PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend in Philly: Party with the penguins of Adventure Aquarium, spruce up your home with finds from the craft, home and garden festivals happening in West Philly and Chestnut Hill, or, celebrate Arbor Day in Bensalem with a guided tree walk.
EVENT: Penguin Party at Adventure Aquarium
DATE: Through May 8
WHERE: Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, New Jersey
DETAILS: Celebrate all things penguin with the Adventure Aquarium this weekend. Help name the newest addition to the Little Blue penguin colony, participate in an underwater egg hunt, or decorate your own penguin party hat.
PRICE: Included with admission
EVENT: Penn Relays
DATE: Thursday through Saturday
WHERE: Franklin Field, 235 S. 33rd St., West Philadelphia
DETAILS: The Penn Relays are back after a three-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now in its 126th year, it’s the oldest track and field competition in America, welcoming athletes from all over the world.
PRICE: Tickets start at $19
EVENT: West Craft Fest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: 4000 Woodland Ave., West Philadelphia
DETAILS: Find locally made ceramics, prints, stationery, clothing, home wares and more at the West Craft Fest. There will also be music. Food vendors and activities for the kids.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: 30th Annual Shut Up & Dance
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St., Center City
DETAILS: This will be the final Shut Up & Dance performance, which benefits MANNA. The performance is hosted by John Jarboe of the Bearded Ladies Cabaret, presented by the Dancers of Philadelphia Ballet and features Almanac Dance Circus Theater, Ballet X, Brian Sanders’ JUNK, Gunnar Montana, Jacob Taylor and UArts.
PRICE: Tickets start at $25
EVENT: Andalusia’s Arboretum & Arbor Day Event
DATE/TIME: Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum, 1332 State Road, Bensalem
DETAILS: Explore the grounds at Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum this Arbor Day with a special guided tree walk. BYO lunch and enjoy it with a view of the Delaware River.
PRICE: $20 with registration
EVENT: Home & Garden Festival
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Along Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill
DETAILS: The Home & Garden Festival is back with new vendors and a sustainability hub that will feature lectures by Christa Barfield of Farmer Jawn Philly and Terrill Haigler, aka Ya Fav Trashman. There will be live music, acrobatic performances, book sales and more.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Last Chance for Spring Blooms
DATE: Through Sunday
WHERE: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square
DETAILS: Experience tulips blooming, the fragrance of wisteria and more as spring brings growth to Longwood Gardens. Many of the gardens fountains are back as well as the Open Air Theatre.
PRICE: Included with admission