| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Hollystock Music and Arts FestivalPresented by Backstage BBQ @ Hebe Music at Main Street - Mount Holly August 9-August 10, 2013 townwide free music and arts feastival featuring over 35 band on outdoor stages and inside venues, beer garden area. Many of Philly area's top acts all in one day in the historic town of Mount Holly | Backstage BBQ @ Hebe Music | 08/09/13-
08/10/13 | Mount Holly |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Living History TheaterPresented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor August 11, 2013 What’s new at Neshaminy? - The women of the Middletown Quaker Meeting met monthly to discuss matters of importance in the local community. What concerned them most in the late 17th Century? | Pennsbury Manor | 08/11/13 | Morrisville |
Peach, Princess and Pirate Party Family FestivalPresented by Camden Children's Garden at Camden Children's Garden August 10-August 11, 2013 Join the party for NJ’s favorite summer fruit with crafts, a planting activity, and a treasure hunt. Children are encouraged to dress in their favorite Princess or Pirate costume and join us for some themed crafts. Enjoy Jersey Peaches and peach products at the Peachy Concession Stand.
~ Part of Camden Children’s Garden Second & Fourth Weekend Series, held 1:00-4:00pm | Camden Children's Garden | 08/10/13-
08/11/13 | Camden |
David DarwinPresented by Grasso's Magic Theatre at Grasso's Magic Theatre August 11, 2013 David Darwin is a professional juggler and sideshow performer. He has appeared on "Last Call with Carson Daly" and was a semi-finalist on "America's Got Talent." He has written, directed and starred in several shows for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. He recently performed in “Caesar’s Palace of Fun” at the Walnut Street Theatre. | Grasso's Magic Theatre | 08/11/13 | Philadelphia |
Six Flags Caribbean ConcertPresented by TriniFly Promotions August 11, 2013 TriniFly Promotions presents
The 8th Annual Six Flags Caribbean Concert
at the LARGEST Theme Park in the World
Six Flags Great Adventure | Jackson, NJ
featuring the BEST of REGGAE, URBAN & SOCA hits...
COME and experience the musical explosion for ALL ages at Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari ... www.CaribbeanConcerts.com
Family Fun Day * 12 hours of fun * 10am - 10pm
Sunday, August 11, 2013
At the LARGEST theme... | TriniFly Promotions | 08/11/13 | Jobstown |
Story ArtPresented by Center City District and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 17-August 12, 2013 Every Monday, join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Free Library of Philadelphia for a nature-inspired story and craft. This program is designed to connect kids to their environment. A new nature theme - frogs, flowers, fish and more - will be featured each week as kids discover the fun of being read to outdoors and creating their own make-and-take nature craft. Bring a blanket to sit on or enjoy the cool grass. For children ages 4 to 6 (older and younger siblings welcome). ... | Center City District | 06/17/13-
08/12/13 | Philadelphia |
Park PoetsPresented by Center City District and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 17-August 12, 2013 The world we see…nature, poetry and me. We are all connected to Mother Earth and experience the nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 8 to 12 will translate these experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and translate these experiences into poetry. Every Monday throughout the summer. FREE | Center City District | 06/17/13-
08/12/13 | Philadelphia |
TDBA Movie Night: "The Avengers"Presented by TD Bank Ampitheater at TD Bank Ampitheater August 13, 2013 The Avengers, is a 2012 American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. It is the sixth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film is scripted and directed by Joss Whedon and features an ensemble cast that includes Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg, Cobie Smulders,... | TD Bank Ampitheater | 08/13/13 | Bensalem |
ElskaPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 13, 2013 Hiddi hiddi! That’s how to say hello on the Island of Elska, the imaginary volcanic island off the coast of Iceland that is home to the singer Elska and a cast of quirky characters, including her two-foot-tall best friend the Goobler, an Arctic Fox and a vast colony of Lost Socks. Her award-winning debut album, Middle of Nowhere, is packed with kid-friendly modern pop songs rendered in a spell-binding blend of vibraphones, chimes, bells,... | The Colonial Theatre | 08/13/13 | Phoenixville |
Summer Wonder: Mary Knysh presents "A Medival Feast"Presented by Penn Museum at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) August 14, 2013 Penn Museum’s Summer Wonder program, appropriate for guests of all ages and their families, continues with this unique musical performance. Join Mary Knysh in an exploration of medieval music and instruments and their continuing influence today. A rich collection of chants, ballads, recorder melodies, troubadour songs, and stories—experienced through Mary’s vivid interpretations—give modern audiences a glimpse into everyday life in the Middle Ages. Presented in... | Penn Museum | 08/14/13 | Philadelphia |
Hot S’more NightsPresented by Briar Bush Nature Center at Briar Bush Nature Center July 10-August 14, 2013 Take a hike, learn something new, and enjoy s’mores around Briar Bush’s fire pit campfire. A different theme (bears, sense, night lights, insects, predators, skits/stories) every week. Sign up soon—these popular programs fill up quickly. An event for the whole family (children must be accompanied by an adult). | Briar Bush Nature Center | 07/10/13-
08/14/13 | Abington |
Fit Kids!Presented by Center City District and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 19-August 14, 2013 Every Wednesday, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will provide an opportunity for kids ages 3 to 6 years old to be physically active in a fun and friendly environment. Games will be age appropriate, cooperative, inclusive, and facilitated by a trained staff member. FREE | Center City District | 06/19/13-
08/14/13 | Philadelphia |
Tiny TotsPresented by John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove at John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove June 5-August 14, 2013 Do you have an active toddler who loves to be outside? Is your child in love with nature? Our interactive programs for children ages 3-5 are perfect for your little one!
