Philly residents and vacationing visitors are gearing up for a good time this summer – warm weather, fun in the sun, breaks from area schools and plenty of Philadelphia area activities to keep everybody busy, full and happy… all the makings of a good time without ever having to leave our beautiful city.
If you’ve got the free time, but not quite sure yet what you want to do with it, allow us to share some ideas with you. Take a look at what’s in store this summer for Philly locals and visiting travelers…
Presented by the City of Philadelphia’s Mayor’s office, 88.5 WXPN, and METRO (Philly)
Date: June 21, 2013, 1 – 4 pm
Location: All over Philadelphia – map
Cost: free
Details:
Philadelphia’s first city-wide “do it yourself” festival with concerts and performances by professionals and amateurs of all genres and ages.
More info: www.makemusicphilly.org
Presented by Landmark Towns of Bucks County
Date: June 21, 2013, 1 – 4 pm
Location: Actors’ NET Theatre parking lot – Morrisville, PA
Cost: free
Details:
Live music, great food, clothesline art exhibit, decorated ducks contest and more.
More info: www.landmarktowns.com
Presented by Linvilla Orchard
Date: June 22, 2013
Location: Linvilla Orchards Entertainment Garden – Media, PA
Cost: free
Details:
Pick-your-own raspberries, treats & samples, bouncing tiger, mystery dog & purple dinosaur characters, live concert, Fire & Flow dazzle show, Jammin’ with Judy & more.
More info: www.linvilla.com
Presented by Market by Shady Brook Farm
Date: June 22, 2013, 11 am – 2 pm
Location: Market Del Val College, Doylestown, PA
Cost: $2.00
Details:
Presentation by Rick Mikula, The Butterfly Guy, butterfly gardening seminar with expert Jim Shepard, live butterfly release, crafts, and inflatable attraction.
More info: www.themarketatdelval.com
Presented by Warwick Township Historical Society
Date: June 23, 2013, 1- 4 pm
Location: Moland House Historic Park – Hartsville, PA
Cost: free
Details:
A wide range of storytellers sharing scary, funny, silly, historic, and musical stories. Refreshments, music & entertainment.
More info: www.moland.org
Presented by Quince Productions
Date: June 19-June 23, 2013
Location: Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse – Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $25 per show
Details:
A series of 8 different cabarets over five days. 20 performers stretching the boundaries of traditional cabaret, including Well-known and undiscovered cabaret singers.
More info: www.phillyfunguide.com
Presented by Wayne Art Center
Date: May 10 – June 29, 2013
Location: Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA
Cost: free
Details:
A juried exhibition and sale of local landscapes by national plein artists.
More info: www.waynepleinair.org
Presented by Van Sant Airfield
Date: June 29, 2013, 2 – 10 pm
Location: Bucks County Park grounds of Van Sant Airfield – Erwinna, PA
Cost: $15 – adults, $10 – children under 15
Details:
Air show, bi-plane rides (2-5pm), custom & classic cars, tractors, dinner (6-8 pm), classic movie (8-10 pm), entertainment. Bring a blanket or chair and RSVP to Dannie by June 22 at 610-847-1119.
More info: www.866mustfly.com
Presented by WaWa Welcome America
Date: June 29-30, 2013, Noon – 6 pm
Location: Penn’s Landing – Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $7 donation
Details:
20+ ice cream and water ice companies serving unlimited ice cream favorite to raise money for children with leukemia. Free music, live entertainment, games for the entire family.
More info: www.visitphilly.com
Presented by WaWa Welcome America
Date: July 5-7, 2013, noon
Location: Penn’s Landing – Philadelphia, PA
Cost: free
Details:
A 3-day food-sampling celebration featuring Philly food vendors, live entertainment, Adventure Aquarium Waterfront Fireworks Spectacular.
More info: www.visitphilly.com
And don’t forget Independence Day in Philly – there are plenty of special events planned for this grand holiday in the birthplace of our nation. Visit our previous articles for July 4th activity listings:
4th of July in Philadelphia – You Have to See It to Believe It!
4th of July in Philadelphia – Take it a Step Further
We hope you’ll take an opportunity to get out and enjoy some fun and recreation with family and friends in the Philadelphia area this summer. We try to keep our readers up to date with all the latest info about events, attractions and happenings in the Philadelphia area, so be sure to subscribe to this blog to be alerted when new events are posted.
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