'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...]
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...]
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ Outdoor Paradise In Philly
June 20, 2016 By
'A Magical Summertime Destination' Excitement invades the Delaware River Waterfront at Columbus Boulevard and Spruce Street. This urban area is being transformed into an outdoor paradise at the Penn's Landing Marina. The new pop-up park in its third year, the Spruce Street Harbor Park, is brought to you by the same people who brought you the Waterfront Winterfest. It will be open from May 6 to September 27. Overview This project was with the help of an ArtPlace American grant and developed … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ National Park Week, Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts and More!
April 15, 2016 By
‘Honoring Our National Parks' This weekend kicks off with opening of the Independence Beer Garden, the continuation of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, Wine & Wellness Weekend at Chaddsford Winery, the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Barnes Foundation, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Franklin Institute and the play Two Trains Running at Arden Theatre. During the weekend enjoy FREE yoga, farmers' markets, magic shows and much more. The weekend ends … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ PIFA Kick-Off, Philly Farm and Food Fest, Manayunk StrEAT Festival, Art Museum Restaurant Week, Cherry Blossom Festival!
April 8, 2016 By
‘Food, Wine, Festivals - Oh My!' This weekend kicks off with the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Barnes Foundation, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Franklin Institute and the play Two Trains Running at Arden Theatre. During the weekend enjoy FREE yoga, Bike & Bagels Bike Ride, Craft Beer Express, Walking Tour - Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson, farmers' markets, magic shows and much more. The weekend ends with … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Easter Parade, Easter Egg Hunts, Museum Exhibits and More!
March 25, 2016 By
‘Find The Easter Bunny In Philadelphia' This weekend kicks off the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Barnes Foundation, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Franklin Institute and the play Two Trains Running at Arden Theatre. During the weekend enjoy Easter egg hunts for the kids, farmers' markets, magic shows and much more. The weekend ends with the South Street Headhouse Easter Promenade, Easter brunches, an Irish Session at the Plough and the Stars and Live Irish Music as … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ March Madness, Museum Exhibits, Theatre, Spring Wine Festival At Chaddsford Winery, Macy’s Flower Show and More!
March 18, 2016 By
‘First Day Of Spring Might Bring Snow!' This weekend kicks off with March Madness and three Philly colleges playing today with Villanova, Temple and St. Josephs! Check out where to watch all of your favorite teams! Also, the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Barnes Foundation, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Franklin Institute, Tangle Presents RetroAct and the play Two Trains Running at Arden Theatre. During the weekend enjoy the Sound of Music at the Kimmel Center, Spring … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Flower Show, Museum Day Live, The Science Behind Pixar, St. Patrick’s Celebrations, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Brewer’s Plate!
March 11, 2016 By
‘Green Is In The Air and Spring Is Around The Corner' This weekend kicks off with the continuation of the Philadelphia Flower Show and the continuation of exhibits at Penn Museum, the Barnes Foundation, the Academy of Natural Sciences, and the Franklin Institute. During the weekend enjoy The Science Behind Pixar, Museum Day Live, St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Harlem Globtrotters, farmers' markets, magic shows and much more. The weekend ends with the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade, an … [Read more...]
The Science Behind Pixar At The Franklin Institute
March 3, 2016 By
'Experience Science & Technology Behind Finding Nemo, Toy Story & More!' Become a kid all over again and learn how your favorite Pixar characters were born into animated movies! The Franklin Institute has put together an unique, first-time look into the Pixar process, exploring the science and technology behind it. Visitors will be able to experience it all from March 12 to September 5. This interactive exhibition showcases the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) … [Read more...]
Follow Us!