Delaware County PA Area Weekend Events and Family Fun 6/24 – 6/26

All Weekend

Day Out with Thomas at Strasburg Railroad
June 18th – June 26th
Details, ticket info and schedule HERE

Chester County Balloon Festival
June 24th – June 26th
Family fun for all ages.
100+ Vendors, Live Bands, Balloons & Glows, Kid’s Activities, Fireworks!
Details and ticket info HERE

Family Weekend: Pets in Prison
at Eastern State Penitentiary
June 25th – June 26th
Details and ticket info HERE

The Jungle Book
at Media Theater
June 4th – August 21st
Details, tickets and schedule HERE

Spruce Street Harbor Park
at the Marina at Penns Landing
Details HERE

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Music, roller skating, mini golf, food and more!
Details and schedule HERE

FREE Yoga on the Waterfront
at Race Street Pier in Philadelphia
April 2nd – October 30th
Details and schedules HERE

Free Outdoor Yoga at Franklin Square in Philadelphia
Saturdays June 4 – August 29 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Dhyana Yoga Presents FREE OUTDOOR YOGA in beautiful Franklin Square starting on June 4th! Join us outside for a practice that will make you sweat, laugh, breathe, and believe in the powerful effects of Yoga. All are welcome! Bring a Yoga mat or a big towel to practice on, some water, and your friends to stretch and tone your way through the summer with Dhyana Yoga!
Every Monday 6:30-7:30pm and Every Saturday 9:30-10:30am (Weather permitting — Please check the Dhyana Yoga Outdoor Yoga Classes Facebook Page for weather updates and other information!)
Details HERE

Riverwalk Mini Golf
550 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE
Details HERE

Longwood Gardens
Details, ticket info and more HERE

Linvilla Orchards
Details HERE

Fishing at Orchard Lake
Saturdays & Sundays 8am – 4pm
Details HERE

Sesame Place
Details HERE

Diggerland
100 Pinedge Dr, West Berlin, NJ
Details and schedule HERE

The Franklin Institute
Be sure to check out these special exhibits: The Science Behind Pixar and Lost Egypt
Details and pricing HERE

Academy of Natural Sciences
Totally Turtles Weekend June 4th & 5th
Details and ticket info HERE

Garden State Discovery Museum
Details HERE

Adventure Aquarium
Details HERE

Delaware Children’s Museum
Details HERE

Brandywine Zoo
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

Friday June 24, 2016

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.

Camp Creativity – Under The Sea
10 AM – 12 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
$5 per session or $12 for 3 sessions
Details and registration info HERE

Free Car Seat Check
10 AM – 12:30 PM
at Radnor Fire Department
Appointment Required
Details HERE

Kick-off Musician Peter Moses
10:30 AM
at Lansdowne Public Library
Details HERE

Next Generation Yoga
10:30 AM
at Newtown Public Library
For kids 5 and up
Registration required, space limited
Details HERE

Family Summer Show – Makin Music Rockin Rhythms
10:30 – 11:15 AM
at Ridley Township Library
Suitable for ages 3-10, but all are welcome.
Programs are free, and registration is not required.  Groups of 10 or more must call in advance
Details HERE

Game Day
2 PM
at Lansdowne Library
Teens get to talk and form friendships and rivalries while they play video games.
Details HERE

Sports Silhouettes
at Upper Darby Municipal Branch
For kids in 6th through 12th grade
Create a memorable silhouette of yourself! In this program, you will have your picture taken doing a favorite sports move (jump shot, running, batting, etc.). The photo will be printed, which you will use to turn into a silhouette and mount it onto foamboard. You’ll finish up using your creativity to decorate the foamboard. 
Due to space limitations, registration is required.
Details and registration info HERE

Friday Afternoon Movie – The Lego Movie – PG
3 PM – 4:45 PM
at Ridley Township Library
Children may bring blankets, pillows, and snacks.
Registration required
Details HERE

$5 after 5 PM at Delaware Children’s Museum
5pm-8pm
Details HERE

Matt Santry Band Concert
7:30 PM
at Rose Tree Park in Media PA
FREE Concert, bring your own chairs/blankets.
Details HERE

Sounds of Summer Music Series: After the Bar
7:30 PM – 9 PM
at Haverford Twp. Free Library Parking Lot
Bring your lawn chairs
In the event of rain, the concert will be moved inside to the Community Room.
Details HERE

Saturday June 25, 2016

$1 Flip Flop Day at Old Navy
Details HERE

Raspberry Celebration at Linvilla Orchards
Raspberry Picking starts at 8 AM
Summer Sampling, Silly Joe, Officer Offbeat, Costumed Characters, We Kids Rock and more
Details and schedule HERE

Lansdowne Farmers Market
9 AM – 1 PM
Every Saturday through October 31st
Details, vendor schedule and more HERE

Swarthmore Farmers Market
121 Park Avenue in Central Park directly next to Swarthmore Borough Hall.
Saturdays 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
May 14th – December 3rd
Details HERE

