Franklin Square
Past Events
Many events have been hosted previously at the Franklin Square. HistoryGuide currently has 39 past event listings in its database, shown below.
| Date | Event Information |
|---|---|
| Every Sun Every Sat | Visit with Santa. Come have your picture taken with Santa as he rides the carousel, plays mini-golf and tells holiday stories. . (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 215-629-4026. |
| Every Sun Every Mon Every Tue More... | Family Fun at Franklin Square. Centered around its beautiful fountain, Franklin Square also features the Parx Liberty Carousel, a miniature golf course, and th… (Community) |
| Every Sun Every Fri Every Sat | Spooky Mini Golf at Franklin Square. Philly Mini Golf is transformed into spooky fun for the season with fog, lights, music, and surprises (tickets required). (Community) 215-629-4026. |
| Every Sun Every Mon Every Tue More... | Franklin Square Holiday Festival featuring Electrical Spectacle: A Holiday Light Show 2014. For the 2014 holiday season, the Franklin Square Holiday Festival is bigger, brighter, and sparklier with new attractions, a new… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| Every Sun Every Mon Every Tue More... | Winter in Franklin Square presented by Citizens. Enjoy the lights of the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show presented by PECO with cozy fire pits & expanded safely-distance… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 05/20/10 | An Evening in Franklin Square. The evening will begin with cocktails and a silent auction. At 7pm, guests will be invited to enjoy dinner, a live auction and d… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 215-629-5801. |
| 11/30/10 | Franklin Square Holiday Lights. See the Holiday lights turn on and illuminate Franklin Square with Ben Franklin and Santa. Hot chocolate will be provided. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 215-629-4026. |
| 04/24/11 | Franklin Sqaure's Great Egg Hunt. The Easter egg hunt on the Great Lawn is fast becoming a Philadelphia tradition. |
| 05/19/11 | An Evening in Franklin Square. The evening will begin with cocktails and a silent auction. At 7pm, guests will be invited to enjoy dinner, a live auction and d… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 215-629-5801. |
| 05/28/11 05/29/11 05/30/11 | Memorial Day Fun in Franklin Square. Lightning Bolt Express is a fun train ride around the Square (tickets required). Face painting on May 28 & 29 (tickets required… (Community) |
| 06/11/11 | Franklin Square's Flag Day Celebration. All ticket purchasers receive a flag and entry into a contest at the Betsy Ross House Flag Festival. Flag craftivity. (Community) |
| 05/10/12 | An Evening in Franklin Square. Enjoy dinner, dancing, and cocktails while supporting Franklin Square. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 215-629-4026. |
| 05/25/12 05/26/12 05/27/12 | Franklin Square Memorial Day Celebration. Kick off the summer season with activities for the whole family. Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps aw… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 06/25/12 | WAWA Welcome America, Go 4th & Learn in Franklin Square. Go 4th & Learn - storytelling and more as part of the Wawa Welcome America celebration. (Kids - Children's Activities) 215-629-4026. |
| 07/31/12 | Franklin Square's 6th Birthday Party. Franklin Square's 6th Birthday Party - wish the Square happy birthday with cake, cut by Ben Franklin himself, and make-your-own… (Festivals) 215-629-4026. |
| 10/29/11 10/20/12 | Franklin Square's PumpkinFest. Paint your own pumpkin, face-painting, cupcake-decorating, costume parade, spooky carnival games, yummy treats, meet & greet wit… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 610-527-7673. |
| 11/26/10 11/27/10 11/28/10 More... | Visit with Santa. Come have your picture taken with Santa as he rides the carousel, plays mini-golf and tells holiday stories. . (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 215-629-4026. |
| 11/27/12 | Franklin Square Holiday Kickoff. Visit for the kickoff to the holidays and join Ben Franklin in welcoming Santa to Franklin Square. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 215-629-4026. |
| 12/24/12 | Christmas Eve in Franklin Square. Come visit Santa one last time before he heads back to the North Pole! Award-winning Franklin Square is an outdoor amusement oas… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 215-629-4026. |
