Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday, March 10th at noon
Springfield Township St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 16th at noon
Saturday, March 16th at noon
Saturday, March 16th at 2:00 p.m
Don't forget to wear your green!
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Showing posts with label Philadelphia PA. Show all posts
Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday, March 10th at noon
Springfield Township St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 16th at noon
Saturday, March 16th at noon
Saturday, March 16th at 2:00 p.m
Don't forget to wear your green!
Beat the heat this summer and head to the water park. Most of the water park offer day passes, but a few require overnight stays. Please check ahead to see their specific requirements.
CoCo Key Water Resort
915 Route 73
Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054
CoCo Key Water Resort is the ULTIMATE in indoor water resort adventure located in Mt. Laurel NJ.
Camelbeach Mountain Resort
309 Resort Drive
Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor and Outdoor Water Park offers families of the greater Tri-State community entertainment the entire year with 58 of its 68-thousand square feet under a retractable roof system.
Great Wolf Lodge
1 Great Wolf Dr
Scotrun, PA 18355
This indoor water park offers 4 restaurants and a Starbucks. Other amenities include a spa and free parking, while adventure activities and mini-golf are also available. This water park does require an overnight stay.
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
250 Kalahari Blvd.
Camelbeach Mountain Resort
309 Resort Drive
Tannersville, PA 18372
Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark is the biggest water park in Pennsylvania, with over 37 rides slides and attractions.
Sahara Sams Oasis
535 North Route 73
West Berlin, NJ 08091
Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark is the biggest water park in Pennsylvania, with over 37 rides slides and attractions.
Sahara Sams Oasis
535 North Route 73
West Berlin, NJ 08091
Great Wolf Lodge
1 Great Wolf Dr
Scotrun, PA 18355
This indoor water park offers 4 restaurants and a Starbucks. Other amenities include a spa and free parking, while adventure activities and mini-golf are also available. This water park does require an overnight stay.
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
Pocono Manor, PA 18349
Experience the 100,000 sq. ft. Indoor Waterpark featuring a retractable roof, stand-up surfing or body boarding on the FlowRider, the twists and turns of the Anaconda and Swahili Swirl waterslides, relaxing lazy river and indoor/outdoor family hot tub, tons of activities for the little ones and much, much more!
Experience the 100,000 sq. ft. Indoor Waterpark featuring a retractable roof, stand-up surfing or body boarding on the FlowRider, the twists and turns of the Anaconda and Swahili Swirl waterslides, relaxing lazy river and indoor/outdoor family hot tub, tons of activities for the little ones and much, much more!
Lake Harmony, PA 18624
H20ooohh!! is an indoor family water park adjacent to the Galleria at Split Rock Resort in beautiful Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania. With 53,326 square feet of water attractions to enjoy, H20ooohh! has five exciting body, tube and raft slides, a wave pool, activity pool, fun play structure, crossing activity, snack and Tiki bar, and more.
H20ooohh!! is an indoor family water park adjacent to the Galleria at Split Rock Resort in beautiful Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania. With 53,326 square feet of water attractions to enjoy, H20ooohh! has five exciting body, tube and raft slides, a wave pool, activity pool, fun play structure, crossing activity, snack and Tiki bar, and more.
Photo from Kalahari
WAWA WELCOME AMERICA! FESTIVAL – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, June 24 through Monday, July 4, 2011
June 24, 2011
Taste of Philadelphia
At Penns Landing
6pm-9pm
Take your taste-buds for a Taste of Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. Sample mouth-watering dishes from some of Philadelphia’s favorite dining spots. Find a seat along the waterfront and enjoy an upbeat performance by world-renowned contemporary jazz musician Gerald Veasley to round out opening night.
June 25, 2011
Taste of Philadelphia
Concert and Fireworks
At Penn’s Landing
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Culinary favorites continue as jazz and blues musicians rock the stage. At 8 p.m. Aaron Neville returns to Philadelphia with his popular hits, followed by fireworks over the Delaware River. Check out the Front Street stage and be the first to hear performances from the finalists of the Wawa Welcome America! singer/songwriter contest.
June 26, 2011
Taste of Philadelphia
Penn’s Landing
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Taste of Philadelphia dishes out more savory flavors along the waterfront, wrapping up with powerful performances by local Gospel choirs.
June 27, 2011
Go 4th & Learn
About History
At Franklin Square
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Storytelling
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wawa Interactive Dairy and History Area
Go 4th & Learn kicks off with an event for the whole family featuring Mayor Nutter, Philadelphia and Wawa history, a Wawa Dairy exhibit, lessons in cow milking and more. *Be one of the first 20 participating children to receive a book.
Philly @ the Movies
“Best in Show” Piazza at Schmidt’s
9 pmTake your furry friend on a date to the Piazza at Schmidts and enjoy a special screening of “Best in Show.” Pets are welcome, as long as they are on a leash.
June 28, 2011
Go 4th & Learn
About Performance Art
The Dell Music Center
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learn about music, dance and art!
*Be one of the first 200 participating children to receive a book.
