2018 Kidchella Music Festival (Annual Ticketed Event)
Friday June 15 | Friday, July 20, | Friday, August 17
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse’s Kidchella Music Festival features performances by 6 nationally acclaimed Children’s Music artists at Smith each summer as well as a celebration of local youth arts and other fun activities for families.
Details & Tickets
Backyard Bugs Pop-up Camp
Wednesday mornings from 10am-12pm, July 18th to August 22nd
Looking for some free fun this summer? Have a 3 to 5 year old that loves the outdoors? The Philadelphia School and Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse are proud to present Backyard Bugs! Come discover the wonderful world of bugs. Join us for games, art projects and activities that teach us how bugs live, move, and eat. We will explore Smith Playground like a bug, as we search for beetles, butterflies, spiders and more!
Class will be held rain or shine at Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse.
Details:
Snacks will not be supplied, please plan to eat before or after camp.
Children must be between the ages of 3 and 5
All children must be fully potty-trained
Children must come with a full and labeled water bottle
This is not a drop off camp. Children can be accompanied with a grown up for the class or they can remain on Smith premises (with other children, for example)
You may sign up for one or all of the classes (10 kids max per class). Classes will be July 18 and 25, August 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 10am to 12noon.
To sign up or get more information, please email Rebecca, our Director of Programs and Fun, at rebecca@smithplayground.org
*WAITLIST ONLY* Be My Neighbor Day with Daniel Tiger (Free)
Saturday, August 25
9am-9:30am Member VIP Meet and Greet*
10am-12pm Open to the Public
Celebrate the arrival of fall with WHYY and Daniel Tiger at Smith! Enjoy the Playground, family yoga sessions led by Mama’s Wellness Joint, and other family activities. Bring a gently used book to share with your neighbors and receive a special treat!
*Smith and WHYY members are invited for an exclusive VIP Meet and Greet with Daniel Tiger from 9am-9:30am.
Please note: Daniel is a very popular tiger. Photo wait times may exceed 45 minutes.
*NOW ACCEPTING WAITLIST RSVPs ONLY*
David Pincus Extra Fun Day (Free)
Saturday October 13, 2018 | 12-4pm
Each October, Smith and the Pincus Family Foundation host an afternoon of free family activities and food.
Healthy Halloween (Annual Ticketed Event)
Saturday October 27, 2018 | 10am-12pm
On the last Saturday in October, Smith hosts its annual Healthy Halloween celebration. Families are invited to Smith fun Fall and Halloween festivities that messy arts, live music, healthy treats, and fun in the 6 1/2 acre Playground and 16,000 sq. ft. Playhouse! Children are welcome to come in costume.
Winter Wonderland (Annual Ticketed Event)
December 2018
On the second Saturday in December, Smith welcomes families to its annual Winter Wonderland for a morning of holiday festivities and yummy treats.
Play-A-Palooza (Annual Ticketed Event)
March 2019
On the last Saturday in March, Smith holds special festivities in the Playground in celebration of our extended Spring/Summer visiting hours.
If you have questions about any of the events or programs at Smith, contact us at info@smithplayground.org or call 215-765-4325.