Franklin Square Celebrates 15th Birthday In Historic Philadelphia!

'Celebrate Franklin Square's Birthday With FREE Activities & Performances!' . Enjoy a full day and evening of fun on July 31 from 10 am to 10 pm as Franklin Square celebrates it's 15th season with a large splash into summer! There will be crafts, games, live entertainment, yoga and more - all free of charge! Franklin Square, featuring one of the country's oldest fountains, is one of William Penn’s original five squares, that was included in his design for the City of … [Read more...]

“Rhythm and Hues” ~ 2016 Summer Fun At The Oval

‘Summertime Fun At The Pop-Up Park On The Parkway’  Eakins Oval, the public space across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is transformed into a summer oasis from July 15 to August 21, 2016. The Oval, presented by PNC, is a partnership of the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The 2016 Summer Season is highlighted by “Rhythm & Hues,” a colorful mural that is meant to signify musical rhythm and music, which is an installation created by … [Read more...]

Summer Kaleidoscope ~ Summer Fun At The Oval in 2015

'Summertime Fun At The Pop-Up Park On The Parkway'  As you go round and round - enjoying the colorful patterns - it's summertime fun at The Oval and this year's theme, "Summer Kaleidoscope." See the brand new 25,000 square foot mural, "Summer Kaleidoscope," commissioned by the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program! The centerpiece of The Oval, called the Kaleidoscope, is an art installation by Jessie Unterhalter and Katey Truhn. The Baltimore-based duo creates large-scale, colorful … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Beer Camp, 2nd Street Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and More!

'Dragon Boats, Beer, Food ... Oh My’ The City of Brotherly Love has so many hidden gems. Even if you live in Philadelphia, have you checked out the historical sites that aren't main stream, or the many wonderful museums.  Even check out beer gardens at the PHS Pop-Up Garden, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Magic Carpet at The Oval or the Independence Beer Garden. There are many kid related activities that surround the historical attributes of Philadelphia, Farmers' Markets and much more. In … [Read more...]