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Looking for some Greater Philadelphia area DAY TRIP ideas? Check out this full list HERE for some inspiration.

Star Spangled Weekend on the Waterfront
June 28th – July 1st
at Penn’s Landing 101 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA
Independence Weekend on the Waterfront: wow! July 4th weekend is back and jammed with so many stupendous events, scrumptious eats, and magnificent views, you won’t want to spend your July 4th weekend anywhere else.
Mark your calendars for the FOUR-DAY, Star-Spangled Weekend on the Waterfront, from Friday, June 28 through Monday, July 1. We’ve got everything you need to commemorate our nation’s freedoms, from free US Army Band concerts to not one, but TWO, firework shows and markets, children’s activities, free movies and more. The Philly Waterfront will be filled with red, white, and blue vibes, all weekend long.
Plus, enjoy pre and post-event hangs with family, old and new friends at Spruce Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest Corporation, featuring hammocks, floating barges, tasty eats by Garces Group, Chickie’s & Pete’s, HipCityVeg, and Franklin Fountain, and an awesome bar menu with local craft brews and hard-to-find favorites that you can only get on the waterfront!
Roller skate from morning ’til night at Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, the largest outdoor rink in the region, featuring a Ferris wheel, carousel, and boardwalk games. No torturous shore traffic (you’re welcome) or sand in your shoes!
Spend the weekend exploring the new Cherry Street Pier, filled with fun interactive art installations, artist studios (don’t forget to say hello to our resident creators), and – of course – an open-air garden filled with cafe tables, life-size games, and breathtaking vistas you can’t find anywhere else (also a perfect viewing location for the fireworks along with neighboring Race Street Pier).
Plan your July 4th weekend on the waterfront by checking out the full schedule of events!
Details HERE

A Day Out With Thomas
June 22nd – 30th
at Strasburg Railroad
This family-favorite event features a ride with Thomas, offers the opportunity to ride with one of Thomas’s friends (Percy in June & September, Mavis in October), and is packed with extra Thomas-related activities included with your Day Out With Thomas ticket.
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

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

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
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
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

Gateways to Nature – Tyler Arboretum
May 11 – September 2, 2019
Gateways to Nature follows the theme “Inspired By Nature” and asks artists and makers from across our region to showcase Tyler’s majestic landscapes with a range of original works set throughout the Arboretum.
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 
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 June 28, 2019

For a calendar of Various Infant and Toddler Programs as well as afterschool events at local Delco Libraries, Go HERE

Kids’ Clubhouse of the Main Line Open House
10 AM – 4 PM
150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Ste. F130, Wayne, PA
Come visit KCML to play and learn more about what we have to offer. Throughout the week of June 24th open from 10-4 for visitors. 50% OFF REGISTRATION COSTS IF YOU REGISTER DURING ANY OF THE OPEN HOUSE DAYS! Bring your kids and come test out the toys, do a craft with the staff, get registered, and ask all of your questions.
Details HERE

Family Fun Show – Juggling Hoffmans
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
at Ridley Township Public Library
Suitable for ages: 5 and under
Programs are free, and registration is not required. Performances will take place in library meeting room. Space is limited and guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis.
Join every Friday morning at 10am to create some sidewalk chalk art before the show.
Details HERE

Feline Friday
11 AM – 11:30 AM
at Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE
This summer, Fridays are Feline Fridays at DMNH.
We’re reading the first Dude the Museum Cat book, and Dude the Cat will make an appearance. Story time is at 11 a.m. After story time, make cat ears to wear, and learn about big cats in the Science in Action lab.
Fellne Friday will take place every Friday through the end of August as part of our Wickedly Fun Summer. For all of our summer activities, visit http://www.delmnh.org/wickedly-fun-summer/
Free with general admission or DMNH Membership.
Details HERE

Family Fun Fridays
11 AM – 11:45 AM
at Media-Upper Providence Free Library 1 E Front St, Media, PA
Ages 0-5. Just drop in!
6/28: Hands-on STEAM: Loose Parts (Ages 3 and up)
Details HERE

