Kidchella Music Festival (Annual Ticketed Event)
Friday, June 16, July 21, August 18 | 4-7:30pm
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse’s wildly popular Kidchella Music Festival will continue for a fourth year on Friday, June 16, July 21, and August 18 with support provided by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, the PA Council on the Arts, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Philadelphia Family, and MetroKids. This year, the festival will include a Youth Arts Zone on Smith’s front lawn in addition to the main stage concerts in Smith’s 6.5 acre Playground emceed by Kathy O’Connell of WXPN’s Kids Corner and featuring six nationally acclaimed Children’s Music artists.
Details & Tickets
Healthy Halloween (Annual Ticketed Event)
Saturday, October 28 | 10am-12pm
On the last Saturday in October, families are invited to come to Smith in Halloween costumes and enjoy healthy treats and Fall festivities. This event requires tickets; free for members.
Winter Wonderland (Annual Ticketed Event)
Saturday, December 9 | 4-6pm
On the second Saturday in December, Smith hosts its annual Winter Wonderland celebration. Families are invited to Smith for festivities that include holiday lights, arts and crafts, an ice carving demonstration, gingerbread house building, s’mores making, and live music.
Play- A- Palooza (Annual Ticketed Event)
March 2018
Families will enjoy special games and activities at Smith’s seasonal Playground grand opening party in the 6 1/2 acre Playground before the official start of Playground season!
Party in the Playground (Annual Ticketed Fundraiser – Adults Only)
May 2018
In May, join us for an adults-only celebration to benefit Smith and enjoy food from popular food trucks, cocktails, entertainment, a silent auction, and the presentation of the Ida Newman Magic of Play Award to local play champions.
If you have questions about any of the events or programs at Smith, contact us at info@smithplayground.org or call 215-765-4325.