On June 18, 2023, Alanna Bynes, age 10, and her mother Alicia Jeremiah celebrated the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival in West Philadelphia. This event, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, was first held in 2016. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, was declared a federal holiday by President Joe Biden in 2021.
For the upcoming weekend, various events are planned in the Philadelphia area:
- Art Museum Pride Month Celebration:
- Date: June 14, 5-8:45 p.m.
- Location: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, Pa., 19130
- Events: Pop-up studios, Friday Night Lounge featuring R3M SATIVA, self-guided queer art tour.
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Admission: Pay-what-you-wish
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Bucks Fever Art & Sculpture Exhibition:
- Dates: June 15-30
- Location: Routes 202 & 263, Lahaska, Bucks County, Pa., 18931
- Features: Art and sculpture from local artists, proceeds to benefit the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce.
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Admission: Free
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Johnson House Juneteenth Festival:
- Date: June 15, 12-7 p.m.
- Location: 6300 Block of Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., 19144
- Highlights: Performance by the Lovett Hines Clef Club, local vendors, family-friendly activities.
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Admission: Free
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Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom:
- Date: June 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Location: Penn Museum, 3260 South St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19104
- Activities: Family-friendly programming, community marketplace, local food trucks.
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Admission: Free
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Juneteenth Wine & Arts Festival:
- Date: June 15, 1-6 p.m.
- Location: 121 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa., 19106
- Features: Wine, music, art exhibits by local Black-owned wineries, artists, and vendors.
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Admission: $20-75 (General admission free, wine for 21+)
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Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival:
- Date: June 16, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Locations: Various locations across Philadelphia, including Malcolm X Park and 52nd & Larchwood.
- Highlights: Parade, marketplace, art displays, Juneteenth Music Festival.
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Admission: Free
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Latino Arts and Film Festival:
- Dates: May 26-July 7
- Locations: Various locations
- Highlights: Workshops, feature films, shorts, animations, 10th annual LOLA Awards.
- Admission: Varies
Events for kids include: 1. Flag Fest: - Dates: Jun. 10-15 - Location: 239 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 - Activities: Flag-related content, naturalization ceremony, patriotic concert, daily flag raisings. - Admission: Free
- Chester County Balloon Festival:
- Dates: Jun. 14-16
- Location: 101 E. Street Rd., Kennett Square, Pa., 19348
- Features: Hot air balloons, magic shows, live music.
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Admission: $22 adult, $10 child, free for children under 6
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Tree Jamboree:
- Date: Jun. 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Location: 1635 River Rd., New Hope, Pa., 18938
- Activities: Live wildlife, woodland crafts, and snacks for children ages 2-10.
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Admission: $10, free for ACCESS cardholders
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Father’s Day Read-A-Thon:
- Date: Jun. 15, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
- Location: 441 High St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19144
- Features: Books, games, lunch with author Cousin John.
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Admission: Free (registration requested)
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Father’s Day Express:
- Date: Jun. 16, noon & 2 p.m.
- Location: 230 E. Market St., West Chester, Pa., 19380
- Features: Train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills.
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Admission: $25 adult, $20 ages 2-12, free under age 2
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Brain Games Exhibit:
- Dates: June 8-Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19103
- Features: 2-D and 3-D mazes and cerebral challenges.
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Admission: $21-$25, $2 for ACCESS cardholders
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Garden Railway: Dinos!:
- Dates: May 25-Sept. 30
- Location: Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., 19118
- Highlights: Toy train setup with dinosaur models.
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Admission: $20 adult, $18 seniors, $10 children aged 3-17, free under age 3
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Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®:
- Dates: May 31-Sept. 1
- Location: Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, Pa., 19131
- Features: Interactive exhibit based on the PBS kids' show.
- Admission: $22, $2 for ACCESS cardholders