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Looking for some Greater Philadelphia area DAY TRIP ideas? Check out this full list HERE for some inspiration!
Malvern Fire Company Carnival
July 11 – 15
Monument Ave, Malvern PA
Details HERE and HERE
Seussical Jr.
July 13th – 15th
at Neumann University Meagher Theater
Performances will be- Thursday July 13 at 7:30 pm, Friday & Satuday July 14 & 15 at 11:00 am
General Admission- $8
Details HERE
Alice in Wonderland
at Media Theatre
Saturdays & Sundays
June 17th – August 27th
Details and ticket info 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 July 14, 2017
For a calendar of Various Infant and Toddler Programs at local Delco Libraries, Go HERE. Take note that some (not all)
Upper Darby Summer Stage presents Madagascar Jr. – A Musical Adventure
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- The Juggling Hoffmans
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
at Ridley Township Library
You’ll be amazed by the tricks and amused by the antics in a smile-a-long, laugh-a-long interactive good time for all ages. It’s a kid’s show the adults will love, too!
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
Transportation Tales
10: 30 AM – Storytime (registration required; suggested for ages infants-5 years old)
11 AM – Visitation – PA State Police & Stoltzfus Boat
In this summertime series on Fridays, Mr. Jason has a regular story time at 10:30am with books all about special vehicles (registration is required for this part).
At 11am, families are invited to go outside and see the visiting vehicles we had just read about in the story time (registration not required for this part)!
Details & registration info HERE
Freedom Fridays
3 PM
at Lansdowne Library
We have video games, board games, and card games so bring your friends.
Details HERE
FREE Summer Concert at Rose Tree Park in Media – James Day & the Fish Fry
7:30 PM
Details HERE
Sing: Summer Movie Night in Paddock Park
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Gather on the tennis courts shortly before dusk – bring chairs, blankets and snacks. Don’t forget a flash light!
Details HERE
Movie Night at Hoffman Park in Lansdowne – The Secret Life of Pets
8:30 PM
Fun films for the family at the park and under the stars!
Details HERE and HERE
Secret Life of Pets at Bartram’s Garden
8:30 PM – 10 PM
Grab a blanket and head to Bartram’s Gardens for a special after-dark presentation of a family-friendly classic. Each week, a different movie is featured. Guests can enjoy free popcorn, free lemonade and free admission as well. The movie begins as dusk.
>Details HERE
Saturday July 15, 2017
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
Oaks, PA Reptile Expo
9 AM – 4:30 PM
at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks
Details and ticket info 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 – Mermaids and Unicorns Craft
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
Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill
10 AM – 3 PM
Details HERE
Summer Saturdays at Hagley Museum – Archaeology & Edible Dirt
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Spend a summer Saturday at Hagley and discover the world of archeology. Unearth everyday items that might have been left by people who used to live on Workers’ Hill then learn about the different layers of soil by building a “soil” column made up of Oreos, graham crackers, gummy worms, and more.
Details, ticket info and more HERE
Pig the Pug and Pig the Winner StoryTime
at Barnes & Noble, Lawrence Park Shopping Center, Broomall
11 AM
Details HERE
Chess Club
11 AM
at Lansdowne Public Library
Come for free play and free lessons for all ages and skill levels!
Details HERE
Chair Yoga
11 AM
at Aston Library
Details and registration info HERE
LEGO Club with Dustin
11 AM – 12:30 PM
at Marple Public Library
Come meet new friends and have fun building with LEGO blocks.
We supply the LEGO – you supply the imagination!
Registration by phone, email, or in person.
Free!
Details 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
Hobbit Immersion Camp
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
at Glenolden Library
For Middle School / Young Adult
Read at home and then come to the Library for activities.
Details and registration info 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
Meet Our Baby Cows at Linvilla Orchards
1 PM – 2 PM
in the Barnyard Area
Details HERE
Meet & Greet the Princesses at Sweet & Sassy Collegeville PA
1 PM – 2:30 PM
Share a magical day with the Princesses at Sweet and Sassy! Included with the Princess Meet and Greet:
Share a magical day with the Princesses at Sweet and Sassy! Included with the Princess Meet and Greet:
Princess Up-dos, Make-up, Just a polish on fingers, Princess coronation with tiara and Princess certificate to take home, snacks, and photo with the Princesses!All for just $30 per girl!!
