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Looking for some Greater Philadelphia area DAY TRIP ideas? Check out this full list HERE for some inspiration.
Devon Horse Show & County Fair
May 23rd – June 2nd
Rides, games, food and more
Details, ticket info and schedules HERE
Big Bounce America 2019
May 24th – 26th and May 31st – June 2nd
at Maple Zone Sports Complex 4881 Chichester Ave, Aston PA
ONE TICKET. THREE EXPERIENCES. AN AWESOME DAY OUT!
New for 2019, ‘Access All Areas’ ticket gives you 3 hours of fun on 3 unique attractions! Super Fun = Super Value!
Featuring:
The World’s Biggest Bounce House
The Giant – America’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course
airSPACE – Slides, Ball Pits, a 60ft tall maze and more!
Welcome to the biggest, craziest and most awesome inflatable theme park ever to exist! We’re inviting YOU to join us and spend some quality time with family and friends in our magical, candy-colored wonderland of inflatable adventure.
Individual sessions are available to suit all age groups from toddlers through to adults only.
SO WHAT TO EXPECT?
The Worlds Biggest Bounce House – The official Guinness World Record holder for World’s Biggest Bounce House! Live DJs playing the hottest tracks, climbing towers, basketball hoops, slides, ball pits, confetti blasts, bubbles (lots of bubbles!), crazy dancing and even crazier competitions.
The Giant – Calling all aspiring Ninja Warriors! Three times as long as the average soccer field and featuring 40 unique obstacles, this is America’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course. Designed for all ages, each challenge has a ‘kid friendly’ route so everyone can choose their own level of difficulty. Bounce, jump and race family and friends around this course as many times as you can. Have you got what it takes to defeat The Giant?
AirSPACE – An interactive, inter-galactic themed attraction filled with friendly aliens, spaceships, giant planets, moon crater ball pits and our aMAZEing 60ft maze! The perfect space for explorers, problem solvers, and those who like to take it a little bit easier. Bounce around and get lost in airSPACE!
Buy Tickets HERE
More Details HERE
Kalmar Nyckel Sails in Historic New Castle
May 25-June 1
Battery Park, on the Delaware Bay, 1 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE
NEW sails added on Memorial Day weekend through June 1st!
Adventure awaits on the Tall Ship of Delaware. Plan a great 2.5-hour day, pirate or sunset sail from Historic New Castle’s public dock – while tickets last.
Two sails a day on Saturday, May 25 at 10am – 12:30pm and
3-5:30pm plus Sunday, May 26 from 3-5:30pm. Bring a picnic or grab dinner in town after your sail!
Pirate Sails are back! From 10am – 12:30pm on Sunday, May 26 and June 23 plus Saturday, June 22 from 2-4:30pm. Join our pirate crew for a jolly good time. Costumes welcome but not required!
Details and ticket info HERE
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
May 10th – September 2nd
121 N. Columbus Blvd Philadelphia, PA
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is the place to go for roller skating, mini golf, and games and rides on the Midway. The site is free and open to the public and roller skating, mini golf, rides (Ferris wheel, carousel), and games are pay-as-you-go. Be sure to snag some tasty food from Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabshack, Franklin Fountain, and other on-site vendors.
Details HERE
Big Apple Circus
at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks
Now through June 16th
Details and ticket info HERE
2019 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
May 1st – June 30th
at Franklin Square in Philadelphia
Read more about the festival HERE
Ticket info and more HERE
Fly Guy: The Musical
May 31st – June 8th
at Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia
Details and ticket info HERE
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Now through July 14th
at Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia
Details and ticket info HERE
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute
April 13th – September 2nd
“Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Spectacular artifacts to thrill both avid collectors, and casual fans—while immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life!”
