Fun Things to Do in Delaware County PA and Surrounding Areas this Weekend 8/6 – 8/8
*Please note that changes can occur at anytime to any of these events due to safety regulations and Social Distancing precautions or weather. Be sure to check with each venue and keep up to date on their social media pages for updates, changes, closures and more. Also be sure to check individual pages **
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
- Disney on Ice Mickey’s Search Party at Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia August 5 – 8, 2021 Details and ticket info HERE and HERE
- Upper Darby Summer Stage presents Spookley the Square Pumpkin August 4 – 6, 2021 Details and ticket info HERE
- Mainstage at Upper Darby Summer Stage presents Tuck Everlasting Friday August 6th and Saturday August 7th Details and ticket info HERE
- Outdoor Family Story Time Friday, August 6th 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
- Outdoor Storytime at Veterans Memorial Park hosted by Marple Public Library Friday August 6th10 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 August 6th10 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 Storytime at Crum Creek Park Friday August 6th 11 AM – 11:30 AM “Join Mr. Scott for a socially distant outdoor storytime! We will read books, sing songs, and do some movement activities. Bring a blanket or chairs if you would like! Please follow CDC guidlines for masking. In the event of bad weather or the threat of bad weather, storytime will be cancelled for the day. Please check your email the day of the storytime if things are looking iffy. Registration is per family/group, not individual. Little Crum Creek Park is located at the corner of Swarthmore Ave. and Cresson Ave.” Details HERE
- Frozen Escape Room Party Friday August 6th 11 AM – 1 PM Cool off this summer with our Frozen Escape Room! Join us for a story and an awesome escape room, then bring home your very own Olaf take-and-make craft! The winner of our Frozen raffle will be chosen during the event. The escape room is aimed towards 10-12 year-olds, but younger children are welcome to join in on the fun! There is limited space for this event, so registration is required. Details HERE
- Mini Bottle Rocket Friday August 6th 3 PM – 4:30 PM at Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Sellers Memorial Branch Preschool to 2nd Grade Did you know you can make and launch a water bottle rocket using just a plastic bottle, water, and baking soda? Come try it for yourself at Sellers Memorial Branch! Social distancing will be practiced, and masks are strongly recommend. Details HERE
- Farmer’s Market Story Time! Friday August 6th 4 PM – 4:25 PM For all ages! Join Miss Angela from Newtwon Public Library, or Miss Elena from Marple Public Library for some stories and songs at Newtown Square’s Farmer’s Market! Stay and shop their many local vendors! Every Friday in June. Find us next to St. Alban’s Church. Please register so we know how many to expect and can practice social distancing. Details HERE
- Peach & Sunflower Festival at Linvilla Orchards Saturday August 7th 8 AM – 6 PM “This day will be “jam”-packed with Sunflower Selfies, Pick Your Own Peaches & other fresh fruits and vegetables, Hayrides, Face Painting, Train Rides, Fishing, Music, Games and so much more! “Our host for the Peach and Sunflower Festival will be the one and only Silly Joe! He has planned music, fun and games for kids of all ages! Our day will start off at 11AM with Cool Beans Music. Steve ‘Cool Beans’ Pullarra is a Grammy award winning children’s performer! Cool Beans will perform two shows this day – at 11AM and at 12 noon. At 1:00PM and again at 2:30PM, New Jersey band Sun Dog will be joining us for some rock music. Known for their diverse repertoire of classic rock, country rock, and classic country, with a splash of Motown and early rock & roll added to the mix so that there is something for everyone! Our dear friend and Festival fixture, Officer Offbeat will be bringing joy and laughter throughout the day as he wanders the farm grounds.” Details HERE
- Arts in the Park: Kossler Duo! Saturday August 7th 5 PM – 6:30 PM at Glen Providence Park 550 West State Street Media PA Classical Guitar with the Kossler Duo! With flawless virtuosity and sincere musicianship, classical guitarist brothers Adam and John Kossler perform works from Baroque to Bluegrass. Rain date Sunday, August 8* Free & family-friendly Bring a blanket or chair, and relax on the lawn by the historical stage for a late afternoon concert. After the performance, head into Media for dinner and shopping, just two blocks away on State Street! Details HERE
- Music of the Grateful Dead for Kids! ft. Steal Your Peach: Presented by Rock And Roll Playhouse at Ardmore Music Hall Sunday August 8th 23 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA Details and ticket info HERE
- Touch A Truck Day Sunday August 8, 2021 12 PM – 4 PM at the Chester County Government Services Complex 601 Westtown Road West Chester, PA Children of all ages can explore the vehicles that fascinate them. This hands on event gives children the opportunity to see, touch, interact with and learn about dozens of vehicles. Details HERE
- Eagles Public Practice Sunday August 8, 2021 7 PM Tickets are on sale now for only $10, with all proceeds benefiting Eagles Autism Foundation. Details and ticket info HERE
- Shady Brook Farm Sunflower Festival August 7, 8, 14 & 15 10 AM – 4 PM 931 Stony Hill Rd.
Yardley, PA Pick your own sunflowers, Wagon rides, Jumping Pillow, BEARS playground, BarnYard animals, Animated chicken show, SBF 500 pedal go-cart, Gem mining (extra fee), Cut your own sunflowers & wildflowers (priced by the stem), Pick your own peaches (priced by the lb.) LIVE music from 12 to 4pm Details and ticket info HERE - Celebrate National Peach Month at Peddler’s Village August 6th – 31st 2400 Street Road
New Hope, PA – Peach Month Kickoff Weekend: Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8 “Join for a weekend of summer festivities including live entertainment (see below), family activities, and local peaches, peach pies, fritters, and butters” 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