Stars on the Move!
1 PM – 1:45 PM
at Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Municipal Branch
Are you curious about the night sky? Did you want to learn more about the stars? Come to the library to hear Denise Vacca speak about the night sky. She will bring her portable planetarium so you can view the stars inside the library. Denise will give an overview of the current night sky, astronomical events, and space missions
Details HERE

Craft Club
1 PM – 2 PM
at Ridley Park Public Library
Children in grades 1-5 can join us for craft, books and prizes. Registration required. Call 610-583-7207 or come in to register.
Details HERE

6th – 12th Grade Melted Crayon Art
1 PM – 3 PM
at Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Main Sellers Branch
Come melt crayons and create a masterpiece! Please wear old clothes as this is a messy program.
Details HERE

Love is Love Zine Workshop for Teens & Tweens
1 PM – 3 PM
at Middletown Free Library
Help celebrate Pride Month by creating your own zine using colorful paper, markers, and clip art expressing how you think of love.
Learn a little history of zines and some tips and tricks to create your own piece of self-expression.
All Teen & Tween programs are open to youth in Grades 6-12.
Details HERE

Catholic Community Choir Presents Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids
2 PM – 3 PM and 7 pm – 8 PM
at Cardinal O’Hara High School
Based on the classic Disney film, 101 Dalmatians Kids is the fur-tastic adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, the iconic villain and 101 of the cutest puppies in Delco to grace us on the stage. Come out and enjoy our first performance of Summer 2019 at CCC on Friday, June 28th at 2:00pm and/or 7:00pm. Tickets are available at the door of all performances and online at www.catholiccommunitychoir.com. #CCCshines
Details HERE

Board Games
2 PM – 4:45 PM
at Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Municipal Branch
Come to the library to play board games every Friday afternoon. Lots of games to choose from! Lots of fun! Bring a friend and make new friends too!
Details HERE

Lego Club
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
at Rachel Kohl Community Library
Join to build and play with Legos! (4+ years)
Details HERE

Drag Queen Story Time with Balena Canto
4 PM – 5 PM
at at the Auditorium at the Roosevelt Community Center. The community center is locted at 464 S. Old Middletown Rd., Media, PA
Drag Queen, Balena Canto visits the Middletown Library to share books on diversity, acceptance, creativity, and love. In addition to stories, there will be singing, dancing, a craft, and a meet & greet with Balena! All ages are welcome and dress up is encouraged!
Details HERE

Family Night
4 PM – 5 PM
at Sharon Hill Library
Come and join for Family Night Fridays!!! We might have a movie with popcorn and juice or we will pull out some board games or hook up the video gaming system. Whatever it is, we’ll have fun with family!
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

Movie Day
5 PM – 6 PM
at Yeadon Library
Details HERE

Eyes of the Wild
6 PM – 7 PM
at Swarthmore Public Library
Humans celebrate the first man on the moon, but did you know that mny of our animal friends had already made this trip to space before we did? This program will show how animals have helped us understand space and how we adapt to new environments.
Details HERE

Designer Bag Bingo at Ridley Township Swim Club – Proceeds Benefit Ridley Township Swim & Dive Teams (You DO NOT need to be a member to attend)
7 PM
at Ridley Township Swim Club
Doors open at 7:00 Bingo starts at 8:00. 10 games plus 3 special games. Raffle baskets. Door prizes. 50/50. Always a blast! $30 per person.
Details HERE

BBQ and Beverage with Aunt Mary Pat
7 PM
Tickets $45 available via Venmo @MortonRutledgeFC or payment of cash, check or money order can be taken to the Rutledge borough building, your name will be put on a list to pick your ticket up at the door!! Beer, Wine and Food all inclusive
Additional Raffles, 50-50 and Silent Auctions
BBQ pulled pork, chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers; plus sides.
Ps. This is a 21+ event. All proceeds benefit the Morton-Rutledge Fire Company
Details HERE

