| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Cool Science: The Franklin Institute at FreePlay on the ParkwayPresented by Play Inbetween June 21, 2012 Come for this interactive water exploration with the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. As always open to everyone and free to participate. | Play Inbetween | 06/21/12 | Philadelphia |
Geocaching: An Urban Adventure in Sister Cities ParkPresented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Center City District at Sister Cities Park June 22, 2012 Join us as we go on a high-tech treasure hunt in the park using GPS and your sense of adventure. Staff will be on hand to introduce visitors to the fun of geocaching. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. GPS instruments will be provided for program use. This program is designed for tweens, teens and... | Philadelphia Parks and Recreation | 06/22/12 | Philadelphia |
Delaware Canal Festival in Historic Bristol BoroughPresented by Friends of Delaware Canal Locktender's House at Bristol Lagoon Park June 22, 2012 Decorated Boat Parade, Concert, and Illuminated Wish Boat Float at the Bristol Borough Lagoon Park. Last year's Decorated Boat Parades in Bristol and Yardley were all-out hits. What fun and creativity! Everyone from up, down, and all around the Canal is invited to participate in this year's Parades - either in Bristol or Yardley or, better yet, in both.
If you have a canoe, kayak, or rowboat, transform it into a floating wonder and show it off in the parades. Individuals,... | Friends of Delaware Canal Locktender's House | 06/22/12 | Bristol |
4th Annual Walk/5K Run for Peggy Spiegler (PSMRF)Presented by PSMRF.org June 23, 2012 4th Annual walk/5K run (USTA certified) for Peggy Spiegler (PSMRF). Featuring raffles, kids' run, facepainting and music. Register by June 1st and receive a free event T-shirt. All proceeds to benefit melanoma research and education.
| PSMRF.org | 06/23/12 | Pennsauken |
| Summer Birds for Kids | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 06/23/12 | Norristown |
The Fountains of Philadelphia Walking TourPresented by Violette de Mazia Foundation at Swann Memorial Fountain (The Fountain of Three Rivers) June 23, 2012 Public fountains have played an integral role in the growth and development of Philadelphia, and although their functions have changed they remain vital to the city’s vibrancy. This walking tour will explore the modes and forms of several of Philadelphia’s iconic public fountains, both old and new, with an eye towards their aesthetic and expressive values. Join us and experience these works as you never have before.
Activity level: vigorous. | Violette de Mazia Foundation | 06/23/12 | Philadelphia |
elseFestPresented by Something Else Festival Inc June 22-June 23, 2012 A two-day bluegrass, jamgrass and acoustic music festival. Artists include The Infamous Stringdusters, Todd Sheaffer & John Skehan (of Railroad Earth), Andy McKee, Mason Porter, The Manatawny Creek Ramblers, Hogmaw, Copper Into Steel, Couple Days, Blue Moon Soup, Across the Pond, Strange Fur, Trevor Gordon Hall, Calum Graham, Ben Lapps, Sean Faust, Vahe Sarkissian, Sandra Bae, The Heard (acoustic), Fiorenza-Dowlin, Fontaine Cooley, Among Trees, Vinegar Creek Constiuency, and Black... | Something Else Festival Inc | 06/22/12-
06/23/12 | Wagontown |
Plants for Attracting Butterflies with Jim Shepard Presented by Shady Brook Farm, Inc. at Shady Brook Farm June 23, 2012 Join the delightful Jim Shepard and gain a wealth of Knowledge on what plants are best to attract butterflies. FREE 6” Annual for all that attend. | Shady Brook Farm, Inc. | 06/23/12 | Yardley |
Getting to the Core of Historic TreesPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences June 23, 2012 Famous gravestones and extraordinary trees are right here in Philadelphia! Join the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University to learn about the collection of historically important trees at the Woodlands Cemetery, where prominent Philadelphians like Drexel family members and painter Thomas Eakins are buried. Participate in an ongoing research project with Dr. David Hewitt, an Academy research associate, who is taking tree cores of these significant specimens to accurately age them.... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 06/23/12 | Philadelphia |
| Midsummer | American Swedish Historical Museum | 06/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Michael Jackson Tribute Show - The Legacy Lives OnPresented by Dante Hall Theater of the Arts at Dante Hall Theater of the Arts June 23, 2012 Maxx Vega Entertainment presents, for the first time in Atlantic City, Michael Jackson Tribute Show -- The Legacy Lives On! This is not just another tribute show... This Is It! A unique production with an exciting new vision, starring New York City’s #1 Michael Jackson impersonator/tribute artist, Maxx Vega, joined by some of New York City's hottest dancers and live singers in authentic costumes!
