PARK AMENITIES
SISTER CITIES CAFÉ
This one-stop shop for coffee and takeaway fare is the perfect place for parents and kids to fuel up during a day of play.
FOUNTAIN & CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY GARDEN
The fountain at Sister Cities Park features 11 spouts, which represent Philadelphia’s Sister Cities around the globe. Sit, splash and enjoy the view before heading over to the Children’s Discovery Garden and Boat Pond. Inspired by Philadelphia’s Wissahickon Valley, the space inspires young visitors to explore nature in an urban setting.
FREE LITTLE LIBRARY
Kids and their parents are encouraged to borrow a book while visiting the park. This tiny, colorful display features titles best suited for toddler and preschool-age children. This library is generously supported with funds from the Center City District Foundation. To learn more about CCDF’s initiatives or to donate, visit supportccdf.org
SISTER CITIES PARK SUMMER EVENTS 2023
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PRESENTS
PARKWAY PALS
JUNE 13 – AUGUST 16
Children are invited to learn and play outside with help from neighboring institutions along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway! Stop by every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning for unique, interactive activities that are both educational and entertaining.
TUES DAYS WED NES DAYS THURS DAYS
STORY ART
10:30AM
The Free Library of Philadelphia brings their energetic storytime program outdoors for a morning full of movement, songs and imagination. Kids will receive a craft inspired by the day’s stories, while supplies last.
JUNE
INVESTIGATION STATION
10:30AM
Join The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University outside and learn more about animals, plants and bugs, and go wild with fun games, experiments and unique activities.
WHAT WE HAVE IN WHO WE ARE
11:30AM
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
10:30AM
Instructors from The Philadelphia Ballet will teach young children how to express themselves through the art of dance.
For the most up-to-date schedule, visit SISTERCITIESPARK.ORG
Inspired by The Fabric Workshop and Museum’s current exhibition, Henry Taylor: Nothing Change, Nothing Strange, explore printing, painting, assemblage, collage, map making, and mending with FWM educators. 13 – AUGUST 15 JUNE 14 – AUGUST 16 JUNE 15 – JULY 20