Sounds of Summer Concert Series – An Evening of Barbershop
7:30 PM – 9 PM
at Haverford Township Free Library 1601 Darby Rd, Havertown PA
Join for music in the HTFL parking lot every 4th Friday in June, July and August. Bring your lawn chair – we’ll provide the snacks and the music!
Friday, June 28 — An Evening of Barbershop
Featuring two local barbershop quartets – the Havertones and the Delchordians. Enjoy these amazing 4-part harmonies!
Details 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

Delaware County Summer Festival 2019 – Deb Callahan Band Sweet Soul
7:30 PM
at Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Rd, Media PA
Philly’s award-winning Blues-Soul artist Deb Callahan and her band recently celebrated 20 years of performing, touring, recording and entertaining audiences nationwide.
Details HERE

The Philadelphia Orchestra Free Neighborhood Concert
8 PM – 10 PM
at Penns Landing in Philadelphia
Enjoy a free concert under the stars, as the full orchestra serenades you with an enchanting evening of music you won’t want to miss.
Details HERE

Movie in the Park – Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse
at Dusk
at Thornbury Park
Food Truck, Ice Cream Truck and a Movie in the Park! Doesn’t get much better than this….
Campus Chicken Food Truck: 6:00pm
Details HERE

Saturday, June 29, 2019

Bird Walk
8 AM – 10 AM
at Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited-Concordville are teaming up to explore the wonderful world of bird life. Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology.
Families and beginners are welcome!
When: last Saturday of each month; Nov.-Mar., 9-11am; Apr.-Oct., 8-10am
Where: meet at the NGM Visitor Center
Cost: Free
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

West Chester Growers Market
Every Saturday 9 AM -1 PM (May through December)
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays: 10 AM – Noon January through April
at the corner of North Church and West Chestnut Streets in downtown West Chester, PA
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.

All-American Celebration 2019 at National Constitution Center
9:30 AM – 5 PM
Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia PA
The National Constitution Center will offer an array of patriotic festivities over Independence Week, Saturday, June 29, through Thursday, July 4, in celebration of freedom and America’s independence. Visitors can participate in a variety of family-friendly programs and activities, including flag etiquette and flag folding workshops, arts and craft activities, and interactive shows.
Details and Full Schedule can be found HERE

Kids Club Pop Up Fireworks
10 AM – 12 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: $3 per project, ages 3+, supplies included.
Details HERE

Kids’ Clubhouse Launch Party
10 AM – 12 PM
at Kids’ Clubhouse of the Main Line 150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Ste. F130, Wayne, PA
Bring your family and friends to play at the center, tour the facility, learn about their services, and meet the staff. Kids will be able to play and do crafts with the staff, do balloon animals with Happy the Clown, and get some ice cream provided by Bryn Mawr Trust. 50% OFF REGISTRATION COSTS IF YOU REGISTER AT THIS EVENT!! Come on by for a fun morning with some sweet treats. Visit www.kidsclubhousemainline.com for more info.
More Details HERE

Wilmington Pirate Festival 2019
10 AM – 4 PM
at Kalmar Nyckel 1124 E 7th St, Wilmington, DE
The Pirates are Coming to the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation! Ship tours, pirate and cannon crews, live music, games, crafts, food and beer. Free admission & parking. Shuttles to nearby lots. Fees for some activities.
Pirates Plunder Entertainment Inc. presents: Pirates of Fortune’s Folly, the Pirates of The Approaching Storm, The Loose Cannon Company / Mr. Willis, Pineland Puppets, Bedlum Bones, The Brigands, Skullduggery Crew, and 1st Delaware Regiment, Come aboard!
Wilmington Pirate Festival parking is just past the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, 1124 East 7th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
More parking: 7th Street Skatepark, 1195 7th St., Wilmington, DE 19801 at the end of 7th St. with free shuttle buses.
Handicap parking (with valid placard or license): the lot across the street from the Kalmar Nyckel, 1124 E. 7th St., Wilmington, DE 19801. (No parking at Del Tech this year.)
Details HERE and HERE

