Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids -- September 4 - 7, 2015
Happy Labor Day Weekend and Force Friday to all! Don't miss a moment of the fun this long holiday weekend and unofficial last weekend of summer! There is plenty to do so grab the kiddos and get out and enjoy every last moment of sunny warm-weather fun in Philly! - Jennifer Oxenford
Ludwig's Corner Horse Show & Country Fair
5 Nantmeal Road
Glenmoore, PA
ludwigshorseshow.com/
Don't miss the Ludwig's Corner Horse Show & Country Fair happening this Saturday, September 5th through Monday, September 7th. This all-ages fair and event will showcase over 500 horses and ponies competing in several events over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Festival also includes games, rides, and food for purchase available at the country fair.
Bank of America Museums on Us
Participating Philadelphia Museums
museums.bankofamerica.com
Bank of America again is sponsoring Museums on Us with free entry to many of the region's best museums on the first weekend of each month, including this weekend this Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th for valid Bank of America cardholders. Select participating museums from the region include African American Museum, National Constitution Center, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Allentown Art Museum, Garden State Discovery Museum, Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, Noyes Museum of Art, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Museum of Natural History, and Winterthur. Check the website for full list of participating museums. Free.
Force Friday Celebration and Star Wars The Force Awakens Events
Local Disney Stores
On Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th enjoy Star Wars themed fun and events as The Force Awakens merchandise is released in stores. Kids of all ages can check out the new Star Wars merchandise and toys as well as take part in epic celebrations and fun. Check local store events calendar for details. Free.
Labor Day Celebration
Franklin Square
6th & Race Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square/what-to-see/
Head to historic Franklin Square this holiday weekend Saturday, September 5th – Monday, Sunday September 7th from 12 noon - 3 p.m. for the Labor Day Celebration and end of summer celebration. Enjoy the Lightening Bolt Express Train, Parx Liberty carousel, Center City Philly's only mini-golf and more! Free entrance. Train, carousel, and mini-golf ticketed.
Labor Day Weekend Picnic
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Columbus Blvd. and Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/spruce-street-harbor-park
There's plenty of family fun to be had on the river this weekend at Spruce Street Harbor Park and Blue Cross River Rink Labor Day Weekend Picnic happening Friday, September 4th – Sunday, September 6th. Families can enjoy fun and food on the river as well as outdoor roller skating rink featuring roller skates and in-line skates for rent! Free admission. $3 skating, $10 skates rental.
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, September 4th – Monday, September 7th 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.
Labor Day BBQ and Fireworks
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Road
Langhorne PA
sesameplace.com/
Enjoy an open-air, traditional BBQ in Big Bird's Riverside Pavilion at Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA this Labor Day weekend as well as a fireworks show set to Sesame Street music. $18-$29. Park admission not included.
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, September 6th between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free until 12 Noon.
