!
11 AM – 3 PM
at Smith Memorial Playground
Details HERE
Gaming Club
2:30 PM – 4 PM
at Haverford Twp. Free Library
Come relax and play a game! A Wii, WiiU, and Game Cube are available with games, but feel free to bring your own portable device or game to play.
Free and open to students entering grades 6-12. No registration is required
Details HERE
Friday Flicks
3 PM
at Lansdowne Library
We’ll bring the video games, you bring your friends!
Details HERE
Friday Afternoon Craft at Ridley Township Library
3:30 PM – 4 PM
Ages 3-10
Registration required
Details HERE
Annual Kids Disco Dance Party
5 PM – 7:30 PM
at Covenant United Methodist Church in Springfield PA
hosted by Delco Moms Connection
Let your kids dance the afternoon away at Delco Moms Connection’s annual dance party for kids. Have some pizza, chat, and kick back while the kids run around together. Kids and parents of any age welcome, bring the whole family (but please rsvp here so we can plan appropriately). We are not religiously or politically affiliated in any way.
To find us go to the church address and we’re in the Kingswood building. Go in the door, down the stairs and we’re in rooms 2 and 3.
Details HERE
Movie Night at Hoffman Park
8:30 PM
Join us at Hoffman Park for a family friendly movie!
Details HERE
Saturday May 13, 2017
International Migratory Bird Day
7 AM – 2 PM
at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia
Come join us for a day celebrating migratory birds!
7:00 am – Bird Walk with Gregg Gorton
8:00 am – Bird walk with Debbie Beer
9:00 am – Bird walk with Geoff Veith
11:00 am- Bird Walk with DVOC
12:30 pm – Junior Bird Walk with Refuge Staff
From 10:00-2:00 there will also be activities in the pavilion like owl pellet dissections, binocular basics, migration game, and more
Details HERE
International Migratory Bird Day
9:30 AM – 12 PM
at Delaware Museum of Natural History
FREE with paid admission to the Museum
When, where, why and how do some birds migrate? Find out on International Migratory Bird Day. Learn about migratory birds from DMNH staff through up close encounters with some migratory birds from the Museum’s collection. Bird activities, games, crafts, storytimes, a special film about shorebirds, and hands-on science fill up the day!
Details HERE
Social Needleworking
10 AM
at Lansdowne Library
Details HERE
Kids Club – Mother’s Day Card
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
10 AM – 12 PM
$2 per child
Ages 3 and up
$2 per project, Supplies included
Each session is 30 minutes
Details and registration info HERE
Touch A Truck Day
10 AM – 12 PM
No registration required
Details HERE
Friends of the Upper Darby Township Libraries Book Sale
10 AM – 3 PM
at Sellers Library Barn Upper Darby Sellers Library
Get some great books and help support our libraries!
Hardbacks: $1.00 Paperbacks: 50 cents
Books for all ages, DVDs, games and more.
Details HERE
56th Annual May Fair at Helen Kate Furness Free Library
10 AM – 3 PM
There will be kid’s games, a jewelry sale, bake sale, food, fun, flowers and much more. It’s also the start of our annual spring book sale.
Details HERE
Havertown GIANT Citizens Bank Branch Grand Opening
10 AM – 3 PM
– 10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Refreshments and giveaways
– 11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Balloon Artist and Face Painter
– 12:00 pm: Ribbon cutting with presentation of donation to Family Promise of Delaware County
Details HERE
Childrens’ Festival
10 AM – 4 PM
at Historic Smithville NJ, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville
Popcorn, face-painting, animals, and games are just some of the events to look forward to! The Childrens Festival has no entrance fee and parking is free. Please know that some activities will have a fee.
Details HERE
Encampment Day at Brandywine Battlefield Park
10 AM – 4 PM
1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA
Details HERE
Mother’s Day Plant Sale at Rachel Kohl Community Library
10 AM – 5 PM
Support the library at our annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale hosted by the Friends of the Library!
Details HERE
Mother’s Day Story Time
at Barnes & Noble, Lawrence Park Shopping Center, Broomall
11 AM
Details HERE
Star Wars Day Photo Event at Brandywine Zoo
12 PM – 3 PM
Details HERE
Chess Club
1 PM
at Lansdowne Public Library
Come for free play and free lessons for all ages and skill levels!
Details HERE
MAKEbreak Mother’s Day Fujifilm Instax Frame
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
1 PM – 3 PM
Buy the frame, and the rest of your supplies are free
Details and registration info HERE
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Happy Mother’s Day!!
Second Sunday Family Activities for Mothers’ Day!