Philly @ the Movies
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Theatre TBA
At 7 p.m.Shia LaBeouf returns as Sam Witwicky in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. When a mysterious event from Earth’s past erupts into the present day it threatens to bring a war to Earth so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save us. Tickets are not for sale for this event. In theatres July 1. www.TransformersMovie.com
Philly @ the Movies
“Fame”
The Dell Music Center
9 p.m.
Enjoy the 2009 reinvention of the 1980’s classic performing arts flick “Fame” at the Dell.
June 29, 2011
Wawa Hoagie Day
At Independence Mall
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Join Mayor Nutter, police officers, firefighters, Wawa associates and hoagie-lovers from all across the region to celebrate Hoagie Day 2011. Wawa will honor our soldiers and local heroes by partnering with the USO and serving a free 4.5-ton hoagie salute.
Philly @ the Movies
“Rocky”
At Philadelphia Museum of Art
9 p.m.
Grab your friends and family and head down to the famous steps where the Rocky legacy was born and watch “Rocky,” the timeless, Philadelphia favorite film.
June 30, 2011
Photo Exhibit
At Philadelphia International Airport (Terminal A-East)
10 a.m.
Tuskegee Airman: Making Aviation History
Ticketed passengers, celebrate the 70th anniversary of the African American cadets who were inducted into military flight school at the Tuskegee Institute.
Independence Day Picnic & Military Change of Command
Independence Mall (6th and Market Streets)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wawa Welcome America! continues the celebration with an Independence Picnic and a special military change of command. Visitors are welcome to stop by, bring a picnic lunch and observe the ceremony. Food and cold drinks available at the cafe inside.
Philly @ the Movies
“The Devil Wears Prada”
Rittenhouse Square (18th and Walnut St.)
9 p.m.
Channel your inner fashionista and join us in Rittenhouse Square for a special screening of “The Devil Wears Prada.”
Philly @ the Movies
“Hairspray” Sing-a-Long
Love Park (15th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway)
9 p.m.
Warm up your vocal chords, dust off your dancing shoes and rock out with Tracy and the gang on the Corny Collins Show during a sing-a-long screening of “Hairspray.”
July 2, 2011
Go 4th & Learn
Go 4th & Learn about Science
The Franklin Institute (20th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Learn about the science of fireworks.
NOTE: Due to space restrictions, this ticketed event will be limited to the first 300 guests. The first 200 participating students will receive a free book. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Chinatown Block Party
Chinatown (10th and Race St.)
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Festival returns to Chinatown to showcase Philadelphia’s vibrant Asian culture. Experience an open-air market with exciting entertainment, Asian cuisine, crafts and more.
Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
Penn’s Landing
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
$7 admission required to enter.
July 3, 2011
“POPS on Independence”
Independence Hall
8:00 p.m.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® return to celebrate America’s birthday with “POPS on Independence,” a free concert at Independence Hall. Come join the celebration and participate in one of Philadelphia’s most popular Fourth of July traditions. Note: Seating is first come, first served. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
Penn’s Landing
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
$7 admission required to enter.
All proceeds benefit the Joshua Kahan Fund, fighting to cure Pediatric Leukemia.
Independence Day Ceremony
Steps of Independence Hall
6th and Market Streets
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Celebrate our nation’s birth with a patriotic salute! Music, speeches and a reading of excerpts from the Declaration of Independence will pay tribute to the history of our nation.
Independence Day Parade
Historic Philadelphia
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This year, the route has expanded, winding through the nation’s most historic mile, featuring 3,500 patriotic and multicultural marchers, musicians, dancers and floats. All five U.S. military branches will be represented.
Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
Penn’s Landing
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
$7 admission required to enter.
All proceeds benefit the Joshua Kahan Fund, fighting to cure Pediatric Leukemia.
Party on the Parkway
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The day-long festival features seven blocks of exciting and educational activities, games, entertainment and food for sale for the whole family! Philadelphia is the place to be on the 4th of July!
Happy Birthday America
Independence Visitor Center
12:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate America’s birthday and sample delectable treats from hometown favorite Tastykake.
Philly’s Fourth of July Jam and Grand Finale Fireworks
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Four-time Grammy award-winning band The Roots will headline Philly’s 4th of July Jam! The band and the Festival musical director ?uestlove will perform their set as well as sets with special guests Earth, Wind and Fire, Michael McDonald, Estelle, Sara Bareilles, DJ Jazzy Jeff and more!
Wawa Welcome America! is a multi-day festival featuring fun, fireworks, food, history and entertainment as part of the nation’s premier July 4th showcase. Welcome America! boasts the largest free concert in America, attracting thousands of visitors to celebrate all of the patriotic pageantry on America’s birthday in America’s birthplace. The event is produced by Welcome America, Inc. For more information, visit www.welcomeamerica.com
CONSTITUTION CENTER CELEBRATES STARS AND STRIPES
WITH A HOST OF FUN AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES ON FLAG DAY – JUNE 14
WITH A HOST OF FUN AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES ON FLAG DAY – JUNE 14
WHO: Children and their families
WHAT: Will discover the history and symbolism behind the American flag through flag etiquette workshops, flag raising and folding ceremonies, an interactive show and arts and craft activities during a special Flag Day celebration at the National Constitution Center.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Flag raising ceremonies: 9:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. on the front lawn
WHERE: National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Independence Mall
Philadelphia, PA 19106
DETAILS: Broad stripes and bright stars will be on full display on Tuesday, June 14 at the National Constitution Center. In honor of Flag Day, visitors to the Center will learn how to properly display and care for the U.S. flag during special flag etiquette workshops. An interactive and entertaining spectacle, “The Star Spangled Banner Show” will teach visitors about the flag that flew over the Battle of Fort McHenry and moved Francis Scott Key to pen our America’s National Anthem.
