July 4th (and more) events
Philadelphia *FREE* Declaration Reading Excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. Independence Hall, Chestnut St.; 1-800-537-7676. www.nps.gov/inde/independence-hall-1.htm. 7/4-7/6 3:45 pm.
Philadelphia
*FREE*
Declaration Reading
Excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. Independence Hall, Chestnut St.; 1-800-537-7676.
» READ MORE: www.nps.gov/inde/independence-hall-1.htm
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7/4-7/6 3:45 pm.
Fireworks Spectacular Children's activities & food available for purchase. VIP tickets: hors d'oeuvres, music, refreshments & full dinner menu. Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd.; 215-413-8621. www.phillyseaport.org. $13.50-$100; $10-$100 seniors; $10-$25 children. 7/6 6:30-10 pm.
From Ben to Rocky: Part I - Classic Philly Food Pairings Sample Philadelphia foods paired w/wines similar to what the Founding Fathers drank. Carpenter's Hall, 320 Chestnut St.; www.pinotboutique.com. $59. 7/6 6-7:30 pm.
From Ben to Rocky: Part II - Wines of the Continental Congress Learn about the Continental & Constitutional Congresses while tasting wines similar to those consumed by the Founding Fathers. Carpenter's Hall, 320 Chestnut St.; www.pinotboutique.com. $49. 7/6 8-9:30 pm.
*FREE* Philly Phyzz Fest 18th-century games, science experiments, Declaration of Independence reading, commemorative bell ringing & more. Emlen Physick House, 321 S. 4th St.; 215-925-2251. www.philalandmarks.org. 7/6 1-5 pm.
*FREE* Reenactment of the First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence Theatrical reading on the 237th anniversary of the first public reading of the document by Col. John Nixon. Independence Square, 6th & Market Sts.; 215-965-2305. www.nps.gov/inde. 7/8 11:45 am-12:30 pm.
*FREE* Wawa Welcome America!: Taste of Philadelphia Chefs from top local restaurants convene to prepare their favorite dishes. 4th of July concert & fireworks on Sat. Penn's Landing, Spring Garden St. & N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386. www.welcomeamerica.com. 7/5-7/6 noon-10 pm. 7/7 noon-3 pm.
Pennsylvania suburbs
4th of July Picnic
Hot dogs, burgers (including vegetarian) & refreshments, followed by a screening of 'Freedom Riders.' Peace Center of Delaware County, 1001 Old Sproul Rd., Springfield; 610-544-1818. delcopeacecenter.org. 7/5 5 pm.
Ambler Kiwanis Carnival Rides, games, food, fireworks & more. Wissahickon High School, 521 Houston Rd., Ambler; 215-619-8112. www.jtmonline.com/goodtime. $5 parking (Friday evening only). 7/5 6-10:30 pm. 7/6 3-10 pm.
Brandywine "Big Bang" BBQ Live music, wine, food & picnicking at Wine Trail wineries. Brandywine Valley Wine Trail, Chester County; 610-444-3842. bvwinetrail.com. 7/6-7/7 noon.
*FREE* Freedom Fest Annual event featuring family activities, juggling, live country music & fireworks show. Rain date: 7/7. All ages. Nottingham County Park, 150 Park Rd., Nottingham; 610-932-2589. www.chesco.org/ccparks. 7/6 6-11 pm.
*FREE* Southampton Days Annual country fair at Tamanend Park featuring live music, entertainment, rides & more. Eugene Klinger Middle School, 1415 2d St. Pike, Southampton; 215-364-5950. southamptondays.com. 7/1-7/6.
New Jersey
Battleship Blast Fireworks Show
Good view of the fireworks over the Delaware, BBQ, live music, face painting & more. Battleship New Jersey Museum, 62 Battleship Pl., Camden; 866-877-6262 Ext 108.
» READ MORE: www.battleshipnewjersey.org
. $10-$62. 7/6 6-10 pm.
*FREE* Camden Waterfront Freedom Festival Activities & programming at various venues. Meet Uncle Sam at the Visitors Kiosk. Cooper St. & Delaware Ave., Camden. www.camdenwaterfront.com. 7/1-7/7 10 am.
Independence Day Celebration Live music, family activities, patriotic programs & more. Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rte. 9, Cape May; 609-898-2300. www.hcsv.org. Included in admission. 7/6-7/7 10 am-4:30 pm.
Delaware
Red, White & Zoo
Patriotic games, crafts, live animal presentations & more. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington; 302-571-7747.
» READ MORE: www.brandywinezoo.org
. Included in admission. 7/4-7/6 10 am-3:45 pm.