Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids -- August 8-10, 2014
A beautiful summer weekend is ahead and lots to do in our great city. There's everything from Mary Poppins Sing-alongs to peach festivals, the PA Dutch Festival and more so get out and enjoy one of these fun family events this weekend!
25th Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Festival
Reading Terminal Market
51 N. 12th Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.readingterminalmarket.org/
Celebrate the traditions foods and crafts of the Pennsylvania Dutch at the 25th annual Dutch Festival happening Friday, August 8th and Saturday, August 9th from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Reading Terminal Market. Come out to try delicious homemade ice cream, Pennsylvania Dutch sausages, apple dumplings, funnel cakes and lots more. Free.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Day
Martial Arts Demonstration and Ninja Training
Rittenhouse Square
1805 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4721283
Get Pop-Cultured this Saturday, August 9th at 1 p.m. at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day at participating Barnes and Noble bookstores, including Rittenhouse Square, with a Ninja Turtles themed day featuring a martial arts demonstration, meet and greet with Raphael and April and storytime. Enjoy crafts and lots more. Free.
Peach, Pirate & Princess Festival
Camden Children's Garden
3 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ
www.camdenchildrensgarden.org/
It's a celebration of peaches, pirates and princesses this weekend at the Camden Children's Garden! Celebrate Jersey's favorite summer fruit with special crafts, a treasure hunt, and a planting activity on Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th from 1-4 p.m. Kids are invited to dress in their favorite Princess and Pirate costumes for special themed crafts. Special live performances both days featuring Snow White on Saturday and classical scores for families on Sunday. $6, free for kids 2 and younger.
Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Route 1
Chadds Ford, Pa.
www.brandywinemuseum.org
Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum on Sunday mornings including this Sunday, August 10th between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free.
Art Splash: Mythological Mischief
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.philamuseum.org/artsplash
Families can explore, create and play all summer long with the new Art-Splash program running Friday, August 8th – Sunday, August 10th. Kids and families get to "Meet the Masterpieces" as ten treasures from the museum's collection are featured and come to life through play and hands-on activities. Museum admission for kids 12 and under is always free. Adult admission $23.50.
Peach Festival
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media, Pa.
www.linvilla.com
The annual peach festival is taking place this Saturday, August 9th at Linvilla Orchards in Media, Pa. Come out for live music, special meet and greets with favorite characters, peach themed crafts and activities, a hula hoop contest and more. Free. Some attractions ticketed.
Family Movie Sing-Alongs
Newtown Theatre
120 N. State Street
Newtown, Pa.
http://thenewtowntheatre.com/
Enjoy a family movie sing-along to the classic film "Mary Poppins" at the Newtown Theatre this Sunday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Plus dress up for the costume contest, enjoy prizes, prop bags and more! $10 for adults, $7 for kids.
Summer and S'mores
Riverbend
1950 Spring Mill Road
Gladwyne, Pa.
www.riverbendeec.org/
Head to Riverbend Education Center in Gladwyne on Sunday, August 10th from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. to celebrate National S'mores Day with a fun family nature exploration and campfire complete with s'mores toasting. Donations welcome.
Sundays on Stage: The Principles of Hip Hop
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.freelibrary.org/libserv/sunstage.htm
Kids will learn about The Principles of Hip Hop at The Free Library of Philadelphia on Sunday, August 10th at 2 p.m. at the Vine Street Main Branch. Using dance, interactive lecture and interactive audience participation, Hip Hop Fundamentals dancers will work with kids of all ages to inspire and entertain. Free.
PECO Family Jams: Treasure Jars
Philadelphia Magic Gardens
1020 South Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.phillymagicgardens.org/events/peco-family-jams-treasure-jars/
Don't miss the PECO Family Jams family program at the Philadelphia Magic Gardens on Sunday, August 10th between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Bring the kiddos for family friendly tours of the gardens at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and to decorate their very own treasure jar with glass gems in all colors of the rainbow. Free with admission. $7 for adults, $3 for ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.
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.
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