Play-A-Palooza 2023

Join us on Saturday, March 25 from 12pm to 4pm for Play-A-Palooza, an outdoor extravaganza with activities for kids of all ages! Enjoy science and art activities, bookmobile, nature play, live performances, food trucks, and more. This event kicks off our spring and summer season. Beginning the day after Play-A-Palooza (Sunday, 3/27), Smith’s hours will change to 10am-7pm.

Thanks to our partner Labakcare, we will have an on-site vaccination clinic for both adults and children. Get your tickets and sign up for a vaccine or booster. Tickets are $10 per child. Admission is free for adults, Smith members, and access card holders. Click here to buy your tickets today!

We are proud to partner with: Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, Tree House Books, Read by 4th, Philly Counts, Parent-Child Plus, School of Rock, Girl Scouts of Eastern PA, Brains and Early Experiences, Pinks Cold Treats, and Dos Hermanos.

Volunteers needed! Join our event team to help with check-in, activity stations, and other day-of tasks. To sign up to volunteer, email jim@smithplayground.org.