Details and ticket info HERE
Cherry Street Pier
121 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA
Experience Delaware River Waterfront’s unique take on public space with the opening of Cherry Street Pier
Details HERE and HERE
Free Yoga on the Race Street Pier presented by Independence Blue Cross
Daily through November 12
Class Schedule:
Monday through Thursday: 7:00AM and 6PM
Friday: 7:00AM
Saturday and Sunday at 9:30AM
Twilight Classes:
Classes will begin at 8:30PM
Friday, April 19: Pink Moon
Saturday, May 18: Flower Moon
Monday, June 17: Strawberry Moon
Wednesday, July 17: Buck Moon
Sunday, August 15: Sturgeon Moon
Saturday, September 14: Harvest Moon
Sunday, October 13: Hunter Moon
Tuesday, November 12: Beavers Moon
Summer Solstice Yoga Mala
Friday, June 21 at 6PM
Holiday Classes:
The following holiday classes will begin at 9:30AM
Memorial Day, Monday, May 27
Independence Day, Thursday, July 4
Labor Day, Monday, September 2
Columbus Day, Modany, October 14
Veterans Day, Monday, November 11
Against the stunning backdrop of the Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia’s favorite free workout series, Free Yoga on Race Street Pier Presented by Independence Blue Cross is back for its sixth season, featuring 300 free yoga classes through autumn. Join Philly’s yoga community at the time that fits your schedule with both morning and evening classes. All experience levels and abilities are welcome.
In the case of inclement weather, yoga instructors will cancel class 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. For regular updates about Free Yoga on Race Street Pier follow @YogaOnThePier on Facebook.
Details HERE
Linvilla Orchards
Details HERE
Ship Bottom Beer Garden at Linvilla Orchards
Beginning Weekends in May
HOURS: Sat & Sun -Noon to 9pm
Corn Hole, Giant Jenga. Share a pint under the stars
Pouring some of your favorite and remote releases of Limited Editions
Some Ales will be crafted with Linvilla’s Own farm grown products.
At Ship Bottom Brewery we handcraft every batch of beer that we make and pride ourselves in doing so. We only use the freshest ingredients that are hand selected by our head brewer. Our handcrafted ale and lager recipes were created to maximize the complex flavors of malts and hops.
Details 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
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
Details and ticket info HERE
Please Touch Museum
Details HERE
The Franklin Institute
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit
April13, 2019 to September 2, 2019
Details HERE
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Details HERE
Academy of Natural Sciences
The newest special exhibit, Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids will be open February 16–June 9, 2019
Details and ticket info HERE
Philadelphia Zoo – Return of the Zoo Key & LEGO Creatures of Habitat Exhibit
Read more about the zoo’s newest exhibit HERE
Details and Ticket Info HERE
Delaware Museum of Natural History
Details, ticket info and more 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
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Details HERE
Sesame Place
Details HERE
Hershey Park
Details HERE
Dorney Park
Details HERE
Dutch Wonderland
Details HERE
Storybook Land
Details HERE
Knoebels Amusement Park
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
Sahara Sams Indoor & Outdoor Water Park
Details HERE
Friday May 31, 2019
For a calendar of Various Infant and Toddler Programs as well as afterschool events at local Delco Libraries, Go HERE
Gaming Club
2:30 PM – 4 PM
at Haverford Township Free Library
Relax and play a game! A PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and several retro consoles are available for use. Feel free to bring your own portable device or games, too.
This program is free and open to those in grades 6-12.
No registration is required.
Details HERE
After School Board Games
3 PM – 5 PM
at Middletown Free Library
Details HERE
Teen Game Day
3:30 PM – 5 PM
at Lansdowne Public Library
Come in and unwind with the library’s collection of games for the PS4, Xbox 360, or Wii. Feel free to bring in your own games to join in on the fun.
Details HERE
Summer Reading Kickoff at Yeadon Library
4 PM – 5:30 PM
Summer Reading Program is back at the Yeadon Public Library. Join on Friday May 31st for our Summer Reading Kickoff Dance Party. The theme is “A Universe of Stories”
*For Teens and Youth”
Details HERE
BYOB & Pizza Night at Lulu’s Casita
4 PM – 7:30 PM
at 6 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA
Lulu’s is open until 7:30pm for more fun, BYOB and pizza starting at 4pm. You can now place your pizza order ahead of time, give us a call, let them know what you want and they will have your pizza waiting for you! Regular admission
Details HERE
Game Day
5 PM – 6 PM
at Yeadon Library
Details HERE
Backyard Bash at the Delaware Art Museum
6 PM – 9:30 PM
The Museum’s annual outdoor event returns with more sounds, food, art, and fun! In partnership with People’s Festival organizers, this event features local musicians, food trucks, family-friendly art activities, face painting, arts vendors, lawn games, and bar service. Get your tickets in advance to avoid entrance lines.
