Events
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Y Kids Club Summer Kick-Off with Super Why & Woofster
Presented by WHYY Inc. at WHYY - Technology Center June 9, 2012 Hip, hip, hooray! It’s SUMMER!
Calling all Super Readers! Mosey on down or walk like an Egyptian to WHYY to kick off the summer with your friends, Super WHY and Woofster! Come on an Around the World adventure – from Ancient Egypt to the Wild West!
We’ll be making crafts, playing games, dancing and going on an exciting scavenger hunt. Get a temporary tattoo, collect Super Why! stickers, and enjoy delicious Bassett’s Ice Cream...and more! |
WHYY Inc. |
06/09/12 |
WHYY - Technology Center, Philadelphia |
Weccacoe Playground Family Fun Day
Presented by Queen Village Neighbors Association at Weccacoe Playground June 2, 2012 Join the Friends of Weccacoe for this special day of family fun as they raise money for playground renovations. Enjoy live music, food, raffles, arts and crafts for kids, face painting and environmental education all for a good cause. Admission is free. |
Queen Village Neighbors Association |
06/02/12 |
Weccacoe Playground, Philadelphia |
Skippyjon Jones
Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre for Kids June 2, 2012 Skippyjon Jones is a little kitten with big ears and even bigger dreams! He longs to be someone different, so he transforms himself into Skippito Friskito, the greatest canine sword fighter in old Mexico. But when Skippyjon is challenged by a bullying bee, will he be a 'fraidy-cat or the top dog? Find out in Judy Schachner's charming musical encouraging kids to follow their dreams. |
Walnut Street Theatre |
06/02/12 |
Walnut Street Theatre for Kids, Philadelphia |
Camp Walnut
Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre July 9-August 5, 2012 Camp Walnut is "serious fun." Join the area's best teaching artists and kids who love theatre for four weeks of intense training, dynamic performances and friendship! Philadelphia's youngest stars study at America's oldest theatre, located at 9th and Walnut Streets. Three divisions are offered for campers ages 8-18, from beginner to advanced, so each student can develop his or her talent. |
Walnut Street Theatre |
07/09/12 -
08/05/12 |
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia |
Rennie Harris' 16th Annual Illadelph Legends Hip-Hop Dance Festival
Presented by Rennie Harris Puremovement at University of the Arts July 26-August 1, 2012 The Illadelph Legends Festival remains the longest continually run hip-hop festival dedicated to the evolution of hip-hop music and dance, featuring the most electrifying innovators and pioneers of Hip Hop movement.
Celebrating 16 consecutive years, the 2012 Illadelph Legends Festival will have a full schedule of master classes, lecture demonstrations, open jam sessions, panel discussions, and break-out sessions from 9 am-5 pm daily.
The Illadelph Legends Festival... |
Rennie Harris Puremovement |
07/26/12 -
08/01/12 |
University of the Arts, Philadelphia |
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Footwerx - The Show
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The Wilma Theater |
08/04/12 |
The Wilma Theater, Philadelphia |
Flower Pots and Crazy Plants!...on the Wheel!
Presented by The Clay Studio at The Clay Studio June 2, 2012 Create flower pots and crazy plants from your imagination! Be sure to wear clothes you're not afraid to get dirty, because we're going to have lots of fun playing in the mud! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The tuition fee covers one individual but you must register for each person attending the class (adults and children both). Classes are appropriate for children ages 4 and up. Classes are open for online registration and tickets are sold the day of on a first-come,... |
The Clay Studio |
06/02/12 |
The Clay Studio, Philadelphia |
Saturday Children and Family Workshop...Father's Day Celebration! Trophies for Dad!
Presented by The Clay Studio at The Clay Studio June 16, 2012 Build a fantastic trophy for your dad to let him know that he's the best! Be sure to wear clothes you're not afraid to get dirty, because we're going to have lots of fun playing in the mud!
