Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids -- August 1-3, 2014

Frozen Friday: Cool Off with Olaf!
Participating Barnes & Noble Stores including:
Rittenhouse Square: 1805 Walnut Street
Broomall: 1991 Sproul Road
Cherry Hill: 911 Haddonfield Road

Enjoy story time, a Frozen sing-along, crafts and activities with everyone's favorite snowman – Olaf! at participating Barnes & Nobles stores in the region at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 1st. Free.

Garces Free Community Health Day
The Lenfest Center
3890 N. 10th Street
Philadelphia, Pa.

The Garces Foundation hosts its free quarterly community health day at The Lenfest Center this Saturday, August 2nd from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bring friends and family out for medical screenings for high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol. Medical physicals, healthcare resources and dental care (limited) Free.

Marvel Day
Participating Barnes & Noble Stores including:
Rittenhouse Square: 1805 Walnut Street
Broomall: 1991 Sproul Road

Get Pop-Cultured this Saturday, August 2nd at Marvel Day at participating Barnes and Noble bookstores with a super celebration of Marvel's 75th Anniversary with giveaways, activities and more including a chance to win special Marvel prizes too. Free.

Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA
www.brandywinemuseum.org

Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum on Sunday mornings including this Sunday, August 3 between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free.

Family Camp Out
Riverbend
1950 Spring Mill Road
Gladwyne, Pa.

Want to get a taste of what camping could be like for your family? Check out the family camp-out this weekend Saturday, August 2nd – Sunday, August 3rd at Riverbend. Perfect for the first time camper, Riverbend staff help you set up your tent, build the campfire and provide the food. Plus, enjoy a night time activity for families too. $80/family. Email or call scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108 to pre-register.

Art Splash: Mixed Up Music
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.philamuseum.org/artsplash

Families can explore, create and play all summer long with the new Art-Splash program running Friday, August 1st – Sunday, August 3rd. Kids and families get to "Meet the Masterpieces" as ten treasures from the museum's collection are featured and come to life through play and hands-on activities. Museum admission for kids 12 and under is always free. Adult admission $23.50.

Philadelphia Theme Night
Campbell's Field
401 Delaware Ave
Camden, NJ
www.riversharks.com/

Families can enjoy a Philadelphia Theme Night on Saturday, August 2nd at Campbell's Field before the Riversharks Game at 7:05 p.m. Special in game promotions include many giveaways, activities and even appearances by Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross. The first 500 children under 12 will receive a mini bat. All fans who wear a Philadelphia themed sports jersey will get in free. After the game will be fireworks and kids run the bases.

StoryUP!
Philly Improv Theater
2030 Sansom Street
Second Stage (2nd Floor)
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.facebook.com/storyupphilly

StoryUP! And the Philly Improv Theater team up on Sunday, August 3rd from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to present an interactive storytelling show where the kids provide the ideas for a magical and hysterical adventure. Recommended for ages five and up. Tickets $8-$10.

ACANA African Festival
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
101 South Columbus Blvd. ta Market St
Philadelphia Pa.
www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/events/acana-festival-2014/a>

Don't miss the ACANA African Festival this Sunday, August 3rd from 2-8 p.m.This outdoor concert features artists, groups and dance troupes from around the African continent to perform. Plus, enjoy African food vendors and traditional and modern African clothing, arts, and crafts for sale too. Free.