Also featuring a Lady Gaga impersonator/tribute artist as the opening act,... | Dante Hall Theater of the Arts | 06/23/12 | Atlantic City |
2012 Delaware Canal Festival New Hope Canal Crawl Presented by Friends of Delaware Canal Locktender's House at New Hope, Bucks County June 23, 2012 Join us in beautiful, downtown New Hope Borough to celebrate the 2012 Delaware Canal Festival at New Hope's Canal Crawl! With your purchase of a $10.00 wristband, you'll gain entry to three of New Hope's great restaurants- Villa Vito, Havana and the Logan Inn, and one amazing B&B - The Stephan House. Not only will you enjoy tasty treats at each of the restaurants and have a fantastic view of New Hope from the Stephan House rooftop deck, but you'll be supporting a great cause too!... | Friends of Delaware Canal Locktender's House | 06/23/12 | New Hope |
Watson Adventures’ Animal Magnetism Scavenger HuntPresented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Zoo June 23, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults at the zoo!
See the best of the zoo as you discover creatures you never suspected were there—or anywhere! Find out why a lemur might get teased at the playground, how a tiger can help a teenager, and what keeps a giraffe from feeling like he’s had one too many. Starring bears, bats, rabbits, reptiles, and many more critters. Bring a digital or Polaroid camera for our crazy team photo challenges.
| Watson Adventures | 06/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Bugs in the NightPresented by Briar Bush Nature Center June 23, 2012 An amazing variety of insects and their relatives become active at sunset into the early hours of the evening, from fireflies and crickets to moths and spiders. With sweep nets and bug boxes in hand, you will comb the fields for these and other flying, crawling, and chirping critters. Along the way, learn how and why fireflies flash, why spider eyes shine, how crickets know when to chirp, and everything else you ever wanted to know about bugs. | Briar Bush Nature Center | 06/23/12 | Huntingdon Valley |
Delaware Canal Festival in YardleyPresented by Friends of the Delaware Canal June 23, 2012 Decorated boat parade, canal critter race, music, games, food, rubber duck decorating contest, cardboard boat building and more. | Friends of the Delaware Canal | 06/23/12 | Yardley |
Cat's Pajamas Childrens' Concert at SmithPresented by Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse at Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse June 23, 2012 Smith is proud to welcome The Cat's Pajamas for a special kids concert! The Cat's Pajamas makes very cool music, bringing a musical comedy twist to rock for kids. With dance, puppets, props and costumes and a great band backing their signature 3-part harmony, The Cat’s Pajamas is a “nationally lauded kick-in-the-pants!” With 3 award-winning CDs and a live concert DVD, the band has been featured on WXPN’s Kid’s Corner and children's radio shows... | Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse | 06/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Delaware Canal Festival YardleyPresented by Friends of Delaware Canal Locktender's House at Yardley Canal June 23, 2012 The Delaware Canal Festival is Three Days of Fun in Bristol, Yardley, New Hope and Morrisville this year! There's so much to do this year - in three places! The Delaware Canal Festival has something for everyone. It's free and it's fun. Come on out!
Join us along the towpath in Yardley Borough for Food, Music, Games, Decorated Duck Contest, Community Organizations, Cardboard Boat Building.
The Parade starts at the Mary Yardley Footbridge at Fuld Avenue and proceeds... | Friends of Delaware Canal Locktender's House | 06/23/12 | Yardley |
Something Else Fest at Grounds for MusicPresented by Coatesville Area Arts Alliance at eARTh June 22-June 23, 2012 Acoustic bluegrass, folk, Celtic and singer/songwriter lineup that includes guitar phenom Andy McKee, John Schaeffer and John Skehan of Railroad Earth , Mason Porter, Manatawney Creek Ramblers, Four-Legged Faithful, Hogmaw and 18 other great acts featured.