PERFORMERS
Emcee India Colon
Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble
Missy Belgré
Nalani & Sarina
Nadjah Nicole Fan
VENDORS
Sol stone jewelry
The Purple Owl Boutique
Eunice LaFate
Jo Redbird
Rising Phoenix Masterpiece
& more
Details and ticket info HERE
40 Winks at the Penn Museum
6 PM 5/31 – 9 AM 6/1
One of only six “can’t-miss museum sleepovers around the country.”—The Huffington Post
Discover the Penn Museum with a one-of-a-kind flashlight expedition through the galleries and exclusive access to special exhibitions. Compete with friends in a live game show, look at ancient artifacts in a new way with a scavenger hunt through the galleries, and make your own souvenir to take home. Later in the night, roll out your sleeping bag and snooze among ancient Egyptian gods and kings. Kids ages 6 to 12 and a parent or chaperone share the thrill of exploring the Penn Museum in this unique way!
Admission: $55; $45 for Penn Museum members. ** Use code 40SPRING to get yoir museum sleepover w/breakfast for just $33 per person!
Details HERE
Star Wars Quizzo at Ridley Township Library
7 PM – 9 PM
Join for a fun night of trivia, based all things Star Wars! Teams of up to 4 people will play five rounds of trivia.
Prizes awarded for the winners! Bring your own snacks to enjoy!
Registration is required to guarantee your space.
Details and registration info HERE
Karaoke at 2312 Garrett (Delaware County, PA) (21 and older)
8 PM – 12 AM
2312 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Karaoke is every Friday at 2312 Garrett in Drexel Hill, PA!
Details HERE
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Hot Wheels Legends Philadelphia
8 AM – 12 PM
at Walmart Supercenter Warrington – Valley Gate Dr 299 Valley Gate Dr, Warrington, PA
“In case you missed the 2018 Legends Tour, it was EPIC! We’re talkin’ over 65,000+ attendees, 3600+ car entries, 15 finalists and one outrageous winner! Now what? Let’s do it again!
Hot Wheels is hitting the road once again with the nationwide traveling car show in search of a custom car worthy of becoming a Hot Wheels die-cast car! One finalist from each of the 18 cities will join us at SEMA 2019 in Las Vegas, where one lucky winner will be immortalized as a Hot Wheels Legend and get made into a die-cast car sold around the world! This is something you don’t want to miss.
Enter your custom car into the competition or come witness the epic event! Each stop will include:
– Lifesize Hot Wheels Fleet of Cars
– Photo Ops
– Historical Die-Cast display
– Hot Wheels Kid Zone
– Car and Pop Culture Influencers
– And much more!”
More Details HERE
Strawberry Festival at Linvilla Orchards
8 AM – 7 PM
137 W Knowlton Rd, Media, PA
“It’s the sweetest day of the summer! With acres of Strawberries, you can pick your own delicious, fresh strawberries from our fields. Every year, Linvilla’s Bakery presents the Delaware County’s largest Strawberry Shortcake… you’ve got to see it to believe it! The day will be filled with music, games & contests, visits from costumed characters and so much more!”
Live music from Lolly & YoYo!
Details HERE
Read-A-Thon at Yeadon Public Library
8 AM – 8 PM
Come join at the Yeadon Public Library on Saturday June 1, 2019 for their Annual Read-A-Thon. Celebrating CSK Book Awards 50th Anniversary. Featuring Local Book Authors.
Details HERE
Lansdowne Farmers Market
30 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA
Bryn Mawr Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday 9am-1pm (open year round)
in the Amtrak Parking Lot
at the intersection of Lancaster & Bryn Mawr Avenues
Details HERE
Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Card Holders – FREE Museum Admission
Saturday and Sunday – June 1st & 2nd
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!
