Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids -- May 1 - 3, 2015
Hooray for May and sunny skies! There's plenty of family fun to be had this weekend from the science festival carnival to spring fairs, block parties, and so much more. Whatever you do, get outside and enjoy this beautiful first weekend of May with your kiddos this weekend! -- Jennifer Oxenford
Sharswood Elementary Art Show
2300 South Second Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.facebook.com/events/453018744855888/
Sharswood Elementary hosts a family friendly art show on Friday, May 1st from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. in South Philly. Enjoy the beautiful art made by Sharswood elementary students along with raffles, light food and beverages and more! Entrance is free. 100 percent of proceeds from raffles and purchases benefit the Sharswood Students Art Program.
Spring Fling
Philadelphia Free School
2001 Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.phillyfreeschool.org/
The Philadelphia Free School hosts their Spring Fling on Friday, May 1st from 6-9 p.m. with an evening of food and beverages, silent auction, musical performance and a Kid Zone, too! Tickets $15 for adults, $5 for kids at the door.
Science Carnival on the Parkway
20th Streets and Ben Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
www.philasciencefestival.org/carnival
Don't miss the best outdoor science carnival around this Saturday, May 2nd with more than 175 exhibitors offering non-stop family fun including science experiments, interactive activities, games, live entertainment and more. Plus food and other fun for the whole family! Free.
Opening Day at Sesame Place
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Road
Langhorne, PA
http://sesameplace.com//
Kick off the season with an opening day and 35th birthday party celebration at Sesame Place this Saturday, May 2nd starting at 10 a.m. Enjoy at character celebration at 10am followed by meet and greets of the Sesame Place gang dressed in their birthday party attire. Tickets $45 and up. Order online for lowest tickets prices.
South Street Spring Festival
South Street
Between Front and 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA
http://southstreet.com/3rd-annual-south-street-spring-festival/
The 3rd Annual South Street Spring Festival takes place this Saturday, May 2nd from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy eight blocks of food, drink, live music and fun for the whole family with three music stages, 40 bands, 30 restaurants, artists, vendors a fun kid zone and lots more! 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, May 1st through Sunday, May 3rd at The Franklin Institute. The display of LEGO brick 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 including this Sunday, May 3rd between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free
The Jungle Book
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA
www.ardentheatre.org/
The Arden Theatre Company hosts this brand new play based on the stories of Rudyard Kipling featuring favorite characters brought to life on stage by five actors in this world-premier production. Weekend shows run Friday, May 1st – Sunday, May 3rd and are best enjoyed by families by children ages 5 and older. Tickets $20-$36.
The Land of Nod Bookmobile
SMITH Memorial Playground
3500 Reservoir Drive
Philadelphia, PA
www.landofnod.com/nod-bookmobile
The Land of Nod Bookmobile is making the rounds here in Philly this weekend and will be at SMITH Memorial Playground this Sunday, May 3rd from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy story time, crafts and more in this free Land of Nod bookmobile. Free.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 N. Broad Street
Historic Landmark Building
Philadelphia, PA
www.pafa.org/
Head to PAFA this Sunday, May 3rd at 2 p.m. for the Sunday Family Workshops where you'll learn a traditional Mexican folk art called papel picado ("cut paper") and creative festive displays to take home and enjoy. Free.
