Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids -- April 17 - 19, 2015
There's much springtime fun to be had this weekend in and around Philly! Don't miss Baby Loves Disco, Cherry Blossom Festivals, Rome's Birthday, and lots more fun for all ages this weekend. -- Jennifer Oxenford
34th Annual Run for Clean Air and Earth Day Celebration, Kids Fun
Base of the Art Museum
Ben Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
http://runforcleanair.com/
Bring the whole family out for the 34th annual 5k run for clean air brought to you by the Clean Air Council in celebration of Earth Day and happening this Saturday, April 18th. Or enjoy a leisurely pace at the 3k walk/stroll and Kids Fun Run for ages 5 and under. Free Earth Day Celebration includes eco-friendly fun including make and take crafts, a rock climbing wall, and more. Onsite registration for 5k run and 3k walk. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Walk/run starts at 9 a.m., kids free fun run begins at 10:30 a.m.
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
Morris Arboretum
100 E. Northwestern Ave
Philadelphia, PA
www.business-services.upenn.edu
Enjoy the beauty of the springtime season at the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival taking place this Saturday, April 18th at Morris Arboretum. $16 for adults, $8 for ages 3-17, free for children under 3.
2015 Shad Festival
Fairmount Water Works
640 Water Works Drive
Philadelphia, PA
http://fairmountworks.com//
The Fairmount Water Works celebrates one of the Schuylkill River's favorite fish at the free Shad Festival this Saturday, April 18th starting at 10 a.m. Participate in a fishing clinic to learn basic techniques for all ages from certified instructors, enjoy cooking demonstrations and a fish rubbing craft, too. Free.
The Art of the Brick
The Franklin Institute
222 N. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.fi.edu/exhibit/art-brick
The Art of the Brick continues this weekend running Friday, April 17th through Sunday, April 19th at The Franklin Institute. The display of LEGO brick masterpieces explores the intersection of art and science and will delight builders and LEGO fans of all ages. Tickets $24-$29 and does not include museum admission.
World Culture Series: Rome's Birthday
Penn Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.penn.museum/
Celebrate Rome's Birthday at the Penn Museum this Saturday, April 18th with gladiatorial bouts, battle formation reenactments, expert talks, food, arts, crafts and more as your little ones take this trip through time to explore the ancient Roman Empire right here in Philly! Free with museum admission. $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-17, free for children 5 and under. School District of Philadelphia students and their families enjoy FREE admission to the event (limited to the first 500 visitors) with a current ID or report card.
Fancy Nancy, The Musical
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.walnutstreettheatre.org/
Fancy Nancy The Musical is a fun family performance your little ones will enjoy at the Walnut Street Theater running Saturday, April 18th at 11 a.m. Show runs 1 hour. Tickets $14-$16.
Free Sundays and Storytelling with Pictures
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA
www.brandywinemuseum.org/
Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum of Art on Sunday mornings including this Sunday, April 19th between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free
Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile
Valley Forge National Historic Park
1400 N. Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA
www.valleyforge.org/revolutionary-run/
The 10th Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run and 3 Mile Stroller Friend Walk takes place this Sunday, April 19th starting at 8:30 a.m. in Valley Forge National Historic Park. Kids ages 6-14 are encouraged to join the 1 mile Young Patriots Fun Run, too! $10 Kids Fun Run; $35-$40 for 5 mile run; $20-$25 for 3 mile walk.
