June 20 - August 18
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates Franklin Square through August 18.
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May 25 - Aug 31
Declaration Reading
End your day in Historic Philadelphia with a reading of the Declaration of Independence!
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April 5—August 30, 2024
Tai Chi in the Square
Practice Tai Chi at Franklin Square!
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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 5—August 30, 2024
Yoga in the Square
Find your inner yogi at Franklin Square!
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May 25 - Aug 31
Colonial Kids’ Quest
History comes alive through a fun, kid-friendly, interactive puppet show!
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#Once Upon A Nation
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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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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