| Coatesville Area Arts Alliance | 06/22/12-
06/23/12 | Wagontown |
Festival de Aibonito: Puerto Rico Family FestivalPresented by Camden Children's Garden at Camden Children's Garden June 23-June 24, 2012 Enjoy the beauty of tropical plants inside the Plaza de Aibonito, Puerto Rico. This colorful cultural celebration includes Hispanic arts and crafts, games, Puerto Rican activities and delicious tropical fruit. This festival is a part of Camden’s Parada San Juan Bautista (St. John the Baptist parade). Don’t miss the Tropical concession stand! Camden Children’s Garden Fourth Weekend Series! | Camden Children's Garden | 06/23/12-
06/24/12 | Camden |
Fruit Picking with Let's Go Outdoors at Highland OrchardsPresented by Let's Go Outdoors at Cheltenham Square Mall June 24, 2012 Plump strawberries, juicy cherries and ripe raspberries will be plentiful when you travel on a fruit picking expedition to the orchards of West Chester, PA. You'll enjoy an interactive tour along the orchards’ grounds, as caretakers offer educational narratives on the art of fruit farming.You'll also tantalize your taste buds as you fill your baskets with the “fruit” of your labors. That’s right, you’ll have a dedicated hour to inspect, pick and purchase your... | Let's Go Outdoors | 06/24/12 | Philadelphia |
4th Annual Walk for Lupus Now DelawarePresented by Lupus Foundation of America - Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter at Wilmington Waterfront - Dravo Plaza June 24, 2012 Walk for Lupus Now® is the signature event of the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. In more than 65 cities across America, thousands of people walk to make a difference in the lives of those affected by lupus and to raise essential funds for research, education, and support services.
It is estimated that 1.5 million Americans and nearly 5,000 in Delaware have a form of lupus. Lupus is an acute and chronic (lifelong) autoimmune disease in which the immune system is... | Lupus Foundation of America - Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter | 06/24/12 | Wilmington |
Butterfly FestivalPresented by Shady Brook Farm, Inc. at Shady Brook Farm June 24, 2012 Learn everything you wanted to know about butterflies from our expert Rick Mikula. Live butterfly release, crafts, and inflatable attractions. FREE admission! | Shady Brook Farm, Inc. | 06/24/12 | Yardley |
Sunday Stroll - June BugsPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center June 24, 2012 Join us each Sunday for a free guided walk with a Naturalist. Great way to learn the trails, expand your natural history knowledge,or just enjoy being outdoors. Summer is a great time to discover the world of insects. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building. | Silver Lake Nature Center | 06/24/12 | Bristol |
Garden HighlightsPresented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor June 24, 2012 Experience the glories of the 17th-century summer garden, where fragrance and color will delight your senses. | Pennsbury Manor | 06/24/12 | Morrisville |
2012 MANAYUNK ARTS FESTIVALPresented by Manayunk Development Corporation at Main Street - Manayunk June 23-June 24, 2012 The 2012 Manayunk Arts Festival in Manayunk in northwest Philadelphia is the tri-state region's largest outdoor, juried arts festival. This year, the Arts Fest is celebrating 21 years of presenting the highest quality fine arts and crafts from across the country to as many as 300,000 collectors, buyers, and designers who will visit Main Street, Manayunk for the two-day event. Visit www.manayunk.com for more information. | Manayunk Development Corporation | 06/23/12-
06/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Philadelphia's Fearless Architect 100 Years Later: Remembering Frank FurnessPresented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery June 24, 2012 The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, and the Girard Trust Company Building are among Furness' surviving buildings.
Furness put his architectural career on hold when the Civil War broke out; his heroism in battle earned him the Medal of Honor. Upon his passing on June 27th, 1912, Furness was buried with his family at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
As part of citywide commemorations throughout the city in 2012 to mark the 100th anniversary... | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 06/24/12 | Philadelphia |
| Delaware Canal Film "My Name is Jeremiah" | Friends of Delaware Canal Locktender's House | 06/24/12 | Morrisville |
Summer Bee ProgramPresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services June 25, 2012 All insects are cool, but bees are especially interesting to watch. Did you know they have two types of mouthparts? Learn about bees and their importance as pollinators. Identify different kinds of bees and "imposters" (flies that look just like bees). Make a bee craft.
