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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Gather your family or closest group of friends and plan a visit to the 12 inspiring attractions across Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. With the Passport you can explore at your own pace or spread your visits across the entire spring, summer and fall. For tickets, VisitWilmingtonDE.com/Passport. Dinosaurs made out of natural materials are displayed on more than 15 different rail lines. The display includes triceratops, and velociraptor, as well as other Mesozoic creatures. 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia. Mon–Fri, 10 to 5; Sat–Sun, 9 to 5. $10–$20. MorrisArboretum.org. |
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Come for the annual Memorial Day celebration. A brief Memorial Ceremony will immediately follow the parade at the corner of Runnymede and S. 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. KennettCollaborative.org. The Veterans Legacy Project and Media Borough host the annual parade, which starts at Barrall Field, at the intersection of State and Edgmont Sts., Media. Ceremony at the Delaware County Courthouse immediately following. 10:30 am. VisitMediaPA.com. |
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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. Rain date, June 15. Willows Park, 490 Darby-Paoli Rd., Villanova. Free. Radnor.com/Campout to register.
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A community celebration with demonstrations, Revolutionary War and Native American reenactors, art, tours of historic sites, sheep shearing, music, children’s activities. 1742 Square Tavern, Rt. 252 & Goshen Rd., Newtown Square. 10 to noon. Free. 610-975-0290; HistoricNewtownSquare.org. |
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The Upper Main Line Memorial Assoc. 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., Hockessin DE. 12:30 to 4:30. $8–$15. AuburnHeights.org. |
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Two Animal Rescues (with adoptable animals), live music, food trucks, local vendors, games, activities for all ages, beer garden, goats and lots of strawberries. 1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Rd., West Chester. 10 to 4. HighlandOrchards.net.
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Enjoy the day starting with a flea market at 8 am and continuing with food, entertainment and children’s games, hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and, of course, strawberries. 204 Church St., Phoenixville. 10:30 to 3. HSPA-PA.org. |
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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’s Fund, local police, fire […] |
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Fun for the whole family with pony rides, hay rides, a horse bounce house, crafts, games and grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Rain date, June 23. Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, 1710 Ridge Rd., Pottstown. Noon to 4 pm. Donation options on website, RyerssFarm.org. |
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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. |
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Grab a passport at Wellington Square Bookshop then head out to find Waldo at participating businesses. Receive a prize after five stamps on your passport. Collect stamps from all participating businesses and enter the completed passport into a Waldo goodies raffle during the Where’s Waldo party July 31. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.com. |
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Start the day with the Run for Life (5K, 10K & 15K) and 5K Freedom Walk at 8 am. Then enjoy fabulous food, crafts, music, bike decorating and lots of other fun activities, all benefiting area emergency providers. Fireworks at dusk. GoodNeighborDay.com. Phila. Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. July4thPhilly.com. Community Park, between Windsor, N. Wynnewood & Haverford Aves. NarberthFireworks.org. Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Rd., Wayne. Tredyffrin.org/Services/Parks-Recreation. Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park on the Riverfront. InWilmDE.com/Events. Decorate your bikes and floats to ride in this year’s parade. Registration and start are at Rosemont Business Campus, 919 Conestoga Rd., Bryn Mawr, at 9:30. The parade ends at Clem Macrone Park, where there will be entertainment, refreshments and games. GarrettHillPA.com. The celebration will have a retro festival vibe beginning with the parade on High Street at 10 am followed by the Street Fest with music, restaurant fare, food trucks, beer gardens, artisans, a kids zone and vendors. The Fireworks Party will kick off at 5 pm in Memorial Park, 75 W. King St.—fireworks at 9:30. […]
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Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy great music from Just For Fun DJ Joe Griffith. Fireworks show begins at dusk. Food trucks and Kona Ice will be available. 500 Lee Blvd., Wayne. 7:15 to 9:15 pm. Tredyffrin.org/Services/Parks-Recreation. |
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Friendship Field (Filmore St. & Franklin Ave.). Rain date, July 9. Phoenixville.Online/Phoenixville-Fireworks. |
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Clifton Heights Athletic Field, 212 N. Springfield Rd. Facebook.com/Groups/CHJuly4thAssoc. |