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Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids: October 2-4, 2015

Happy first weekend of October! Lots to do in and around Philly this weekend from a Superhero 5K at the Philadelphia Zoo to Ocktoberfests and more! Don't let the weather ruin your fun – get out an enjoy one of these great family fun events!

Hayrides to Pumpkinland
Linvilla Orchards
137 Knowlton Road
Media, PA
http://www.linvilla.com/

Enjoy Hayrides to Pumpkinland at the beautiful Linvilla Orchards in Media PA this Friday October 2nd – Sunday October 4thth. Pick out your perfect pumpkin from over 100 tons of pumpkin choices on display. Take a ride on a hayride or a run through the corn maze and enjoy all the fall fun to be had for families. Free admission. Some attractions ticketed.

Superhero 5K Run & Walk and 1K Kids' Family Run/Walk
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 West Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/

Enjoy a Superhero themed family 5k and fun run at the Philadelphia Zoo this Saturday October 3rd starting at 7:30am. Say "hi" to the animals as you loop through the Zoo. $35 for adults, $25 kids. Kids 3 and under free.

The Art of the Brick
The Franklin Institute
222 N. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA
https://www.fi.edu/exhibit/art-brick

Last chance to enjoy the incredible The Art of the Brick exhibit on its final weekend in Philly this Friday October 2nd – Sunday October 4th. 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.

Fairies & Wizards Celebration
Camden Children's Garden
3 Riverside Dr.
Camden, NJ
https://camdenchildrensgarden.squarespace.com/events/

It's the Fairies & Wizards Celebration happening at the Camden Children's Garden this weekend Saturday October 3rd and Sunday October 4th. Kids can make their own wizard hat or fairy wings and celebrate these magical creatures with games, themed crafts, storytime and more. Children who come dressed as their favorite faerie or wizard receive a free ride ticket. Free with $6 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
http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/

Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum of Art on Sunday mornings including this Sunday October 4th between 9:30am – 12pm. Free until 12 Noon.

Jennifer Oxenford is a mother of two and the founder of phillyfun4kids www.phillyfun4kids.com your place to find free and mostly free things to do with your kids in and around this great city of motherly love. You can also follow phillyfun4kids on twitter at @phillyfun4kids and Facebook.Find. Fun. Fast. -- Now you can download the FREE phillyfun4kids app (newly updated with 2013 seasonal attraction listings!) for your iPhone in the iTunes App Store here.
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