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 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.
The Upper Main Line Memorial Association sponsors this event that begins on King St. at the fire station and ends at Memorial Park on Monument Ave. MalvernMemorialParade.com.
Climb into an antique automobile or board one of the trains and experience what it was like to travel at the turn of the 20th century. Tour the 1897 mansion that was home to three generations of the Marshall family. 3000 Creek Rd., Yorklyn, DE. 12:30 to 4:30 pm. $8–$12. AuburnHeights.org.
Come out and enjoy an early summer evening with the family with face painting, games, food trucks and more. New Garden Park, 8936 Gap Newport Pk., Landenberg. 6 to 8 pm. Free. NewGarden.org.
Bring a picnic to enjoy at the picnic pavilion on Workers’ Hill or at a table along the Brandywine. Dogfish Head craft beer and Woodside Farm Creamery ice cream are available for purchase. 200 Hagley Creek Rd. 5 to 8 pm. $5. Hagley.org.
Pick at your leisure and enjoy food trucks, local crafters, beer, wine and spirits, the playground, picnic area and feeding the goats. 1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Rd., West Chester. 11 to 4. HighlandOrchards.net.
Italian-American festival featuring great food, entertainment and cultural activities, games, rides and more. Benefits St. Anthony of Padua Grade School. 901 N. DuPont St. Visit website for hours and admission, SAPDE.org.
Bring a picnic to enjoy at the picnic pavilion on Workers’ Hill or at a table along the Brandywine. Dogfish Head craft beer and Woodside Farm Creamery ice cream are available for purchase. 200 Hagley Creek Rd. 5 to 8 pm. $5. Hagley.org.
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.
Balloons from all over the country are highlighted, along with a Special Shaped Balloon Rodeo, untethered and tethered balloon rides and a walk-thru balloon. In addition, you’ll enjoy a beer garden, live music, great food, crafts, kid zone and more. The festival benefits the Boy Scouts Troop 52, Chester County Hero Fund, local police, fire […]
Fun for the whole family with pony rides, hay rides, a moon bounce, crafts, games and prizes. Rain date, June 18. Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, 1710 Ridge Rd., Pottstown. Noon to 4 pm. Donation options on website, RyerssFarm.org.
Free, family-friendly programming across the city, with a focus on arts, culture, diversity, education, wellness, history and performance. Festival attendees can enjoy free concerts, fireworks, complimentary museum access, Wawa Hoagie Day and more. For details, July4thPhilly.com.
Bring a picnic to enjoy at the picnic pavilion on Workers’ Hill or at a table along the Brandywine. Dogfish Head craft beer and Woodside Farm Creamery ice cream are available for purchase. 200 Hagley Creek Rd. 5 to 8 pm. $5. Hagley.org.
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.
Family and fun with helicopter rides, classic car and motorcycle show, food trucks, inflatable games, static aircraft displays, music and more. 1220 American Blvd. 10 to 5. $20; under 5, free. AmericanHelicopter.Museum.
Bring a picnic to enjoy at the picnic pavilion on Workers’ Hill or at a table along the Brandywine. Dogfish Head craft beer and Woodside Farm Creamery ice cream are available for purchase. 200 Hagley Creek Rd. 5 to 8 pm. $5. Hagley.org.
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