Fun Things to Do in Delaware County PA and Surrounding Areas this Weekend 7/23 – 7/25

Looking for places to walk or hike? Check out our round up of Delaware County PA and Surrounding Area Trails, Parks and Places to Walk and Hike HERE

• Upper Darby Summer Stage presents The Wind in the Willows July 21, 2021 – July 24, 2021 “Exciting music and colorful characters tell the story of Mole, Rat, Badger and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose antics land him in serious trouble through misadventures and heroic battles to recapture Toad Hall.” Details and ticket info HERE
• Christmas in July Celebration at Sesame Place – July 21 – 25 Details and ticket info HERE
• Outdoor Family Story Time Friday, July 23 at 10 AM at Ridley Township Library for ages 5 and under.  In-person program. Story time is back this summer!  Bring your blanket and join us outside in our library courtyard (located next to our children’s library) for stories and music.   Story time will be held outdoors, please check email and our Ridley Township Public Library Facebook page for weather related announcements. Registration required, space limited Details HERE
• Art Kids Studio: Field of Flowers July 24 – 25 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art In this drop-in family program, celebrate someone special by printing and stamping to create a project inspired by the work of Faith Ringgold.​ Artists of all ages are welcome. Details and ticket info HERE
• Bubble Fun Storytime w/ Middletown Free Library Friday July 23rd at 9:15am Rose Tree Park (by the giant American Flag) Best for ages 4-7, but siblings always welcome Registration: Required, Limited to 8 families Details HERE
• Outdoor Storytime at Veterans Memorial Park hosted by Marple Public Library Friday July 23rd 10 AM – 10:30 AM 354 Lawrence Road Broomall, PA Join every Friday in July and August for outdoor storytime in the gazebo at Veterans Memorial Park on Lawrence Road! Stories, songs, rhymes, wiggles, and fun! Recommended for kids ages 5 and under but all are welcome! No registration required. Masks (for ages 2+) and social distancing in effect.  Feel free to bring a blanket or towel to sit on. Playground fun encouraged afterwards! Details HERE
• Stories on the Porch Friday July 23rd 10 AM – 10:30 AM at Media-Upper Providence Free Library Children ages 0-5 (older siblings welcome) are invited to sing, listen to stories, do movement activities and watch puppets on our covered porch. Registration is limited to six families. (May increase based on current conditions.) Please follow current CDC guidelines. Please note that weekly storytimes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday are all the same each week, so please pick one day of the week that best works for your family.  Program may be cancelled for inclement weather (very stormy or very hot). Please check your email before heading out. Details HERE
• Outdoor Movie on the Sellers Library Lawn Friday July 23rd 8 PM – 9:45 PM Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks and enjoy a family movie on the lawn of Sellers Library! Details HERE
• Christmas in July in Chestnut Hill July 24th – 25th “It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Chestnut Hill! During Christmas in July visitors can immerse themselves in the spirit of the Christmas by strolling through Philadelphia’s Garden District. Visitors can take advantage of holiday music, and experience visits from Santa! While it may not be December, Chestnut Hill is keeping Christmas traditions intact. You may even catch a glimpse of Santa strutting down the Avenue as the sounds of a cheerful Brass Quartet fills the air on the avenue.” Santa will be strolling the avenue July 24th, from 2pm-5pm (8527 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 to 8125 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118)  Details HERE
• Annual Butterfly Count with Cliff and Nancy Hence at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum Saturday July 24th 9 AM – 11 AM Come discover the butterflies of the Refuge! This walk will be part of an annual butterfly count to track butterfly population at the refuge. Walk will meet by visitor center and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers. No registration required Details HERE
• Swarthmore Farmers Market Saturdays 9 AM -12 PM Park Avenue and Dartmouth Avenue, Swarthmore PA. Details HERE
• Once Upon a Garden: Storytime at Chanticleer Saturday July 24th 9:30 AM – 10 AM Join at Chanticleer: A Pleasure Garden, for a nature storytime, including songs, stories, and movement, for the whole family. Take-home craft provided. Registration required. For ages 2-5. General admission: $10 With Radnor Library card: $5 With season pass: Free Kids 12 and under: Free Details HERE
• Christmas in July Flea Market Saturday July 24th 9 AM – 2 PM at Christ Church Ridley Park 104 Nevin St Ridley Park PA There are treasures for everyone and priced to sell.
