Events
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Organization |
Dates |
Location |
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Robin Hood - Grandparents; Day!
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Arden Theatre Company |
05/27/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, 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 |
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 |
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 |
Rockin' Rummage Sale
Presented by Rock to the Future at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia June 2, 2012 Come out to the First Unitarian Church (21st and Chestnut) for a Rockin' Rummage Sale! One person's junk is another's treasure! Come search through flea market items, local artwork, crafts, and support Rock to the Future! Live music and food!
Rock to the Future is a Fishtown/Kensington-area nonprofit that gives local kids the chance to get homework help and rock out every day after school! To learn more, visit http://www.RocktotheFuturePhilly.org/.
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Rock to the Future |
06/02/12 |
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 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 |
West Park Arts Fest
Presented by West Park Cultural Center at Fairmount Park June 9, 2012 A kick-off to another summer of fun begins at the 5th Annual West Park Arts Fest in Fairmount Park at 40th and Parkside. The festival, featuring performances and activities by a wide range of artists, community organizations and featured guests is free and will occur rain or shine. The theme for the 2012 festival,“Friends Across Cultures,” is about celebrating the unique multicultural richness of art, nature and community engagement by bringing together arts and cultural...
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West Park Cultural Center |
06/09/12 |
Fairmount Park, 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 |
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 |
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 |
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!
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WHYY Inc. |
06/09/12 |
WHYY - Technology Center, Philadelphia |
KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate
Presented by Center City District at Comcast Center June 9, 2012 Event: KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Time: 11:30am-1pm
Location: The Market & Shops at Comcast Center, lower level 1701 JFK Blvd
Visit the Market & Shops at the Comcast Center for a free Phanatic Playdate featuring special guests, The Phillie Phanatic and Scott Palmer, for the first public reading of the new book: The Phillie Phanatic’s Friendly Games. Kids and their families will also have the chance to mingle...
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Center City District |
06/09/12 |
Comcast 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 |
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 |
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 |
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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 |
Independence Day Celebration
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center June 28-July 5, 2012 The Center will celebrate Independence Day with plenty of patriotic fanfare and fun. Throughout the holiday weekend, visitors can enjoy educational programs, craft activities, live musical performances, and more. Visitors will enjoy the interactive Fourth of July Show, which explores how the holiday has evolved from the very first words of independence to the present day. During the hands-on Flag Etiquette workshop, visitors will discover the history and symbolism behind the U.S....
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National Constitution Center |
06/28/12 -
07/05/12 |
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 |
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 |
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Franklin Square's 6th Birthday Party
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
07/31/12 |
Franklin Square, 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...
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Rennie Harris Puremovement |
07/26/12 -
08/01/12 |
University of the Arts, 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 |
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 |