Go 4th and Learn

presented by the Philadelphia International Airport 

About History
Monday, June 28
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Franklin Square
200 N. 6th Street
Mayor Nutter and local celebrities will share Historical Story Time with children from across the region. Bring the little ones to this free morning event also featuring face painting, crafts, interactive games as well as chances to take your photo with a 1918 Wawa Antique Dairy Truck.

About Science
Tuesday, June 29
10:30 a.m.
Franklin Institute/Franklin Theatre
222 North 20th Street
Children will participate in an interactive program on the Science of Fireworks. After this exciting program, participants are invited to enjoy the museum’s exhibits. Note: Admission will be free and first-come-first-served as there is limited availability for this event. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

About Art
Wednesday, June 30
10:00 a.m.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Local youth will participate in a story time presentation by 2010 Caldecott Medal winner illustrator and Philadelphia native, Jerry Pinkney, and will enjoy interactive arts activities exploring summer scenery and the Philadelphia landscape. Note: Admission will be free and first-come-first-served as there is limited availability for this event. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

About Fun
Sunday, July 4
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
The Go 4th & Learn Kid’s Fun Zone from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. brings education to life for children through games, crafts, inflatable obstacle courses and moon bounces and face-painting, and the Multicultural Arts Pavilion highlights colorful artwork and crafts from a wide variety of cultures from 12 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Stop by KYW1060’s Kidcast Mobile Studio presented by United Healthcare and Verizon, where kids get a chance to be a KYW Newsradio Reporter! Their newscast will be uploaded to KYWKidcasts.com to share with friends and family!