Home Depot Kids Workshop – Putting Green
9 AM – 12 PM
Registration required
Details HERE
Shred Event (Aston) Hosted by Bryn Mawr Trust
9 AM – 12 PM
5000 Pennell Rd, Aston, PA
Protect Your Identity and Privacy
Bring those confidential documents and old receipts. DocuVault professionals will shred them as you watch!
Enjoy refreshments while you wait!
Details HERE
Shred Event (Ardmore) Hosted by Bryn Mawr Trust
9 AM – 12 PM
50 W Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA
Protect Your Identity and Privacy
Bring those confidential documents and old receipts. DocuVault professionals will shred them as you watch!
Enjoy refreshments while you wait!
Details HERE
South Ardmore Yard Sale
9 AM – 1 PM
Details HERE
Historic Newtown Square Day
9 AM – 4 PM
Come help celebrate one of William Penn’s first “new towns” in Pennsylvania. The annual Historic Newtown Square Day includes public tours of all of the historic buildings and sites, the grand opening of the Benjamin West gallery at the 1742 Square Tavern, and a scale model of the proposed statue of Benjamin West, a special tour of the newly restored William Lewis house, and a full day of colonial activities and reenactors at the Tavern Green, and farm and children’s activities at the Garrett Williamson property. 11 sites open throughout Township.
Saturday, June 1, 2019: The 24th annual Historic Newtown Square Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2019. Join for the ribbon cutting at the newly renovated Township Building at 9:00 a.m., with tours and refreshments, and then move on to public sites open from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. for tours. Come out and visit the buildings that have been serving Newtown residents for the last 200 years: the 1711 Newtown Square Friends Meeting, 17145 Old St. Davids Church, the 1742 Square Tavern, the 1828 Paper Mill House & Museum, the 1842 Hood Octagonal School, the 1860 Bartram Bridge, and the 1895 Newtown Square Railroad Museum.
Details HERE
Swarthmore Farmers Market
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Every Saturday
May 11 – December 7
Central Park
121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
THE Saturday Morning food, art, and community gathering place!
The market includes a great variety of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly local food vendors and a rotation of live performers, kids’ crafts, artists, food trucks, and special community and healthy living events.
Toddler Time, Daddy’s Little Monster Plate
10 AM – 11 AM
at Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio – Springfield, PA 459 Baltimore Pike, Springfield PA
Check out our new event for Toddlers! Bring your toddler to our studio, and create some memories! First, we will complete an Art Project then we will have Story time! Event will last about an hour.
During this workshop, we will paint this Father’s Day Daddy’s Little Monster Plate then we will have Story time!
Ages 18 months – 4 years old. There must be at least one parent/guardian per toddler. Piece will be available for pick up approx. 5-7 days after the workshop.
$26 per child
***IF YOU ARE REGISTERING LESS THAN 24 HOURS BEFORE THIS SCHEDULED WORKSHOP, PLEASE CALL THE STUDIO TO REGISTER! WE MAY NOT SEE YOUR REGISTRATION UNTIL TOO LATE IN ORDER TO HAVE SUPPLIES PREPARED FOR THE WORKSHOP.***
Details and registration info HERE
Family Program: Stream Safari at Tyler Arboretum
10 AM – 11:30 AM
515 Painter Rd, Media PA
Splash around in Rocky Run Creek while you embark on a hunt of aquatic proportions. Turn over rocks and use dip nets to collect a variety of aquatic critters that inhabit the water depths of Tyler’s stream. Be on the hunt for tadpoles, salamanders, water beetles and so much more. What can you catch? Suitable for ages 4 and up. FREE for members, $15 non-members.
Details and ticket info HERE
Township Trail Walk led by Dr. Richard Brenner – Darlington Trail
10 AM – 12 PM
Enjoy a walk and learn about foliage of trees, plants, green space, and soil. Hear elements to enhance the experience along the trails of forestry landscape, horticulture fields, etc. Learn conservation and preservation as you stroll nature during this walk. Forming friends of trails and park group in Middletown. Call 610-565-2700 ext. 243 if interested.