A flag folding ceremony of giant proportions will occur at 1:00 p.m. Visitors will watch as staff members of the Center fold a giant 20' X 38' flag in the Grand Hall lobby.
Children also will have the opportunity to proudly display their own versions of red, white and blue with craft projects including crepe paper flags and stars and stripe wands and pinwheels.
Last week Fun Things was given the chance to visit the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. We were invited to check out their newest exhibit Rainforest Rhythms. Each time I visit the Please Touch Museum I fall in love with it some more. I love that the museum encourages young children to use their imaginations and learn through play. Check out our video below to see the fun we had.
Rainforest Rhythms
This fun interactive exhibit opened at the museum on May 28th and will be there until September 6th. Children will experience the rainforest by beating conga drums, turning rain stick logs, listening to tropical rapids, and interacting with jungle animals.
PTM’s youngest visitors will be able to play in Rhythm’s “Storybook Cottage,” a comfortable area that is toddler friendly. Next to the cottage, children can play the forest marimba with a pair of mallets, or pretend to paddle down a river in a dugout canoe.
For more information: www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
Location: Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, is located at 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA.
This event is appropriate for: the whole family
Cost: $15 for adults and children age one and over
Disclosuer: My family and I were give free tickets and lunch during our visit. All of my opinions are my own and based on my experience.
Rainforest Rhythms
This fun interactive exhibit opened at the museum on May 28th and will be there until September 6th. Children will experience the rainforest by beating conga drums, turning rain stick logs, listening to tropical rapids, and interacting with jungle animals.
PTM’s youngest visitors will be able to play in Rhythm’s “Storybook Cottage,” a comfortable area that is toddler friendly. Next to the cottage, children can play the forest marimba with a pair of mallets, or pretend to paddle down a river in a dugout canoe.
For more information: www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
Location: Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, is located at 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA.
This event is appropriate for: the whole family
Cost: $15 for adults and children age one and over
Disclosuer: My family and I were give free tickets and lunch during our visit. All of my opinions are my own and based on my experience.
I was recently invited on a dinner cruise on the Philadelphia Belle, the new paddle wheel riverboat at Penn’s Landing. I didn’t know what to expect and my mind went immediately to dinner, boat and sea sickness. But I was very surprised about the elegance of the boat, the quality dinner that they offered and the smooth-as-glass ride this boat offered.
My husband and I pulled away from the dock at around 7:30 and before we knew it, drinks and dinner were also underway. The menu is inspired by their partner Stephen Starr Events. And from the appetizers to the Center-Cut- Filet the entire meal was very enjoyable. 
The band started up and it was a little loud for my taste but, I noticed a group of about 15 girls getting up to dance. These girls were decked out in their best dresses and heels and they were having a blast as the band began to play today’s top 40 music hits. They then announced that it was Molly’s 16th birthday.
Since over-the-top sweet 16 parties seem to be popular these days, I think this would be a unique venue you might want to put on your short list. The riverboat, the dinner, great music and the party atmosphere seemed to really be a hit. I am not sure if this would be a budget buster or not but, it’s worth a look.
The Belle can also be a unique way for you to sneak off for some time with your husband or wife, escape from the everyday restaurant atmosphere and have a good time close to home. On a warm summer night, strolling the decks of the Belle would be quite romantic.
Here is some more information about the Belle:
Christened as the Mississippi Belle II in 1994, our four-deck, paddlewheel-style riverboat operated on its namesake river for much of her early career. After undergoing extensive $2 million remodeling, the new Philadelphia Belle will cruise upon the Delaware River from her new home port of Penn’s Landing, between Chestnut and Market Streets, in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Belle is the largest vessel of its kind on the East Coast. The top deck is open, with three enclosed decks below where guests can enjoy first-rate entertainment, delicious food and beverages, and original artworks—all inspired by the best of Philadelphia. Total passenger capacity is 1,000 guests, with seated dining space available for approximately 700.
The Philadelphia Belle’s stern-mounted paddlewheel and classic lines recall the majestic riverboats that plied the Mississippi River during their heyday from the 1800s to the early 1900’s. Interestingly enough, John Fitch began operating a paddle steamboat service on the Delaware River from Philadelphia to Burlington, New Jersey in 1788.
Pier 3 at Penn's Landing
Philadelphia, PA 19106
888.868.7764 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 888.868.7764 end_of_the_skype_highlightingDisclosure: My husband and I received a dinner cruise for my review. All of my opinions are my own.