Topics vary weekly and range from plants to animals to birds and flight. Come enjoy one of our unique educational programs! | John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove | 06/05/13-
08/14/13 | Audubon |
| Evening Hike | John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove | 08/14/13 | Audubon |
PUSS IN BOOTSPresented by Family Stages Inc. / Duet Productions at Ambler Theater August 15, 2013 The poor miller gives his son the family cat and sends the lad off to make his way in the world. To the son’s surprise, the cat turns out to be magical, clever and totally fashion-forward! Dressed to impress, Puss convinces the King that the miller’s son is a nobleman and helps the boy win the hand of the princess, while also ridding the land of a grumpy ogre. Two actors play all the characters in the spirited version of the classic French fairy tale, | Family Stages Inc. / Duet Productions | 08/15/13 | Ambler |
Summer Nature Adventure: Dusk To DarkPresented by Peace Valley Nature Center at Peace Valley Nature Center August 12-August 16, 2013 For students who have completed grades 4-6. Observe your surroundings as the sun sets and darkness envelops us. Learn what or who is out & about. Bring a small flashlight (if you have one). | Peace Valley Nature Center | 08/12/13-
08/16/13 | Doylestown |
Arden Drama School: Kids' Crew Summer Camps-Let the Games BeginPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company August 5-August 16, 2013 Inspired by their favorite sports, videogames, board games, or amusement park, campers will create a story all about play. This camp includes a field trip to the Franklin Square Park, which includes playgrounds, a mini-golf course and the Liberty Carousel.
Arden Kids' Crew Camps are taught by theatre professionals with classes each day in Acting, Storytelling, Improvisation, Dance, Music, and Design. Each session is centered on a different theme, creating a unique... | Arden Theatre Company | 08/05/13-
08/16/13 | Philadelphia |
Summer Camp at Shofuso Japanese House & GardenPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden July 22-August 16, 2013 Spend a week (or four!) this summer experiencing Japanese culture at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden! Boys and girls entering 3rd through 6th grades can try many Japanese hands-on activities in beautiful Japanese House and Garden in West Fairmount park. Each week ends with a special camper-led tour and performance for their parents and guardians!
Campers will experience a different theme each week. Sign up for any or all of the offerings.
Campers will learn... | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 07/22/13-
08/16/13 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School-Teen Company Summer Camps: Musical Theatre CampPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company July 29-August 16, 2013 At Teen Company Musical Theatre Camp, some of Philly’s finest musical theatre pros will teach you how to hone your singing, dancing and acting skills while learning how to read music, sing harmony, integrate choreography and interpret a song. At the end of camp on Friday, August 16th at 4 pm, parents, friends, and family will be invited to a musical revue featuring musical numbers you’ve worked on over the three weeks. | Arden Theatre Company | 07/29/13-
08/16/13 | Philadelphia |
Imagination Camp Presented by Yes! And... Collaborative Arts iMagination Programming (C.A.M.P.) August 5-August 16, 2013 Journey through the wacky, wild and wondrous world of your imagination! This program is designed for our youngest campers (K-5) and with their needs in mind. Laying the foundations for effective collaboration (in an age and developmentally appropriate way), young people play hard and play with purpose while being introduced to and developing the skills of the creative theatre arts. We paint with our hands, make up silly songs, and flex our imaginations! A ridiculous amount of fun –... | Yes! And... Collaborative Arts iMagination Programming (C.A.M.P.) | 08/05/13-
08/16/13 | Philadelphia |
Theatre CampPresented by Yes! And... Collaborative Arts iMagination Programming (C.A.M.P.) August 5-August 16, 2013 Welcome to the Tribe! This is Yes! And… Collaborative Arts' flagship program – because it’s where it all began! Inspired by the model for arts education developed by MUSE Theatre Company in 1988, Summer Theatre Camp is truly an Adventure in Play! With a focus on the process of collaborative art making and imaginative play Yes! And… Collaborative Arts invites young people to the edge of their own imaginations and beyond!
