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All Weekend
Looking for some Greater Philadelphia area DAY TRIP ideas? Check out this full list HERE for some inspiration!
Devon Horse Show and County Fair
May 25th – June 4th
Details and ticket info HERE
Wizard World Philadelphia
June 1st – June 4th
at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia
Details and ticket info HERE
The Light Princess
at Arden Theater
April 5th – June 4th
Details and ticket info HERE
Junie B. Jones The Musical
at Walnut Street Theater
June 2nd – June 18th
Details and ticket info HERE
Lansdowne Landing’s
7 AM – 10 PM
30 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA
What is The Landing?
Inspired by awesome outdoor gathering places like Philadelphia’s own The Porch or Spruce Street Harbor Park, the Lansdowne Landing is a fun, festive spot that’s open from 7am to 10pm.
Visit www.lansdownelanding.com for a full schedule of events, updated regularly, so check by often for fun from family-friendly fun to live music to food trucks and more!
Details HERE
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Remains open through Labor Day weekend
101 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia
Roller skating, mini-golf course, lawn games, arcades, and a little “beach” setup along the waterfront.
Roller skating = $3 to skate, $10 skate rental, feel free to bring your own skates. Your Independence Blue Cross card gets you free admission.
Mini-golf = $5 per person
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
Please Touch Museum
Details HERE
The Franklin Institute
A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature – May 24th – September 4, 2017
Details and pricing HERE
PURCHASE DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR WEEKDAY GENERAL ADMISSION HERE
Academy of Natural Sciences
Details and ticket info HERE
Delaware Museum of Natural History
Details, ticket info and more HERE
Field Station Dinosaurs
40 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ
Details HERE
David Rogers’ Big Bugs at Tyler Arboretum
June 3 to August 29
Be awed and inspired by artist David Rogers’ Big Bugs, 10 gigantic insect sculptures on parade through the Arboretum.
ADMISSION: Adults (18-64): $15 Seniors (65+): $13 Youth (3-17): $9 Military and students with valid ID: $9. Children age 2 and under: free. Members: free
Details HERE
Longwood Gardens
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
Riverwalk Mini Golf
550 Justison St, Wilmington, DE
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 & Wildwater Kingdom
Details HERE
Sesame Place
Details HERE
Great Adventure
Details HERE
Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark
309 Resort Dr, Tannersville, PA
Details and ticket info HERE
Friday June 2, 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.
Dance Class with Angela Bates
2 PM
For ages 2-5
Ms Angela owns and teaches at her dance studio in Newtown Square and she wants to show Middletown library people what she has to offer the community! Come and enjoy a FREE dance class geared towards 2-5 year olds (adults are welcome to join too!)
Registration required
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
Teen & Tween Game Lock In (ages 11+)
6 PM – 8 PM
at Middletown Free Library
Enjoy all kinds of games (and snacks & water) after hours
Registration Required
Details HERE
Kids Splash Party at Glenolden Swim Club
6 PM – 9 PM
10 W South Ave, Glenolden
Cost:$10 per child
Includes: Admission, a slice of pizza, and a drink!
Adult admission free with paying child!
(Limit 2 adults per child)
Children 10 & under must be supervised by an adult!
*Extra pizza and drinks will be sold as well as candy and treats!
Details HERE
Drive-In Movie: Moana
7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
at Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown
Details and ticket info HERE
Saturday June 3, 2017
Bank of America and Merill Lynch Card Holders – FREE Museum Admission
Saturday and Sunday – June 3rd & June 4th
Get free admission to over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US!
Head HERE for all of the details and to find a participating museum near you!
Strawberry Festival at Linvilla Orchards
8 AM – 7 PM
hosted by Makin Music
Rain Date June 4th
Details and schedule HERE
Read & Seed Read- A Thon- Book Fair/Fundraiser
8 AM – 8 PM
at Yeadon Library
You do not want to miss out on this FUN FILLED DAY! Children and Adults are sponsored to read at the podium. We have storytellers, Authors, Fish Fry and a WHOLE LOT OF FUN!!!!
Vendor tables are $15.00 for 12 hours , you can pick up a form from the library, reader sponsor sheets are available also.
Details and registration info HERE
Flea Market and Craft Fair hosted by Elmwood Park Zoo
8:30 AM – 2 PM
at Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown
Details HERE
Home Depot Kids Workshop – Tic Tac Toe Game
9 AM – 12 PM
Registration required
Details HERE
Family Fishing Day at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
9 AM – 12 PM
8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia
Free fishing at the Refuge! No fishing licenses needed during the event and equipment will be provided!
Free Southwest Shuttle in between Bartram’s Garden and the Refuge!
Details HERE
Bryn Mawr Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday 9am-1pm
in the Amtrak Parking Lot
at the intersection of Lancaster & Bryn Mawr Avenues
Details HERE
Downingtown Farmers Market
every Saturday
in Kerr Park
from 9 AM – 1 PM
Details HERE
Lansdowne Farmers Market
Every Saturday May 27 through October 28
9 AM – 1 PM
30 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne
Market features an artist of the week and a musician of the week in addition to great vendors.
Details HERE
Upper Merion Farmers Market
Saturdays 9 AM – 1 PM
175 W Valley Forge Rd, King of Prussia, PA
Market Details: Located at the bottom lot behind Township Building. Free parking and bathrooms are available. The market is dog and family friendly. Vendors sell gluten-free goods, jams, produce, dairy, meats, and more! Please support our vendors and see what they have from 9am-1pm, rain or shine!
Details HERE
Swarthmore Farmers Market
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
May 14th through Early December
at 121 Park Avenue in Central Park directly next to Swarthmore Borough Hall
Rain or shine
Details HERE
Spring 2017 Swarthmore Makers Market
9:30 AM – 4 PM
432 Dartmouth Ave, Swarthmore
A curated selection of vendors brought together in charming downtown Swarthmore
Details HERE
Dunya Special Storytime
10 AM
at Swarthmore Library
Learn about West African culture through an engaging mix of music, dance, and storytelling with our
Special guest Dunya Performing Arts Company!
This program is best for children age 7 and up and will be held in the United Methodist Church (next door to the Library) with plenty of room for all!
Details HERE
Family YOGA Fun DAY-Free!
10 AM – 11 AM
at Winding Way Park in Newtown Square PA
Come enjoy a family friendly Yoga class with the ones you love! All ages invited. Fit N Fun Unlimited will provide strolling Costumed Characters, (Belle and Spiderman) and also Free Face Painting for the children! Win One Month Unlimited Classes at Namas T Yoga, Newtown Square. Park is located on Winding Way, Newtown Square, Pa. (Grier Park) Same street as TD Bank. Prizes and lots of give aways! Come join the fun! IT’S FREE!
Details HERE
Kids Club – Sprout Flip Book
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
National Trails Day at Newlin Grist Mill
10 AM – 12 PM
219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills PA
Preregistration required
Details HERE
Summer Kickoff Party with Mommy Poppins
10 AM – 12 PM
at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, 3500 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia
Join Mommy Poppins for a super fun kickoff to your summer! Your ticket includes: face painting, games and activities, and a goody bag with the brand new Summer #BrainQuest (Value $13)
Must buy tickets in advance
Details and ticket info HERE and HERE
Lily’s Big Grand Lemonade Stand for Alex’s Lemonade Stand
10 AM – 2 PM
1103 Eldridge Ave, Haddon Township, New Jersey
Join Childhood Cancer Hero Lily and help set the World Record for the Longest Line of Alex’s Lemonade Stands!
Come for a day of family fun, activities, lemonade, inspiration and see the World’s Biggest Cup of Lemonade! All donations benefit childhood cancer research! Contact: triciacadkins@comcast.net to volunteer and help!
The event will be held at West Collingswood Park (Lynne and Collings Ave) in Haddon Township, NJ!
If you cannot make it, please donate online: https://
Details HERE
If You Ever Want To Bring a Circus to the Library Don’t! StoryTime
at Barnes & Noble, Lawrence Park Shopping Center, Broomall
11 AM
Details HERE
3D Printer Demonstration
11 AM
at Aston Library
Join us at the Aston Public Library for a demonstration of our new 3D Printer.
Come and check out some of the designs the staff has made!
We will priRegistration requirednt one small item for you for FREE !!
Check out: www.thingiverse.com for ideas.
Registration Required
Details and registration info HERE
Creative Classes Open House
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
11 AM – 3 PM
Come preview our classes and events, learn about our summer Camp Creativity for kids, and take advantage of special deals. 50% off all classes and 3/$10 Camp Creativity sessions when you register in store or online on June 3.
Details HERE
Little Hands Love the Outdoors
11:30 AM
Join us for dumping, touching, splashing and pouring outdoor sensory play for babies 18 months and younger.
Held at Fenimore Park Pavilion, 1194 Eagle Road, Wayne, PA 19087.
Registration required.
Details HERE
Kids XX Race-indoor obstacles course
12 PM
at iMETTLE, 479 Shoemaker Rd, suite 109-110, King of Prussia, PA
The iMETTLE XX Kids Race is our indoor obstacle course race with 10+ obstacles and indoor running lanes. It’s designed to introduce kids (age 4-12, kids 12-17 years old can run in the Half XX RACE) to obstacle course racing. It’s a fun way for kids to learn that they are more capable than they could every imagine. It’s obstacle course racing without the mud. Kids will run, climb the warped wall, traverse monkey bars, crawl under, and jump over obstacles. Their mettle will be tested. The XX indoor course will take 45-60 minutes to complete. See you at the starting line, find out that you are XX more capable than you ever imagined.
Racers receive a KIDS XX RACE bracelet.
Details and ticket info HERE and HERE
Art Star Pop Up Market at Spruce Street Harbor Park
12 PM – 5 PM
15-20 Curated Art & Craft Vendors as well as beer & food vendors, games, entertainment, hammocks, and more
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
Arts in the Park: Master Storyteller Odds Bodkin!
at Glen Providence Park Stage, West State Street, Media
5 PM – 6:30 PM
(Raindate Sunday June 4th)
Details HERE
(Thanks, Adrienne!)
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Bank of America and Merill Lynch Card Holders – FREE Museum Admission
Saturday and Sunday – June 3rd & June 4th
Get free admission to over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US!
Head HERE for all of the details and to find a participating museum near you!
Historic Fairmount Park Scavenger Hunt
9:30 AM – 1 PM
Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia PA
Discover and explore six historic houses, their architecture and history, on this fun and engaging first ever 3 hour scavenger hunt in Fairmount Park. Celebrate your team’s accomplishments with prizes, drinks, and eats following the hunt.
Details and registration info HERE
Music Party with Miss Marcia
11 AM – 12 PM
at Garden State Discovery Museum, 2040 Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ
Join Miss Marcia for an interactive dance party in the theater of the Garden State Discovery Museum! Bring the whole family for an hour of singing, dancing, playing with instruments, and more.
FREE for GSDM members. $5/family for non-members
Registration required
Details and registration info HERE
Italian American Heritage Festival
11 AM – 6 PM
at Rose Tree Park in Media PA
Italian Food, Entertainment, Antique Car Exhibit, Bocce Courts, Kids Fun and More
Details HERE
2017 Philadelphia Irish Festival at Penn’s Landing
12 PM – 7 PM
Details HERE and HERE