Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids: September 11-13, 2015
Hooray for the weekend and while the weather forecast might not be picture perfect there is plenty of fun for families happening both inside and out this September weekend so get outside and enjoy the early fall fun!
HCA 5K and Kids' Fun Run
Holy Child Academy
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill. PA
https://www.runtheday.com/registration/race_info/25355
Enjoy a scenic, family-friendly, USATF certified course taking you through the beautiful, tree-lined streets of Drexel Park. There will be a water stop midway through the course, refreshments and awards following the race. There is also a one mile Kids' Fun Run. The first 125 registrants will each receive a cotton T-shirt. All proceeds from this event will benefit the HCA athletic programs. Online registration $20 for 5K run, $10 for kids 1 Mile Fun Run. Onsite registration $25 for 5K run and $15 for kids 1 Mile Fun Run.
Pennsylvania Coast Day
Walnut Plaza on Penn's Landing
Columbus Ave at Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.delawareestuary.org/coast-day
Head to the river this Saturday September 12th for Pennsylvania Coast Day happening on Penn's Landing from 11am – 4pm. Enjoy free boat rides on the River Link Ferry and Patriot, free kayaking and pedal boating, remote controlled model ship racing, boat tours, arts and crafts, face paining and much more. Free.
Philadelphia Honey Festival
Three National Historic Landmarks
Philadelphia, PA
http://phillyhoneyfest.com/
Enjoy the annual Philadelphia Honey Festival happening this Saturday September 12th and Sunday September 13th at three National Historic Landmarks throughout the city including the Wagner Free Institute of Science (Friday), the Wyck Historic House, Garden and Farm (Saturday) and Bartram's Gardens (Sunday). Free.
Lansdowne Arts Festival
Twentieth Century Club
84 S. Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne PA
http://lansdowneartsfestival.com/
The 13th Annual Lansdowne Arts Festival is happening this weekend running Saturday September 12th and Sunday September 13th at the historic Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne, just minutes outside of Philadelphia. Bring the whole family out for the fun including an array of creative and performing arts, demonstrations, live music, children's events and much more. Free.
The Art of the Brick
The Franklin Institute
222 N. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA
https://www.fi.edu/exhibit/art-brick
The Art of the Brick continues this weekend running Friday September 11th – Sunday September 13th 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
http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/
Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum of Art on Sunday mornings including this Sunday September 13h between 9:30am – 12pm. Free until 12 Noon.
Greenfest Philly
Headhouse Square
2nd St. and South St.
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.greenfestphilly.org/
Kids can play and learn at Philadelphia's biggest eco-friendly festival, Greenfest Philly this Saturday September 13th starting at 10am in Headhouse Square in Philadelphia. Enjoy eco-friendly crafts, activities, games, and more at the MOM's Organic Market Kids' Corner plus enjoy a 25 ft. rock wall, edible bugs, live music a Recycling and Trash Dash game and lots more family fun, too! Free.
Grandparent's Day Brunch
Franklin Square
6th Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square/
Celebrate Grandparent's Day in Philadelphia's historic Franklin Square this Sunday September 13th starting at 11am. Enjoy bunch courtesy of Cooperage, a fun craft and Parx Liberty Carousel, too. Tickets $25.
PECO Family Jams: Creative Movement
Philadelphia Magic Gardens
1020 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.phillymagicgardens.org/events/peco-family-jams-creative-movement/
Head to Philadelphia Magic Gardens for the PECO Family Jams highlighting movement this Sunday September 13th starting at 12pm. Create a sculpture with colorful and easy to bend wires and then kids can get their little bodies moving and expressing through dance with teaching artist Sheila Zagar, too. Free with admission.
Mexican Independence Day Festival
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
South Columbus Blvd. at Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/events/great-plaza-at-penn-s-landing/mexican-independence-day-festival-2015
Celebrate Mexican culture and history at the Mexican Independence Day Festival happening at the Great Plaza on Penn's Landing this Sunday September 13th from 2-8pm. Enjoy food, music, dance, shopping and more. Free.
