Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids -- August 28 - 30, 2015
Last weekend in August and last unofficial weekend of summer too, so don't miss a moment of the late summer fun for families in Philly this weekend! - Jennifer Oxenford
Smooth Jazz Summer Nights: Mindi Abair
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA
www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/
Head down to the Delaware waterfront this Friday, August 28th at 7:30 p.m. for free live jazz as part of the Smooth Jazz Summer Nights series. Free.
Tomato and Pear Festival
Linvilla Orchards
137 Knowlton Road
Media, PA
www.linvilla.com/
Head to the beautiful Linvilla Orchards in Media for the end of summer Tomato and Pear Festival running this weekend Saturday, August 29th from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The festival will be hosted by Silly Joe, and families will enjoy pick your own pears and plenty of fun activities for kids too, followed by a performance by We Kids Rock Band. Free.
Weekend at the Waterfront
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Columbus Blvd. and Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/spruce-street-harbor-park
There's plenty of family fun to be had on the river this weekend at Spruce Street Harbor Park and Blue Cross River Rink Summerfest continuing Friday, August 28th – Sunday, August 30th open 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Families can enjoy fun and food on the river, as well as outdoor roller skating rink featuring roller skates and in-line skates for rent! Free admission. $3 skating, $10 skates rental.
Back to School Bazaar
SMITH Memorial Playground
3500 Resevoir Drive
East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA
smithplayground.ticketleap.com/backtoschoolbazaar/
Head to SMITH Playground this Saturday, August 29th from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for the free Back to School Bazaar! You'll be able to pick up some gently used uniforms, school supplies, clothes, toys and more. Plus, kids can enjoy the playground and giant slide, too! Free.
40th Street Summer Series
40th and Walnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA
www.universitycity.org/40th-street-summer-series
It's the next in the 40th Street Summer Series happening at the green space at 40th and Walnut Streets on Saturday, August 29th at 6 p.m. Don't miss Sun Ra Arkestra with South Pacific Island dancers plus free Ben & Jerry's and Philly Pretzels. Free.
Animal Grossology
Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
www.ansp.org/
The Animal Grossology exhibit continues this weekend at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Kids of all ages will be amused and educated with this fun exhibit highlighting the slimiest, stinkiest, and yuckiest creatures on earth! Exhibit entrance is $5.00 in addition to museum admission $15.95/adults, $13.95 kids ages 3-12.
Country Fest
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd.
Norristown PA
www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/201
The annual Country Fest takes place this Saturday, August 29th at the Elmwood Park Zoo from 1-4 p.m. Head out for an afternoon of country-themed fun for the whole family with a live broadcast from 92.5 WXTU. Plus mechanical bull riding, raffles, contests, crafts, live music, and of course zoo animals too! Free with Zoo admission. $14.95 adults, $10.95 children. Mechanical bull ride tickets available for purchase.
Invisible River Festival
East Fairmount Park
2200 Kelly Drive
Philadelphia, PA
www.invisibleriver.org/
It's the Invisible River Festival happening Saturday, August 29th starting at 2 p.m. along Kelly Drive. The Invisible River Festival features dance and music performances, a drum line procession down to the river, free public boat rentals, interactive art highlighting the Schuylkill River and lots more. (Kick off at Mander Recreation Center at 2140 N. 33rd at Diamond Drive) at 2 p.m. 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, August 28th – Sunday, August 30th at The Franklin Institute. The display of LEGO brick artistic 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.
Sunday In the Square with Kathy O'Connell
Franklin Square
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA
historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square/
Head to historic Franklin Square with WXPN's Kids' Corner host Kathy O'Connell this Sunday, August 30th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for an end of summer blast with live music by Ernie and Neal! Free.
Philadelphia Obon Festival
Clark Park
4398 Chester Ave
Philadelphia PA
www.japanesehouse.org/event/3rdobon/
On Sunday, August 30th join Philly's Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens to celebrate Obon, a summer celebration to honor ancestors featuring taiko drumming, Japanese tea and sweets, sample Japanese street food, play traditional Japanese games and dances and more. Free.
Free Sundays at the Brandywine River Museum of Art
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, August 30th between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free until 12 Noon.
