PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend on The KYW To-Do List: Honor our nation’s veterans with a Philly POPS salute at The Mann; stroll the Delaware River waterfront for local markets, food, and boardwalk games and rides; or, bring your jawn to the lawn in Fairmount Park for an all-day music experience.
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MEMORIAL DAY
EVENT: Comcast NBCUniversal Memorial Salute at the Mann
DATE/TIME: Saturday, doors open at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave., Fairmount Park
DETAILS: The special Philly POPS Salute Series honors our nation’s traditions and commitment to service. Free tickets will be provided for veterans, active military, Philadelphia police officers and firefighters.
PRICE: Ticket prices vary
EVENT: Memorial Day with the Museum
DATE: Friday through Monday
WHERE: Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. Third St., Old City
DETAILS: Join the Museum of the American Revolution in person and online for a weekend of events to commemorate the people who lost their lives during the Revolutionary War. Veterans, military and Blue Star Families can receive a free ticket.
PRICE: Prices vary depending on event
EVENT: Memorial Day on the Philly Waterfront
DATE: Friday through Monday
WHERE: Various locations along the Delaware River waterfront
DETAILS: There is something to do for the whole family along the waterfront, ranging from tasty treats to eat to art exhibitions and different markets.
PRICE: Pay as you go
MUSIC
EVENT: Spring Festival
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Schauffele Plaza, 35 Cricket Terrace, Ardmore
DETAILS: With the weather warming up, live music is coming back to Ardmore. The Spring Festival features bands, food and family zone activities.
PRICE: Free
EVENT: Jawn on the Lawn
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 1 p.m. until the music stops
WHERE: Glendinning Rock Garden, Brewery Hill Drive, Fairmount Park
DETAILS: BYOB and bring the whole family for a pop-up shindig with The Rustic Music and some friends. The event is weather-dependent.
PRICE: Donations are encouraged
OUTDOORS
EVENT: Flea Market Fundraiser
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11 .a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: 6228 Germantown Ave., Germantown
DETAILS: Shop with a purpose. 100% of proceeds made from this Germantown flea market will go to the renovation of the former Swain building into a community art space.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Mural Art Crawl
DATE: Through July 5
WHERE: Various locations in Northern Liberties
DETAILS: Download the Let’s Roam app and locate NLiberties on the regional app to get started on this self-guided scavenger hunt. Go at your own pace to find more than 20 murals and other works of art and earn prizes along the way.
PRICE: Free to participate