Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

Upcoming Events

Fitness on the Front Lawn

Summer 2020

Smith is using its new Play Pads (social distancing circles painted on the big front lawn) for special fitness programming this summer! Join us for a variety of outdoor yoga and fitness sessions. A portion of proceeds support Smith’s general operating expenses.

Upcoming Sessions

Thursday, July 23 | 10am-11am

Cardio Hip Hop with Kelli ($5 per child, $10 per adult)
Family friendly cardio hip hop class

Saturdays (July 4 – August 29) | 8am-9am
Yoga with Ray ($5)
Bring your own yoga mat and water

Wednesdays (July 1 – August 12) | 9am-9:15am

Barre Workout with Nicole ($5)
Bring your own yoga mat, towel, and weights (2-3 lbs.) Canned good may be used instead of weights and donated after the session to be given to a local food pantry.

First Annual Slide-A-Thon (Fundraiser Event)

Saturday, August 29, 2020

Enjoy private and exclusive access to the Giant Wooden Slide and Playground and team-building games to support Smith! This event will adhere to the latest CDC guidelines for cleanliness and social distancing.

Play-A-Palooza (Annual Ticketed Event)

Saturday, September 12 | 12-4pm

Due to the City of Philadelphia’s 30-day event ban, effective March 12, in response to the spread of COVID-19, Smith’s Play-A-Palooza Playground season kickoff celebration Play-A-Palooza is rescheduled to the Fall! Smith will reach out directly to ticket holders to give them the option of holding their ticket or getting a refund.

Party in the Playground (Ticketed Fundraiser Event)

Saturday, September 26 | Time TBC

Join us for our annual celebration to support Smith’s general operations and be one of the first to see the newly renovated Playhouse! More details coming soon.

Healthy Halloween (Annual Ticketed Event)

Saturday, October 31 | 11am-3pm

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!

Kidchella Music Festival (Annual Ticketed Event)

Since 2014, Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse has hosted the wildly popular Kidchella Music Festival in its 6 1/2 acre Playground. The 3-concert festival features six nationally acclaimed Children’s Music artists as well as local talent, arts activities, giveways, and more!

Free Programs at Smith

Smith also offers free weekly programs to engage children and families in fun, open-ended activities that encourage imagination, creativity, and social interaction.

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.