WHY THIS SITE?

Science with a Twist

An evening event series at The Franklin Institute exclusively for adults 21+ featuring experiments, demonstrations, games, and innovative and engaging science curated by Philadelphia’s premier science museum in collaboration with organizations across the city.

Each evening showcases a different topic—from cocktail concocting to time traveling—and each includes cash bars and opportunities to explore The Franklin Institute’s hands-on exhibit spaces. Enjoy live performances, surprising challenges, unexpected extravaganzas, and more, depending on each evening’s lineup.

2017 Science After Hours Themes

• January 24 – Speakeasy
• February 28 – Mardi Gras
• March 14 – Cosmos
• April 21 – Prom
• May 23 – Boardwalk
• July 11 – The Sixties
• August 22 – Don’t Try This At Home
• September 26 – Wizard School 
• October 31 – Spirits
• November 28 – Hollywood
• December 21 – Ugly Sweater Party

Use #ScienceAfterHours hashtag and share your fun experience on social media.

Due to the popularity of this event, we strongly recommend that you purchase tickets in advance as capacity is limited and may sell out. To purchase tickets online, click the date of the event you want to attend and choose the print ticket at home option.  To purchase tickets over the phone, call (215) 448-1200 from 9am – 5pm.

Cost: $20 non-members; $15 members

Established in 2004, this market is located right across from the historic Eastern State Penitentiary. The market is situated within a growing, bustling retail corridor in the Fairmount neighborhood.

Vendors

Beechwood Orchards
135 miles to market from Biglerville, PA
Sold: Fresh produce

Ben King
79 miles to market from Lancaster, PA
Sold: Fruits and vegetables, baked goods and canned goods

Pasture Song Farm
43 miles from Pottstown, PA
Sold: Grassfed/pastured pork, poultry and more

Little Bird Bakery
3 miles from Philadelphia
Sold: Baked goods, pastries, soft pretzels and more

Urbanstead
Less than 1 mile from Philadelphia
Sold: Fruits and vegetables

Quaff Meadows
58 miles to market from Christiana, PA
Sold: Fruits and vegetables

Payment Accepted

Cash, SNAP/ACCESS cards, Philly Food Bucks and WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vouchers

LEGO Club: Create with Ms. Keyonia.

For children ages 6-12 in the Parkway Central Children’s Department.

Presented as part of the Margaret S. Halloran Family Literacy Programming series

Cost: Free

Note: The library doesn’t usually list an end time for this event, but the tool I’m using to create events requires an end time. So, unless an end time is listed, the end time will be set to one hour after the start time. Also, check the library site to verify the event schedule is current here.

This one-hour fun and fact-filled tour highlights the past, present and future of the Hidden River.

Discover the sights, sounds and history of the river, from the 1700s at historic Bartram’s Garden, to the 1800s at the Fairmount Water Works, to iconic 20th century buildings and award winning 21st century skyscrapers.

See riverfront construction projects from the river while learning about future development from a representative of the Schuylkill River Development Corporation. Schuylkill Banks offers a setting and experience unlike any other in Philadelphia.

Journey down the Schuylkill and its many treasures:

• The world-famous Fairmount Water Works
• Schuylkill Banks, including the recently completed boardwalk to the South Street Bridge
• Bartram’s Garden
• Numerous bridges that link West Philadelphia with Center City and South Philly
• Skyscrapers including Comcast Center, Cira Centre and Liberty Place
• Early 20th century architecture including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 30th Street Station and former Post Office building

And many more attractions!

This is a Philadelphia adventure like none other!

Meeting Location

Walnut Street Dock at Schuylkill Banks – the Walnut Street Dock is located under the Walnut Street Bridge – for more details click here.

Parking

For parking at Schuylkill Banks click here.

Cost

Adults: $22, Children 12 and under: $12