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Weekend Fun for Philly Kids: Harry Potter, GiveBack Festival, Honey Festival July 20-21

Public Archaeology Day. Photo courtesy of Newlin Grist Mill
Public Archaeology Day. Photo courtesy of Newlin Grist Mill
7/17/19 - By Kristen Sullivan

How should Philly families spend this summer weekend? There are so many options both in the city and in the suburbs...

The City of Brotherly Love offers families the chance to hear music from the acclaimed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ movie played by the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Mann. The National Liberty Museum hosts its GiveBack Workshop featuring a mindfulness theme. Families can relax at Eakins Oval with games and music or head to the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing for the Islamic Heritage Festival. Cool off with some ice cream at the Please Touch Museum or rock out to the tunes at Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party at Xfinity Live!

Those retreating to the suburbs can listen to the twank of bluegrass while munching on blueberries at Peddler's Village in Lahaska, experience two stages filled with performers at Turks Head Music Festival in West Chester, indulge in good eats at the Food Truck Frenzy in Media, or help extract honey at the annual Beekeeping and Honey Festival in Bryn Mawr. Cross the river to see Jack and the Beanstalk on stage at Ritz Theatre Company. Or, if you plan to head down the shore, check out the fireworks in Atlantic City after a day of sand and surf.

Whether in the city, around the 'burbs, or at the beach, have family fun with your crew this weekend.

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Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash

Lahaska, PA- FREE ADMISSION
Peddler's Village celebrates bluegrass and blueberries during this festive celebration. Guests can expect a variety of blueberry treats and can listen to toe-tapping bluegrass and country music. READ MORE
Harry Potter and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Photo courtesy of Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Harry Potter and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Photo courtesy of Mann Center for the Performing Arts

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Islamic Heritage Festival

Philadelphia, PA- FREE ADMISSION
Visit the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing to celebrate Islamic culture with live performances, family activities, and more. READ MORE

Public Archaeology Day at Newlin Grist

Glen Mills, PA- FREE
Meet at Newlin Grist Mill to participate in this free, public archeology program. Volunteers are invited to help professional archeologists as they excavate the site and screen artifacts. READ MORE

Annual Beekeeping and Honey Festival

Bryn Mawr, PA- FREE
Reservations are required for this free event. Adults and children alike can try on bee suits, visit the hives, and help extract honey at this annual festival held at Harriton House. Learn about the importance of the honeybee to the landscape and food supply. READ MORE

Jurassic Park In Concert

Philadelphia, PA
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park. Experience the film like never before: projected in HD with The Philadelphia Orchestra performing music from the film. READ MORE

18th Century Science Day

Pottstown, PA- FREE; $2 DONATION SUGGESTED
See history and science come together to highlight the impact of science during the colonial era at this rain or shine event at Pottsgrove Manor. READ MORE

Spring Food Truck Frenzy

Media, PA
The fun at Linvilla's Spring Food Truck Frenzy is more than just a great selection of food from 20 different food trucks; there's also live music plus entertainment to keep kids happy including hayrides, a train ride, face painting, and pony rides. READ MORE

Jack and the Beanstalk

Haddon Township, NJ
Families are sure to delight in this classical musical production as Jack the Beanstalk takes the stage at Ritz Theatre. Tickets are available online. READ MORE

Game Day Saturdays

Philadelphia, PA- FREE
Families can enjoy Saturday afternoons at the Oval. Guests can expect kids music jam and Quizzo in the beer garden. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Turks Head Music Festival
Photo courtesy of Turks Head Music Festival

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party

Philadelphia, PA- FREE
Summer is a little bit sweeter with family fun at Festival Pier. Guests can expect a variety of performers. The event is free; however, everyone must have a ticket which can be obtained online or through the radio station. READ MORE

National Ice Cream Day at Please Touch Museum

Philadelphia, PA
As part of National Ice Cream Day, children can enjoy a free Bassett's ice cream at the Please Touch Museum. READ MORE

Honey Bees

East Norriton, PA- FREE
Do you hear the buzz of honeybees at Norristown Farm Park? Meet the park’s resident beekeeper, Don George, to find out about the challenges facing modern beekeepers today and the reasons for the decline in the honey bee population. Learn how you can help the honey bee at home. READ MORE

Turks Head Music Festival

West Chester, PA- FREE ADMISSION
Families can bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a daylong lineup of popular regional bands performing on two stages at Everhart Park. READ MORE

Virtual Sundays on Stage

Philadelphia, PA- FREE
The Free Library of Philadelphia now offers Sundays on Stage virtually. Audiences can expect a celebration of diversity through music, dancing, and storytelling at these unique performances. READ MORE

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