ONE BIG CITY. TWO GREAT WEEKS. 120 FREE EVENTS.
The Philadelphia region has long been a birthplace of innovation
and continues to be an incubator of countless breakthroughs across a
variety of disciplines. For two weeks, Philadelphia's schools,
universities, cultural institutions, and research centers will come
together as a single, united voice to put science in the spotlight
and engage all Philadelphians in the science that makes this city
great. A unique collaboration among organizations of varying sizes
and missions, this truly citywide event is fueled by the best
scientific and educational resources this city has to offer.
Below is a snapshot of featured FREE events to enjoy
with your family! For a full calendar of Philadelphia Science
Festival Events, including Science Conversations and Cafe Events, CLICK
HERE.
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Science Carnival | on the
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
When: April 16,
2011; 10AM - 5PM
What: Logan Circle will become a
science wonderland, featuring more than 80 exhibitors offering
non-stop family-friendly experiments (extract DNA from a
strawberry!), interactive activities (test a "crime scene" for
forensic evidence!), games (egg-marine challenge!), and a
packed line-up of live entertainment on the Festival Main
Stage in Aviator Park.
The Carnival will take place between
18th and 20th Streets, in and around Logan Circle.
CLICK
HERE for more information. |
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Playground Physics | at Franklin
Square
When: April 21, 2011;
10:30AM
What: Explore the laws of physics while enjoying
the carousel and other fun activities at the Franklin Square
playground!
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HERE for more information. |
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Seed Starting: Gardening With
Kids | at Fishtown Community Branch
Library
When: April 21, 2011; 2PM
What:
Discover the wonders of gardening with the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society while Environmental Educators provide
hands on demonstrations to get you started!
CLICK
HERE for more information. |
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Astronomy Night | Choose from 9
Stargazing Locations!
When: April 21,
2011; 8PM
What: Explore the cosmos! Take a "guided
tour" of the stars in both expected and unexpected locales in
Philadelphia. Featuring NASA Astronaut and West Philadelphia
native Guy Bluford at the University of the Sciences!
CLICK
HERE for more information. |
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Earth Day Nature Walk | at John
Heinz National Wildlife Reserve
When: April 22,
2011; 11AM and 3PM
What: Learn more about the
wildlife that lives in your backyard through hands-on
activities about the birds, mammals, amphibians, and insects
that call Philadelphia home and things you can do to protect
the important habitat for these wild creatures!
CLICK
HERE for more information. |
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Laureate's Laboratory | at The
Franklin Institute
When: April 26, 2011;
10AM
What: Learners of all ages are invited to interact
with the 2011 Franklin Institute Award Laureates, leading
scientists in their fields of Chemistry, Earth Science,
Engineering, Computer Science (and more!), and explore their
science through hands-on tabletop demonstrations.
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HERE for more information. |
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