MOMO’S TREE HOUSE
205 Arch St. • 267-457-2803
BARNES AND NOBLE
1805 Walnut St. • 215-665-0716
HEAD HOUSE BOOKS
619 S. Second St. • 215-923-9525
Libraries In addition to story time, many of the Free
Libraries of Philadelphia offer children’s
programming, including a play area with toys, puzzles, computer
games and books (obviously). Depending on the branch, some
offer preschool yoga, cooking classes and family play groups both
during the week and weekend.

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Sister Cities Park
A swath of green is available right here in Center City surround-
ing the Sister Cities fountain. Kids can enjoy playtime in the
Discovery Garden, inspired by the Wissahickon Valley, or the
Sister Cities Plaza with its fountains.

IF YOU GO:
210 N. 18th St. • 215-440-5500 • centercityphila.org/parks (Free.)
The Franklin Institute
New at the Franklin Institute this summer is the Mirror Maze
exhibit, exploring the mathematical patterns of the natural world.

And if you get through that, the escape room trend has reached
this museum, too, starting June 14, for ages 8 and up at $28 a ticket.

Morris Arboretum
Morris Arboretum of the University of
Pennsylvania’s Garden Railway is officially
open for the season, celebrating its 20th year,
featuring a quarter-mile of track with seven
loops and tunnels, 15 rail lines, two cable cars,
nine bridges and model trains. From July 1 to
9, Circus Week comes to the garden, and on
July 15 and 16, Thomas the Tank Engine and
Friends will take over the tracks. The garden
and subsequent events are included in general admission.

IF YOU GO:
100 E. Northwestern Ave. • 215-247-5777
morrisarboretum.org (Members, PennCard holders and children
under 3 are free. Kids 3 to 17 are $9. Adults are $17. Seniors 65 and up
are $15. Students, active and retired military are $9 with ID. If you walk
or bike there, it’s $9 for adults and $5 for kids.)
Once Upon a Nation
Once Upon a Nation storytelling and reenactments brings the
city’s rich history to life (you might see some familiar faces along
the way, too). There are 13 storytelling benches located in and
near Independence National Historic Park — they are clearly
marked with a “Once Upon a Nation” sign — and are all free. The
stories are just a few minutes long but are told continuously
throughout operating hours. (Days and times may vary.)
IF YOU GO:
IF YOU GO:
Independence National Historic Park • 215-629-4026
historicphiladelphia.org/once-upon-a-nation/what-to-see (Free.) l
222 N. 20th St. • 215-448-1200 • fi.edu (General admission is $20
for adults, $16 for children ages 3 to 11.)
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