June 20 - August 18
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival returns June 20!
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Photo showing the outside of the Free Quaker Meeting House in Philadelphia.
Saturdays & Sundays, April - October
Free Quaker Meeting House
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First Fridays throughout the summer
First Friday Movies Under the Stars & Stripes
Bring a pizza and your favorite bottle of wine!
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A costumed Once Upon A Nation History Maker shows visitors information in a printed guide called The Gazette
May 25 - Sept 2
Meet the History Makers
Meet Colonial Philadelphians, hear their stories, and ask them about their lives!
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Close up of hands sewing a star to the American flag
June 9 - June 15
Flag Fest
Celebrate Flag Day and Philadelphia’s historic tradition of flag-making during the 17th Annual Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House!
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Two young riders enjoying a ride on the Parx Liberty Carousel in Franklin Square
Daily
Parx Liberty Carousel
Center City's only carousel features a zebra, a lion, an eagle, a dragon, and more!
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A boy putts a golf ball into a replica of the Liberty Bell on the Philly Mini Golf course at Franklin Square
Daily
Philly Mini Golf
Center City's ONLY 18-hole miniature golf course is designed after favorite Philly landmarks.
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Exterior of the Betsy Ross House on a sunny day
Daily
Betsy Ross House Tours
The Betsy Ross House, the birthplace of the American flag, is alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century.
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