| 12/26/12 12/27/12 12/28/12 More... | New Year's Week at Franklin Square. Join in every day leading up to New Year's Eve for free arts and crafts! Come and decorate the Franklin Square "Square Drop" the… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 12/31/10 12/31/12 | Kid's New Year's Eve Countdown. Celebrate the end of 2012 and ring in 2013 with music and crafts in Franklin Square. Stick around for the countdown to the Squar… (Kids - Children's Activities) 215-629-4026. |
| 05/07/11 05/08/11 05/12/13 | Franklin Square's Mother's Day Celebration. Treat mom to a delicious breakfast in Franklin Square, followed by a round of Philly Mini Golf. Kids can also make a special gi… (Community) |
| 06/14/14 06/15/14 | Father's Day in Franklin Square. A special dad/child combo: a round of mini golf followed by a SquareBurger, fries, and a soft drink (2 for $30!). (Community) 215-629-4026. |
| 07/04/10 07/04/14 | Independence Day Family Fun in Franklin Square. Independence Day Family Fun - celebrate America's birthday with free activities for the whole family. Also fun featuring carniva… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 215-629-4026. |
| 07/31/14 | Franklin Square's 8th Birthday Party. Wish the Square happy birthday with cake, cut by Ben Franklin himself. (Community) 215-629-4026. |
| 08/30/14 09/01/14 | Labor Day Celebration at Franklin Square. Celebrate the end of summer with fun featuring carnival games ($.25 per play) and the Lightning Bolt Express Train ($5 adults,… (Community) |
| 08/15/15 | Saturday Night at the Movies - A Dolphin's Tale. Bring a blanket and watch a movie on the Great Lawn. Games and pre-show activities start at 7, movie begins at 9 pm. (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 08/20/15 | SummerFestivus. Enjoy some of Philly's finest food trucks, activities, and a summer beer garden presented by Frankford Hall. Admission is free,… (Festivals) |
| 09/02/15 | Twilight Yoga Presented by POP UP Yoga Philly. Get excited about yoga, health, and wellness! All body types and skill levels are welcome for this Yin Yoga Class. (Community - Self Help) |
| 09/05/15 09/06/15 09/07/15 | Labor Day Celebration. All aboard! Enjoy one last blast of summer fun with the Lightning Bolt Express Train and Franklin Squares iconic carousel and mi… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 07/03/17 | Franklin Square Summer Movie Series: Sing. Bring a blanket and experience these cinematic hits on the Great Lawn. Games and pre-show activities will begin at 7 PM, and the… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 07/08/17 | Franklin Square Summer Movie Series: The Secret Life of Pets. Bring a blanket and experience these cinematic hits on the Great Lawn. Games and pre-show activities will begin at 7 PM, and the… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 07/22/17 | Franklin Square Summer Movie Series: Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Bring a blanket and experience these cinematic hits on the Great Lawn. Games and pre-show activities will begin at 7 PM, and the… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 08/01/17 | Mural Arts Philadelphia Monument Lab Summer Sampler. Featuring a sneak preview of Philadelphia artist Kara Crombie's monument, Sample Philly: an interactive sculpture. Enjoy live mu… (Arts - Art Exhibit) |
| 08/05/17 | Franklin Square Summer Movie Series: Lego Batman. Bring a blanket and experience these cinematic hits on the Great Lawn. Games and pre-show activities will begin at 7 PM, and the… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 08/19/17 | Franklin Square Summer Movie Series: Finding Dory. Bring a blanket and experience these cinematic hits on the Great Lawn. Games and pre-show activities will begin at 7 PM, and the… (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 05/17/18 | An Evening in Franklin Square. The evening will begin with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by dinner along with a live auction and dancing. The Parx S… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 215-629-4026. |
| 10/27/18 | Trick-or-Treat Trail presented by Fox Rothschild. Customize your own Halloween-themed trick-or-treat bag & follow the trail map to discover tasty surprises throughout the park. R… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 02/12/21 02/13/21 02/14/21 | Chilly Philly MIni Golf with LOVE. Stroll through paths of illuminated lights while a soundtrack of love fills the air throughout the course. A professional photog… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
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