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Ben Franklin Bridge 100th Anniversary Celebration
Sat · Jul 11 · 6:00 am
FreeCommunity event celebrating 100 years of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge with fireworks-themed activities.
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EventFreeBen Franklin Bridge 100th Anniversary Celebration
Sat · Jul 11 · 6:00 am
Community event celebrating 100 years of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge with fireworks-themed activities.
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Ben Franklin Bridge 100th Anniversary Celebration
Sat · Jul 11 · 6:00 am
FreeCommunity celebration featuring an exhibition on fireworks, art displays, and hands-on craft activities.
EventFreeBen Franklin Bridge 100th Anniversary Celebration
Sat · Jul 11 · 6:00 am
Community celebration featuring an exhibition on fireworks, art displays, and hands-on craft activities.
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Bram Stoker and the American Vampire
Mon · Jul 13 · 2:00 pm
FreeFree event featuring a discussion on Bram Stoker's Dracula, medical anxieties and body decomposition, plus Q&A session.
EventFreeBram Stoker and the American Vampire
Mon · Jul 13 · 2:00 pm
Free event featuring a discussion on Bram Stoker's Dracula, medical anxieties and body decomposition, plus Q&A session.
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From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
Tue · Jul 14 · 6:30 am
FreePrivate guided tour featuring hands-on exploration of textile exhibits and collection objects, plus tactile learning.
EventFreeFrom Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
Tue · Jul 14 · 6:30 am
Private guided tour featuring hands-on exploration of textile exhibits and collection objects, plus tactile learning.
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Othmer Library Tour
Wed · Jul 15 · 8:00 am
FreeLibrary tour featuring historical chemical texts, research resources, plus educational exhibits.
EventFreeOthmer Library Tour
Wed · Jul 15 · 8:00 am
Library tour featuring historical chemical texts, research resources, plus educational exhibits.
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Fireworks Tour
Sat · Jul 18 · 10:00 am
FreeDrop-in tour featuring special exhibition on the history of pyrotechnics, plus guided discussions.
EventFreeFireworks Tour
Sat · Jul 18 · 10:00 am
Drop-in tour featuring special exhibition on the history of pyrotechnics, plus guided discussions.
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Stories of Science: Revolutionary Science
Sat · Jul 25 · 6:00 am
FreeFamily-friendly program in a museum featuring stories from the history of science, plus interactive discussions.
EventFreeStories of Science: Revolutionary Science
Sat · Jul 25 · 6:00 am
Family-friendly program in a museum featuring stories from the history of science, plus interactive discussions.
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Women in Chemistry Tour
Sat · Aug 1 · 10:00 am
FreeGuided tour showcasing the contributions of women in chemistry and material sciences, plus informative displays.
EventFreeWomen in Chemistry Tour
Sat · Aug 1 · 10:00 am
Guided tour showcasing the contributions of women in chemistry and material sciences, plus informative displays.
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First Friday: Dyeing to Know!
Fri · Aug 7 · 1:00 pm
FreeFree event featuring hands-on dyeing activities and educational displays about fabric science, plus expert demonstrations.
EventFreeFirst Friday: Dyeing to Know!
Fri · Aug 7 · 1:00 pm
Free event featuring hands-on dyeing activities and educational displays about fabric science, plus expert demonstrations.
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Science on Tap, Untapped: Scientific Revolutions
Mon · Aug 10 · 2:00 pm
FreeScience café featuring discussions on scientific revolutions, plus food and drinks available.
EventFreeScience on Tap, Untapped: Scientific Revolutions
Mon · Aug 10 · 2:00 pm
Science café featuring discussions on scientific revolutions, plus food and drinks available.
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Stories of Science: Revolutionary Ideas with Thomas Paine!
Sat · Aug 15 · 6:00 am
FreeEvent featuring a historical reenactment of Thomas Paine's life, plus interactive science demonstrations.
EventFreeStories of Science: Revolutionary Ideas with Thomas Paine!
Sat · Aug 15 · 6:00 am
Event featuring a historical reenactment of Thomas Paine's life, plus interactive science demonstrations.
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Stories of Science: Color and Light
Sat · Aug 29 · 6:00 am
FreeFamily-friendly program featuring stories from the history of science, plus interactive activities.
EventFreeStories of Science: Color and Light
Sat · Aug 29 · 6:00 am
Family-friendly program featuring stories from the history of science, plus interactive activities.
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Stories of Science: CollegeFest 2026
Sat · Sep 19 · 6:00 am
FreeAnnual welcome event for Philadelphia-area college students featuring campus resources, local vendors, plus live entertainment.
EventFreeStories of Science: CollegeFest 2026
Sat · Sep 19 · 6:00 am
Annual welcome event for Philadelphia-area college students featuring campus resources, local vendors, plus live entertainment.