Details HERE
Kids Club Fruit Canvas
10 AM – 12 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: $3 per project, ages 3+, supplies included.
Details HERE
Children’s Play Group
10 AM – 12 PM
at Wallingford Presbyterian Church 110 E Brookhaven Rd, Wallingford, PA
Join on the playground (or the MMO room on the lower level if the weather is inclement) for open playtime. Playgroup is a great chance for your children to play with others while you socialize and meet other parents.
Playgroup is a free event and best for children 5 and under. Siblings are welcome.
Details HERE
4th Annual Trails Day at Penn Pines Park W Providence Road
10 AM – 12 PM
Join for our 4th Annual National Trails Day. This year we will be hiking from Penn Pines Park to Little Flower Manor, home of Woodburne Mansion and the newest County Park. The hike begins at 10am
Details HERE
Parent & Me Pilates Fusion
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
at Radnor Memorial Library
For caregivers with children age birth – 2 years.
Looking for a fun way to work out with your little one(s)? Parent & Me Pilates Fusion is a 45-minute total body workout focusing on rebuilding your core and overall strength and flexibility, led by Pilates Instructor Kristen Bonito. Babies can stay in a car seat, boppy, or on a mat or blanket, and toddlers are able to participate or play with toys. With some exercises, parents will have the option to hold and lift baby to enhance their workout and bond with their baby.
All levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat and water.
Details HERE
National Trails Day – 7.5 for 75 Hike at Tyler Arboretum
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
515 Painter Rd, Media PA
Celebrate National Trails Day and Tyler’s 75th Anniversary with a 7.5 mile hike! Join Jim Flandreau, Board of Trustees member and avid hiker, for an exciting day of hiking on the Minshall (white) trail along watersheds, wildflower meadows and woods. Discover some of Tyler’s history as you pass farm ruins and learn about our unique serpentine barren at Pink Hill.
Hiking shoes/boots are a must. Bring a bag lunch, snacks and water. Sunscreen, hats and bug repellant are highly encouraged.
FREE for members, $15 non-members
Details HERE
Storytime and Activities Featuring Lambslide
11 AM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Confusion ensues when a pack of lambs confuse “landslide” for “lambslide” in this hilarious new story.
Details HERE
Providence Animal Center TAILS Event
11 AM – 1 PM
at Tinicum Memorial Public Library 620 Seneca St, Essington PA
Learn how to help shelter animals! Meet some of the pets hoping for a home. You just might meet your Fur-ever friend! Donations to Providence Animal Center appreciated.
Details HERE
Anniversary Party – FreeStore Turns 5 & Transition Town Media is 10
11 AM – 3 PM
Media Freestore 350 W State St, Media, PA
Please join on Saturday June 1st to celebrate 5 years for the FreeStore and 10 years for Transition Town Media. Danie Ocean and her band will perform outside (weather permitting) from 12-2pm. Many of our store volunteers will be participating and bringing snacks. Our community members can also bring snacks and drinks to share with everyone. Our professional photographer (Emma Medina-Castrejon) will be onsite to capture happy moments that will be used in future publications to promote our good work. It will be a fun day!
There is no rain date. Celebrate inside the store if there is inclement weather.
Details HERE
Makin’ Music
1 PM – 1:45 PM
at Ridley Township Public Library
Join Makin’ Music as they play the guitar and lead children and parents in familiar and original songs and rhythm chants! Bring the family and come join the fun.
Suitable for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome.
Details and registration info HERE
MAKE break Fruit-abulous Mason Jar
1 PM – 3 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: Buy the mason jar, and the supplies to decorate it will be provided.
Details HERE
Chess Club
1 PM – 3:30 PM
at Lansdowne Library
All ages, all levels
Details HERE
Sensory Garden Party at Main Line Art Center
1 PM – 4 PM
Kick-off your summer in our sensory garden and join us for a fun-filled day of art-making, ice cream, face-painting and more! Help us celebrate the close of Art in Action: 2019 Teaching Artists & Accessible Art Exhibition and the amazing exhibiting artists.
This party is free and all are welcome!
• Make and take art projects!
• Pottery sale!
• Buy a handmade ice cream bowl filled with your favorite flavor and support our accessible art programs!
• Book reading & community art project with children’s book author Nahjee Grant!
