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Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids – September 18-20, 2015

The weather feels more like summer than fall so enjoy Mother Nature's gift and get out for some September fun for the whole family this weekend!

Lulu Shriner's Liberty Pro Rodeo
5140 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA
http://libertyprorodeo.com/

Don't miss the 27th Annual Lulu Shiner's Liberty Pro Rodeo happening Friday September 18th – Sunday September 21st in Plymouth Meeting, PA. This unique family event features professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls from across the country competing in rodeo events. Plus enjoy food and other family fun, too. Tickets at the gate $24 for adults, $12 for children.

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 18th – Sunday September 20st 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.

Hops & Helicopters
American Helicopter Museum and Education Center
1220 American Blvd.
West Chester, PA
http://www.americanhelicopter.museum/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Hops-HelicoptersWeb.jpg

The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center hosts Hops & Helicopters this Saturday September 19th starting at 1pm. This craft-beer tasting event includes museum admission, live music, wine and beer tastings, and a rubber ducky drop from a helicopter. Ten local breweries will be on-hand with tastings along with local food trucks for food and treats, too. Admission $35 at the door.

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 20th between 9:30am – 12pm. Free until 12 Noon.

Kidzfest
Challenge Grove Park
100 Borton's Mill Road
Cherry Hill, NJ
http://www.helpwomenandchildren.com/

Enjoy a free family day at Kidzfest this Saturday September 20th from 10:30am – 3:30pm. Kids will enjoy bounces, crafts, face painting, pony rides, carnival games, food, live music, and other fun too. Free admission.

Japan Day
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Lansdowne Dr. & Horticulture Dr.
Philadelphia, PA
http://japanphilly.org/

Celebrate Japanese culture and beautiful tradition of live performing art at Shofuso and Sakura Pavilion this Sunday September 20th starting from 11am – 5pm. Enjoy this day of free fun and live entertainment for all ages. Free.

Welcome Back BBQ
Congregation Beth El – Ner Tamid
715 Paxton Hollow Road
Broomall, PA
http://cbent.org/

Enjoy a free family event for kids and prospective members at Congregation Beth El in Broomall PA this Sunday September 20th starting at 12 Noon. Kids will enjoy a moon bounce, burgers, hot dogs, dessert and the opportunity for socialing with members of Congregation Beth El – Ner Tamid. Free.

Brazilian Day Festival
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
South Columbus
South Columbus Blvd. at Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/events/great-plaza-at-penn-s-landing/brazilian-day-philadelphia-2

Celebrate the Brazilian Day Festival happening at the Great Plaza on Penn's Landing this Sunday September 20th from 1-7pm. Enjoy a taste of Brazilian culture sampling food, music, dance, shopping and more. Free.

Garlic in the Garden Festival
Temple Ambler Food Crops Garden
580 Meetinghouse Road
Ambler, PA
http://events.temple.edu/ambler-campus-2015-garlic-in-the-garden-festival-and-cook-off

The Garlic in the Garden Festival happening in Ambler PA this Sunday September 20th starting at 3pm will feature a garlic cook-off, gift basket kids' games and more! $10 admission. $5 with perishable or non-perishable food donation.

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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