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 July 11, 2026
Looking for things to do in Philadelphia with kids? We saw The Sound of America: A Ben Franklin Rock Musical at FringeArts and loved this entertaining blend of history, live music, and comedy. Here's what families can expect before you go.
by Amber Bowie June 25, 2026
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by Amber Bowie April 27, 2026
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