Weekend PhillyFun Picks For Kids -- July 17-19, 2015
Not going to the shore this weekend? No worries! There's plenty to do in and around Philly that will keep you and your family entertained! - Jennifer Oxenford
Music For Aardvarks Classes
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
2125 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.philauu.org
Kids of all ages will enjoy this free interactive class at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia on Saturday, July 18th incorporating original songs, dancing, musical storytelling and hands on jam sessions. Free.
Return of Summer at The Oval
The Oval
2601 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
www.theovalphl.org
It's opening weekend of summer at The Oval this weekend July 17th – 19th. Don't miss the hottest spot for fun in Philly with food trucks, entertainment, kids' activities and more. On Saturday, July 17th enjoy tennis, then on Sunday, don't miss free facepainting for the kids from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. and a family-friendly dance party from 2-4 p.m. Free.
Spruce Street Harbor Park & Blue Cross River Rink
Columbus Blvd. and Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/spruce-street-harbor-park
The fun on the river continues this weekend at Spruce Street Harbor Park Blue Cross River Rink July17th – 19th open 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Families can enjoy fun and food on the river as well as the new outdoor roller skating rink featuring roller skates and in-line skates for rent! Free admission. $3 skating, $10 skates rental.
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.
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, July 17th through Sunday, July 19th 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.
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 between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free until 12 noon.
Founder's Weekend
Woodford Mansion
33rd and Dauphin Streets
East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA
woodfordmansion.org
Celebrate Founder's Day at the Woodford Mansion in East Fairmount Park this Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th at 10 a.m. Tours of the mansion will highlight its 200 years as a family home and its notable residents through history. Founder's Day Admission special is buy one, get one. $5 for adults, $2 for kids ages 6-12.
