200th Birthday Celebration        May 28 - June 2, 2012       Doylestown, Bucks County

The seat of Bucks County moved from Newtown to Doylestown in 1812. This year marks the 200th anniversary of that change, and a week of fun is in the works to honor the occasion!  The fun starts May 28th with teh Annual Doylestown Memorial Day Parade and an antique car show at Fonthill Museum.  Tons of family fun that day with face-painting, jugglers, games, live music,

JIm Thorpe Birthday Celebration       May 19-20, 2012       Jim Thorpe, Carbon County

The 16th Annual Jim Thorpe Birthday Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Josiah White Park in Jim Thorpe.

The celebration starts with a Native American tribute at the Jim Thorpe Mausoleum on Saturday, May 19 at 10:00am, followed by the carrying of the

Holland Elementary Carnival        May 19, 2012  11AM     Holland, Bucks County

Holland Elementary School will present its "Get Up and Go" Fun Run/Walk and Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 on the track at Council Rock High School South, 2002 Rock Way in the Holland section of Northampton. The event, to be held rain or shine, will promote health and fitness with the

Friday Night Fireworks            May 25-August 31, 2012                New Hope, Bucks County

Back by Popular demand!  Don't miss the Friday Night Fireworks over the Delaware River in New Hope and Lambertville, NJ this summer.   Every Friday night at 9:30 pm starting May 25, 2012 for 15 weeks and ending August 31, 2012, a ten-minute firework show conducted by Garden State

Dogwood Festival             May 14-19, 2012             Phoenixville, Chester County

Nothing like a Dogwood Festival in May!  Treat the kiddos to some pre-summer fun. Games, rides, live entertainment,activites and food. Eveything Carnival.  And don't miss the parade at 1pm on Saturday!

Asian Pacific Heritage Festival   May 19, 2012, 11am-4pm   Franklin Square, Philadelphia

This free, family-friendly event will highlight history, culture, and traditions of ethnic Asian communities: Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Indian Subcontinent, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and many more. With a stage that will feature song and dance, a kids' fair, and a multitude of vendors, this event is a must-see!  FREE.

Lu Lu Shrine Circus    May 18 - 20, 2012   Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County

For over 101 years Lu Lu's Shriners have been sponsoring what some call the Greatest Show on Earth, the "Circus" in the Philadelphia area for Kids of all ages. Marvel at the magnificent trained tigers! Admire the talents of the high-flying acrobats! And, of course, be

Que for the Troops                May 18-20, 2012                                    Levittown, Bucks County

The Annual Que For The Troops will be a National BBQ Cook-off, and a BBQ Brethren event.  Teams will spend the weekend barbecuing Pork, Chicken and Beef in the hopes to take home $6500 in cash & prizes and bragging rights amongst their peers. In addition there will be entertainment

Edinboro Art & Music Festival    May 17-19, 2012    Edinboro, Erie County

The Edinboro Art & Music Festival takes place the third full weekend in May every year in Edinboro, Pennsylvania and is one of the region's only free festivals of its kind.  It is a three day event that showcases grassroots art and music in the unique spirit of Appalachian culture and tradition.

Spring Festival                 May 19, 2012  12-5PM            Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Each May, more than 65,000 people converge on Walnut Street from Broad to 19th Streets for food, entertainment, shopping and family fun at the Annual Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival.

Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts     May 25-26, 2012     Shamokin, Centre County

The festival kicks off on Friday from 6-10 pm with a parade, luminary service, entertainment and fireworks. Historical trolley and carriage tours, exhibits, artisans and vendors line Market Street in Shamokin on Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. New this year: Train rides!!! 

Trenton Avenue Arts Fest     May 19, 2011 Noon - 6PM     Kensington Section, Philadelphia

Activities, Games, Art, of course, food, music, vendors, games and dozens of human powered mobile sculptures. .yea, no lie.   The Trenton Art Fest, formerly known as the Kensington Kinetic Art Fest celebrates  human powered transport.

Memorial Day Fun at Franklin Square     May 28, 2012 Noon -3PM             Philadelphia

Make the story of American Independence something you really experience – and the kids will really love. Hear the true stories of history right where they happened at the renowned Once Upon A Nation storytelling benches. Step back in time on an Adventure Tour. Explore the amusement oasis of Franklin Square with Philly-themed Mini Golf and the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel. And for Memorial Day, they will have fun and games throughout the day!

Blossburg Coal Festival             May 23-26, 2012               Blossburg, Tioga County

The Blossburg Coal Festival is held every year starting the Wednesday before Memorial Day Weekend.  Parade, Rides, Cutest Baby Contest, Chicken Barbeque, fireworks, entertainment, fun and games and more.

Morrisville Carnival        May 15-20, 2012      Morrisville, Bucks County

Lots to see and do at the Morrisville Carnival! Enjoy: Thrill rides, food, vendors, carnival games,  live entertainment, and more!

Sheep & Fiber Festival          May 19-20, 2012 10AM-5PM     Waynesburg, Greene County

The Folks in Greene County are celebrating the Heritage of Sheep, Wool & Fibers! There are plenty of Children's Activities plus things to see and do for the whole family, like crafts, Sheep-to-shawl Competition, Shearing, Spinning & Weaving, Live Music, Lamb Cook-Off,  Shepherding Dog Demos, a Photography Contest & More. FREE admission.

Chester County Festival         May 18-20, 2012       West Chester, Chester County

Join the Chester County Hospital and The First National Bank of Chester County for a fun-filled, family friendly weekend at the 28th Annual May Festival. Check out the Ferris wheel or test your endurance on the rock climbing wall. Amusement and activities for the entire family.  Plus kiddos will

Spring Carnival               May 14 - 19, 2012                    Northeast  Philadelphia

Think Warm Thoughts Spring Carnival is HERE!   May 14—19 MEGA BANDS ARE ON SALE IN SCRIP OFFICE DURING SCRIP HOURS   Buy them before the carnival begins and save $5.00   Cost before May 17—$35 Cost during Carnival—$40