Perfect for family travel to the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia’s Kimmel Cultural Campus expanded its new, free Plaza performance series with Family Fundays, catering to family audiences with arts presentations and interactive exhibits. The family-oriented events join other free Plaza activities like Happy Hour Sessions, Lunchtime Unplugged and Nightlife at the Kimmel.
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“We are thrilled to kick off our Family Fundays series with a Joyful Jazz Journey, combining music with storytelling, visual art, and history,” said Matías Tarnopolsky, president and CEO, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc. “We look forward to welcoming arts lovers of all ages for these mornings of learning and fun as part of our series of free programs in Plaza.”
The events are held under the Kimmel Center’s 15-foot vaulted roof in the Plaza, and highlight local artists and student musicians. Check out a lineup of all the free programming here. The events take place four to six times per month.
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Family Fundays at the Kimmel, 10–12 p.m., indulge young art lovers with two hours of creativity, from activities, stage performances and interactive demonstrations. Check out the June 5 event featuring Hip Hop Fundamentals and the Kimmel Cultural Campus high school-aged musical theater ShowStoppers. On June 19, Flaco’s Dance Factory, led by Marck Best, perform at Family Fundays.
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