• Face painting, yard games and more!
Details HERE
Wine & Jazz Festival at Longwood Gardens
2 PM – 10 PM
Enjoy the sights and sounds of live music while savoring wines from around the world. Sip along to exceptional jazz from Grammy Award-winning musicians, and, after the sun goes down, catch a jazz-inspired evening fountain show to round out your day.
Ticket holders may enter Gardens starting at 1:00 pm. Wine tasting occurs from 2:00–7:00 pm.
Ages 21 & over: $59/$49 Members (Ticket includes 10 free tastings and a souvenir glass)
Ages 5–20 or designated driver: $39/$29 Members
Please note: Chairs and blankets are permitted after 1:00 pm. This is a rain or shine event. No outside food allowed in the Gardens. All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and may not be exchanged for another date and time. Lost or stolen tickets will not be refunded or replaced. The Gardens will be closed all day Saturday, June 1, to everyone except Wine & Jazz Festival ticket holders.
Details and ticket info HERE
Zumba Dance for Peace
2 PM – 4 PM
at Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute presents Center City Fit is hosting a very special Zumba® Dance for Peace event in the heart of Philadelphia. This expression of love and togetherness will help participants become a part of “One Big Family.” A variety of professional instructors from Optimal Sport 1315 will lead this event
More Details HERE
Delco Day 4 to Support the Headstrong Foundation
2 PM – 2 AM
at Marty Magee’s 1110 Lincoln Ave, Prospect Park, PA
The event features over a dozen bands, performers, venders, and local celebrities – all for a low, low, price of $6.10 (at the door).
Details and list of performers HERE
Ancient Alcohol: A Taste of Bygone Booze Tour and Beer Tasting at Penn Museum
3 PM – 4:30 PM
at Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA
Party like it’s 5000 BCE! On this exclusive tour for Philly Beer Week (Philly Loves Beer), examine one of the world’s oldest wine jars and plunge into the studies of Dr. Pat McGovern, Penn Museum biomolecular archaeologist, who has worked with Dogfish Head to create brews based on samples from our ancient vessels. After you quench your thirst for knowledge on the tour, enjoy a taste-test of award-winning Midas Touch!
Tickets:
“Drinking Adult” (21+) with Museum admission, guided tour, and one 12-ounce beer: $25
“Designated Driver” with Museum admission and guided tour only: $15
Details HERE
The Newlin Series: “Milling in the Delaware Valley”
4 PM – 5 PM
at Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA
Preservation architect Daniel T. Campbell will present an illustrated slide show, recalling the origins of milling in the southeastern PA area, and outlining techniques used in finding and documenting historic mills. Photos and drawings include milling equipment, buildings, aerial photos of sites, and views of mills (both past and present) in Delaware County.
$6 members / $10 non-members.
Pre-registration is suggested. Call the site to reserve your spot.
Details HERE
Light Up The Park With Hope
4 PM – 9 PM
at Governor Printz State Park 200 W 2nd St, Essington PA
Governor Printz Park presents
LIGHT UP THE PARK WITH HOPE ( free community day)
to raise childhood cancer awareness and celebrate the grand-opening of the newly remodeled park by the picturesque Delaware River.
Governor Printz Park in Essington, Pa.
Saturday June 1st 4-9pm
RAIN DATE 6/2
The park will be filled with marketplace vendors, crafters, food trucks, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a free kid zone with face painting, moon bounce and a magician, a flower honor garden, a fire pit, a new playground, splash pad, live music all day, 50/50’s, raffle’s, a beer garden, corn hole, bocce and horse shoe tournaments plus so much more! The park will show off their amazing new lights at dusk and feature a memorial, lantern ceremony before the end of the event.
Donations from the day will be going to:
-The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
– Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
Brought to you by:
The Leggings Project in honor of Kathyanne Benefitting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
and
Tinicum Townships Patriotic Organization
Details HERE
Arts in the Park: Academy of International Ballet!
5 PM – 6:30 PM
at Friends of Glen Providence Park Media, PA
The Academy of International Ballet teaches and performs elegant classical ballet in the finest traditions of Moscow’s renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy. In Glen Providence, they’ll perform excerpts and variations from classical ballets and contemporary works!