For ages 3 and up with an adult. Meet at the pavilions. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 06/25/12 | Norristown |
| WAWA Welcome America - Go 4th and Learn in Franklin Square | Historic Philadelphia, Inc. | 06/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Philadelphia Museum of Art at FreePlay on the ParkwayPresented by Play Inbetween June 26, 2012 Come join FreePlay on the Parkway for this fun and interactive art project with an art educator from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. | Play Inbetween | 06/26/12 | Philadelphia |
| CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank | Center City District | 06/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Seeds to SproutsPresented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania June 6-June 27, 2012 Explore Nature with Your Senses!
Come for a fun and engaging 4-week program designed for you and your child to explore the wonders of the natural world together! Each week will feature one of the senses: sight, hearing, touch and smell. Classes will include indoor activities along with guided explorations through the Arboretum's beautiful gardens. We will meet rain or shine at the Widener Visitor Center, with indoor facilities available for inclement weather.
For... | Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania | 06/06/12-
06/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Pearl S. Buck 120th Birthday Quilts and Garden FestivalPresented by Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site at Pearl S. Buck House June 26-June 28, 2012 Pearl S. Buck’s 120th Birthday celebration will feature quilt demonstrations, appraisals, vendors and daily quilt and garden lectures at 11 am. and 2 pm. Tours of Miss Buck’s flower and water gardens will be available. Birthday cake and lemonade will be served on Tuesday, June 26th. | Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site | 06/26/12-
06/28/12 | Perkasie |
Independence Day: Fourth of July Kick-Off PartyPresented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center June 28, 2012 Guests looking to start the July 4th weekend early won’t want to miss the Center’s Independence Day party, held on the Center’s picturesque outdoor terrace. Partygoers will enjoy all-American fare, drinks, live musical performances and access to From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen. | National Constitution Center | 06/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Schuylkill Banks Movie Night - King KongPresented by Schuylkill River Development Corporation at Schuylkill Banks - Walnut Street Dock June 28, 2012 Bring your friends, blanket and picnic basket for a great time watching viewer's choice movies by the river. All movies start at dusk (approximately 8:30 pm on June 28th). Come early for free snacks and beverages, provided by Dranoff Properties' Locust on the Park and Left Bank, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The 2012 Schuylkill Banks Movie Series is presented by CSX. | Schuylkill River Development Corporation | 06/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Coming to America: The Story of Laurel HIll's ImmigrantsPresented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery June 28, 2012 America has always been a land of immigrants… So, too, is her first National Historic Landmark Cemetery. Laurel Hill’s original Superintendent, Thomas Drinnan – the person to first break cemetery ground – was himself an Irish immigrant. Many of the illustrious Philadelphians who would later make Laurel Hill their final place of rest were not native to the city. Henry Disston, whose name graces the largest of the cemetery’s mausolea, immigrated while still an... | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 06/28/12 | Philadelphia |
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University at FreePlay on the ParkwayPresented by Play Inbetween June 14-June 28, 2012 Come for nature activities and games presented by The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
Events are always free and open to everyone! | Play Inbetween | 06/14/12-
06/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Colonial Day CampPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead June 25-June 29, 2012 Students entering fourth through sixth grade in fall 2012 will experience childhood activities and crafts of the colonial period during this hands-on activities camp program. | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Worcester |
The Philadelphia Orchestra: All Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks Presented by The Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts June 29, 2012 The Mann's all Tchaikovsky evening is a summer tradition and our most popular classical concert. Complete with the 1812 Overture canons and fireworks, this concert features Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor with dynamic young soloist Alexander Ullman.
Cristian Macelaru, Conductor
Debut: Alexander Ullman, piano
Debut: Curtis Institute of Music Capriccio Italien Piano Concerto No. 1
INTERMISSION
The Tempest
1812 Overture | The Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 06/29/12 | Philadelphia |
Peddler's Village Celebration of Freedom 2012Presented by Peddler's Village at Peddler's Village June 30, 2012 Join us for our 9th Annual Celebration of Freedom. Live entertainment, children's activities and picnic-style favorites await you at this patriotic event. Fireworks Display at 9:15 pm. | Peddler's Village | 06/30/12 | Lahaska |
3rd Annual Car Show & Family Fun DayPresented by Rotary International District 7450 Area 1 and PARX Casino & Racing at Bensalem Township High School June 30, 2012 Wear your best 50's outfits! Fun for the whole family including vendors, rides, games, crafts, Bensalem K-9 Unit Shows, Bensalem Motor Patrol Bikes, local Fire Trucks and great food. Contests include Jitter Bug Contest, Elvis Look Alike Contest, Hula Hoop Contest. 98.1 WOGL will be on site playing music and giving out prizes from 10am - 3pm. Trophies and special awards for "Best Of" classes including, best 50s,60s,70s, best category awards... | Rotary International District 7450 Area 1 | 06/30/12 | Bensalem |
Potting in Place - Clay Making Intensive WorkshopPresented by Events at Cheltenham Center for the Arts June 9-June 30, 2012 Pennsylvania is not only a rich and vibrant place for ceramic artists and clay culture, but is also the source of some rich clay deposits that allow you to create 100% handmade work!
