Events
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Bird Discovery Weekend
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences June 9-June 10, 2012 The Academy of Naltural Sciences of Drexel University’s bicentennial year features a specially themed Bird Discovery Weekend, highlighting important aspects of the institution’s Ornithology Collection. Birds are the center of attention throughout June, when visitors can learn about the collection and take a look at VIREO, the world’s largest bird image bank. On June 9th and 10th, meet a real ornithologist, learn to identify local birds, participate in a bird migration and...
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Academy of Natural Sciences |
06/09/12 -
06/10/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
African American Images Trolley Tour
Presented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia April 28-November 24, 2012 The Mural Arts Program presents a compilation of murals that capture the rich African American experience in Philadelphia. The murals honor significant figures W.E.B. DuBois, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Dr. J., Malcolm X, and many more.
In addition to the 2-hour guided mural tour, admission to the African American Museum in Philadelphia is included (up to a $37 dollar value)! The mural tour includes audio narration by ?uestlove of the Grammy® Award-winning band The Roots,...
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Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia |
04/28/12 -
11/24/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Transit of Venus & Tune-Up Workshops
Presented by American Philosophical Society Museum at American Philosophical Society Museum June 2-June 3, 2012 On June 5, 2012, there will be a rare astronomical event--a Transit of Venus. Beginning at 6pm in Philadelphia, the planet Venus will be visible moving across the disk of the sun. A transit never happened in the 20th century and won't happen again until 2117. It will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The American Philosophical Society Museum (104 S. Fifth Street) will be offering family-friendly, hands-on workshops on June 2-3, to help everybody get ready for the...
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American Philosophical Society Museum |
06/02/12 -
06/03/12 |
American Philosophical Society Museum, Philadelphia |
Prison Break Weekend
Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site June 9-June 10, 2012 All New Restored Bocci Court and Living History
Most inmates didn’t literally escape from prison; they found meaning, friendship and recreation, when possible, inside the walls. This weekend, visitors can try their hand at Bocci Ball, a traditional Italian recreation practiced by aging inmates at Eastern State throughout the 20th century. The original courts were built at the base of Eastern State’s massive wall, and are now open, fully restored, for the first time...
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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site |
06/09/12 -
06/10/12 |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia |
Bastille Day
Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site July 14, 2012 It's one of Philadelphia’s most popular summertime events! Eastern State Penitentiary teams with Philadelphia cabaret act The Bearded Ladies and local businesses for a playful reenactment of the Storming of the Bastille (influenced more by Monty Python than the French Revolution), followed by a French-themed street party. Come early and take a tour of Eastern State, or stay late and take a 25-minute evening tour following the reenactment.
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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site |
07/14/12 |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia |
ARTspiration!
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial June 9, 2012 Fleisher Art Memorial is pleased to announce the date of their sixth annual ARTspiration! Festival. This day-long event will once again offer free art-making, music, and dance activities for youth and their families on Fleisher’s premises. Also participating with additional activities will be local neighborhood businesses and community partners.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
06/09/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
6th Annual Phyzz Phest
Presented by Physick House at Physick House July 7, 2012 Sixth Annual Philly Phyzz Phest
Landmarks Celebrates “Soda’s Pop”
To celebrate Dr. Physick’s life, achievements and contributions to Philadelphia history, Landmarks will host a day of fun and activities for the whole family. The festival will be held in the garden of the Physick house; the only freestanding federal-styled mansion remaining in Society Hill, built in 1786 by Henry Hill.
Admission to the Philly Phyzz Phest is FREE and includes:
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Physick House |
07/07/12 |
Physick House, 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...
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Friends of Independence National Historical Park |
06/15/12 -
09/03/12 |
Signers Garden, 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 |
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...
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation |
06/22/12 |
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 |
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...
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Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia |
05/12/12 -
11/24/12 |
Sister Cities Park, 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.
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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.
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Spirit of Philadelphia |
06/17/12 |
Spirit of Philadelphia, 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.
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Queen Village Neighbors Association |
06/02/12 |
Weccacoe Playground, Philadelphia |