Campers (generally ages 8-13)... | Yes! And... Collaborative Arts iMagination Programming (C.A.M.P.) | 08/05/13-
08/16/13 | Philadelphia |
Summer Dance CampPresented by Lace it Up Dance Studio, LLC June 17-August 16, 2013 Lace it Up Dance Studio, LLC turns summer into a time for creativity, fun, making new friends and learning new dance skills for children 4-15. Led by our professional, friendly, enthusiastic staff, and featuring convenient, extended hours, LIU is perfect for parents and children alike.
It all starts with breakfast snack, assisted by our young campers then right into our Arts & Crafts workshop. LIU instructors are doing what they enjoy most: inspiring campers to be creative,... | Lace it Up Dance Studio, LLC | 06/17/13-
08/16/13 | Philadelphia |
Build it!Presented by Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site at Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site August 12-August 16, 2013 From small gnome homes to giant
teepees and wigwams, come and
build with natural materials and
explore nature’s own structures
through trees and plants.
Date:August 12th through 16th (One-week session)
Ages: 8 to 13
Cost: $195.00
5% off for Weavers Way Members!
10% off for Awbury Members!
Visit www.awbury.org
to register online.
Call 215-849-2855 with
questions. | Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site | 08/12/13-
08/16/13 | Philadelphia |
Celiac Awareness Night with the PhilliesPresented by National Foundation for Celiac Awareness at Citizens Bank Park August 16, 2013 Join the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) for the 6th Annual Celiac Awareness Night with the Philadelphia Phillies! Watch as the Phillies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers while enjoying even more gluten-free food and drink options at the ballpark.
There will be a free raffle at the event. Raffle items include Phillies memorabilia, two tickets to a 2013 regular season game in section 116, a preferred parking pass and a complementary food coupon (valued at $30),... | National Foundation for Celiac Awareness | 08/16/13 | Philadelphia |
Let's Move! Nutrition and Fitness Summer Camp at Longwood GardensPresented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens August 12-August 16, 2013 Explore the Gardens while learning where your food comes from and how plants provide us with nutrients necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Discover ways to stay fit as you experiment with healthy eating habits and challenge yourself in physical activities. Develop strategies throughout the week that encourage a healthy future. | Longwood Gardens | 08/12/13-
08/16/13 | Kennett Square |
Summer CampPresented by Elmwood Park Zoo at Elmwood Park Zoo June 17-August 16, 2013 Have a wild summer following our keepers at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Summer Camp! You’ll go behind the scenes and witness first-hand how our animals are fed, trained and cared for. Through various presentations and fun activities, you’ll experience what it takes to be a zookeeper and appreciate the importance of wildlife conservation. | Elmwood Park Zoo | 06/17/13-
08/16/13 | Norristown |
Brain Boot CampPresented by ATG Learning Academy June 24-August 16, 2013 Brain Boot Camp is designed to help your child strengthen their learning capacities during the summer, when many students forget what they have learned or lose cognitive momentum. Children of all ages will participate in the CORE brain- building activities and can then choose other unique academic courses. In addition, a CORE game time is scheduled, which includes supervised, educational, computer games. Parents can choose up to 4 classes from either Academics (Reading Comp, Mental Math,... | ATG Learning Academy | 06/24/13-
08/16/13 | Warminster |
TEEN FASHION WEEK with Danny Noble & Adriana Valentine; Special August Workshop for ages 12-17Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center August 12-August 16, 2013 Fashion Week is a creative workshop for aspiring teen fashion designers. This experience can be used to see if you want a future in the world of fashion OR if you just want to try something new and have fun with like-minded kids. Working with award-winning fashion designer and educator Danny Noble, you will explore the creative process and solve design problems by repurposing clothes to create your own individual statements. You will also learn the basics of how to research your ideas,... | Community Arts Center | 08/12/13-
08/16/13 | Wallingford |
Summer in the City CampPresented by Old Pine Community Center at Old Pine Community Center June 24-August 16, 2013 Summer in the City is a day camp located at Old Pine Community Center, convenient to Center City, Northern Liberties, and South Philadelphia. Students who have completed Kindergarten through 8th grade are welcome to join us for a summer of fun and adventure right in their own backyard. Campers will go swimming twice a week and have afternoon specialized sports sessions in our air conditioned gym. All field trips are included in the weekly rate. Lunch and Snack are provided and we also... | Old Pine Community Center | 06/24/13-
08/16/13 | Philadelphia |
Dance CampPresented by Step II Dance Center August 12-August 16, 2013 The overall dress code for this workshop is clothes your child can comfortably move around and dance in. A leotard is suggested for girls. NO JEWELRY and hair pulled back. | Step II Dance Center | 08/12/13-
08/16/13 | Levittown |
ART CAMP - DRAW, PAINT, PRINT!Presented by Alpern Art Studio August 12-August 16, 2013 Spend a fun-filled week doing what you love! Draw from observation and your imagination. Experiment with line, color, and composition as you turn your drawings into paintings and prints. Work with a variety of materials and learn great techniques.
