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Weekend Fun for Philly Kids: Animals, National Trails Day, Festivals June 1-2

Photo courtesy of Delaware River Waterfront
Photo courtesy of Delaware River Waterfront
5/29/19 - By Kristen Sullivan

Are you ready for the weekend? Mommy Poppins Philadelphia certainly is, and the Delaware Valley is abuzz with fun for everyone in the family. Our event calendar is jam-packed with animal lovers, outdoorsy types, and festival goers alike.

Start off by learning about aquatic animals at Tyler Arboretum, visiting the animals at Brandywine Zoo, or seeing K9 demos at Hoopes Park. If you missed the horses last weekend, catch them at the Devon Horse Show. For more outdoor fun, participate in National Trails Day with a hike at Mercer Meadows or Valley Forge National Historical Park.  Step back in time to discover a little history at Pennypacker Mill's Civil War Event, National Constitution Center's Civil War and Reconstruction Exhibit, or Elfreth's Alley's Fete Day. After the history lesson, get geared up for some festival fun such as Penn's Landing's Irish Festival, Linvilla Orchard's Strawberry Festival, and Please Touch Museum's Pride Festival.

No matter how you spend this first weekend in June, make it a great one!

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Brandywine Strawberry Festival - CANCELED

Coatesville, PA
Families can enjoy rides, games, live entertainment and more at this affordable festival. Little ones can enjoy moonbounces, inflatables, and carnival games in Strawberryland while big kids can delight in rides and amusements geared to tweens and teens. READ MORE

Civil War Event

Schwenksville, PA
Experience the firepower of cannon firing as soldiers march into battle at Pennypacker Mills. See artillery demonstrations, visit the Civilian Street where everyday life in the 1860s is demonstrated, and participate in the “Be a Soldier Kid Enlistment” activity. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Johnson's Corner Farm

Medford, NJ
The farm hosts this two weekend celebration of those sweet fruits of spring, strawberries. There's sure to be something fun for everyone at this yummy festival, from hay rides to music. READ MORE

Saturday, June 1, 2019

Pizza Box Plein Air

Wayne, PA
In honor of the 13th Annual Wayne Plein Air Festival, children are invited to the Wayne Art Center for an outdoor painting event. Kids use a pizza box easel to capture the beauty of the Center’s gardens as they create a unique plein air painting ready to be framed. READ MORE

Mario the Maker Magician

Philadelphia, PA
David Blaine calls Mario the Maker Magician "the best kids magician in the world!!" and even brought him on tour in 2018 as his opening act! Come see why at Adrienne Theater - Mainstage. READ MORE

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Your town, PA- FREE
Children ages 5-12 can build their own binoculars. Participants sand the wood, then glue and paint to customize it. READ MORE

Fete Day at Elfreth's Alley

Philadelphia, PA
Visit Elfreth's Alley, the nation’s oldest residential street, during this special celebration and get a peek into many of the 18th-century private homes of residents on the historic street while enjoying music, colonial games, and craft demonstrations. READ MORE

Sensory Garden Party

Haverford, PA- FREE
Main Line Art Center welcomes families to its annual sensory garden party featuring artmaking, live entertainment, ice cream, and book reading. READ MORE

Stream Safari

Media, PA
Children 4 and up are invited to Tyler Arboretum for a STREAM Safari. Participants can expect to splash around in Rocky Run Creek while embarking on a hunt of aquatic proportions. Kids turn over rocks and use dip nets to collect a variety of aquatic critters. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Please Touch Museum
Photo courtesy of Please Touch Museum

Sunday, June 2, 2019

Philadelphia Irish Festival

Philadelphia, PA- FREE ADMISSION
The luck of the Irish has made its way to Philadelphia's Penn's Landing. Families can expect Irish musicians, famous dance schools, bagpipers, and of course shepherd’s pie. READ MORE

Play Without Boundaries

Philadelphia, PA- FREE
During this free event at the Please Touch Museum, children who have learning and developmental disabilities and those on the autism spectrum and their families can experience sensory-friendly accommodations, such as reduced lighting and no music.  READ MORE

Bark in the Park

West Chester, PA- FREE ADMISSION
Bark in the Park, a new event held by West Chester Parks and Recreation, features a pet-friendly experience complete with K9 demos, treats for humans and dogs, vendors, and more. READ MORE

Zoo Kids

Wilmington, DE
The Brandywine Zoo offers learning opportunities for little ones at its Zoo Kids session. Children can learn through playing games, making crafts, listening to stories and watching animal demonstrations. Each session offers a new themes for kids and parents alike. READ MORE

Barnes Free First Sunday Family Day

Philadelphia, PA- FREE
On the first Sunday of each month, the Barnes offers free admission and creative programming to its visitors with a full day of family-friendly activities. Themes change monthly, with new art activities, performers, and guest artists each month. READ MORE

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Annual Festival Concert

Philadelphia, PA
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra presents its 83rd Annual Festival Concert. Audiences can expect to hear a musical performance led by Conductor and Music Director Louis Scaglione. READ MORE

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