Rain date Sunday, June 2 *
Free & family-friendly
Bring a blanket or chair, and relax on the lawn by the historical stage for a late afternoon performance. After the ballet, head into Media for dinner and shopping, just two blocks away on State Street!
* If the weather is questionable, we will post on Facebook and on our website by 1:00 Saturday whether we will use our Sunday rain date.
Details HERE
Lansdowne Comedy Night – 2019
7 PM – 10 PM
31 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA
Comedy Night is returning to the Lansdowne Theater for the fifth year!
Join to see Philly’s funniest standup comedians perform in the beautiful Historic Lansdowne Theater! Check out the deetz below, but you’ll have to wait until May to hear about this year’s stellar lineup!
The basics:
* Cocktail Hour: 7 – 8; Show: 8 – 10
* ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO THE HISTORIC LANSDOWNE THEATER CORP.
* Beer and snacks are included in the ticket price. Some delicious Lansdowne-specific cocktails will be available for purchase.
* The Silent Auction Table will be back in action and as always, we’ll have the 50/50 raffle kicking as well.
* Coming from Philly? The theater is close to the Lansdowne stop on the Media/Elwyn line, but if you must drive then there is a huuuge municipal parking lot across the street. It’s $0.25/hour so bring some quarters!
More details and ticket info HERE
Summer Twilight Hike at Tyler Arboretum
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
515 Painter Rd, Media PA
Celebrate National Trails Day and experience the magic of Tyler’s natural areas at twilight. Guide Dick Cloud and Tyler staff will share points of special interest and seasonal highlights while leading a brisk hike.
Suitable for adults and teens. Bring a flashlight and wear shoes suitable for uneven terrain that may include moderate to steep trails.
Pre-registration required; $10 members, $20 non-members
Details and ticket info HERE
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Card Holders – FREE Museum Admission
Saturday and Sunday – June 1st & 2nd
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!
Lansdowne Free Fair 2019
10 AM – 2 PM
at Lansdowne Landing 30 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA
Hosted by Buy Nothing, Lansdowne, PA
WHAT IS IT? Similar to a community yard sale, but with one key difference – everything is FREE!
HOW DOES IT WORK? Bring (functioning!) unwanted or unused items between 10am & noon. Anyone is free to browse & take whatever they’d like (starting at 10am but if you hang out/come later, more items will arrive!) – whether they brought something or not. No strings attached.
WHY? It’s a great way to clean out your basement & meet your neighbors at the same time! You might have just what your neighbor is looking for.
Items will be loosely organized by category and volunteers from the Buy Nothing Lansdowne, PA facebook group will be on hand to answer questions and keep things tidy.
Please, no broken items, no mattresses and no old TVs. If you have a very large item, please check with us before bringing it to the event or post it as available in the comments. Maybe someone will come get it from you prior to the event!
Please be mindful of the fact that this is an event meant to build community and consider your neighbors who will also be browsing. This is all done in kindness and sharing, and we hope attendees will act with that in mind.
Items leftover at 2pm at the end of the event will be donated to the RePurpose Shop in Lansdowne or brought to Goodwill.
Details HERE
10th Annual Italian American Heritage Festival
10 AM – 5 PM
at Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Rd, Upper Providence PA
Food, Crafts, Music and Fun!
Details HERE
2019 Philadelphia Take Steps Festival Walk
10:30 AM -1:30 PM
at Citizens Bank Park 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA
Join to Take Steps to find cures for Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis at the 11th annual Philadelphia Take Steps Festival/Walk Presented by Daiichi-Sankyo.
The day is filled with family fun activities, live music, the Phillie Phanatic and more!
Details and registration info HERE
Brandywine River Museum First Sunday for Families – Balance
11 AM – 2 PM
Develop your sense of balance by creating colorful compositions, playing balancing games and enjoying the return of the renowned Funicular Circus, who will amaze all with their innovative circus arts performance at noon followed by a tight wire crossing of the Brandywine River at 1:30 p.m.
Details HERE
Robotics Open House
11 AM – 2 PM
at Eastern Pennsylvania Robotics Alliance 1001 Washington Ave, Prospect Park PA
Join for an open house!