Children must be accompanied by an adult. The tuition fee covers one individual but you must register for each person attending the class (adults and children both). Classes are appropriate for children ages 4 and up. Classes are open for online registration and tickets are sold the day of... |
The Clay Studio |
06/16/12 |
The Clay Studio, Philadelphia |
Student Stage Summer Theater Camps at St. Peter's School
Presented by Student Stage at St. Peter's School June 25-July 27, 2012 Student Stage is a summer theater camp program held at St. Peter's School in Society Hill, Center City. Offering three theater camp programs and free performances for the community at the end of each session.
Theater camp: kids write and direct their own one-act plays.
Musical camp: kids learn songs and dances from classic and original musicals.
Advanced Creative camp: kids write their own songs and choreograph their own dances.
Student Stage camps are for... |
Student Stage |
06/25/12 -
07/27/12 |
St. Peter's School, Philadelphia |
Spirit of Philadelphia Father's Day Lunch Cruise
Presented by Spirit of Philadelphia at Spirit of Philadelphia June 17, 2012 Make this year special for dad by celebrating Father’s Day aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia. Enjoy a family friendly environment with a bountiful buffet and engaging DJ entertainment while taking in the scenic views of the city of Brotherly Love. Give dad a Father’s Day that he won’t soon forget on board a cruise on the Delaware. |
Spirit of Philadelphia |
06/17/12 |
Spirit of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Spirit of Philadelphia Father's Day Dinner Cruise
Presented by Spirit of Philadelphia at Spirit of Philadelphia June 17, 2012 Make this year special for dad by celebrating Father’s Day aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia. Enjoy a family friendly environment with a bountiful buffet and engaging DJ entertainment while taking in the scenic views of the city of Brotherly Love. Give dad a Father’s Day that he won’t soon forget on board a cruise on the Delaware. |
Spirit of Philadelphia |
06/17/12 |
Spirit of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Exploring Nature in Sister Cities Park
Presented by at Sister Cities Park June 5-August 28, 2012 Every Tuesday from June through August, explore nature with staff from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as they lead interactive programs exploring the many aspects of nature in Sister Cities Park. Discover the life that inhabits a garden, examine the properties of water, learn why things sink and float, or enjoy a live animal presentation. This program, designed for ages 8 and younger, is an excellent opportunity to get outside and discover the natural world in which we... |
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06/05/12 -
08/28/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
Story Art at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 18-June 25, 2012 Join on Monday's throughout the summer as we present a nature-inspired story and craft. This program is designed to connect kids to their environment using the amenities of Sister Cities Park. This program is designed for kids ages 4 to 6 (older and younger siblings are welcome).
This program is weather permitting. All schedules subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation |
06/18/12 -
06/25/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
Sister Cities Park Fun, Fitness & Friends
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park July 11-August 22, 2012 Join us each Wednesday as we get out and play! We invite kids to become physically active in a fun and friendly environment. Games will be facilitated by trained staff and will be age appropriate, cooperative, and inclusive. The program is designed for ages 5 to 10 and their families.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
07/11/12 -
08/22/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
Geocaching: An Urban Adventure in Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation 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 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
Story Art at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation at Sister Cities Park July 9-August 13, 2012 Join us on Monday's throughout the summer as we present a nature-inspired story and craft. This program is designed to connect kids to their environment using the amenities of Sister Cities Park. This program is designed for kids ages 4 to 6 (older and younger siblings are welcome).
This program is weather permitting. All schedules subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation |
07/09/12 -
08/13/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
Sister Cities Park Trees in the City
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park July 13-August 24, 2012 Join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Tree Philly program staff on Fridays to learn about trees! Over the course of the summer, staff will use games and crafts to teach about the basic parts of the tree, why trees are important to us, and how we take care of our city trees. This program is designed for kids ages 4 to 10.
This program is weather permitting. Schdule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
07/13/12 -
08/24/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 25, 2012 We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will learn how to translate their experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and express their experiences through poetry.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change. |
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
06/25/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park July 9, 2012 We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will learn how to translate their experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and express their experiences through poetry.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
07/09/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park August 20, 2012 We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will learn how to translate their experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and express their experiences through poetry.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
08/20/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park July 23, 2012 We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will learn how to translate their experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and express their experiences through poetry.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
07/23/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park August 6, 2012 We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will learn how to translate their experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and express their experiences through poetry.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
08/06/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
Sculptures and Murals (SAM) Tour
Presented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at Sister Cities Park May 12-November 24, 2012 Presented by the City of Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy and the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program.