10 AM – 3 PM
at National Museum of Jewish History in Philadelphia
Explore stories of mothers in the museum, view the galleries, and visit the Family Nook for some arts and crafts and stories dealing with the people who help take care of us! Our celebration is suited for children of all ages.
Details HERE
Penn Museum Second Sunday Family Workshop – Mummies Day Love Letters
1 PM – 4 PM
Show your love to your mummy, daddy, sibling, or friend. Work with mixed media to create a love letter or card, complete with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Details HERE
Check Out these Mother’s Day Brunch Options and Specials in Philadelphia this Sunday –
1) Puyero Venezulean Flavor
524 S 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
11:30am to 10:00pm
http://www.puyeroflavor.com/
(267) 928-4584
Mother’s Day Freebie!
South Street Headhouse District’s newest eatery has a special treat for Mom! On Sunday, May 14th, this new family owner casual eatery invites Mom and the whole family down for lunch or dinner. Mom’s eat free all day in the dining room – with her choice of an arepa, patacone or appetizer. Puyero is the perfect spot to celebrate in a casual atmosphere – with no fuss, no reservations. (Gluten free offerings)
2) P’unk Burger
1823 East Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia
9:00am to 10:00pm
http://punkburger.com
215-468-7865
Mother’s Day Freebie!
Mom can take the day off from cooking on Sunday, May 14th for Mother’s Day at P’unk Burger featuring half priced Kid’s Sliders and Fries. Plus Mom can get her own free shake with any purchase to really enjoy her day – any variety, including the new May Honeycomb & Nutella Shake made with Franklin Fountain ice cream. (Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian offerings)
Mother’s Day Brunch:
P’unk Burger opens early starting this weekend for new weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Look for a new special menu of brunch burgers, loaded tots and cereal milkshakes! Make Mom a mimosa when you BYO!
3) SliCE
Rittenhouse Square: 1740 Sansom St. (215) 557- 9299
Italian Market: 1180 S. 10th St. (215) 463-0868
Fishtown, 431 East Girard Ave. (215) 425-1555
Washington Twp: 137 Egg Harbor Rd (856) 302 5099
11:00am – 10:00pm
http://www.slicepa.com
Mother’s Day Freebie!
On Sunday, May 14th, purchase a large pizza for the family and Mom receives any small pizza all to herself for free. Any toppings, any variety, any crust – its all for her and her alone to enjoy! This special is available for take-out, delivery, or eat-in during regular business hours. Visit http://www.slicepa.com for more information. (Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian offerings)
4) Revolution Taco
2015 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Rittenhouse Neighborhood
(267) 639-5681
http://www.therevolutiontaco.
Mother’s Day Freebie!
Rittenhouse Square’s Revolution Taco is serving up a free order of any variety of tacos for Mom on Mother’s Day when she is accompanied by her family! Pick from Korean Short Rib, Fried Curried Cauliflower, Smoked Mushroom Vegan, Chicken Tinga, and even Roast Duck Taco. Dine-in only. (Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian offerings)
5) Fine Palate
231 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Center City
http://www.finepalategroup.
(267) 318-7971
11:00am-3:30pm
Mother’s Day Freebie!
Fine Palate in Rittenhouse Square neighborhood celebrates Mother’s Day with a special brunch featuring caviar service, coq au vin, Sunday supper pasta and off-menu specials and brunch classics – including Fried Oysters, Eggs in H_ll, Omelet with Gruyere Cheese, Coconut French Toast, Soft Scrambled Eggs with Black Truffles, Buffalo Tartare and more.Mother’s Day Chocolate Bar:
243 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Old City District
https://www.
(267) 273-0688The Little Lion salutes Mom with a special Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet with all her Southern and comfort food favorites like Prime Rib, Eggs Benedict Station, Buffalo Chicken and Biscuits, Red Velvet French Toast, Omelet Station, Mini Quiche, Sticky Buns, Sweets Selection and much more. Only $35 per adult, $15 per 12 and under/ $15 and free 6 and under. The bar will be open and featuring a Mother’s Day special cocktail – Blood Orange Granita featuring a frozen cube of blood orange shrub (which is blood orange, water, sugar, and apple cider vinegar) lime juice, and el jimador tequila garnished with a blood orange slice and a little 4″ muddler It’s served in a large 8.5 oz coupe glass.
Brunch Buffet 8:00am-4:00pm, Bar 10:00am-1:00am, Dinner 4:00pm – 1:00am
7) Cinder
1500 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.cinderphilly.com/
267-761-5582
3939 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
http://www.dimsum.house/
(215) 921-5377Mother’s Day Dim Sum