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Greater Philadelphia Expo Center - 9:00 AM
The Franklin Institute - 9:30 AM
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center - 9:00 AM
The Franklin Institute - 9:30 AM
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia - 10:00 AM
Academy of Natural Sciences - 10:00 AM
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Lansdale/Towamencin PA - 9:00 AM
The Franklin Institute - 9:30 AM
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia - 10:00 AM
Franklin Square - various times
Lansdale/Towamencin PA - 9:00 AM
The Franklin Institute - 9:30 AM
Museum of the American Revolution - 9:00 AM
Mister John's Music - 9:00 AM
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia - 10:00 AM
Lansdale/Towamencin PA - 9:00 AM
The Franklin Institute - 9:30 AM
Academy of Natural Sciences - 10:00 AM
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia - 10:00 AM
Franklin Square - various times
Lansdale/Towamencin PA - 9:00 AM
The Franklin Institute - 9:30 AM
Academy of Natural Sciences - 10:00 AM
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia - 10:00 AM
Franklin Square - various times
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Weekend Fun for Philly Kids: Trees, Fireflies, Tie-Dye July 18-19
I'm bored... two little words every parent dreads to hear during these summer months. Thankfully, our Events Calendar can handle this situation should it arise in your home.
Play under the Tall Trees at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, uncover artifacts at Newlin Grist Mill's Public Archeology Program or catch lighting bugs at Tabora's Firefly Festival. Spend some family time at a Tie Dye Festival, Tree House Festival or Music Festival. With this weekend's line-up, there is no way to be bored!
Be sure to have our boredom-busting weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox each Thursday morning. Now keep reading to discover all the fun that awaits you and your family this weekend.
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Civil War Weekend- Philadelphia, PA
Visit Fort Mifflin for a little education and a lot of fun. Children can participate in a scavenger hunt, watch a weapons demonstration and view an encampment while learning about the Civil War.
Founder's Weekend at Woodford Mansion- Philadelphia, PA
Guests to the Woodford Mansion can step back in time this weekend and learn about some of Philadelphia's most influential residents who played an important role in founding our country.
Pinocchio- Melrose Park, PA
"I can not tell a lie." It's the last weekend to see Storybook Musical Theatre as they present Pinocchio at Gratz College Theater.
Saturday, July 18
Meadow Days- Kennett Square, PA
Experts at Longwood Gardens lead a 3 mile walk throughout the sprawling meadows to show children the flora and fauna while answering questions along the way.
Watson Adventures' Wizard School Scavenger Hunt for Harry Potter Fans- Philadelphia, PA
Fans of the Harry Potter series delight in this one-of-a kind scavenger hunt hosted by the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Tie Dye Music Festival- Wallingford, PA
Enjoy an afternoon of musical performances and a variety of tie dye activities at the Community Arts Center.
Young Artist Workshops- Hamilton, NJ
Inspired by exhibits on display at the Grounds For Sculpture, budding artists can channel their creativity into personal masterpieces during this workshop.
Tall Trees Playdate- Philadelphia, PA
Explore the forest full of tall trees as children visiting the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education play in a mud kitchen and dig in the sand while making new friends.
Saturday Night at the Movies- Philadelphia, PA
Watch The Lego Movie under the stars on the big outdoor screen at Franklin Square.
Sunday, July 19
Tree House Festival- Media, PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Woodmobile and the Elmwood Park Zoo on Wheels visit Tyler Arboretum for an extraordinary opportunity to learn about trees and how animals use trees as their homes.
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social- North Wales, PA
Visitors to Evans-Mumbower Mills can learn about the importance of the gristmill while enjoying some old-fashioned ice cream.
Touch-A-Truck- Bensalem, PA
Explore construction trucks, motorcycles, emergency vehicles and more at Neshaminy Mall's free Touch-A-Truck event.
Turks Head Music Festival- West Chester, PA
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to Everhart Park for a day full of entertainment, food and family fun.
Macy's Family Fun Day- Philadelphia, PA
Explore the African American Museum in Philadelphia during its Macy's Family Fun Day. This month's theme is Family Trees.
Photo credit: Tyler Arboretum
