6 weekend picks for the family: A straw maze, StrEAT festival, Seussical and more
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Festival planners (from left) Danielle Gray of Schuylkill River Development Corp., Katey Metzroth of Secondmuse, Molly Baum of Hacktory and Alex Gilliam of Public Workshop, gather at Grays Ferry Crescent Trail Park to finalize their plans for Discover the Crescent. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)
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Visitors to the Schuylkill River festival, Discover the Crescent, can learn to make their own electric fierflies. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)
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A coalition of Philadelphia civic groups wants to draw attention to the hidden treasures at Grays Ferry Crescent Trail Park with a weekend festival. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)
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At Crescent Trail Park, skateboarders take advantage of a small park under the Grays Ferry Road. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)
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Estelle Terrell enjoys a day of fishing on the Schuylkill River at Grays Ferry Crescent. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)
Here are the top picks for family fun this weekend.
Hit the strEAT, go camping or check out straw mazes in NW Philly
Dumbledore’s Powers’ Straw MazeWoodmere Art Museum9201 Germantown Avenue
Explore a world of magic and adventure. Find your way through the Harry Potter’s Deathly Hallows and tap into Dumbledore’s powers.
Sept. 20 to Nov. 3: Fridays, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ages 4-11 with adult: $8 per child ($6 members); $20 ($18 members) for families of three or more. Multiple weekend passes are available. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Entrance to the Museum is free to parents and guardians whose children participate in the family event.
Sept. 21 to 22
Germantown area schools
Eat out, sleep out. Enjoy the great outdoors in the comfort and proximity of home.
$50 — includes tent, food, games, smores, music & fun
Main Street Manayunk
Sept. 21
Stroll, eat & shop! Enjoy the start of the cool fall weather with family and friends. Enjoy food trucks, a farmers’ market and arts & crafts.
Free!
Musicals, mysteries and art in downtown Philly
Walnut Street Theatre
Sept. 21
10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Travel with The Cat in the Hat from Whoville to Palm Beach. Get your laughter on in this musical adventure.
A Mystery? By Dragon’s Eye Theater
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
3500 Reservoir Drive
Sept. 22
Bring your imagination and help crack the case. Four friends and their secret society need your help to solve the mystery in this interactive adventure. Appropriate for all ages.
ArtSee Activities Free Drop-in Weekend Program
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Sept. 21 to 22
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
A creative arts and crafts activity for the whole family. This month’s theme is Gemstones and Jewelry. Get your hands on all that dazzles and glitters and design your own wearable art and jewelry bag.
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