Independence Day at Independence Seaport Museum
10 AM – 10 PM
211 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Ring in the Fourth of July with fireworks and special deals on admission all week long!
* June 29 *: Wawa Welcome America Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Take in spectacular views of this summer’s fireworks on the Delaware River Waterfront at Independence Seaport Museum! Spend the day at the Museum and get a front-row seat to the show by watching from one of our various viewing areas. The Museum opens at 10 a.m. and closes approximately 30 minutes after the fireworks have concluded.
Advance tickets: http://bit.ly/wawafireworks
Details and more of the schedule for the week HERE

Family Cardboard Maker Space
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
at Media-Upper Providence Free Library 1 E Front St, Media PA
Use our boxes, cardboard scraps, paper, tape, and safe cutters to make your own cardboard creations to take home!
Details HERE

Storytime and Activities Featuring Prince & Knight, Maiden & Princess, and Red: A Crayon’s Story 
11 AM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Join for a Pride Storytime that celebrates diversity.
Details HERE

Russian Story Time at Middletown Free Library
11 AM – 12:30 PM
Ages: Birth-3 years with an adult partner.
“Learn, move and play along as we read old favorite and modern Russian children fairy tales, poems and rhymes. Join us at the Middletown Free Library for fun reading activities, meet friends and practice Russian. 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!
Details HERE

Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 In-Store Event at Participating Target Stores
11 AM – 1 PM
Enjoy giveaways and demo toys
Details HERE

The Philly Ice Cream Scoop
11 AM – 5 PM
at Reading Terminal Market 12th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA
Reading Terminal Market is hosting
in collaboration with Bassetts Ice Cream & Wawa Welcome America The Philly Ice Cream Scoop- the LARGEST ice cream festival in America!
Join for a delicious day as we bring together local, independent ice cream businesses with Reading Terminal Market merchants to celebrate Philly’s rich ice cream heritage.
• Ice cream specials at various Market merchants
• 13 Philly ice cream vendor favorites (Bassetts Ice Cream, Little Baby’s Ice Cream, Zsa’s Ice Cream, Franklin Fountain , Miller’s Twist, Sweet Charlie’s, GELAT’OH Brick & Motor, Weckerly’s Ice Cream, ICE CAVE, Kreider Farms, Dre’s Water Ice and Ice Cream, Gran Caffe L’Aquila, Lil’ Pop Shop)
• Ice cream eating contests
• Ice cream themed fun & games
• Arts & Crafts
• Ice cream demos in City Kitchen
• Live music by Jersey String Band
• and more!
Participating RTM Merchants:
Beck’s Cajun Cafe at Reading Terminal Market and 30th Street Station: Bananas Foster French Toast (until 12) & Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
Down Home Diner: Apple Pie with Praline & Cream Ice Cream
The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company: Pick-Your-Own-Cookie ice cream sandwich
Flying Monkey Bakery: Sundae Cake & Cupcakes
Fox & Son Fancy Corn Dogs: Funnel cake with ice cream
Hershel’s East Side Deli: Apple Cake or Blueberry Cake with Ice Cream
Hunger Burger: Raspberry Chocolate Truffle Shake
Kennett Square Specialties: Woodside Creamery Mushroom Ice Cream
Loco Lucho’s Latino Kitchen: Fried Ice Cream & Pina Coladas with Vanilla Ice Cream (get a shot of rum outside on Filbert st.!)
LUHV FOOD: Vegan Ice Cream Whoopie Pies
Market Bakery : Ice Cream Muffins
Old City Coffee, Inc.: Affogato- vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso
The Pennsylvania General Store: Kombucha Ice Cream Floats
Pearl’s Oyster Bar: Belgian Waffle with a Scoop of Ice Cream
The Head Nut: Toppings (BYO Ice Cream)
The Tubby Olive – Reading Terminal Store: 25% off Dessert Balsamics (Raspberry, Black Cherry, Espresso, Dark Chocolate)
This event and all activities are free to attend. Ice cream specials at Market merchants and ice cream vendors are pay-as-you-go.
Details HERE