  Antiques & Collectables, Christmas Decorations, Fall Decorations, 45 RPM Records, Home Goods, Toys, Jewelry Details HERE
• East Coast Reptile Super Expo Saturday July 24th 9 AM – 4:30 PM at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks PA Details and ticket info HERE 
• Science Saturday at Hagley Museum Presented By Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Blast Off! Saturday July 24th 12 PM – 4 PM Explore rocketry and propulsion. Make a stomp rocket and see how high it can go! Details and ticket info HERE
• Free Fishing Day – No License or Equipment Needed at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum Saturday July 24th 1 PM – 4 PM Hook your first fish today! Join us for our free Family Fishing Day and let our volunteers and staff help you get a start on fishing. Limited rods and bait will be available or bring your own! No License needed. The Free Fishing Day on Saturday, July 24 is in celebration of Latino Conservation Week! Details HERE
• Walmart Fun Gabby’s Dollhouse Themed Family Activities – This week’s theme is Crafting Saturday July 24th 1 PM – 5 PM at Walmart Supercenter 195 N West End Blvd Quakertown, PA More details HERE
• West Philadelphia Orchestra Saturday July 24th 2 PM – 5 PM at Suburban Square in Ardmore “The band plays a variety of tunes which blend other sounds, like jazz and classical, together with traditional Balkan sounds. As much a community as a band, WPO’s performances are celebratory events.” Details HERE
• Adult Splash Party $10 Admission at Nassau Swim Club Saturday July 24th 7 PM – 11 PM 25 S Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, PA $10 BYOB/BYOF – members/non members, Pay at the door, DJ and Games Absolutely NO GLASS is permitted on Pool Grounds Details HERE
• Toy Story In Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts Saturday July 24th 8 PM Details and ticket info HERE
• Christmas in July at Elmwood Park Zoo Sunday July 25th 10 AM Enjoy animal encounters and live music. You’ll even have a chance to write your 2021 Christmas wishes for our special guest, on holiday from his home way off in the North Pole! Catch tropical Santa as he stops by during his summer vacation. He’ll be circling the zoo in style so be ready to spot him!
  Wild Encounter Show – 11:00 am in the Zoo Bowl Theater
  Santa Visit – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm in various locations around the zoo Details and ticket info HERE
• Christmas in July, Luau Party at Linwood Park (hosted by Lulu’s Casita and Friends of Linwood Park)! Sunday July 25th 10 AM -11:30 AM “Join “Santa Jim” for a luau party to celebrate #christmasinjuly music, games, crafts, pictures with Santa and maybe we will even make it snow in July. Sunday 7/25 10am to 11:30am at Linwood park in Ardmore, $25 per child, $5 per adult portions of the proceeds will benefit @linwoodparkardmore To sign up please email  info@luluscasita.com” Details HERE
• Candytopia – Philadelphia now through Labor Day 901 Market Street #1150 Philadelphia, PA Details and ticket info HERE
• Insta Philly Instagrammable Photo Experience  219 Market Street – Philadelphia, PA Details and ticket info HERE
• Rose Tree Park Summer Festival June 26 – August 22 1671 N. Providence Road Media, PA Showtime is 7:30 PM (except on July 2nd & 29th -10 AM – both Children’s shows) Details and list of Concerts/Entertainers HERE and HERE and HERE
• Zoo Revue at Elmwood Park Zoo Weekends throughout the Summer Cue the music! Join us every weekend throughout the summer for live entertainment as various talented performers take the Zoo Revue stage! Our lineup includes all types of entertainment – enjoy musicians, young actors, magicians and more! All performances will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, on the stage located next to the bison feeding deck and across from Zoo Brew Beer Garden.