Each week will offer new projects for children ages 5-12. Our flexible arrangement allows you to choose either a morning or afternoon class, and to place siblings of different ages together. Projects will be open-ended and allow... | Alpern Art Studio | 08/12/13-
08/16/13 | Dresher |
AOY Summer Camps: Week 8Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center August 12-August 16, 2013 3 different AM camps available to choose from; 3 different PM camps: Design & create a book, modern art theme, Egyptian theme, painting techniques, creative paper making, painted funky footwear and more! Ages 6-13 this week. | Artists of Yardley | 08/12/13-
08/16/13 | Yardley |
PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMPPresented by Steel River Playhouse at Steel River Playhouse July 8-August 16, 2013 Now in its 10th year! Acting, Voice, and Movement with professional instruction for Grades 1 through 12. Two-week sessions. Summer musical theater production of FAME, JR. for upper camp (Grades 5 - 12). | Steel River Playhouse | 07/08/13-
08/16/13 | Pottstown |
| Let's Move - Be A Bug | Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania | 08/17/13 | Philadelphia |
Hagley's Creek Kids: Innovation and PowerPresented by Hagley Museum and Library at Hagley Museum and Library August 13-August 17, 2013 Discover the unique innovations incorporated into the Hagley Powder Yards! Explore how turbines harness water power, why roll mills were constructed so unusually, and other sources of power utilized by the DuPont Company. | Hagley Museum and Library | 08/13/13-
08/17/13 | Wilmington |
The Life and Times of Omar Ibn SayyidPresented by African American Museum in Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia August 17, 2013 A well-regarded African Muslim teacher and scholar from Futa Torro (modern Senegal), West Africa, Omar ibn Sayyid was enslaved and brought to South Carolina in the early 1800s and remained in bondage for the rest of his life. Yet the records he created during his life illustrate that physical and mental bondage are two very different things!
Join us for this one-act play, written and acted by Ahmad Kenya, as well as an artifact presentation, all of which are appropriate for children... | African American Museum in Philadelphia | 08/17/13 | Philadelphia |
Heavyweights (1995)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute August 17, 2013 After a psycho ex-fitness instructor (Ben Stiller) takes over operations at their formerly fat-friendly camp, a group of plump kids band together to save their summer from ruin in this hysterical comedy written and produced by Judd Apatow. | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 08/17/13 | Bryn Mawr |
Washington’s August 1777 Encampment Reenactment Presented by Warwick Township Historical Society at Moland House Historic Park August 17, 2013 Join us for our annual reenactment to celebrate Washington’s August 1777 encampment at Moland House. The grounds of the Moland House come alive with 18th Century music, children’s games, and demonstrations of colonial crafts. All proceeds go to deferring the cost of the reenactment and to support the Moland House. Rain date of August 24. | Warwick Township Historical Society | 08/17/13 | Hartsville |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Open Hearth Cooking: Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor August 18, 2013 The cooks at Pennsbury will select their most interesting 17th century receipts (recipes) to demonstrate to the public. | Pennsbury Manor | 08/18/13 | Morrisville |
Family Weekend 2013: Pets in Prison!Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site August 17-August 18, 2013 Some furry (and some creepy-crawly) creatures once lived behind Eastern State Penitentiary's walls. Some prisoners kept pets in solitary confinement, and a colony of feral cats occupied the property when the prison was abandoned. Officers once patrolled the grounds on horseback, and kept German Shepherds for security. Families will discover unique stories about animals all weekend long! Kids will learn more about Eastern State Penitentiary’s most famous four-legged resident, Pep the... | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | 08/17/13-
08/18/13 | Philadelphia |
www.folkfest.orgPresented by Philadelphia Folk Festival and Philadelphia Folksong Society at Old Pool Farm August 15-August 18, 2013 What are you doing the third weekend in August? Well, if you are like thousands of music lovers on the East Coast you head for Upper Salford Township near the bucolic burg of Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, a little more than 35 miles outside of Philadelphia where the legendary PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL transforms a working farm into a magical, musical “soundpark”. This cherished event is the longest continuously-running outdoor musical festival of its kind in North America and... | Philadelphia Folk Festival | 08/15/13-
