Events

The Franklin Institute Presents “The Art of the Brick”

Franklin Institute 20th Street & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

An exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO brick. Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia. Daily 9:30 to 5. $39–$43. FI.edu.

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Creature Features at the Brandywine Zoo

Brandywine Zoo 1001 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, DE

Meet a scaled, furry or prickly friend and ask questions and learn more about these education animal ambassadors who live at the zoo. 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. 11 am. $7–$9. 302-571-7850; BrandywineZoo.org.

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Creature Features at the Brandywine Zoo

Brandywine Zoo 1001 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, DE

Meet a scaled, furry or prickly friend and ask questions and learn more about these education animal ambassadors who live at the zoo. 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. 11 am. $7–$9. 302-571-7850; BrandywineZoo.org.

The Lights Festival at Plantation Field

Plantation Field 347 Green Valley Rd, Coatesville, PA, United States

Ignite your personalized sky lantern and let it take flight. Bring chairs and blankets and enjoy food, live music, dancing and the breathtaking sight of lighting the sky with thousands of lanterns. Plantation Field, 1537 W. Doe Run Rd., Coatesville. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. $51–$68; Date Night Package, $175, includes 2 tickets, 2 lanterns, […]

Annual Colonial Mayfair at Pottsgrove Manor

Pottsgrove Manor 100 W. King St, Pottstown, PA, United States

Meet historic interpreters, play games, join in demonstrations, dance around the Maypole, listen to traditional music shows, watch sleight-of-hand tricks and special 18th-century inspired performances. 100 W. King St., Pottstown. 11 to 5. $4 donation. MontcoPA.org.

Spring on King in Malvern

Downtown Malvern King Street, Malvern, PA, United States

Enjoy fun on King Street with food trucks, musicians, circus performers, a beer garden with live music, kids activities such as balloon animal artists and face painters, and characters walking the street for photos. Everyone is invited to move over to Burke Park at 4 p.m. for the headline musical performance with salsa dancers to […]

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science—May the Fourth Be With You

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science 4840 Kennett Pk., Wilmington, DE, United States

Explore science from throughout the Star Wars universe, including robotics and characters from the 501st Legion. Dress as your favorite Star Wars-inspired character and enter the costume contest for a chance to win a prize. 4840 Kennett Pk., Wilmington. 6 to 8 pm. $7–$20. DelMNS.org.

Phoenixville Dogwood Festival & Parade

Reeves Park 2nd & Main Sts, Phoenixville, PA, United States

The Phoenixville Jaycees Foundation continues the rich tradition with a midway filled with games, rides and vendors, live music nightly at the bandshell and the Dogwood Beer Garden. Benefits local nonprofits. Reeves Park, 148 3rd Ave., Phoenixville. Wed– Fri, 6 to 10 pm; Sat, 1 to 10; Sun, parade at 1 pm. PhoenixvilleDogwoodFestival.org.

Movies in the Park

Marshall Square Park 248 E. Marshall St., West Chester, PA, United States

Pack a picnic, a blanket, chairs and the family, and come out to Marshall Square Park to enjoy a movie, TBD. Food trucks on site. 405 N. Franklin St., West Chester. Starts at dusk. West-Chester.com.

PlayIn Time Music Circle

Stoneleigh 1829 E. County Line Rd, Villanova, Pa

Get ready to dance, jam, learn and have fun in the Circle Garden. This interactive musical program is geared to children up to age 5. Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 E. County Line Rd., Villanova. 10:15 am. $24. NatLands.org.