Kindness Festival
12 PM – 5 PM
at West Brandywine Township Park 198 West Lafayette Rd, West Brandywine PA
This is always a fun day for the entire family. Attractions, music, games, rides, food vendors, Prizes, craft vendors, local businesses, and much more! This is a fundraiser event for animal rescue and serving the needy throughout the year.
Details HERE

Teen Fitness (Pilates)
1 PM – 2:30 PM
at Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center
Teen Fitness with Pilate’s instructor Donna Giordano
Stay healthy this summer with Pilates!!! Beginners welcomed!
Details HERE

Teen Science Cafe
1 PM – 2:30 PM
at Marple Public Library
Join us for the first meeting of our Teen Science Cafe. A free, fun way for teens to explore the big advances in sciences and technology affecting their lives by meeting with local experts in a relaxed environment.
Teen Science Cafes are for teens, by teens. This meeting is for teens leaders who want to shape the future of Marple’s Teen Science Cafe.
Ages 12-18
Details HERE

MAKE break Firecracker Slime
1 PM – 3 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: Buy the plastic jar, and the rest of your supplies will be provided, including the premade slime.
Details HERE

Zoo Day at Diggerland
1 PM – 3 PM
100 Pinedge Dr, West Berlin, NJ
A FUR-TASTIC SPECIAL EVENT! Join us for ZOO Day at Diggerland Powered by Elmwood Park Zoo!
– Meet and Greet with Elmwood Park Zoo’s Mascot, Bubby the Bison
– See live animals and learn about them from the Elmwood Park Zoo Educational Team
– Learn about local animals from real animal artifacts
– Enter to Win a 4-pack of tickets to the Elmwood Park Zoo!
Details HERE

Chess Club
1 PM – 3:30 PM
at Lansdowne Library
All ages, all levels
Details HERE

Pop-Up Naturalist: “Birds & Beaks”
1 PM – 5 PM
at Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills PA
Join Newlin’s staff naturalist for an afternoon of exciting environmental activities. Look for the pop-up naturalist tent in different parts of the park and discover the plants and animals that call Newlin home. While specific activities will vary by theme, you can expect to find interactive demonstrations, live specimens, games and crafts, and fun for the whole family! All ages; FREE.
Details HERE

Game On! Event
2 PM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Elevate your gaming skills with our info-packed guides and activities at this interactive event for game-loving young readers.* *Event activities will not include gaming devices. Customers are invited to bring personal devices and hang out after the event to gameplay with the help of our official gaming guides.
Details HERE

Philadelphia Taco Festival
2 PM – 8 PM
at Xfinity Live 1100 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Get ready for an action-packed day filled with a variety of tacos, margaritas, delicious indulgences, live entertainment and tons of taco themed activities! Come hungry and get ready for the Philadelphia Taco Festival!
GET READY FOR…
– 30+ Taco & Food Vendors (over 75 styles of tacos)
– Tequila Expo
– Baggo Tournament
– Hot Chili Pepper & Taco Eating Contest
– Live Authentic & Traditional Entertainment
– Full access to Xfinity Live!
– Nacho & Churro Bar
– Axe Throwing Area
– Kids Fun Zone (face painters, bounce houses & more)
– Margarita Bar
TICKET DETAILS
GENERAL ADMISSION $9.99* (Pre-Sale & Limited) 2PM – 8PM
– Entry into festival
– 1st drink FREE
PREMIUM PACKAGE $29.99* (Pre-Sale & Limited) 2PM – 8PM
– Entry into festival
– 1st drink FREE
– 5 taco vouchers
– Commemorative gift bag with bottle of hot sauce, giveaways & bragging rights
VIP PACKAGE $49.99* (Pre-Sale & Limited) 12PM – 8PM
– 2 Hours of VIP early access
– All exclusive VIP bar (12PM – 2PM featuring beer, call drinks, soda)
– 5 taco vouchers
– Commemorative gift bag with bottle of hot sauce, giveaways & bragging rights
At the event, you’ll find over 30 of the area’s best restaurants & food purveyors dishing out a variety of unlimited $3 tacos (sold separately). There will be bars and beverage stations serving margaritas, beer, water, soda & more. All food, alcohol (not including tequila expo) & non alcoholic related items will work on a voucher system – so you will purchase vouchers at ticket stations and use those as cash. Additional vendors will be on hand to sell other food (cotton candy, cakes, desserts etc) as well. ATMs will be on site.
Come hungry as there will be over 30 of the areas BEST restaurants & food purveyors showcasing a variety of traditional, unique and delicious tacos!
KIDS FUN ZONE
Fun for the whole family! There will be face painters, bounce houses, piñata smashing contests, carnival games & more.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Bring your dancing shoes and expect to hear the sounds of traditional rock, authentic mariachi bands with dance troupe performances, Philly’s best DJ’s and more!
No refunds. This is a Rain or Shine outdoor event.
Details HERE

Designer Bag Bingo
4:30 PM
at Ridley Park Swim Club 610 Hancock Street, Ridley Park PA
Grab your friends and Come out this JUNE 2019 for a fun night and designer purses! It will be a BYO (NO GLASS)!
You do NOT have to be member to attend.
We will also have raffle baskets! $30 pp gets you 3 cards for 10 games!
Details HERE

Tinicum Fireworks at Gov. Printz Park **Postponed to Sunday June 30th due to weather forecast for this evening**
5 PM – 10 PM
2nd and Taylor Ave. Essington, PA
Come down to the park for another great event! There will be 2 great bands – Buddy Cash Band & Dark Moon, Fabulous food vendors, craft vendors, lawn games and of course the wonderful park amenities..Splash pad, Horseshoe pits, bocce ball courts….
Come relax, eat, play, and enjoy the best fireworks display around! ( They will be launched from a barge in the river. It’s spectacular!)
Details HERE

2019 Glenolden Fireworks **Postponed to Sunday June 30th due to weather forecast for this evening**
7 PM
at at Interboro Baseball Field, at the end of Hillcrest Ave in Glenolden
Music and games begin at 7, with the fireworks beginning at dusk.
Scout troop 44 will be selling snacks and drinks.
Details HERE

Llanerch Country Club Fireworks
950 West Chester Pike, Havertown PA
at Dusk

Delaware County Summer Festival 2019 – Us & Floyd NY’s Pink Floyd Tribute Band
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
1671 N Providence Rd, Media PA
Passionate and accurate recreations of the timeless music of the legendary rock act Pink Floyd. It’s a must-see show including top notch works from the band’s vast catalog.
Details HERE

United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own” Concert & Fireworks
8 PM – 10 PM
at Penn’s Landing 101 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA
From patriotic anthems to popular tunes, the The United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own” is back for another fantastic, FREE performance you can’t miss!
Celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic, all-star concert. Kick-off Philadelphia’s Wawa Welcome To America celebration with dazzling fireworks presented by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Comcast NBC Universal and Pyrotecnico.
Schedule:
8 pm: The United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own” Concert
9:30 pm: Fireworks
Details HERE

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Media Farmers Market
10 AM
Edgemont St, Media PA
The Market will be held every Sunday from 10 to 2 on Edgemont Street between Media Elementary and Barrall Field. Come on out for fresh produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, prepared foods, and more!
Details HERE

Baby & Me Storytime featuring Hello, World! Solar System
11 AM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Introducing new Baby & Me Storytime for caregivers and children 0-24 months old. Join as we read a book and participate in activities building language skills for your little ones.
Details 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

Historic Philly Block Party
12 PM – 7 PM
at  Independence Mall, 5th & 6th Street between Market and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia
Join in the Historic District of Philadelphia on a day where thousands of attendees will come together to enjoy a festive event that commemorates our country’s freedom and the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection! At this year’s block party, we will be featuring a variety of entertainment, food trucks and pop-up performances! The excitement includes diverse genres of music with a focus on strong female performers, educational elements, arts and entertainment, health and wellness and of course plenty of food options! This year’s block party will feature acts at People’s Plaza on The Freedom Stage, with electrifying performances leading into the evening’s Gospel on Independence.
In addition to the Freedom Stage and the vast variety of food trucks, there will be the Kids Zone, which will be programmed specifically for the young attendees! This area will focus on arts, education, entertainment, and health and wellness. There will be something for kids of all ages to enjoy!
Details HERE

