Events
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Drawing and Painting (8-10)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 30-August 3, 2012 Experiment with drawing and painting materials, explore a variety of 2-D art genres and styles, and learn to think and see like an artist! Students will be introduced to the elements and principles of art and design and will take inspiration for projects from contemporary and historical art examples.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/30/12 -
08/03/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Franklin Square
Presented by Franklin Square at Franklin Square March 29-September 30, 2012 Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penn’s original five squares.
Award-winning Franklin Square is an outdoor amusement oasis located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, featuring Philly Mini Golf, a renovated vintage marble fountain, playgrounds, the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, and the acclaimed SquareBurger, with offerings from STARR Restaurants.
After a day of...
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Franklin Square |
03/29/12 -
09/30/12 |
Franklin Square, Philadelphia |
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Franklin Square's 6th Birthday Party
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
07/31/12 |
Franklin Square, Philadelphia |
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WAWA Welcome America - Go 4th and Learn in Franklin Square
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
06/25/12 |
Franklin Square, Philadelphia |
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Independence Day Family Fun
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
07/04/12 |
Franklin Square, Philadelphia |
Franklin Square Memorial Day Celebration
Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square May 25-May 28, 2012 You're invited to kick off the summer season with free activities for the whole family.
Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penn’s original five squares.
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
05/25/12 -
05/28/12 |
Franklin Square, Philadelphia |
Grasso's Magic Theatre
Presented by Grasso's Magic Theatre at Grasso's Magic Theatre January 1-December 30, 2012 Grasso’s Magic Theatre was the first magic theatre to open its doors in the City of Philadelphia. And, once inside, you will be charmed by the look and the mystique as we take you back in time to the 1920s vaudeville days. You won’t believe your eyes when you see what Joe Grasso has created, making it a one-of-a-kind magical theatre. It is a place that magicians and variety acts all over the country seek out to perform at.
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Grasso's Magic Theatre |
01/01/12 -
12/30/12 |
Grasso's Magic Theatre, Philadelphia |
The Magic of David Smith
Presented by Grasso's Magic Theatre at Grasso's Magic Theatre May 27, 2012 David Smith 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.
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Grasso's Magic Theatre |
05/27/12 |
Grasso's Magic Theatre, Philadelphia |
20th Annual Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade
Presented by ICPIC New Africa Center at Great Plaza at Penn's Landing June 9, 2012 The 20th Annual Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade weekend promises to be larger and more diverse than ever. The Islamic Heritage Festival is the largest Muslim festival in the country and is one of the largest multi-ethnic festival held at Penns landing each year. Over 5,000 people are expected to attend. This family friendly festival is free and open to public.
The weekend will begin Friday at 1 pm, with Salatul Jumah (the Muslim congregational prayer service)...
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ICPIC New Africa Center |
06/09/12 |
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia |
Liberty 360
Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center September 29, 2010 - Ongoing This amazing, emotional, visual and audio film adventure celebrates the iconic symbols which have shaped the history of America and are still significant in the hearts and daily lives of its people. This brand new attraction, a 360-degree, 3-D show designed by David Niles and produced by the Nile Creative Group, is unlike anything that has ever been seen before. Liberty 360 escorts the audience on a journey of discovery and exploration of America's most beloved symbols, led by Philadelphia...
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
09/29/10 -
Ongoing |
Historic Philadelphia Center, Philadelphia |
Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches
Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center May 26-May 28, 2012 Eleven one-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are scattered all over Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s and America’s history.
Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, then...
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
Historic Philadelphia Center, Philadelphia |
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Musicopia String Orchestra Concert
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra |
06/09/12 |
Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia |
Seaport Summer Camp
Presented by Independence Seaport Museum at Independence Seaport Museum July 9-August 17, 2012 Themes are:
Titanic Week, July 9th-13th
Pirate Week, July 16th-20th
Time Traveler Week, July 23rd-27th
Explorer Week, July 30th- August 3rd
Crisis Response Week, August 6th-10th
Military Week, August 13th-17th
Age range: Children ages 6-12
Examples of Summer Camp Activities:
Boat rides on the Delaware River
Rowing in boats built by our very own Workshop on the Water
Tours aboard two historic ships, USS...
