Play-A-Palooza (Annual Ticketed Event)
Saturday, March 28, 2020 | 12-4pm
Rain or shine (no refunds)
While Smith is open year-round, our “Playground season” in the Spring and Summer months offers extended visiting hours for families to enjoy the Playground when the weather is most enjoyable! Join us for our annual kick off of Playground season featuring special activities including nature play, live performances, theater and soccer games, obstacle courses, free books, giveaways, and more!
Admission is $10 per child or free household admission for Smith members (no advance RSVP required) and ACCESS cardholders (please bring your ACCESS card with you the day of the event).
Tickets
Local partners that will contribute to the afternoon’s festivities include the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Fringe Arts, Girls On the Run, Let’s Go Outdoors, The Discovery Center, Flip Out Productions, Musicopia, ParentChild+, Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, Philadelphia Water Department, Philly Counts, Pinnacle Parkour, Read by 4th, School of Rock, Soccer Shots, Tinkergarden, and Tree House Books. Additional support provided by Metrokids, Philadelphia Family, and Herr’s.
First Annual Slide-A-Thon (Fundraiser Event)
Save the Date! Sunday, May 17
Kidchella Music Festival (Annual Ticketed Event)
Friday, June 12 | 4-7:30pm
Friday, July 10 | 4-7:30pm
Friday, August 7 | 4-7:30pm
Each summer, Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse hosts the Kidchella Music Festival in its 6 1/2 acre Playground. The 3-concert festival features six nationally acclaimed Children’s Music artists each summer as well as local youth performers, arts activities, giveways, and more!
Advance tickets coming soon!
Member-Only Nights (Current Members Only, Free)
Friday, June 19 | 6-8pm
Friday, July 17 | 6-8pm
Friday, August 21 | 6-8pm
Did you know that Smith members enjoy exclusive access to the Playground each month during the Summer as well as other perks including free or discounted admission to special events and discounts on birthday party rentals? Learn more about membership and look out for our Summer Member-Only Night RSVP link soon!
Healthy Halloween (Annual Ticketed Event)
Saturday, October 24 | 10am-12pm
Join us for our annual Healthy Halloween celebration on the last Saturday in October! Families are welcome to come in costume and enjoy nature play, messy arts activities, healthy treats, and other family fun in the 6 ½ acre Playground! Look out for advance ticket sales in the Summer.
Winter Wonderland (Annual Ticketed Event)
Saturday, December 5 | 10am-12pm
Join us for our annual Winter Wonderland celebration on the second Saturday in December for a festive morning of family-friendly festivities that include s’mores roasting, hot cocoa, crafts, and more! Look out for advance ticket sales in the Fall.
NOON Year’s Eve (Free)
Friday, December 31 | 10am-1pm
Join us for a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration with special crafts and a countdown to noon at the Giant Wooden Slide!
Free Programs at Smith
Learn More
If you have questions about any of the events or programs at Smith, contact us at info@smithplayground.org or call 215-765-4325.