Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids-- June 6-9, 2014

Lots of family fun to be had in and around Philly this weekend! Enjoy everything from the Narbark dog parade to the children's film festival, from the fatherhood conference to the ODUNDE festival and lots more in between! Plus, it's National Lemonade Days which means lemonade stand fun and fundraising at events throughout the region, too!– Jennifer Oxenford

Calling all canines! Get your dog walks on at the free Nar Bark Dog Parade happening Friday, June 6th from 6-8 p.m. in downtown Narberth. The 7th annual NarBark Dog Parade will features prizes, music, pet portraits, ask the behavior experts, pet vendors with samples and more. Free.

Philadelphia International Children's Film Festival
PFS Roxy Theater
2023 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
http://filmadelphia.org/picff/

The Philadelphia International Children's Film Festival kicks off Friday, June 6th and runs through Sunday, June 8th with a variety of animated, live action and experimental short and feature films from around the world. In addition to the films there will be special events including a special engagement of A Fault in Our Stars, free treats at the Whole Foods Market Pop-Up Concession Stand (Saturday and Sunday only), and DIY Animation Station. Tickets $10 and $5 for children.

Lily's 6th Annual Lemonade Stand
528 6th Ave
Lindenwold, NJ
http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1113863

Swing by Lily's 6th Annual Lemonade Stand for some family fun and support a good cause! Help childhood cancer survivor Lily Adkins reach her goal of raising $10,000 at the 6th Annual Lemonade Stand this Saturday, June 7th from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Enjoy tasty treats, crafts and activities, family fun and of course lemonade!

9th Annual National Fatherhood Conference
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1201 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-national-fatherhood-conference-registration-8534883065

The 9th Annual Fatherhood Conference takes places at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7th. The conference provides a national forum for learning with opportunities for educating male parents and mentors on areas including parenting, financial/asset building, health and wellness, education and more. Free.

Alex's Original Lemonade Stand
Penn Wynne Elementary School
Wynnewood, Pa.
www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/alexs-original-lemonade-stand

Take the whole family out to experience the stand that started it all on Saturday, June 7th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Penn Wynne Elementary School in Wynnewood PA. Celebrate the life and legacy of the little lemonade girl, Alex Scott, who made a difference with her commitment to raise money for pediatric cancer research to help doctors find a cure for children who had cancer. This event will include food, games, crafts, face-painting, music, raffles, and of course lemonade!! Plus there will be a butterfly release to commemorate and celebrate the lives of all children fighting cancer and those who have lost their lives to the disease. Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Youth Spokesperson, Bailee Madison will also be at the stand to greet fans and help the cause!

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 8th between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free.

7th Annual Festival at ParkWest Town Center
ParkWest Town Center
52nd and Jefferson Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
http://wpfsi.com/events/renaissance-festival/

Join friends and neighbors at the 7th Annual Festival at ParkWest Town Center on Saturday, June 7th from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. for a fun day of live entertainment, dancing, face painting, food and more. Free.

ODUNDE Festival
23rd & South Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
http://odundefestival.org/

This free African American street festival happening Sunday, June 8th from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. celebrates the coming of another year for African Americans and is highlighted procession from 23rd and South Street to the Schuylkill River where an offering of fruit and flowers is made to Oshun, the Yoruba goddess of the river. In addition to the procession, families will enjoy 12 city blocks featuring an authentic African Marketplace with goods from African nations, entertainment, music and more. Free.

PECO Family Jams
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South St.
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.phillymagicgardens.org/

Enjoy a family friendly afternoon of fun and fantasy at PECO Family Jams at the Philadelphia Magic Gardens on Sunday, June 8th from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Come out to enjoy crafts, face painting, drawing, and mini-tours of the Gardens all in addition to sketch sessions with Dr. Sketchy Philadelphia. Free with admission. $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12, free for children 5 and under.