Rachel Mack
Although we have a cloudy weekend ahead of us, it will be a busy one. Kicking off the festivities with Philly Influencer’s and Bleeding Green Nation’s Draft Party, there is an outdoor arcade, craft fest, and a science carnival in the forecast. Check out this weekend’s Philly Influencer picks!
Philly Influencer & Bleeding Green Nation’s 2016 NFL Draft Party
(Nick’s Roast Beef – 2210 Cottman Avenue)
Thursday, April 28th – 7 P.M.
Come hang out with the Philly Influencer team and Bleeding Green Nation for some beer, beef, and birds. I would explain more but Sean does a better job in the link above!
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The Penn Relays Carnival
(UPenn – Franklin Field)
Thursday, April 28th – Saturday, April 30th
Combine athletics with festivities at the nation’s oldest and largest Track and Field competition. Annually held since April 1895, University of Pennsylvania will be hosting The Penn Relays this weekend at Franklin Field. Come watch your favorite track athletes take on the best of the best. Full list of events and additional details are included in the link.
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Philly Tech Week Kick Off Festival – Arcade at Dilworth Park
(1 S 15th Street)
Friday, April 29th – 5 P.M. – 10 P.M.
Picture this: you’re coming out of a long work day, tired from your stressful week. All you want to do is…play some games? Then stop over at Dilworth Park. There will be locally designed games, 3D Printers, live performances and more! Rosa Blanca Cafe and Philly Pop Kettle Korn will be provide all your favorite fair foods. Full list of games and vendors in the link above!
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Science Carnival
(Penn’s Landing)
Saturday, April 30th – 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
What makes this carnival awesome is…well for one, it’s free and secondly, it will be featuring more than 175 exhibitors performing family-friendly experiments and interactive activities. Make some slime, meet some zoo animals…you know, just an average Saturday!
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Go West! Craft Fest
(The Woodlands – 4000 Woodland Avenue)
Saturday, April 30th – 11 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Featuring 100 local artisans, you can venture through The Woodlands’ historic 54-acre green space, shop handmade jewelry and other goods while enjoying some tasty treats from local eateries…and it’s all free. Performance schedule and more details in the link above!
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Philadelphia Kite Festival
(Penn Treaty Park)
Saturday, April 30th – 12 P.M. – 5 P.M.
The 4th annual Philadelphia Kite Festival is coming to Penn Treaty Park this Saturday. A spectacular show will be performed by the South Jersey Kite Flyers as well as student workshops and a kite-making challenge. It wouldn’t be a true outdoor Philly event without great food trucks! Enjoy delicious snacks and beautiful views of the Ben Franklin Bridge at this free event.