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Independence Seaport Museum |
07/09/12 -
08/17/12 |
Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia |
Home of the Brave: The War of 1812 in Art, Story & Song
Presented by Independence Seaport Museum at Independence Seaport Museum March 16-December 31, 2012 The Home of the Brave exhibit marks the bicentennial of “America’s forgotten war,” the War of 1812. Comprised of objects from the collection of Independence Seaport Museum, as well as loans from the Dietrich American Foundation and other private collectors, the exhibition explores the naval aspect of the War of 1812 through art, material and popular culture, as well as first-hand accounts of participants and on-lookers and interactive cannons that visitors can...
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Independence Seaport Museum |
03/16/12 -
12/31/12 |
Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia |
Titanic Philadelphians Exhibit
Presented by Independence Seaport Museum at Independence Seaport Museum April 13, 2012-April 14, 2013 Titanic Philadelphians spotlights the personal lives of the Philadelphians directly affected by the ship disaster. The exhibit is told through the accounts and stories of the Philadelphians that sailed on the Titanic during her maiden voyage. At the center of the exhibit is the Titanic first class passenger list, one of only a few copies known to still exist from the ship.
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Independence Seaport Museum |
04/13/12 -
04/14/13 |
Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia |
Breakfast with Ben
Presented by Independence Visitor Center at Independence Visitor Center May 26-September 1, 2012 You're invited to an interactive breakfast and discussion with one of our nation's most influential founding fathers, Ben Franklin. Adults and children alike are able to chat with Ben Franklin, ask questions about his life and work and even pose for pictures. A delicious breakfast is served to Dr. Franklin's guests.
Breakfast with Ben runs from 9- 10:30 am every Saturday morning, from Memorial Day-Labor Day, and is hosted in the Liberty View Ballroom in the Independence Visitor...
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Independence Visitor Center |
05/26/12 -
09/01/12 |
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia |
Teen Summer Arts Camp
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts June 18-July 27, 2012 The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts hosts four music camps for teens. Choral/Vocal (June 18th-29th) Pipe Organ (July 1st-13th), Jazz (July 16th-27th )and Chamber Music (July 16th-27th).
Students study with world renowned teaching artists. All accepted students are given free tuition scholarships. Acceptance to the camp is gained by submitting a camp application with a $25 application fee, a written essay, and participating in an audition process.
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
06/18/12 -
07/27/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra 72nd Annual Festival Concert
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra |
06/10/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall, Philadelphia |
Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall June 9, 2012 Join the Kimmel Center for their 2nd Annual Organ Day to celebrate the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Pipe Organ! The afternoon features free performances and highlights the breadth of Philly's organ talent. Performances are by members of the American Guild of Organists.
Bring your kids at 11 am for a PNC supported Grow Up Great family organ concert inside Verizon Hall.
Michael Barone of NPR's Pipedreams will join the Kimmel once again to enlighten the audience...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
06/09/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall, Philadelphia |
Parlor Tricks & Carnival Games Fundraiser
Presented by ArcheDream for Humankind at Latvian Society (The Philadelphia Society of Free Letts) June 2, 2012 In the style and fashion of the Columbian exposition in 1893. ArcheDream for HUMANKIND cordially invites you to an evening of games, prizes, entertainment, and chivalry. Costumes encouraged.
Ticket prices include:
- Full show of ArcheDream's DEEP BLUE in two parts
- 2 tickets to be used for drinks (for 21+ with ID) or games
- Raffled items and prize items including paintings and drawings by Alan Bell, ADHK Art Director, and items by Local...
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ArcheDream for Humankind |
06/02/12 |
Latvian Society (The Philadelphia Society of Free Letts), Philadelphia |
Elite All-Star Basketball Game & Concert
Presented by Elite Basketball at Lloyd Hall on Boathouse Row June 9, 2012 Elite Basketball All-Star Game with halftime performance by poet/hip-hop artist, Ms. Reign. Bring all of your family and friends out for food, drinks, games for the children and enjoyable basketball events to watch.
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Elite Basketball |
06/09/12 |
Lloyd Hall on Boathouse Row, Philadelphia |
Summer 2012 Five Week YAW Program
Presented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design July 9-August 9, 2012 In Moore's Young Artist Workshop five-week program, a rich variety of courses in the visual arts are offered from the only professional college of art and design in Philadelphia devoted solely to the visual arts. The studio classes are developed for 1st-8th grade students. Each course meets Monday through Thursday for five weeks. Students may choose a morning session from 9 am-Noon and/or an afternoon session from 1-4 pm. Sessions are taught by professional artists and designers, Moore BFA...
