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Looking for some Greater Philadelphia area DAY TRIP ideas? Check out this full list HERE for some inspiration!
Curious George and the Golden Meatball
August 2nd – August 4th
at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
August 2nd at 10:30 am, August 3rd at 10:30 am, August 3rd at 7:30 pm, August 4th at 10:30 am
Details and ticket info HERE
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
July 28 & 29, August 4 & 5 at 7:30pm
July 29 and August 5 at 1:30pm
at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
Details and Ticket info HERE
Viviana Theatre presents Hairspray
July 27th – August 6th
800 Lincoln Ave, Prospect Park PA
This production will be performed dinner theatre style in conjuction with the Folcroft Fire Company. Each ticket price includes a buffet meal, dessert and soft drinks, water, coffee and tea. For evening performances, show begins at 8 PM and the matinee at 2 PM. Box Office opens 30 minutes prior to buffet, which begins one hour prior to show time.
To purchase tickets, please visit vivtix.com
Details HERE
Alice in Wonderland
at Media Theatre
Saturdays & Sundays
June 17th – August 27th
Details and ticket info HERE
Goshen County Fair
July 31st – August 5th
1320 Park Avenue West Chester, PA
Details and schedule HERE
Lansdowne Landing
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 & Midway
Remains open through Labor Day weekend
101 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia
Roller skating, mini-golf course, lawn games, arcades, Midway 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
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
Backyard Adventures
June 9th – Sept 10th
Details and ticket info HERE
Philadelphia Zoo
Winter at Philadelphia Zoo
June 17th through August 20th
Guests will tube down Snow Leopard Slope, a 120-foot-long, 20-foot-high, snow-covered incline; make snow angels or throw a snowball or two in Snow Zone, a free-play area for all ages or head into Polar Bear Pavilion designed specifically for little snow tots.
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 August 4, 2017
For a calendar of Various Infant and Toddler Programs at local Delco Libraries, Go HERE. Take note that some (not all)
Youth Archery – Ages 10-16
10 AM – 11:30 AM
at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
On Friday, August 4th, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum will host a FREE archery lesson, open to the public ages 10 to 16. In this 90 minute lesson, our USA Archery Certified instructors will focus on form and safety, getting participants comfortable with the basics of archery. This program is great for beginners!. Registration is required and spots will fill quickly so reserve your shot today. No equipment required!
To register, or for more information, call Lauren Bennett (267) 969- 3217 or email lauren_m_bennett@fws.gov
Details HERE
Upper Darby Summer Stage presents Curious George and the Golden Meatball
10:30 AM
at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
Tickets just $8 – $12.
The show is approximately 60 minutes long, making it perfect for ages 4 and up!
A Summer Stage show is a unique experience. Young audience members are invited to come early to performances to participate in fun pre-show activities and stay after the show to meet cast members.
More information and ticket information can be found by heading over to: www.udpac.org
Family Summer Show – Puppets Pizzazz
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
at Ridley Township Library
This puppet show is set up as a variety show with over twenty-five professional hand puppets used to perform nine funny songs and humorous skits. In between each act, there is an MC puppet who tells jokes and riddles. Each song or skit is only about two or three minutes long, so it is easy to hold the children’s attention- including toddlers! What makes Puppets Pizzazz puppet shows different is that they take popular music from today’s artists and they put a satirical spin on it.
Family Fun Shows are suitable for ages 3-10, but all are welcome to join the fun.
Shows are free, and registration is not required.
Groups of 10+ must call in advance.
Details HERE
Play Dough on the Porch
11 AM – 11:45 AM
at Media-UP Free Library
Free play with lots of play dough, cookie cutters, and more! Great for ages 0-5.
Details HERE
First Friday Flicks – The Shack
1 PM – 3 PM
at Marple Public Library
Details HERE
Gaming Club
1 PM – 3 PM
at Haverford Twp. Free Library
Relax and play a game! Wii, Wii U, Xbox One, and Playstation 4 are all available for game play. Feel free to bring your own portable devices or games too.
This program is free and open to those entering grades 6-12.
No registration is required.
Details HERE
Family Night at Sharon Hill Library
6 PM – 7:45 PM
This evening is set aside for family and fun. Participate in playing games and or doing crafts.
Please sign up at the circulation desk at the Sharon Hill Public Library.
Details HERE
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
July 28 & 29, August 4 & 5 at 7:30pm
July 29 and August 5 at 1:30pm
at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
Details and Ticket info HERE
FREE Summer Concert at Rose Tree Park in Media – Wojamm and Shiron Denise
7:30 PM
Details HERE
Saturday August 5, 2017
Bank of America and Merill Lynch Card Holders – FREE Museum Admission
Saturday and Sunday – August 5th & 6th
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!
Insane Inflatable 5K Philadelphia, PA
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia
Details and registration info HERE
Home Depot Kids Workshop – Penske Truck
9 AM – 12 PM
Registration required
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
Kids Club – Sprout® Pencil Toppers
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
Summer Saturdays at Hagley Museum
10 AM – 2:30 PM
Spend a summer Saturday at Hagley and plunge into the fun of water with water balloon games, boat races, and more.
Details, ticket info and more HERE
Delaware County STEM Expo
10 AM – 3 PM
at Performing Arts Complex of Delaware County in Wallingford
Come out for a day of fun for the entire family!