08/18/13 | Schwenksville |
Eddy RayPresented by Grasso's Magic Theatre at Grasso's Magic Theatre August 18, 2013 Eddy Ray began performing at the young age of five years old. Throughout school, magic was his main hobby performing in talent shows and for his classmates. Immediately after graduating Eddy began performing professionally. He entertained at private parties and other various events both locally and internationally. Notable highlights include Eddy performing at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas, Nevada and performing in Tokyo and Osaka Japan. Aside from performing over 250 shows a year,... | Grasso's Magic Theatre | 08/18/13 | Philadelphia |
Segal Puppet & Theatre Co. presents RopenosePresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 20, 2013 Originally based on an East European folktale about an unloved ogre, this 40 minute interactive puppet show has gone through another generation of change thanks to the “love” given to its title character by audiences ages 2-5. Against the backdrop of getting ready for a celebration party, Rodney, Monroe, Sweeper, and other puppet friends find Ropenose – a character originally thought to be made up by a storytelling uncle – to be a real character that is in need of... | The Colonial Theatre | 08/20/13 | Phoenixville |
Rock-N-Roar Concert Series at the Philadelphia ZooPresented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo June 11-August 20, 2013 Pack your blanket and put on your dancing shoes, it’s time to rock and roar! The Rock n Roar Concert Series kicks off on Tuesday, June 11 and continues every other Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. through the end of August. Philadelphia Zoo is proud to host many of the area’s top family friendly performers for this outdoor concert series on Impala Lawn, as they bring the joy and art of creating and performing live children’s music to a whole new level! Be sure to pack a comfy blanket,... | Philadelphia Zoo | 06/11/13-
08/20/13 | Philadelphia |
Wickline Casting's Film & TV Summer Camps!Presented by Kathy Wickline Casting June 4-August 20, 2013 Featured by Philadelphia Magazine as one of their Top Picks For Kids Camps!
Over 20 Locations in PA, NJ & DE!
About Wickline Casting’s Film & TV Camps: Kathy Wickline has over 25 years of experience in the casting industry and has been running her camps for 15 years. Wickline Casting's Film & TV Camps provide children the fun and freedom to develop their creative skills, utilizing self-expression through the on-camera arts.
Camps:
| Kathy Wickline Casting | 06/04/13-
08/20/13 | Philadelphia |
Summer Wonder: Linda Humes presents "A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr."Presented by Penn Museum at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) August 21, 2013 Penn Museum’s Summer Wonder program, appropriate for guests of all ages and their families, continues with this storytelling performance. August 28th marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Storyteller Linda Humes celebrates the legacy and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., accompanied by master percussionist, Sanga of the Valley. Filled with stories about Rosa Parks, Marion Anderson singing on the steps of the Lincoln... | Penn Museum | 08/21/13 | Philadelphia |
Clay Extravaganza for ages 8-12: Special August Workshop!Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center August 20-August 22, 2013 The Community Arts Center has one of the strongest ceramics programs in the area. We believe in introducing children to the magic of clay at an early age, and every camper at CAC's SUMMER SPREE has an opportunity to work with clay. For those kids who just can't get enough of ceramics, we are offering this special two day clay immersion workshop. We'll explore the connection between art and nature as we go on a clay digging expedition outside, and learn to print textures from leaves and... | Community Arts Center | 08/20/13-
08/22/13 | Wallingford |
Mama Mac Music Jam!Presented by Mama Mac July 11-August 22, 2013 An interactive format using instruments, props, movement scarves, parachute, balls, blocks, bubbles & more!
your child will learn the basics of rhythm, beat and melody through music appreciation and hands-on fun! | Mama Mac | 07/11/13-
08/22/13 | Bala Cynwyd |
Liquid Nitrogen DemonstrationsPresented by The Franklin Institute at Sister Cities Park August 22, 2013 Franklin Institute educators present some chilling science with liquid nitrogen. See how ultra-cold temperatures change the ways that familiar materials behave. FREE | The Franklin Institute | 08/22/13 | Philadelphia |
| All Ages Programming | John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove | 06/27/13-
08/22/13 | Audubon |
