'America's First Zoo' The Philadelphia Zoo is located on the west bank of the Schuylkill River and is part of the Fairmount Park section in Philadelphia. The Zoo is one of the premier zoos in the world for breeding animals that have been found difficult to breed in captivity. History of Philadelphia Zoo The Philadelphia Zoo, the nation's oldest zoo, was chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 21, 1859, but the Civil War delayed its opening until July 1, 1874. The Frank Furness … [Read more...]
Jurassic World: The Exhibition At The Franklin Institute
December 21, 2016 By
'Come Face-To-Face With Prehistoric Dinosaurs' The Jurassic World exhibit has taken over The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia! This huge exhibition, thanks to the blockbuster movie franchise, delivers thousands of square feet of dinosaur-inhabited galleries and incredibly life-like animatronic creatures! Museum-goers can look forward to recreated moments from the film and displays of the actual sites within the Jurassic World park. Life-Like Animatronic Dinosaurs The setting takes … [Read more...]
Halloween Weekend In Philadelphia ~ Terror Behind The Walls, East Passyunk Fall Fest, Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, Day Of The Dead Celebrations and More!
October 28, 2016 By
'Halloween In Philadelphia’ The weekend kicks off with Day of the Dead Celebrations, the Philadelphia Film Festival, the continuation of Terror Behind the Walls, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences. During the weekend enjoy Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards, Day of the Dead at Penn Museum, South Street Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky Saturday, Day of the Dead Celebrations, FREE yoga, farmers’ markets and … [Read more...]
Open Streets Day In Philadelphia! ~ Philly’s First Ever Officially!
September 22, 2016 By
'Walk, Bike, Run and Play On Philly Streets!' What, no cars on some streets of Philadelphia?!?! Welcome to Open Streets Day in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 24 from 8 am to 1 pm! Because of the Pope's visit last September to the City of Brotherly Love, we got a taste of what it would be like if there were no cars roaming the streets. Allowing pedestrians to be able to walk, bike, run and much more in the Philly Streets. Thanks to you, the citizens of Philadelphia and … [Read more...]
Constitution Day At The National Constitution Center
September 15, 2016 By
‘We The People on September 17, 1787′ On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans. The National Constitution Center is honoring Constitution Day with free admission on September 16 courtesy of PNC Bank. The educational fun will begin at 8:30 a.m. on the Front Lawn with a rousing reading of … [Read more...]
Labor Day Weekend In Philadelphia ~ Parks On Tap, First Friday, Made In America, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Fringe Arts Festival and More!
September 2, 2016 By
'Labor Day Weekend Fun In Philadelphia’ The weekend kicks off with Parks on Tap, First Friday, movies at Clark Park and the Betsy Ross House, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Franklin Institute. Don't forget to visit Spruce Street Harbor Park & Roller Rink as it closes for the year after Labor Day. During the weekend enjoy End of Day Declaration Readings, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Made in America Musical … [Read more...]
“Rhythm and Hues” ~ 2016 Summer Fun At The Oval
July 22, 2016 By
‘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...]
Sidewalk Sizzle And Ice Cream Freeze At Reading Terminal Market
July 13, 2016 By
'Tasty Goodies From The Reading Terminal Market' Come one, come all! Check out some of Reading Terminal's most popular vendors as they line up on Filbert Street to showcase some of their best foods and treats on July 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. You'll get to experience tasty spices and food from Beck's Cajun Cafe, German foods from Wursthaus Schmitz, fried shrimp and fried clams from Pearls Oyster Bar, Hatville Deli and much more. Enjoy such foods and treats as: grilled turkey legs, grilled … [Read more...]
Chinese Lantern Festival At Franklin Square April 22 – June 12
June 9, 2016 By
'A Celebration of Light & Culture' Be visually inspired as visitors will get to experience the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square in Historic Philadelphia April 22 to June 12. The Festival, appearing for the first time in the Northeast United States, is a celebration of light and culture that features artisans from China and the Philadelphia region. In conjunction with Franklin Square's 10-year anniversary, the square will come alive and glow with more than 25 … [Read more...]
Kidstock! A Celebration Of Family, Art and Music For Kids!
May 14, 2016 By
'Helping Parents And Kids With Resources And Early Childhood Education' It's all about the kids and their future! Kidstock is an event that will bring together over 200 families in celebration of family, art and music! This fun family event is a benefit for By My Side Parenting. There will be 5 kid (and adult!) friendly bands that will take the stage at the Garden Center in the heart of Fishtown to rock out in support of their critical programming that provides parenting resources, high … [Read more...]
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