Robots in Prospect Park! We want to show off our home.
Join us for games, robots, and fun. Learn about our programs and have fun with Science and robotics. All girl and coed programs.
Get away from the screens and have fun with Robots.
Details HERE
Swarthmore Makers Market
11 AM – 3 PM
10 S. Chester Rd, Swarthmore PA
SO MANY AMAZING Artists and Makers will be joining us at the Spring Swarthmore Makers Market. 50+ artisans selling unique and handmade creations.
Two local favorite musical groups David Falcone and Bethlehem and Sad Patrick will be joining us as well as The Plum Pit Food Truck , and Waffles for Tourettes.
The Swarthmore Campus +Community Store will be hosting a fun craft for kids on the patio next to the store.
Details HERE
2019 Heritage Festival hosted by Haverford Township Historical Society
11 AM – 4 PM
Join along Karakung Drive and the beautiful Cobbs Creek for a fun filled day with friends and neighbors to celebrate local history and culture!
LIVE MUSIC on two stages! Featuring Rick Myers, Erica Smith, Four Prophet String Band, Dibbs Preston and the Detonators, and more local talent
• Craft Beer Garden and Delicious Food
• Local Artists, Crafts People and Vendors
• Revolutionary War Soldiers from Fort Mifflin
• Native American artifacts and craft making
• “Touch-a-Havertown-Fire-Truck” and Model Trains
• Help build a large scale LEGO® brick model of Nitre Hall with ColonialLUG
• Live Quilting, Weaving and Blacksmithing Demos
• Meet fascinating Historical Characters
$2 suggested donation or $10 per family. Festival proceeds will help the Historical Society renovate the Colonial Kitchen in Nitre Hall back to its original layout for all visitors to enjoy!
Details HERE
Annual Car Show & BBQ
11 AM – 4 PM
at The Sundance Saloon 3531 Concord Rd, Aston PA
Check out amazing cars, fantastic food, incredible Music, sensational drinks and a great fun time!There will be puppies ! And vendors too!
Details HERE
Pride Family Festival at The Please Touch Museum
11 AM – 5 PM
Kick off Philly Pride at Please Touch Museum! Join us as we celebrate the many ways families come together and everything that makes people unique. What makes you unique?
Sing along with Suzi Shelton, participate in Drag Queen Story Time and puppet show, & create your own float with Pop-up Play!
Details HERE and HERE
Sundays with Pop-up Play
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
at Spruce Street Harbor Park
Pop-up Play returns on Sundays to offer free, interactive activities featuring art, music, and science for children and their families. Join us opening weekend for a hula hoop fest featuring hula hoop decorating and contest.
Details HERE
Philadelphia Irish Festival
12 PM – 7 PM
at Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing 101 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA
Free Admission
Part of the PECO Multicultural Series
BANDS on MAIN STAGE
Noon – 1:40 PM Seamus McGroary, CJ Mills & Joe Kirschen
2:00 – 4:20 PM McLean Ave Band from NYC
4:40 to 7:00 PM Jamison
Kids Zone at IBEW Local 98 Kids Zone Tent
Kids Zone Activities by Pleasant Valley Productions
Kids Zone Story Telling 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5:00 PM
Traditional Irish Music
Irish Dance Schools at Steamfitters Local 420 Dancers Tent
Details HERE
Take Steps Food Truck Festival
12:30 PM – 4 PM
Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA
Join after the #1 Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis walk or stop by just for some tasty treats, face painting, raffles and more!
Free family event with food trucks, DJ ILB and more! Proceeds from each food truck will benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation by improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
Details and list of truck vendors HERE
151st Malvern Memorial Parade
1:30 PM – 4 PM
Recognized as the oldest continuously held Memorial Parade in America; the Parade is expected to include at least eight bands including a Philadelphia String Band and the West Powelton Drummers, several military color guards, military and antique vehicles, floats, fire trucks and a few special surprises!
Details HERE
Family MAKE Week – Toad House
2 PM – 4 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: Buy the mason jar, and the supplies to decorate it will be provided.
Details HERE