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Moore College of Art & Design |
07/09/12 -
08/09/12 |
Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia |
Summer 2012 Five Fridays YAW Program
Presented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design July 13-August 10, 2012 These classes complement the regular YAW curriculum and are designed to provide 1st-8th grade students with the opportunity to explore interests and develop skills in studio classes that meet one day a week for five weeks. Sessions, which include a lunch break, meet each Friday from 9 am-4 pm.
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Moore College of Art & Design |
07/13/12 -
08/10/12 |
Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia |
Founding Father's Day Fitness Stroll: Saving National Treasures Step by Step
Presented by Friends of Independence National Historical Park at National Constitution Center June 17, 2012 Come join the 5K stroll across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge for the first-ever Founding Father’s Day Stroll. Meet our Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson, learn about his love of exercise, and take your picture with him. Bring your cameras to preserve your incredible experience just as you are helping to preserve our National Treasures with every step you take.
The entire walk is 3.35 miles if you cross all the way to New Jersey and back. For those who are interested in a...
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Friends of Independence National Historical Park |
06/17/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center May 26-May 28, 2012 This Memorial Day weekend, the National Constitution Center will celebrate the people and events of our nation’s past. The American flag will be raised each morning during a special ceremony at the Center. Guests are invited to join in this event to learn proper flag raising protocol.
During the special program “Memorials: How a Nation Remembers” at 10 am, Noon and 2 pm, visitors will learn about monuments across the country, including Little Bighorn, the U.S.S....
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National Constitution Center |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
On My Honor: 100 Years of Girl Scouting
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center May 12-December 31, 2012 Many of today’s prominent political leaders, journalists, astronauts, athletes and entertainers – from Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice to Mariah Carey and Taylor Swift – were once Girl Scouts. In 2012, the Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years of developing girls’ courage, confidence, and character.
On My Honor: 100 Years of Girl Scouting – an exhibition created by the National Constitution Center in partnership with the Girl...
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National Constitution Center |
05/12/12 -
12/31/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Pledge Your Commitment to Freedom – Become a Signer of the 225th Anniversary Constitution
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center April 4-December 31, 2012 On September 17, 1787, our Founding Fathers signed a revolutionary document that, even today, continues to change the world and inspire passionate conversation.
Throughout 2012, the National Constitution Center will serve as the headquarters of a historic milestone: the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. As part of the celebration, the Center invites all Americans to reaffirm their commitment to freedom by signing a special commemorative 225th anniversary Constitution that...
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National Constitution Center |
04/04/12 -
12/31/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
$5 After 5 pm at the National Constitution Center
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center July 5-August 30, 2012 Join the National Constitution Center every Thursday night for a summer celebration, inspired by the must-see exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen! For only $5, visitors can experience the award-winning theater production Freedom Rising (showtimes at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 7 pm); enjoy the Center’s main exhibition The Story of We the People; tour the iconic Signers’ Hall; and enjoy an array of fun family-friendly...
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National Constitution Center |
07/05/12 -
08/30/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Flag Day Celebration
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center June 14, 2012 This Flag Day, visitors to the National Constitution Center can participate in a Flag Etiquette Workshop and Flag Raising Ceremony. Guests will discover the history and symbolism behind the American Flag and learn how to treat it with reverence and respect. Visitors also can learn about Francis Scott Key, the Battle of Fort McHenry, and the flag that inspired America's National Anthem during the interactive "Star Spangled Banner Show." From 10 am-3 pm, visitors can create their own...
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National Constitution Center |
06/14/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Election 2012
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center April 24-November 7, 2012 At the National Constitution Center, the presidential election comes to life for visitors of all ages! Prior to touring the Center’s exhibits, guests are encouraged to stop by Election HQ on the Grand Hall Overlook. Designed with the festive look and feel of a political rally, Election HQ will excite and engage visitors with activities and programs about the ins and outs of the election process. Guests can watch presidential campaign ads, cast a vote for their favorite presidential...
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National Constitution Center |
04/24/12 -
11/07/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |