Top Family-Friendly Attractions
Between school, extracurriculars, play dates and parties, the week starts to feel long and routine for you and the kids. Why not shake it up with some of these local, family friendly events? Here at the FunGuide, we've complied a list of this week's best affordable events and attractions that will keep their attention and yours!
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The Ways of the Lenape
Learn about a new culture this Wednesday at the Penn Museum! The Ways of the Lenape is Penn's latest multicultural program, showcasing the history of the Native-American Lenape Tribe. Rob Aptaker will use Native-American artifacts to paint a picture of traditional Lenape culture.
Science Saturday @ Fairmount Water Works
Learn about the the animals of Philly this Saturday at the Fairmount Water Works! In this free, weekly event, your little ones will learn about river otters, birds of prey, food webs and more. This is an all-ages event, so parents and guardians are more than welcome to join in on the fun.
Family Tour of the Fairmount Water Works
Another offering at the Fairmount Water Works, this time from the community organization Let's Go Outdoors; Let's Go Outdoors creates programs that encourage families to get outside and engage in environmental learning together. This Saturday and Sunday, join them in taking a tour of the historical Fairmount Water Works, which includes a film screening about the history of the Water Works building. Guests are welcome to stay afterwards for the Science Saturday program.
PNC Arts Alive First Sundays for Families
Every first Sunday, PNC Arts Alive hosts hands-on family programs at the Brandywine Museum of Art on a number of themes every month! Enjoy free admission, and this month's theme Picture Me; guests will explore portraits, from cell phone selfies to formal self-portraits.
Finding the Founders/Free Museum Day
Offered as part of the Wawa Welcome America festivities, the National Constitution Center (along with many other area museums) is offering free admission this Sunday! Take this opportunity to join in on their Finding the Founding Fathers event, which includes walking tours and hands-on workshops on all things Revolution. Happy Independence Day!
For more on Wawa Welcome America festivities, check out our editorial here!
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