Philadelphia is recognized internationally as the World’s Largest Outdoor Art Gallery due to its vast collection of outdoor sculptures and murals. The Sculptures and Murals Tour takes guests for a walk around the Avenue of the Arts, City Hall, through Love Park, and along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to view artistic treasures such as Robert... |
Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia |
05/12/12 -
11/24/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
Twilight Tours
Presented by Friends of Independence National Historical Park at Signers Garden June 15-September 3, 2012 The Twilight Tours are free walking tours of Independence National Historical Park. Trained Tour guides will lead you around the park, sharing with you historical facts, interesting stories and a funny joke or two. Each tour guide develops their own tour, so no two tours are the same which means you can take this tour multiple times and never hear the same information twice. This tour is family-friendly so bring the kids and enjoy an evening of walking around Independence National... |
Friends of Independence National Historical Park |
06/15/12 -
09/03/12 |
Signers Garden, Philadelphia |
Visit the Rosenbach Museum & Library
Presented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library July 1, 2011-July 1, 2012 Every day there is plenty to do at the Rosenbach Museum & Library! You can take a house tour, visit special exhibitions and browse in the museum shop. Tours are offered on the hour during Museum hours, docents guide small groups of visitors through the Rosenbach brothers' 19th-century townhouse, including Dr. Rosenbach's rare book library, Philip Rosenbach's sitting room, and the recreation of modernist poet Marianne Moore's Greenwich Village living room. The... |
Rosenbach Museum and Library |
07/01/11 -
07/01/12 |
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia |
From Pen to Publisher: The Life of Three Sendak Picture Books
Presented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library January 25-July 15, 2012 This exhibit follows the lives of three picture books by Maurice Sendak—The Sign on Rosie’s Door (1960), Outside Over There (1981), and Brundibar (2003)—as they take three radically different paths from pen to publisher.
With dates spanning 43 years, these books reveal how Sendak pursued and preserved a core idea or character through his own artistic refinements and the ever-changing techniques and technologies of the publishing industry. |
Rosenbach Museum and Library |
01/25/12 -
07/15/12 |
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia |
Bloomsday
Presented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library June 16, 2012 Join us for this free, all-day outdoor reading of James Joyce’s "Ulysses." Whether you are new to Joyce or a regular at Bloomsday, drop in to be inspired by great literature.
June 16, 2012 will mark the Rosenbach's 20th annual Bloomsday—we promise that this is an event that is not to be missed! |
Rosenbach Museum and Library |
06/16/12 |
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia |
Go Ulysses! A Puppet Show
Presented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library June 13, 2012 Stroll the streets of James Joyce’s Dublin as you never have before…led by puppets! This 30-minute theatrical adaptation captures the wit of Ulysses, while introducing the novel to the next generation of Ulysses lovers. Produced by Drama of Works, twice-over winners at the World Festival of Puppet Art, Go Ulysses! offers a refreshing and charming take on an often-misunderstood masterpiece. Fun and appropriate for children under 10.
Drama of... |
Rosenbach Museum and Library |
06/13/12 |
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia |
Spanish Classes for Kids
Presented by Spanish 'n' Me at Queen Village Art Center April 19-June 14, 2012 In this 45-minute class, you and your child will discover just how exciting it can be to learn a new language! Journey through the world of Spanish with songs, puppetry, dance, and much more! |
Spanish 'n' Me |
04/19/12 -
06/14/12 |
Queen Village Art Center, Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: Mozart Meets Mondrian - Music & Art
Presented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center August 20-August 24, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center nurtures the whole child and celebrates the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2- and 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in the... |
Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village |
08/20/12 -
08/24/12 |
Queen Village Art Center, Phildelphia |