Details and ticket/reservation info HERE
Meditation Saturday
1 PM – 3 PM
at Ridley Township Library
Participants are free to stay for the entire 2 hours, or may choose to leave after 1 hour or more. In this workshop, you will learn all you need to practice meditation on your own, at home.
Details and registration info HERE
Monument Lab: Summer Sound
1 PM – 4 PM
at Franklin Square in Philadelphia
Details HERE
LEGO Free Play
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
at Media-UP Free Library
Explore one of our challenge activities, or build your own fun! No registration. Ages 2 and up.
Details HERE
Tie -Dye Music Festival
2 PM – 7 PM
at Community Arts Center in Wallingford
This free, family event, sponsored by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, features live music all day long with Darlingtyn, Out of Order, Light Rail, Sonoma Sound and Lost Northern Tribe. During the performances, concertgoers can enjoy tie-dye activities, vendors, raffles, food, and feel good summer vibes with neighbors and community members.
The Tie-Dye Music Festival is a rain or shine event. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs/blankets if outside. If inside, chairs will be provided. No dogs or alcoholic beverages please.
Details HERE
Bastille Day at Eastern State Penetentiary
5:30 PM – 7 PM
Eastern State Penitentiary is teaming up with The Bearded Ladies, an experimental cabaret troupe, to present the entire French Revolution in an hour-long spectacle of song, dance, and raining Tastykakes for the penitentiary’s annual Bastille Day festival. In this “completely historically accurate” reenactment, French revolutionaries will storm the grim walls of “the Bastille” (Eastern State Penitentiary), will capture Marie Antoinette (portrayed by Terry McNally, co-owner of London Grill and Paris Wine Bar) and, ignoring her mocking cries of “Let them eat Tastykake!” will drag her to a real, functioning guillotine as 2,000 Tastykakes are flung from the prison’s towers.
The performance will take place on Fairmount Avenue, free and open to the public. For those interested in a better (French Bourgeoisie) view, exclusive VIP seating is available. VIP tickets include reserved seating, beer and refreshments, heckling from the lower classes, and revolution goodie bags. Tickets are available here: https://
Details and schedule HERE
FREE Summer Concert at Rose Tree Park in Media – Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars
7:30 PM
Details HERE
Movie in the Park – Sponsored by your local Girl Scouts – SING
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
at Glenolden Park
Community Event
Free Movie in the Park – SING
Sponsored by the Inter-Delco Girl Scout Service Unit
Drinks and S’mores will be available for purchase.
Bring your chair, blanket, bug spray, light jacket and a small flashlight.
Bathrooms are available.
Details HERE
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Ridley Park Swim Club Basketball Clinic
Open to Members and Non Members
For Boys and Girls ages 7 to 12
Sundays of 6/25 7/2 7/9 7/16 7/23 7/30
10 AM to 11:30 AM
Instruction on fundamentals, drills, and scrimmage games
Cost is …….for Members – $5 per session for Non-Members – $10 per session. Pay as you go. Non member cost includes all day use of the pool (you will need to sign a waiver).
Details and registration info HERE
10th Annual Media Downtown Car Show
10 AM – 4 PM
on State Street in Media
The Delco Cruisers and Media Business Authority announce the Annual Media Downtown Car Show. Over 250 antique cars will be lining the streets of Downtown Media on Sunday, July 16 from 10am-4pm (rain date July 23).
Details HERE
Philadelphia Phillies Day!
10 AM – 5 PM
at Elmwood Park Zoo
Show your hometown Major League Baseball team some love at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Philadelphia Phillies Day!
Come meet the Phillie Phanatic from 2-3pm. Wear your Phillies gear and get $2.00 off admission. Be sure to stop by our craft table to make some cool Phillies craft to take home!
Details HERE
SahajaYoga Free Meditation at Lansdowne Library
3 PM – 3:45 PM
at Lansdowne Library
Details HERE
FREE Summer Concert at Rose Tree Park in Media – Charlie Gracie
7:30 PM
Details HERE
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