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Saturday, June 28, 2008
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Go 4th & Learn
Kids play with musical instruments and learn how to scat jazz from Scat Cat at World Cafe Live. Every child participating will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. 3025 Walnut Street, (215) 222-1400

Saturday, June 28, 2008
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Strongman Competition
Strongmen and weight lifters from around the U.S. haul concrete cylinders, pull trucks and lift thousands of pounds as they compete for prizes. Phil Pfister, winner of the 2006 World’s Strongest Man competition and the first American to hold that title since 1982, will be among the competitors. Eakins Oval at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Sunday, June 29, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Go 4th & Learn
At Franklin Square, kids can romp around, play games and hear professional storytellers regale them with entertaining stories about America’s past. Each child attending will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. Afterwards, parents can treat their youngsters to a ride on the carousel or a golf game on the 18-hole miniature golf course featuring pint-sized versions of some of the region’s iconic landmarks. 6th & Race Streets, (215) 592-7273

Sunday, June 29, 2008
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Strongman Competition
Strongmen and weight lifters from around the U.S. haul concrete cylinders, pull trucks and lift thousands of pounds as they compete for prizes. Phil Pfister, winner of the 2006 World’s Strongest Man competition and the first American to hold that title since 1982, will be among the competitors. Eakins Oval at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Sunday, June 29, 2008
9:00-11:00 p.m.
Philly @ the Movies – Happy Feet
The free movie series continues with dancing, singing and all-around happy penguins. With seating on the pier by the Battleship New Jersey and a backdrop of the Philadelphia skyline, this viewing is as family-friendly as it gets. 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ, (866) 877-6262

Monday, June 30, 2008
10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Go 4th & Learn
Kids won’t know what to do first at City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza—climb inside the helicopter, talk with William Penn or paint the colorful monster mural. Every child participating will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. Market Street between 13th & 15th Streets, (215) 683-2200

Tuesday, July 1, 2008
10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Go 4th & Learn
Storytellers give kids get the scoop on Ben Franklin while they enjoy the interactive movie What’s the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Each child attending will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. Montgomery Auditorium, 1901 Vine Street, (215) 686-5322

Wednesday, July 2, 2008
10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Go 4th & Learn
Kids explore the world of possibilities through storytelling, crafts and interactive performances at the Abbosford Community Center. Each child attending will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. 3226 McMichael Street, East Falls

Wednesday, July 2, 2008
3:00 p.m.
Cops and Kids: Turning the Corner
At the Police District Building, budding artists can help neighborhood youth and police officers from the 22nd and 23rd districts create a large-scale mural developed by Cesar Viveros that depicts the bond between police officers and the community. There will be music and entertainment throughout the afternoon. 17th Street & Montgomery Avenue

Wednesday, July 2, 2008
6:30-10:30 p.m.
Wednesday Night Out Presented by the Philadelphia International Airport
More than 15 talented Philly performers, including Philadelphia International artists Bunny Sigler, MFSB, Soul Survivors and others, will take to the four stages set up along the Avenue of the Arts and in The Kimmel Center to show why the city’s arts scene is tops. Festival goers can also watch the creative process in action as artists set up their easels and create works of art on-site. Kids can get into the arts action with face-painting and other entertainment. Broad Street between Locust & Pine Streets

Thursday, July 3, 2008
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Go 4th & Learn
Kids can time-travel through more than 300 years of Philadelphia history as a historian brings out artifacts and guides them along the world’s largest map of the city at the Atwater Kent Museum. Each child who attends will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. 15 S. 7th Street, (215) 685-4836

Thursday, July 3, 2008
9:00-11:00 p.m.
Philly @ the Movies – Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix
What’s going on at Hogwarts? Lord Voldemort is plotting his return, his lackeys have infiltrated Hogwarts, and Harry, Hermione, Rupert and Dumbledore are in danger. Fans can bring snack and a blanket or lawn chairs and settle in for an evening of all-ages excitement at Northeast Philadelphia Airport. 9800 Ashton Road

Friday, July 4, 2008
12:00 noon
Happy Birthday America!
Around here, it isn’t a party until someone breaks out the Tastykakes. Visitors can feast on a cake made of 10,000 Tastykakes while they enjoy live entertainment, face-painting and other activities at the Independence Visitor Center. 6th & Market Streets, (215) 925-6101

Friday, July 4, 2008
12:00 noon-6:00 p.m.
Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
Ice cream lovers can feast on as much of their favorite cold, creamy treat as they’d like at Penn’s Landing. All it takes is a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund to indulge in ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, Edy’s, Breyers/Good Humor, Bassett’s, Turkey Hill, Jack & Jill, Philadelphia Water Ice and others. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street, (215) 629-3200

Friday, July 4, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Let Freedom Ring
Let Freedom Ring™ is a nationwide celebration honoring those who helped achieve our country’s independence during the American Revolution.  At the Liberty Bell Center, descendents of those who signed the Declaration of Independence ceremonially tap the Liberty Bell at 2:00 p.m. sharp, signaling the start of a nationwide bell-ringing. Between 5th & 6th Streets and between Market & Chestnut Streets. From July 1-5, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center will have extended hours for visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additionally, no tickets will be required for entry into Independence Hall on July 4 and July 1, 2, 3 and 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday, July 4, 2008
2:00-7:00 p.m.
Party on the Parkway
The action moves to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for an afternoon of music, entertainment and food. Kids can play free computer games or pop a few quarters into the arcade games. Radio stations will provide a soundtrack, and celebrants should arrive early to claim their spots for the Southwest Airlines July 4th Parade and Sunoco Sweet Sounds of Liberty Concert & Fireworks.

Friday, July 4, 2008
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Southwest Airlines July 4th Parade
Marching bands, dancers, patriotic figures and floats fill the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in grand Independence Day style, culminating with Broadway-style routines at the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Everyone can enjoy the show thanks to giant video screens located at various points along the Parkway. The parade is divided into five segments: We Love Philadelphia – A City of Firsts; Love Where You Live; Love Where You Work; Love Where You Play; and Love How We Celebrate. 26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Friday, July 4, 2008
8:30-11:00 p.m.
Sunoco Sweet Sounds of Liberty Concert & Fireworks
Five-time Grammy winner John Legend returns to Philly for an evening of smooth R&B followed by a colorful fireworks display above the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Philly’s own Russell Tompkins, Jr. and the New Stylistics open the show on the Gold Peak Iced Tea Stage with their sleek, smooth sounds and razor-sharp harmonies that made the world fall in love with Philly soul. Brilliant pyrotechnics by internationally acclaimed Zambelli Fireworks Internationale light the sky following the concert. Set to the theme The Melting Pot, USA, the show includes music from nations around the world and reflects the colors in each country’s national flag. 26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Saturday, July 5, 2008
12:00 noon-9:00 p.m.
Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
Ice cream lovers can feast on as much of their favorite cold, creamy treat as they’d like at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. All it takes is a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund to indulge in ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, Edy’s, Breyers/Good Humor, Bassett’s, Turkey Hill, Jack & Jill, Philadelphia Water Ice and others. The ice cream pavilion will remain open throughout the concert. Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street, (215) 629-3200, www.pennslandingcorp.com

Sunday, July 6, 2008
12:00 noon-6:00 p.m.
Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
Ice cream lovers can feast on as much of their favorite cold, creamy treat as they’d like at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. All it takes is a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund to indulge in ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, Edy’s, Breyers/Good Humor, Bassett’s, Turkey Hill, Jack & Jill, Philadelphia Water Ice and others. The ice cream pavilion will remain open throughout the concert. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Streets, (215) 629-3200, www.pennslandingcorp.com