PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend in Philly, celebrate April Fool’s Day at the Mummers Museum. Eat your way through different cuisines at the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park. And, cheer on local breweries as they compete in a mini golf tournament at Libertee Grounds in Fairmount.
South Silly's April Fools
EVENT: South Silly’s April Fools
DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 1 from 7 to 11 p.m.
WHERE: Mummers Museum, 1100 South 2nd St., South Philadelphia
DETAILS: We’re not pranking you right now. The Mummer’s Museum is hosting a neighborhood (and even citywide) party. There will be games, drink specials, a potluck, and tickets include entry into the museum. And, for those that need an excuse to dress up, costumes are highly encouraged.
PRICE: $5 in advance, $10 at the door, free entry if you bring a rotisserie chicken
Southeast Asian Market
EVENT: Southeast Asian Market
DATE/TIME: Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting April 1
WHERE: FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Ave & S Broad, South Philadelphia
DETAILS: Do we ever really need an excuse to eat delicious food? Well if you need one, the Southeast Asian Market is open for the season. There’s food from all over the world, mostly Asian, like Vietnamese, Thai, Laotian, and Khmer, along with Mexican delicacies. Bring a lawn chair, some cash, and your appetite!
PRICE: Pay as you go
Brewmasters Cup and Beer Fest
EVENT: Brewmasters Cup and Beer Fest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 1 from 1 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Libertee Grounds, 1600 W Girard Avenue, Fairmount
DETAILS: The second annual Brewmasters Cup and Beer Fest is a 2 for 1 indoor mini golf tournament and a beer festival. While you aren’t actually mini golfing, you can cheer on your favorite breweries and have a taste of what they have to offer. There’ll be 15 local breweries represented, and tickets include unlimited pours and a branded beer cup.
PRICE: $55 for individual tickets, discount for bundles here
Free Easter Egg Hunt for Kids
EVENT: Free Easter Egg Hunt for Kids
DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Ave & S Broad, South Philadelphia
DETAILS: The Free Easter Egg Hunt is hosted by City Life Church for kids up to age 12. There’ll be free face painting, lots of candy, photos with the Easter bunny and more! There are no tickets required so just come, have fun, and if you get hungry, the Southeast Asian Market is right next door.
PRICE: Free
RECURRING
Opening of Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum
EVENT: Opening of Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum
DATE/TIME: April 1 through November 3
WHERE: 1237 State Road, Bucks County
DETAILS: Andalusia Historic House is open for the season, and that means a slice of nature for the city folks. Guests can do self-guided tours to smell the crab apple trees, and see fields of daffodils, magnolias, Virginia bluebells and more! There will be six Open Saturday events throughout the season which feature special public programs like garden walks, a garden photography day, and a local river celebration.
PRICE: $15 per person