  Performances are free to attend with regular zoo admission. Details HERE and HERE
• Friday Night unWINEd at Shady Brook Farm May 7 to September 3, 2021 Gates open at 5:30pm Music starts at 6:30pm “The party’s at our place all summer long and you’re invited! Enjoy live music by amazing bands in the Festival Field every Friday evening. Bring the whole family…we’ve got lots of activities for the kiddos, lawn games, food, drinks & fun! No outside food or drinks permitted. We have several food & drink vendors located throughout the Festival Field. Kids under 24 mo. are free! See page for more info on weather and rain cancelations. Details HERE
• The Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum opens daily May 29 through October 11. Runs weekdays 10am – 5pm and weekends 9am – 5pm “The Garden Railway display is a miniature world with a quarter mile track running through it. It features loops and tunnels, bridges and trestles and all of the small-scale buildings are created entirely of natural materials.” Details, tickets and more info HERE
• Pick Your Own at Linvilla Orchards Pick-Your-Own is open Monday-Friday from 8AM – 4PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 8AM – 5PM. “Weather and Crop Permitting. Details, pricing and ticket info HERE
• Media Farmers Market Sundays 10 AM – 1 PM Edgmont St. between Media Elementary and Barrall Field  every Sunday from now until November from 10am to 1pm. Make sure you plan to come every week – during the growing season new items are arriving at the Market all the time! Details HERE
• Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest May 7th – September 26th 101 South Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA Roller Skating, food, carnival games, rides, Carnival treats and more.  Details and advance roller skating ticket purchases HERE
• Philadelphia Film Society Drive in at the Philadelphia Navy Yard Friday Various films throughout the weekend Admiral Peary Way &, League Island Blvd, Philadelphia, PA Movies and ticket info HERE
• Ship Bottom Brewery Beer Garden at Linvilla Orchards Saturdays and Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM (weather dependent) Food Truck will be onsite each day, Fire Pits & Patio Heaters, Ship Bottom will have a social distance program and contact-less environment in place for your safety.  Seating will be first come first serve. Details HERE
• The Pigeon Comes to Philadelphia! A Mo Willems Exhibit June 4th through September 12th at The Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic Philadelphia, PA “Visit the whimsical world of Mo Willems and his cast of lovable characters, including best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, faithful companion Knuffle Bunny and The Pigeon, the wily city bird best known for his antics in Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Activities in the exhibition will give children the opportunity to make art that is inspired by Mo Willems and to learn about the social and emotional lives of the author’s popular characters.” Details, ticket info and list of exhibit highlights HERE

• Adventure Aquarium Camden NJ – Advance tickets required Details HERE
• Penn Museum Philadelphia PA – Advance tickets required – Be sure to check out their newest exhibit – Invisible Beauty: The Art of Archaelogical Science, “where you can see archaeology through an entirely new lens. It takes visitors behind-the-scenes to be a part of what happens inside the research labs — an important part of archaeological discovery — giving them a closer look (up to 26,000x closer!) at the artifacts that are on display and the innovative technology that researchers use to uncover hidden information about the past.” Details HERE
• Franklin Institute Philadelphia PA – Crayola IDEAworks: The Creativity Exhibition February 13, 2021 – July 18, 2021- “In its exclusive, limited run in Philadelphia, the exhibition will inspire visitors of all ages to develop and expand their creative skills through a multitude of activities that will stimulate the senses while empowering creativity and imagination.” Advance Tickets Required Details HERE
• Spruce Street Harbor Park 121 N. Columbus Blvd Philadelphia, PA Opens for the season May 26th“Spruce Street Harbor Park makes for cool, Summertime memories, with colorful hammocks, floating gardens, beautiful trees adorned in technicolored lights, local craft beers, and delicious food from some of Philadelphia’s most popular restaurants.” Details HERE
• Wonderspaces 27 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA Details, tickets and hours HERE
• Please Touch Museum Philadelphia PA Details HERE
• The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Philadelphia PA Advance Reservation Required Details HERE
• Franklin Square in Philadelphia Details and more HERE
• Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA Reservations required Details HERE
• Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia, PA Reservations required Details HERE
• Longwood Gardens Kennett Square, PA Advance Tickets Required Details HERE
• Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia PA – Experience BIG TIME, Philadelphia Zoo’s new prehistoric exhibit. Advance tickets required Details HERE
• Elmwood Park Zoo Norristown, PA – Advance tickets required Details HERE
• Brandywine Zoo Wilmington, DE Details HERE
• Tyler Arboretum Media, PA Details HERE
• Morris Arboretum Philadelphia, PA Advance tickets required Details HERE
• Putt Putt Fun Center 5300 W Baltimore Pike Clifton Heights, PA Details and ticket info HERE
• Bettes Family Fun Center Aston, PA Details HERE
• Urban Air Adventure Park Springfield PA Details HERE
• Sky Zone Glen Mills PA Details HERE
• Jumpers Family Fun Zone Newtown Square PA Advance Reservations Required Details HERE
• Arnold’s Family Fun Center Oaks PA Details HERE
• Diggerland USA West Berlin, NJ Details HERE
• Strasburg Railroad Ronks PA Advance Tickets required Details HERE
• Knoebels 391 Knoebels Blvd Route 487 Elysburg, PA Details HERE