‘Weekday Fun In Philadelphia’
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With the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (winner $100), Community Night at The Franklin Institute, Chinese Lantern Festival, Parks On Tap, Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens, Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks, Yards Brewing Co Tours, Irish Sessions at Plough and the Stars and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!
Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of May ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for May 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
Community Night at The Franklin Institute ~ May 20 ~ FREE (onsite registration is required)- From 5 pm – 8 pm at The Franklin Institute, at 222 N. 20th Street. This event features famous permanent exhibits, hands-on activities, and live science shows. The museum shines a spotlight on local partner organizations that offer science-related activities or resources at the event. ~ Community Night at The Franklin Institute ~
Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ May 20 ~ Win $100! Starting at 9 pm enjoy quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Big Money!! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~
Chinese Lantern Festival ~ May 20 – June 30 ~ Every night of the week from 6 pm to 11 pm at Franklin Square. Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square! The square will come alive and glow with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot long phoenix, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well. ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~
The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ May 20 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ May 20 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ May 20 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ May 20 – September 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~
Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ May 20 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Franklin Square ~ Now Open 2019 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ May 21 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ May 21 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ May 21 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ May 21 – September 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~
Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ May 21 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ May 22 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every Wednesday from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”, as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~
Parks On Tap at FDR Park ~ May 22 – 27 ~ FDR Park is located in South Philadelphia near the Delaware River and the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. In addition to sports fields, the approximately 350-acre park provides trails for walking and running, convenient fishing spots along Edgewood and Meadow Lakes, and lawns for picnics. ~ Map ~ ~ Parks On Tap ~
The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ May 22 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ May 22 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ May 22 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ May 22 – September 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~
Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ May 22 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Parks On Tap at FDR Park ~ May 23 – 27 ~ FDR Park is located in South Philadelphia near the Delaware River and the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. In addition to sports fields, the approximately 350-acre park provides trails for walking and running, convenient fishing spots along Edgewood and Meadow Lakes, and lawns for picnics. ~ Map ~ ~ Parks On Tap ~
Chinese Lantern Festival ~ May 23 – June 30 ~ Every night of the week from 6 pm to 11 pm at Franklin Square. Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square! The square will come alive and glow with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot long phoenix, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well. ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~
The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ May 23 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ May 23 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ May 23 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ May 23 – September 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~
Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ May 23 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ May 24 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Samantha Wise – Weaving together mountain folk and neo-soul, this singer-songwriter channels vocalists like Joni Mitchell and Erykah Badu. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
Parks On Tap at FDR Park ~ May 2 – 27 ~ FDR Park is located in South Philadelphia near the Delaware River and the South Philadelphia Sports Com4plex. In addition to sports fields, the approximately 350-acre park provides trails for walking and running, convenient fishing spots along Edgewood and Meadow Lakes, and lawns for picnics. ~ Map ~ ~ Parks On Tap ~
Chinese Lantern Festival ~ May 24 – June 30 ~ Every night of the week from 6 pm to 11 pm at Franklin Square. Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square! The square will come alive and glow with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot long phoenix, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well. ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~
The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ May 24 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ May 24 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ May 24 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~
Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ May 24 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Comcast NBCUniversal Memorial Salute With The Philly Pops at The Mann Center ~ May 25 ~ FREE – (registration required) Starts at 7 pm at The Mann Center at 5201 Parkside Avenue. The Philly POPS celebrate the men and women who serve our country during the third annual Comcast NBCUniversal Memorial Salute. Guests can expect to hear patriotic anthems as well as songs performed by the Philly POPS Festival Chorus. ~ Comcast NBCUniversal Memorial Salute With The Philly Pops at The Mann Center ~ Register, Click Here.
U.S. Air Force Band Full Spectrum Concert Plus Fireworks At The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing ~ May 25 ~ FREE – From 8 pm to 10 pm at Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Full Spectrum, an eight-piece “pop and hip-hop” band comprised of active duty Air Force members, performs, then a brilliant fireworks show above the Delaware River takes place at 9:30 pm. ~ U.S. Air Force Band Full Spectrum Concert Plus Fireworks At The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing ~
Parks On Tap at FDR Park ~ May 25 – 27 ~ FDR Park is located in South Philadelphia near the Delaware River and the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. In addition to sports fields, the approximately 350-acre park provides trails for walking and running, convenient fishing spots along Edgewood and Meadow Lakes, and lawns for picnics. ~ Map ~ ~ Parks On Tap ~
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ May 25 & 26 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~
Chinese Lantern Festival ~ May 25 – June 30 ~ Every night of the week from 6 pm to 11 pm at Franklin Square. Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square! The square will come alive and glow with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot long phoenix, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well. ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~
The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ May 25 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ May 25 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ May 25 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~
Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ May 25 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
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Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ May 26 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~
Irish Sessions ~ May 26 ~ FREE – Every Sunday from 5 pm – 9 pm at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Enjoy musicians playing Irish music while enjoying drinks and or your dinner.
Parks On Tap at FDR Park ~ May 26 – 27 ~ FDR Park is located in South Philadelphia near the Delaware River and the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. In addition to sports fields, the approximately 350-acre park provides trails for walking and running, convenient fishing spots along Edgewood and Meadow Lakes, and lawns for picnics. ~ Map ~ ~ Parks On Tap ~
Chinese Lantern Festival ~ May 26 – June 30 ~ Every night of the week from 6 pm to 11 pm at Franklin Square. Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square! The square will come alive and glow with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot long phoenix, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well. ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~
The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ May 26 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ May 26 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ May 26 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~
Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ May 26 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of May ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for May 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
Parks On Tap at FDR Park ~ May 27 ~ FDR Park is located in South Philadelphia near the Delaware River and the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. In addition to sports fields, the approximately 350-acre park provides trails for walking and running, convenient fishing spots along Edgewood and Meadow Lakes, and lawns for picnics. ~ Map ~ ~ Parks On Tap ~
Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ May 27 ~ Win $100! Starting at 9 pm enjoy quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Big Money!! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~
Chinese Lantern Festival ~ May 27 – June 30 ~ Every night of the week from 6 pm to 11 pm at Franklin Square. Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square! The square will come alive and glow with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot long phoenix, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well. ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~
The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ May 27 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ May 27 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ May 27 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ May 27 – September 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~
Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ May 27 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Franklin Square ~ Now Open 2019 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
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