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Kidchella at Smith Memorial Playground

Smith Memorial Playground 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia

Smith, in partnership with Wawa Welcome America, is thrilled to announce Kidchella Music Festival 2025!  Kids of all ages can enjoy this FREE music festival featuring dynamic performances, art stations, mouthwatering treats, exciting giveaways, including a book giveaway courtesy of Sesame Place, and more! This vibrant celebration will take place on Smith's spacious front lawn, promising a comfortable and scenic experience. It’s not just a concert; it’s a community celebration.  Event Highlights:  **World Cafe Live Up Next Stage (4PM - 5PM)** Enjoy pre-show performances by The Mic'd Up All-Stars curated by World Cafe Live.   **Main Concert (5PM - 8:45 PM)** Let the music move you with our line-up of interactive bands across a diverse range of musical genres including:  Ants on a Log Hezekiah Noggin Hill Jams for Junior Jawns Performances take place on the Kidchella Music Stage sponsored by PECO. Guests will also have the opportunity to treat themselves to wellness and relaxation activities at Well-being on Wheels presented by Independence Blue Cross, along with nutrition takeaways in partnership with Sharing Excess.  The evening will conclude with a kid-tastic fireworks display choreographed to a playlist produced by DJ Ghost from Q102 featuring Kidz Bop hits. Although admission to Kidchella is FREE we warmly welcome any donations. Your generosity ensures these events remain accessible for all. Donations can be made conveniently on the same page as your free ticket reservation.  Register for FREE tickets HERE

Free

Summer-sational Nights Solstice Edition at Stoneleigh Garden

Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova

Hello, summer! Join us in the garden after-hours to celebrate the solstice and kick off our Summer-sational Nights series. To usher in this special evening, we’ll have some extra fun on hand including music, lawn games, and crafts and activities for kids. Owl’s Water Ice and Treats food truck and Conshohocken Brewing Co. will be on site offering desserts and beer for purchase. Bring your friends, a picnic, and a blanket and enjoy all the beauty that the first official summer evening at Stoneleigh has to offer.    This is a free event, but registration is required. In the event of inclement weather, participants will be notified via email about cancellation.  

Free

Reading Roots Market

GoggleWorks 201 Washington St, Reading

Enjoy a night filled with local art vendors, delicious food, fresh produce, and live music.

Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates Franklin Square with awe-inspiring, interactive, larger-than-life lanterns! The iconic 200-foot-dragon will soar back to Franklin Square for the summer along with never-before-seen giant lantern displays, more lights, more lanterns, and more wattage than ever before! Enjoy live performances, delicious food and drink, the Franklin Square Fountain Show, and Franklin Square attractions. Learn more about the Festival, plan your trip, and buy tickets today at phillychineselanternfestival.org Can’t wait for June 20? Join us for An Evening in Franklin Square, Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s annual fundraiser and the exclusive preview of the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival. Early Bird Ticket Pricing: Buy your Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival tickets prior to opening night on June 20 to receive a $1 discount on each weekday ticket for adults, seniors, or military!   Early Bird Weekday Pricing for tickets purchased prior to June 20 Adults (Ages 14 – 64) Monday – Thursday | $26 Senior (65+), and active military (with I.D.) Monday – Thursday | $24 Regular Festival Pricing Adults (Ages 14 – 64) Monday – Thursday | $27 Friday – Sunday | $29 Children (Ages 3-13; 2 and under are free) Monday – Sunday | $16 Senior (65+), and active military (with I.D.) Monday – Thursday | $25 Friday – Sunday | $27   Franklin Square 200 N 6th St Philadelphia, PA 19106     Parking We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app. To reserve your parking spot for The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival, visit the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival SpotHero Parking Page.

$16 – $29

Summer Solstice Celebration at Riverbend

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne

Did you know that on summer solstice the sun makes its longest journey across the sky making it the longest day of the year? This day has been celebrated by many cultures throughout history and marks the beginning of summer! Join us on Riverbend’s preserve for summer fun! We’ll have a wine garden for the adults, activities for the kids, pretzels and water ice, a bonfire and s’mores, and live music. Groups are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair and pack their own picnic dinner. Or pre-order a picnic dinner to enjoy when you arrive. At 8:30pm, everyone is invited to the top of the hill to watch the sunset and officially welcome summer! Riverbend is a proud partner of Leave No Trace. Please remember to pack out what you pack in. We hope to see you there! Tickets: $35 per family/group is required for event admission When: Friday, June 20, 2025, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Pre-Ordered Boxed Picnic Dinner: Optional add-on per person

$35