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by Amber Bowie May 31, 2024
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Franklin Square at the Chinese Lantern Festival! With hundreds of illuminated displays, authentic Chinese food options, cultural performances, a fountain show, and so much more! You do not want to miss this festival!
Tickets are on sale now! Adults are $25 Monday through Thursday and $28 on weekends. Youth ages 13-17 are $23 during the week and $26 on weekends. While kids ages 2 and under are free, children 3-12 are $16 every day of the week! The festival will illuminate starting June 20th through August 18th from 6 pm - 11 pm. While Franklin Square is free to the public, it will close at 5 pm daily for the festival.
Learn more here!
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by Amber Bowie October 01, 2025
Celebrate Red October with your kids at the Free Library! On October 4th, Walnut Street West Library is hosting a free Phillies Pep Rally with crafts, snacks, and baseball fun for families.
by Amber Bowie September 29, 2025
Looking for free family activities in Philadelphia? Here’s a roundup of museums that offer free admission days each month, from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to hidden gems like the American Swedish Historical Museum.
by Amber Bowie September 26, 2025
Philly moms - don’t miss PECO Family Jams: Eggshell Mosaics on October 12th! Kids can paint, smash, and create their own mosaics at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, with family activities included in admission.
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