Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids -- June 13-15, 2014
It's a weekend to celebrate dads! Enjoy free admission for dad to several area attractions, plus lots of great family fun, from hot air balloon rides and old fashioned picnics, to free community arts festivals to keep everyone entertained on dad's special day! – Jennifer Oxenford
Plantation Field
1600 W. Doe Run Road
Coatesville, Pa.
www.ccballoonfest.com/The Chester County Balloon Festival is the perfect event for families this weekend! Celebrate Dad with a hot air balloon ride over scenic Chester County, Pa. The festival runs Friday, June 13th from 5-10 p.m. through Saturday, June 14th from 3-10 p.m. and is filled with activities, on the ground and in the air that the whole family will enjoy. Admission is $10 per car. Some activities require additional ticket purchase.
Macy's Family Day
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
http://constitutioncenter.org/
Enjoy $5 admission to the National Constitution Center on Saturday, June 14th courtesy of Macy's Family Day. Family Day falls on the same day as Philadelphia's Stripes and Stars Festival, celebrating the joint birthdays of the American flag and the U.S. Army. Check out the new exhibition on the history of the American flag and take part in crafts and activities with a focus on symbolism of the American flag. $5.
ARTspiration!
Fleisher Art Memorial
719 Catherine Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
http://fleisher.org/calendar/artspiration.php
Saturday, June 14th marks the 8th annual ARTspiration! Community Arts Festival at Fleisher Art on Catherine Street. This free outdoor festival will take place in front of Fleisher's historic campus on the 700 Block of Catherine Street and in the adjacent Palumbo Park. Enjoy plenty of kid friendly activities including art-making, music and dance performance and many art activities hosted by community partners. Free.
Suburban Square Free Family Concert
Suburban Square
Main Courtyard
Ardmore, Pa.
Head out to Suburban Square in Ardmore this Saturday, June 14th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. as Cat's Pajamas takes to the stage for a free family music and fun day. This fun interactive family friendly show will get the whole family dancing plus kids will enjoy face paint, balloon animals, giveaways and more. Free.
Old Fashioned Picnic
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion
200 W. Tulpehocken St.
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.ebenezermaxwellmansion.org/
Head to the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion on Saturday, June 14th starting at 12 p.m. for a good Old Fashioned Picnic complete with a scavenger hunt, croquet, ring toss and more. Plus old fashioned food and treats for all like hot dogs and root beer, and ice cream sundaes too. Admission to the picnic is free. Pay as you go for food and games.
Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Route 1
Chadds Ford, Pa.
http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/
Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum on Sunday mornings including this Sunday, June 15th between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free.
Islamic Heritage Festival
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA
www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/
The Islamic Heritage Festival takes place on Saturday, June 14th at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing from 2-8 p.m. First enjoy the Unity in Diversity parade and then take part in the festival complete with live entertainment, family friendly games, a health and wellness fair, speakers, giveaways, food, shopping and more. Free.
Fatherfest
American Helicopter Museum & Education Center
1220 American Blvd.
West Chester, PA
www.americanhelicopter.museum/
Celebrate Dad at Fatherfest at the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center on Sunday, June 15th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy an antique car, hot rod and motorcycle show along with great food and lots of fun too. $7 admission per person or per participating car/motorcycle. Includes food and fun! $40 helicopter rides.
Father's Day Celebration
Morey's Piers
3501 Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ
www.moreyspiers.com/
Make Father's Day thrilling for Dad with a day of free rides at Morey's Pier in Wildwood all day on Sunday, June 15th. Dads ride and slide free in honor of Father's Day. Swing by Guest Services or any ticket booth for more info. Free.
Dads Get In Free at Crayola Experience
Crayola Experience
30 Center Square
Easton, PA
www.crayolaexperience.com/about/landing-page.aspx
Crayola is celebrating Dads this Sunday, June 15th by offering free admission all Dad to give Dads a colorful and fun-filled father's day! Enjoy 25 unique Crayola attractions in the downtown Easton 60,000 square foot facility. One dad gets in free per child admission. $15.99 for adults and children ages 2-15.