Free science and robots all day long!
Watch robots! Drive robots! Learn about robots!
Science experiments and fun for all ages all day long!
Hot dogs and water provided. Plan on getting your hands dirty with lots of hands on science to have fun with!
Watch things explode. Never a dull moment!
Details HERE
Peterrific and Aqualicious Storytime
at Barnes & Noble, Lawrence Park Shopping Center, Broomall
11 AM
Details HERE
Chair Yoga
11 AM – 12 PM
at Aston Public Library
Details and registration info HERE
FREE Boating at Bartram’s Gardens
11 AM – 3 PM
at Bartrams Gardens Community Boathouse
Meet us for a morning of FREE Family boating and kayaking at one of Philadelphia’s hidden gems, Bartram’s Garden!
All gear is provided and all ages welcome!
Details HERE and HERE
LEGO Boost Community Build
12 PM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Calling all LEGO and robotics enthusiasts! Join us for a fun-filled community build event celebrating the release of LEGO BOOST. Build, code, and play with Vernie the robot and learn how to program Vernie to complete obstacles and tricks.
Details 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
Harry Potter Geek Day
1 PM – 2:30 PM
at Ridley Township Public Library
Geek out to all things Harry Potter! Make wands, taste chocolate frogs, sip butterbeer and more! cosplay is welcomed!
This program is free and open to those entering grades 6-12.
No registration is required.
Details HERE
MAKEbreak Bling It Out For Back To School
1 PM – 3 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Buy a pencil box, clutch, notebook, mirror or T-shirt, and the rest of your supplies
Details HERE
Origami Workshop
1 PM – 3 PM
at Marple Public Library
Join us for another fun day of Origami with local teen master, Jessica D. Learn to make your own paper sculptures and take home the fruits of your labor.
Open to all ages from 8-16. Supplies and snacks provided.
Register via phone, email, or in person.
Details HERE
Scot Sax Book Signing and Storytime (The Mosquito & the Bumble Bee)
2 PM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Welcome Philadelphia musician Scot Sax as he reads and signs his delightful children’s book The Mosquito & the Bumble Bee! In The Mosquito & the Bumble Bee, the title characters start off as rivals. Ultimately, though, they come to a realization that theirs is a rivalry based on trivial differences.
Details HERE
Gaming After Dark
6:30 PM – 9 PM
at Haverford Twp. Free Library
Teens take over the library! Join us once a month for an after hours gaming club. We play video games, boards games, card games, and lots more. Participants may bring $5 for a group order of pizza, but this is not required.
This program is free and open to all those entering grades 6-12.
No registration is required.
Details HERE
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
July 28 & 29, August 4 & 5 at 7:30pm
July 29 and August 5 at 1:30pm
at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
Details and Ticket info HERE
The LEGO Batman Movie at Franklin Square
7 PM – 11 PM
at Franklin Square in Philadelphia
The movie begins at 8:30 pm..
Movie admission is FREE.
Tickets are required for Philly Mini Golf and the Parx Liberty Carousel.
Details HERE
FREE Summer Concert at Rose Tree Park in Media – 22 Park Avenue
7:30 PM
Details HERE
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Free Eagles Open Practice – Kids Day
10 AM (Gates open 8:30 AM)
at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
‘Kids Day’ will have fun and interactive activities for young fans throughout the day, including face painting, photos with SWOOP and much more.
Open practice includes complimentary parking and an opportunity for all fans to go on the field after practice.
Details and schedule HERE
Lansdowne Free Fair
10 AM – 2 PM
at Lansdowne Landing
Bring (working!) unwanted or no-longer-used items between 10am & noon. Anyone is free to browse & take whatever they’d like – whether they brought something themselves or not. No strings attached.
People can take items at any point between 10 and 2, but we don’t want a bunch of items to come right at the end, so try to have any giveaways here by noon.
Details HERE
PNC Arts Alive First Sundays for Families – Magic
at Brandywine River Museum
11 AM – 2 PM
Explore the magic used by both artists and magicians to fool the eye. Learn the secrets artists use to make things look real, create optical illusions and engage with magicians through interactive performances.
Details HERE
Ninja Turtle Family Fun Day
11:30 AM – 1 PM
at My Gym in Springfield PA
These parties are great for children of all ages and for the whole family to come and play! During our Family Fun Day, we will play games, do relays, gymnastic tricks, obstacle courses and more! Reserve your spot in one of our FUN-tastic parties today!
Advance registration required.
Member price: $15/1 child, $5 each additional sibling
Non-Member price: $20/1 child, $5 each additional sibling
Details HERE
West Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
12 PM
every Sunday June 4 – Sept 17
Details HERE
2nd St Festival, The Piazza At Schmidt’s Commons Stage
12 PM – 10 PM
at The Piazza At Schmidts in Philadelphia
Come join us for an all day party with blocks upon blocks filled with food, arts and multiple stages (Germantown, Brown St & the Piazza at Schmidt’s ) This is a FREE ALL AGE event. (pay as you go merch/vendors/concessions etc)
Details and schedule HERE
Slime Sunday
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
1 PM – 3 PM
We’ll provide all the supplies, including pre-made slime.
Details HERE
FREE Summer Concert at Rose Tree Park in Media – The Plants
7:30 PM
Details HERE
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