June 20 - August 18
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival returns June 20!
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May 11
National Mini Golf Day and Franklin Square Play Day
Celebrate national Mini Golf Day at Center City's only outdoor mini golf course!
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April 11—September 12, 2024
Parenting Skills Class
Learn parenting skills for free in Franklin Square!
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April 27, 2024
Franklin Square Season Opening Day
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April 5—August 30, 2024
Yoga in the Square
Find your inner yogi at Franklin Square!
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A Once Upon A Nation Storyteller engages a group at one of the curved storytelling benches near Independence Hall
May 25 - Sept 2
Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches
One-of-a-kind Storytelling Benches are within Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened.
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June 18, 2024
An Evening In Franklin Square
This year, An Evening in Franklin Square is the exclusive preview of the 2024 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival!
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April 3—September 18, 2024
Storytime in the Square
Join Ms. Chen from Independence Library for Storytime in the Square!
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An actress playing Mary Crathorne, posing for the camera.
June 21 - October 26
Meet the Women of the 18th Century
Meet the Women of the 18th Century at the Betsy Ross House!
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