Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, the world premiere exhibition will feature rarely seen original artworks and artifacts, costumes and props and other memorabilia. Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia. Daily 9:30 to 5. $25. FI.edu.
The thrilling and heartwarming coming- of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.
Meet historic interpreters, play games, join in demonstrations, dance around the Maypole, listen to traditional music shows, watch sleight of hand and special 18th-century inspired performances. 100 W. King St., Pottstown. 11 to 5. $2 donation. 610-326-4014; MontCoPA.org.
Come out to King Street for an afternoon of family friendly activities, food trucks, shopping and big wave fun! Live concert in Burke Park with Gary Roland and The Landsharks (popular and fun beach band), 4 to 6 pm. Burke Park, 26 S. Warren Ave., Malvern. Noon to 6 pm. MalvernBusiness.com/Surfin-USA.
Kids bring their favorite adults to hear the featured book, Why Should I Walk When I Can Fly by Ann Ingalls. Enjoy hands-on activities and a stroll through the woods. 1031 Palmers Mill Rd., Media. 10 am. $5. NatLands.org.
May 12–14, journey under the sea with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. May 19–21, Into the Woods, the Tony Award-winning book and score. Both are presented by the students of Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Studio. 226 N. High St., West Chester. UptownWestChester.org/On-Stage/Theatre-Event.
Celebrate the 80th anniversary this year! 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, 2nd & Main Sts., Phoenixville. Wed.–Fri., 6 to 10 p.m.; Sat., noon to 10. Parade Sat., […]
Come out to the Marshall Steam Museum for scenic views, craft brews and games. Food trucks, featured groups and fun activities. Friendly, leashed dogs welcome. 3000 Creek Rd., Yorklyn, DE. 5 to 8 pm. $3–$6. AuburnHeights.org.
Pack a picnic, a blanket or 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.
A family-friendly event will have animal encounters, live music and fun for all ages. Enjoy adult beverages, food from local vendors and ice cream. Brandywine Park, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. 5 to 7 pm. $7–$10. BrandywineZoo.org.
Celebrate spring with yummy food and drink, live music, an amazing dance show, fun family activities, a thirst-quenching beer garden and more. Chapel Rd. at St. Alban’s Circle, Newtown Square. 5 to 8:30 pm. Facebook.com/NewtownSquareFarmersMarket.
Venom, claws and stripes … oh my! Explore incredible animal adaptations with live animals and amazing specimens from around the world. Chester Springs Library, 1709 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. 10:30 am. DelMNS.org.
The Passport provides access to 12 of Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley’s top attractions, including thousands of acres of gardens, the grand estates of the du Pont family, incredible works of art and rich American history. $49–$99. VisitWilmingtonDE.com.
Come for the annual Memorial Day celebration. A brief Memorial Ceremony will immediately follow the parade at the corner of Runnymede and South Wayne Aves. Parade starts at 9:45 am. RadnorMemorialDay.org.
A great hometown parade featuring bands, veterans, reenactors, dancers, antique cars, bagpipers, fife and drum corps, fire trucks and more. Starts at Kennett High School, 100 E. South St. and ends at Union Hill Cemetery. 10 am. KennettMemorialDayParade.com.
The Veterans Legacy Project and Media Borough host the annual parade, which starts at Barrall Field, located at the intersection of State and Edgmont Sts., Media. Ceremony at the Delaware County Courthouse immediately following the parade. Parade starts at 10 am. VisitMediaPA.com.
Bring your camping gear, set up under the stars and enjoy a night outside with your family. Activities include camp cooking and fire making demonstrations, fishing, ceremonial campfire program, s’mores and more. Must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Willows Park, 490 Darby-Paoli Rd., Villanova. Free. Radnor.com/Campout to register.
Celebrate the peak of the local strawberry season by coming out to pick your own from the fields at Linvilla. Rain date, June 4. 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media. Begins at 8 am. Linvilla.com.
A community celebration with demonstrations, Revolutionary War and Native American reenactors, art, tours of historic sites, sheep shearing, music, children’s activities. Square Tavern, Rt. 252 & Goshen Rd., Newtown Square. 10 to noon. Free. 610-975-0290; HistoricNewtownSquare.org.
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