5 things to do with kids in Philly this week – The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Summer has moved on. On Sept. 18, so too will the ballyhooed Harry Potter exhibit at the Franklin Institute and the Doc McStuffins exhibit at the Please Touch. (Catch them while you can.) Then, head to Baltimore Avenue for its famous Dollar Stroll, Penns Landing for Mexican Independence Day, the Constitution Center and the Kimmel for event-packed chances to explore civics, culture, arts and more.

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(Food / music / community / free) Its a block party and then some when merchants along this West Philly thoroughfare serve their specialties at pre-inflation prices, and neighbors come out to ask each other: How was your summer? All ages. (Sept. 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Baltimore Ave., 43rd to 52nd Streets, universitycity.org)

(Civics / free) To celebrate the U.S. Constitutions 235th birthday, the NCC hosts two events for kids. On Friday at noon, catch an in-person and livestreamed kids town hall about the First Amendment, featuring actors portraying Ben Franklin, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, James Madison, and Dora Lewis. Saturday at noon, author and activist Karen Korematsu explores her fathers legacy of resisting Japanese internment and hands out some free copies of her book, Fred Korematsu Speaks Up. Ages 8-15. (Free, Sept. 16 & 17, 525 Arch St., constitutioncenter.org)

(Movie / free) Your kids might not recognize the voices in this Universal reprise Bono? Whos Bono? but theyre sure to recognize their favorite animal pop stars. Cheer them on in this latest installment of the ear-wormy animated film from the lawn of this Logan Square pocket park before the weather turns. Ages 6-12. (Free, Sept. 16, 7-9 p.m., 210 N. 18th St., centercityphila.org)

(Arts / free) Name a major arts organization in Philadelphia, and chances are, theyre participating at this four-hour tribute to the arts. This is the time and place to expose your little ones to jazz, orchestra, ballet, modern dance, and more. All ages. (Free, Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 300 S. Broad St., kimmelculturalcampus.org)

(Culture / free) Cinco de Mayo is not Mexicos equivalent of July Fourth. Friday, Sept. 16 is, and anyone who hasnt celebrated on that day or wants to extend the celebration is welcome to partake in song, dance, and amazing tortas on the Delaware riverfront. All ages. (Free, Sept. 18, 2-8 p.m., 101 S. Columbus Blvd., delawareriverwaterfront.com)

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