Spring is officially here! April is chock full of wholesome family activities for Easter and Earth Day as well as Spring Break inspired celebration. Here are some of the biggest and bests events of April.
When: April 1, 2012
Where: The Convention Center
Supporting local foods is ethically delicious. This celebration of local food features more than 100 regional farmers and artisanal food producers sampling their goods.
First Friday
When: April 6, 2012
Where: Old City and other locations city-wide
Gallery’s around the city open their doors and often offer drinks and entertainment. Olde city is the epicenter, but Chinatown, Fishtown and West Philly are worth looking into as well.
Easter Egg Hunt at the Awbury Arboretum
When: April 7, 2012
Where: Awbury Arboretum
Hunt eggs and play games at this free family event on the gorgeous grounds of the Awbury Arboretum.
When: April 8, 2012
Where: Headhouse Square
Don bunny ears and enjoy music, animals and art off South Street. PAWS presents a doggie parade. There will be bunnies and an Easter attire contest.
When: April 8, 2012
Where: South Street starting at the TLA
Celebrate the holiest of Christian Holidays by dressing up as the undead and following “Zombie Jesus” from bar to bar. Face paint is provided.
When: April 9th
Where: World Café Live
Tell a five-minute personal story, or sit in quiet judgment of others. This month’s theme, Identity Crisis, is full of juicy, hilarious potential.
When: April 13-14, 2012
Where: University of Pennsylvania
One of the biggest college festivals on the East Coast. Ivy Leaguers and friends let loose before finals with live music and food. Dutch DJ Tiesto headlines this years festivities.
When: April 21st
Where: The Parkway
The fun filled science of the Franklin Institute spills out onto the parkway with over 100 interactive exhibitions and the opportunity to meet scientists, engineers and mathematicians (nerd alert). The carnival is part of a 10-day Science Festival featuring various events around the city.
The Philadelphia Antiques Show
When: April 28 – May 1, 2012.
Where: The Pennsylvania Convention Center
Whether or not you plan to purchase, the wide array of unique furnishings and decorative pieces are a pleasure to simply admire.
When: April 28, 2012
Where: East Passyunk Avenue
The many restaurants of this vibrant street in the heart of South Philly showcase their signature drinks and dishes.
When: April 28, 2012
Where: Penn Treaty Park
Celebrate all things Fishtown in the name of this flaky white fish on the riverfront at Penn Treaty Park; with live music, crafts, food, beer and a moon bounce.
