Friday Night Jazz Concert Series featuring The Shane Aaserud Quintet at Spruce Street Harbor Park.

Join the museum for our exclusive Olympia Hard Hat Tours, where guests climb and crawl through coal bunkers, navigate narrow passages, and more, all while being told stories of those who worked daily in these spaces. Offered on select Saturdays throughout the year.

Celebrate the Delaware River with activities and fun for all ages at the Delaware River Festival.

The Air We Share Showcase is a special event at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, exploring air quality, air pollution, respiratory health, and environmental science. Included with museum admission, this interactive community event brings together scientists, health experts, and local organizations for hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and family-friendly experiences.

Summer Sounds Concert Series featuring Folk Bitch Trio at Spruce Street Harbor Park.

Celebrate Fat Water Bear Week at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, September 27–October 3, 2026. Meet water bears, also known as tardigrades, through live science experiences and microscope viewing, then follow along as these tiny contenders compete for the title of Fat Water Bear Week champion.

Join us for Family Fun Day with PopUpPlay, each Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are available while supplies last.

Join us for Family Fun Day with PopUpPlay, each Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm. Activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are available while supplies last. PopUpPlay brings hands-on family fun to the Waterfront with creative crafting and beginner-friendly STEM activities from 1–4 pm.

Family Funday with PopUpPlay at Spruce Street Harbor Park.

What is so important about the rainforest? What plants and animals can you find there? Drop in to learn about the lungs of the planet and be amazed at how biodiversity plays a big part in this habitat. Explore real mammalogy and herpetology specimens and craft your own rainforest ranger button to take home. Learn more about Drop-In Science Workshops

What is so important about the rainforest? What plants and animals can you find there? Drop in to learn about the lungs of the planet and be amazed at how biodiversity plays a big part in this habitat. Explore real mammalogy and herpetology specimens and craft your own rainforest ranger button to take home. Learn more about Drop-In Science Workshops

Enjoy a change of scenery at the Rodin Garden Bar pop-up. Explore the Rodin Museum, enjoy refreshing summer cocktails and tasty small plates, listen to music, and take in the garden oasis.

Enjoy a change of scenery at the Rodin Garden Bar pop-up. Explore the Rodin Museum, enjoy refreshing summer cocktails and tasty small plates, listen to music, and take in the garden oasis.