Yoga in the Park – BYOD (Bring Your Own Dog)
10 AM – 11 AM
at Rose Tree Park
Class is $20 per person, with all proceeds going directly to support Providence Animal Center. Reserve your spot today by purchasing a ticket here. If space remains, payment can also be accepted day of – cash or check. Attendees should bring a yoga mat (or towel), a bottle of water for you (and your pooch, and a portable bowl, too!) and sunscreen. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to advanced yogis!
Rain date: Sunday, June 26th
Details HERE

Kids Club Craft – Finding Dory Puppet Show Craft
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
10 AM – 12 PM
$2 per child
Ages 3 and up
Details and registration info HERE

Wee Build
10 AM – 5 PM
at Darby Free Library
Details HERE

Paint the Movies ( This Week’s Movie is Lion King )
at Color to Canvas, 3720 Garrett Road, Drexel Hill PA
10:30 AM
Come watch the movie then paint the theme.
Great for kids ages 5-12
Space is limited, registration required
Cost: $15
Details HERE

Miss Jackie’s Weekly Weekend StoryTime
at Barnes & Noble, Lawrence Park Shopping Center, Broomall
10:30 AM
Details HERE

Saturday Morning Movie – The Mighty Ducks
10:30 AM – 12 PM
at Haverford Twp. Free Library
No registration required
Details HERE

Russian Story Time
11 AM – 12 PM
at Middletown Free Library
“Learn, move and play along as we read old favorite and modern Russian children fairy tales, poems and rhymes.”
“This is a lively language enrichment story time for babies and toddlers, but ALL ages are welcome to come and learn some Russian words & phrases!”
Registration is not required. Held in our Community Room downstairs.
Details HERE

Free Saturday Public Boating
Every Saturday from 11am – 3pm, the public can explore the Schuylkill River by rowboat or kayak from the Bartram’s Garden Community Boathouse
Details HERE

Delaware’s 1st Annual Taco Festival
12 PM – 7 PM
at The Frawley Stadium (home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks)
– 30+ Taco & Food Vendors
– Margarita Beach Bar
– Tequila Sampling Tent
– Chili Pepper Eating Contest
– Face Painters, Carnival Games & Mechanical Bull
– Live Entertainment
– Giant Nacho Bar
Rain or shine
Details and ticket info HERE

18th Annual Yachtstock RiverJam Charity Music Festival
12 PM – 10 PM
30+ Bands, Car Show & Fireworks, Family Activities, Shriners Clowns, Vendors, losts more – all for a good cause!
Charity Event raising funds for local charities Shriners Hospitals Philadelphia and two local families.
Details and ticket info HERE

Chess Club
1 PM
at Lansdowne Library
For all ages and all skill levels, this chess program is a fun place to play and learn!
Details HERE

Science Saturday – Twist and Go: Rubber Band Cars
at Hagley Museum
1 PM – 4 PM
Details and ticket info HERE

Snapshots from Biking Across America
2 PM
at Haverford Twp. Free Library
Details HERE

Artists & Easter Seals
2 PM – 4 PM
at 468 North Middletown Rd, Media PA
Fun, Music, Refreshments, Artwork, Silent Auctions and more
Details HERE

“Smoothie Day” – Olivet’s Summer Kick Off Event
2 PM – 4 PM
at Olivet Presbyterian Church in Prospect Park
Drop by for a smoothie and listen to some music. This all ages event is come and go as you wish. There will be games and crafts for teens and children.
Details HERE

Bike Ride, Haverford Back Roads Ramble
4 PM – 5 PM
Join Friends of Haverford Trails for a short ride to learn the best back road shortcuts.  Helmet Required Appx. 5 mi.
Details HERE

Eaglemania: Tribute to the Eagles Concert
7:30 PM
at Rose Tree Park in Media PA
FREE Concert, bring your own chairs/blankets.
Details HERE

Sunday June 26, 2016

Free Admission at the Delaware Museum of Natural History
9:30 AM – 12 PM
Details HERE

Bike to Manayunk Arts Festival
10 AM – 2 PM
Haverford Township Library
Level D+, 8-12 mph, 18 mi. via Cynwyd Trail & Manayunk bike bridge. Cycling experience essential, able to do moderate hills.  Helmet, loc & water rqd. Time for art & lunch in Manayunk.
Details HERE

Arts in Nature Festival featuring Spiral Q
10 AM – 4 PM
at Tyler Arboretum
Details and ticket info HERE

Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop
2 PM – 4 PM
at Haverford Township Library
Learn basic safety and maintenance with Kevin Meehan of M & M Two Wheelers.  The first 5 arrivals with bikes get priority for having Kevin check out their problems. 
Details HERE

Philadelphia Songwriters Project: 2016 Winners Tour
7:30 PM
at Rose Tree Park in Media PA
FREE Concert, bring your own chairs/blankets.
Details HERE

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