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Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 10:00 AM
to Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 7:00 PM
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http://www.historicphiladelphia.org
Event Tag
Arts Oriented, Educational, Good For Families, Outdoor Event, Special Event
'Franklin Square: Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penn's original five squares. Award-winning Franklin Square is an outdoor amusement oasis located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, featuring Philly Mini Golf, a renovated vintage marble fountain, playgrounds, the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, and the acclaimed SquareBurger, with offerings from STARR Restaurants.After a day of experiencing the treasures of Philadelphia's history, putt through some of the city's most famous icons, take a ride on hometown racehorse heroes Afleet Alex or Smarty Jones aboard the carousel, enjoy a rest next to the refreshing fountain, and dine on the finest burgers and shakes in town. All summer long, enjoy stories of our nation's history from the Once Upon A Nation storyteller. Awarded Best of Philly® two times by Philadelphia Magazine and one of the Five Coolest Playgrounds in the United States by Yahoo!·Philly Mini Golf: Putt around the city on this Philadelphia-themed miniature golf course! $9 adults/$7 children (3-12), FREE for children under 2·Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel: A zebra, a lion, an eagle, horses and more! Hop on this spectacular all-American style carousel with hometown racehorse heroes Afleet Alex and Smarty Jones. $2.50 per person (adult or child), FREE for children under 2·Playgrounds: Slides, swings, and spinners…bring the kids and enjoy two playgrounds! Open year-round and free.·SquareBurger: STARR Restaurants presents a delicious menu featuring burgers, hot dogs, french fries, and delectable frozen treats such as The Cake Shake with Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpet© and a Shake-of-the-Month!·The Pavilion in Franklin Square – Rent this brand new all-season, climate-controlled building for birthday parties, family reunions, and corporate or special events. On nice days, open the doors for stunning views of the fountain. All Hours are Weather Permitting:March 29 – May 24: 10 am - 7 pm, dailyMay 25 – September 3: 10 am - 9 pm, daily until 10 pm, Fri & SatSeptember 4 – 30: 10 am - 6 pm, dailySquareBurger opens at 11 am and closes one hour before Franklin Square closes. '