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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia - 10:00 AM
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Franklin Square - various times
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Weekend Fun for Philly Kids: Tall Ships, Outdoor Concerts, Nature June 27-28
Ah, the summertime bucket list. You know, activities that every family plans to do over school break? Since this weekend concludes the month of June, it's a wake-up call to start crossing a few off your list with the help of our Event Calendar.
Hit a summer fest such as the New Castle County Ice Cream Festival. See an outdoor concert at Roxborough's Gorgas Park, Bryn Mawr's Gazebo or Media's Rose Tree Park. Or explore nature with a trip to the Schuylkill Environmental Education Center's 50th Anniversary Picnic or Riverbend Environmental Education Center's Stream Stomp.
Read on to see the rest of our top picks for the weekend so you can make every moment of summer count. Have fun!
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New Castle County Ice Cream Festival- Wilmington, DE
With hot summer days, nothing refreshes like a big bowl of ice cream, so be sure to check out Rockwood Park's Ice Cream Festival going on this weekend.
Tall Ships- Philadelphia, PA
Visitors to the Delaware Waterfront can enjoy seeing the Tall Ships. Over the course of their four-day stay, guests can see a ship parade, enjoy live music and tour a ship such as the USCG Barque Eagle. In addition, children can participate in a variety of festival activities.
Kutztown Folk Festival- Kutztown, PA
It is the opening weekend for the Kutztown Folk Festival held at the Kutztown Fairgrounds. The oldest festival of its kind, the event features musical entertainment, dancing and food which celebrate the Pennsylvania Dutch.
Junior Engineers- Wilmington, DE
Each month, the Delaware Children's Museum highlights a different type of engineering for children to explore. This month's theme is "Be an Aerospace Engineer."
Saturday, June 27
Raspberry Festival- Media, PA
Visitors to Linvilla Orchard's Raspberry Festival can expect not only a bountiful selection of raspberries but pirate fun as well. Children can enjoy Magician John Bundy and his treasure chest of tricks.
Fireflies: Nature's Fireworks- East Norriton, PA
Head to Norristown Farm Park for the spectacular display performed by those little bugs that glow. Children can learn about these creatures and what makes them so fascinating.
Stream Stomp- Gladwyne, PA
Search for crayfish, help build a dam and hunt for magic rocks at Riverbend Environmental Education Center's free event featuring stream fun.
50th Anniversary Picnic- Philadelphia, PA
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education celebrates 50 years with a family-friendly day full of live music, an animal show, games, hikes and s'mores.
Family Day- Philadelphia, PA
The Shops at Liberty Place host Family Day which is sponsored by Wawa Welcome America. Guests can expect a variety of games, crafts and activities commemorating the first recitation of Alice in Wonderland, held at this location 150 years ago.
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert- Bryn Mawr, PA
Recess Monkey takes the stage at the Bryn Mawr Gazebo. Families can enjoy this high-energy performance featuring one of today's most popular bands for kids.
Sunday, June 28
Annual Canal Day- Mont Clare, PA
Each year, Lock 60 at Canal Park hosts this community event featuring crafts, kids' games, food and music as well as competitive activities such as The Schuylkill River Trail Run.
A Bone to Pick with Buffon- Philadelphia, PA
Learn about Thomas Jefferson and his fascination with bones through interactive storytelling at the American Philosophical Society Museum.
Fairy and Wizard Festival- Media, PA
Plant a magic bean, make a fairy wand and listen to enchanted tales during Tyler Arboretum's Fairy and Wizard Festival.
Flick and Float- Lansdale, PA
Enjoy an evening of swimming and movie watching at Towamencin Township Pool open to the community. The featured show is Muppets Most Wanted and begins at dusk.
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