From outdoor movies to papermaking: 6 family-friendly weekend activities

     A scene from the 2013 Manayunk Arts Festival. (Joel Frady/for NewsWorks, file)

    A scene from the 2013 Manayunk Arts Festival. (Joel Frady/for NewsWorks, file)

    Here’s a look at what’s going on this weekend. 

     

    Moonlight Movies: ‘Frozen’ at Lovett Library ParkFriday June 20 at 8:30 p.m.Bring your own meal, chairs, blankets and friends to enjoy an evening under the light of the moon and stars. Friday’s screening of ‘Frozen’ kicks off a summer of Moonlight Movies. Click here for the full schedule

    Summer Solstice Jam at the Historic GrumblethorpeSaturday June 21 from 4 to 9 p.m.Ring in this season’s solstice at Grumplethorpe with a tour of the garden, homemade ice cream, lemonade, and music hosted by Gtown Radio.

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    The 25th annual Manayunk Arts Festival on Main Street ManayunkSaturday June 21 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday June 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.The Manayunk Arts Festival will bring nearly 300 artists to Manayunk’s Main Street to showcase their work. The annual festival will also include the Emerging Artists Tent on Main Street and Roxborough Avenue where local up-and-coming artists will be featured.

    Recycled Paper Art & Organic Papermaking at Rittenhouse Barn StudioSaturday June 21 & Sunday June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Make better use of mail, unwanted papers and materials in a recycled paper making art session with Kim Jackson. Delve deeper with organic papermaking by exploring cellulose fiber and using the beauty of plants to make paper and conserve more of the natural world.

    ArtSee: Water Wonders at The Barnes FoundationSaturday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sketch a seascape, decorate a beach bag and create models of water creatures.

    Sensory Friendly Screening: A Cat in Paris at PFS Theater at the RoxySaturday, June 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.Start your Saturday morning some sunshine and a popular kids favorite, ‘A Cat in Paris.’ The film is especially designed for the developmentally and behaviorally challenged.

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