April 5, 2013
Whether you’re a collector of natural history or you stumbled upon a cool artifact in your daily travels, this event is for you. The Wagner Free Institute of Science invites families to bring in their collections of insects, shells, fossils, rocks or minerals for identification from a panel of experts. The event is modeled after [...]
Read more»March 18, 2013
Now in its third year, the Philadelphia Science Festival (PSF) — one of the first of its kind in the nation — returns April 18-28 to put science in focus for an 11-day run of 100 smart events at restaurants, museums, libraries, galleries and outdoor spaces. In past years, the festival has seen engagement from [...]
Read more»November 6, 2012
The Wagner Free Institute of Science’s annual benefit cocktail party is back. This Friday, November 9 from 5:30-8 p.m. head to the historic science center for a night of scientific fun while raising money for the Wagner Institute. The theme this year is “Electrifying” and will benefit the institute’s comprehensive upgrade to its electrical system. [...]
Read more»October 25, 2012
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • Young Friends Of The Academy [...]
Read more»October 10, 2012
There’s no better place than Philadelphia if you’re in search of some of the most eccentric and authentic Halloween celebrations on offer anywhere. One of the oldest cities in the country doesn’t hold back on frightening encounters — this is considered one of the most haunted regions of North America. But whether you’re looking for [...]
Read more»August 27, 2012
The buzz is building for one of the sweetest festivals around, the third annual Philadelphia Honey Festival. Presented by the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, the Honey Festival is bigger than ever this year with three days of bee-related activities from September 7-9. Celebrate the hardworking bee with a fun-filled, educational and honey-packed weekend of events at [...]
Read more»October 13, 2011
Haunted houses, hayrides and holiday hoopla, oh my! It’s almost time for Halloween in one of the most haunted regions in the country. Attractions around the city are hosting spooktacular Halloween celebrations, both leading up to the event, on the actual night and afterwards. There’s something for everyone, from candy-hungry kids to thrill-seeking adventurists to [...]
Read more»September 7, 2011
The sweetest fest in Philly is back this year: the 2nd annual Philadelphia Honey Festival takes place this weekend throughout the city. Enjoy activities from a kid’s costume contest to a Honey Happy Hour, all focused around promotion of local honey and those crucial busy workers who never fail to produce: bees. Friday the festivities [...]
Read more»August 26, 2010
Honey is an incredible substance. It pairs perfectly with a slice of buttered toast, sweetens tea gorgeously and can even soothe a sore throat. Philadelphia beekeepers and scientists are so fond of the stuff that they’re throwing a three-day party. That’s right honey aficionados, mark your calendars for this fall’s first ever Philadelphia Honey Festival. [...]
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