Willi Singleton is a knowledgeable advocate of locavore artistry, and offers this workshop in which students will connect clay and glaze making with the local environment – learning to make pots from materials harvested in and near Berks County.
June 9th: Class will meet at Pine... | Events | 06/09/12-
06/30/12 | Cheltenham |
Guided Tour: Green RoofPresented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College June 30, 2012 Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others offered; a brisk walk and several steps are required to reach the final roof. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs.
The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more... | Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College | 06/30/12 | Swarthmore |
Outdoor Flying Trapeze Lessons Open for Spring SeasonPresented by Fly School Circus Arts May 5-June 30, 2012 Fly through the air with the greatest of ease! Get your feet off the ground on the flying trapeze! Fly School Circus Arts opens their fourth spring season of outdoor flying trapeze lessons.
Northern Bucks County provides a beautiful backdrop for learning to swing in the open air! Two-hour lessons are offered three times a day (exact times TBA), Wednesday through Sunday. Lessons are open to adults and children, ages six and up.
“Flying trapeze lessons are a... | Fly School Circus Arts | 05/05/12-
06/30/12 | Upper Black Eddy |
Idina Menzel Barefoot at the Mann with The Philadelphia OrchestraPresented by Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts June 30, 2012 Tony Award-winning actress, singer and songwriter Idina Menzel, star of Broadway’s Wicked, the original stage production of Rent, and TV smash hit Glee, returns to the Mann on Saturday, June 30th.
Two seasons ago, Idina Menzel’s performance with The Philadelphia Orchestra was a high point of the summer. Idina was greeted with numerous standing ovations as the audience fell in love with her fun-loving personality and powerhouse voice. The... | Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 06/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Restore Bodywork & ReflexologyPresented by Restore Bodywork & Reflexology April 5-June 30, 2012 This therapy seeks to open the body from holding patterns through focus on the shoulders, neck, back/hips and legs/feet. There is also an increased awareness on clients breathing and healing from repetitive movements. The recipient of this massage feels a tremendous sense of deep relaxation while feeling energized and rejuvenated.
| Restore Bodywork & Reflexology | 04/05/12-
06/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Live Music to Film with Glenn Jones & Laura BairdPresented by Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art June 30, 2012 Join the Ned Smith Center and Moviate for a beautiful evening of outdoor film and music, featuring Boston-based guitar virtuoso Glenn Jones and Philadelphia musician Laura Baird. | Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art | 06/30/12 | Millersburg |
Watson Adventures’ Princeton Prowl Scavenger HuntPresented by Watson Adventures at Princeton University June 30, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique hunt for adults!
A whirlwind tour of the best of Princeton, New Jersey, and the delightful Princeton University campus. See for yourself why this is one of our staff’s favorite hunts. The historic town—where George Washington defeated the British—and the stunning campus combine to provide a hunt landscape that is filled with history, outdoor sculptures, dramatic Gothic and ivy-clad buildings, goofy gargoyles, famous Americans... | Watson Adventures | 06/30/12 | Princeton |
Birds of a Feather Behind-the-Scenes TourPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences June 1-June 30, 2012 Calling all bird lovers! Join the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Ornithology Collection. The collection contains some 200,000 colorful and exotic birds from every continent; about 90 percent of the world’s bird species are represented. Researchers from around the world study these birds and now the general public is invited behind the scenes to see them, only during the month of June as part of the Academy's 200th anniversary... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 06/01/12-
06/30/12 | Philadelphia |
| Cinnaminson Township Summer Events at Wood Park | Cinnaminson Township Parks & Recreation | 06/30/12 | Cinnaminson |
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