Playfest 2019

Join us for the ultimate Sunday Funday as PopUpPlay hosts the second annual FREE Playfest at Cherry Street Pier.

We’re showcasing the art of play all morning at the Pier, where children of every age can enjoy FREE games and activities hosted by some of Philadelphia’s favorite organizations. Children at every skill level can explore hands-on activities such as fort-building, STEAM based learning, crafts, music, and more with these amazing groups:

PopUpPlay
IFacepaint
Clay Studio
Smith Playground
The Franklin Institute
Kith and Kin
Sticklets
Nimble Craft
Company Aiello – Make your own puppet
Digger and David – wandering puppet theater
Janell Wysock – make plastic bag pompoms
Read by Fourth
ASAP – Scrabble boards, chess boards, and a drama puppet theater
Philadelphia Playful Learning Landscapes
Philadelphia Play Captains
Philadelphia Photo Arts Center
Philadelphia Zoo
Momo’s Tree House 
Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion
PlayArts
Music Play Patrol

Playing works up an appetite so, be sure to refuel with delicious eats from Birdies Biscuits , Cooperage , Hardena , and Little Baby’s Ice Cream . And, for adults, signature drinks and cocktails from local distilleries will be available at the Pier’s bar!

Free and open to the public.
Dogs on leashes are welcome.
Wheelchair accessible.
Cherry Street Pier is a smoke, vape-and tobacco-free zone.