Media Pride Day
1 PM – 3 PM
at Plum Street Mall
On June 20 Media Borough Council declared June as Pride Month to recognize and honor the Media LGBTQ+ community. Mayor Bob McMahon will read the Proclamation again in a public ceremony on Sunday June 30 as part of a Media Pride Day event followed by guest speaker, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon. Performances by Roger Ricker of the Media Theatre and the Media Theatre Camp Kids, The Free Mom Hugs Moms, and Special Appearance by Story Time Drag Queen Balene Canto are included on the schedule. A DJ Dance Party with Fanci Dismount on the Plum Street Mall wraps up the festivities. Special deals and promotions at many local shops and eateries. Sunday, June 30, 1-3pm on Plum Street Mall, Media, between State and Jasper Sts.
Free Parking. No Smoking or Pets at Media Borough Events.
Details HERE

3rd Annual Havertown Pride Picnic
4 PM – 7 PM
at Merwood Park 2498 Linden Dr, Ardmore PA
Come celebrate pride with LGBTQ+ folks, families, friends, neighbors, allies and show our community what PRIDE & INCLUSIVITY look like!
All are welcome to this free, family-friendly, potluck-style event. See www.h-can.org/PRIDE for details and to RSVP. But here’s how it works:
1) Plan to pack a picnic (plus snacks or desserts to share)
2) Share this event with local family and friends to help spread the word.
3) Show up at Merwood Park on Sunday, June 30, for music, food and fun.
4) If you’d like to get involved in any way (entertainment, kids crafts, action items, set-up/clean-up crew), contact kcvitale@gmail.com.
NOTE: To keep this event environmentally-friendly, we’re encouraging everyone to limit disposable items. If possible, bring re-usable plates, utensils and re-fillable water bottles instead of plastic water bottles.
Details HERE

CHASE Presents: Philly at the Movies: Rocky
5:30 PM – 10 PM
Philadelphia Art Museum Steps, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
Yo Adrian! Watching Rocky on the very steps that made Mr. Stallone famous has become a tradition during the week of July 4th in Philadelphia. Wawa Welcome America is continuing this tradition by opening this year’s Philly @ the Movies Series with the iconic Philadelphia film in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art right next to the famous Rocky statue.
Enjoy a Philly-centric night on the famous steps, complete with a Rocky and Creed look-alike contest, entertainment by DJ Hollywood, and trivia led by Bobby Mansure prior to the free screening of the iconic Rocky at 7 PM.
Come early and snag your complimentary blanket courtesy of Chase while supplies last. Also enjoy complimentary popcorn courtesy of Chase and tasty treats from Herr’s and Tastykake. Additional movie snacks will also be available for purchase. This event is in partnership with the Philadelphia Film Society. Movie rated PG.
Details HERE

Tinicum Fireworks at Gov. Printz Park
5 PM – 10 PM
2nd and Taylor Ave. Essington, PA
Come down to the park for another great event! There will be 2 great bands – Buddy Cash Band & Dark Moon, Fabulous food vendors, craft vendors, lawn games and of course the wonderful park amenities..Splash pad, Horseshoe pits, bocce ball courts….
Come relax, eat, play, and enjoy the best fireworks display around! ( They will be launched from a barge in the river. It’s spectacular!)
Details HERE

2019 Glenolden Fireworks
7 PM
at at Interboro Baseball Field, at the end of Hillcrest Ave in Glenolden
Music and games begin at 7, with the fireworks beginning at dusk.
Scout troop 44 will be selling snacks and drinks.
Details HERE

Delaware County Summer Festival 2019 – Chico’s Vibe Come on Out & Feel the Vibe!
7:30 PM
at Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Rd, Media PA
This nine-piece orchestra with a groovin’ horn section is the area’s premiere event band, playing the best hit party music from the ‘60s to present.
Details HERE

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