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Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids -- August 15-17, 2014

Lots to do in Philly this weekend – enjoy everything from Indian festivals to family fun with a bite at Shark Week Live! and lots more fun for all!

Shark Week Live!
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Dr
Camden, NJ
www.adventureaquarium.com/

It's the final weekend of Adventure Aquarium's Shark Week Live running Friday, August 15th – Sunday, August 17th. Check out rarely exhibited species to unique share encounters and experiences for the whole family. Free with admission. Adults $25.95, children ages 2-12 $18.95, under 2 free.

53rd Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival
Old Pool Farm
1323 Salford Station Road
Schwenksville, Pa.
www.pfs.org/folk-festival

Don't miss the 53rd Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival happening this weekend in Schwenksville, Pa. Bring the whole family out for music, fun and more with day-long family programming at Dulcimer Grove including entertainment by the Give and Take Jugglers, kids creations and crafts, family music and more. Tickets $29 and up.

Festival of India
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
101 South Columbus Blvd. at Market St.
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/events/festival-of-india-2014

The 21st annual Festival of India will highlight the colorful multi-faceted culture of India through art, music, dance, and cuisine and lots of family fun on Saturday, August 16th starting at 1 p.m. at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. 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 17th between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free.

9th Annual Collingswood Crafts and Fine Art
Haddon Ave.
Collingswood, NJ
www.collingswood.com/arts/crafts-and-fine-arts-festival

The 9th Annual Collingswood Crafts and Fine Art Festival takes place on historic Haddon Avenue this Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August 17th from 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. rain or shine. Come out for over 150 juried crafts and artisans, live entertainment, great food and more. Free.

Art Splash: Trip Around The World
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 15th – Sunday, August 17th. 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.

ArtSee: Picnic in the Parkway
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.barnesfoundation.org/education/families/august

Enjoy a weekend of family fun at The Barnes Foundation for their ArtSee: Picnic in the Parkway this Friday, August 15th from 5-7 p.m., Saturday, August 16th from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., and Sunday, August 17th from 1-3 p.m. In the spirit of Cezanne's apples and other delicious subjects enjoy picnic themed fun by drawing a foodie-delight still life, embellishing a picnic bag and create custom picnic placements. Free drop in tickets at admission desk. Gallery admission not included.

Caribbean Festival
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
101 South Columbus Blvd. at Market St.
Philadelphia, Pa.
http://phillycaribbeanfestival.com/

The 28th annual Caribbean Festival takes place this Sunday, August 17th starting at 12 p.m. at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing.The festival will feature a Caribbean workshop, children's corner, and a marketplace and music from across the Caribbean islands. Free.

 

Jennifer Oxenford is a mother of two and the founder of phillyfun4kids www.phillyfun4kids.com your place to find free and mostly free things to do with your kids in and around this great city of motherly love. You can also follow phillyfun4kids on twitter at @phillyfun4kids and Facebook.

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