The Franklin Institute will celebrate the start of summer with a block party featuring science activities, live entertainment and family-friendly programming on June 20.<\/p>\n
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature programming on the museum’s front steps, in the atrium and throughout the building.<\/p>\n
Attendees can take part in soccer-themed science activities with the Philadelphia Union, exploring concepts like force, motion and reaction time through hands-on challenges. Select Union players and mascot Phang also are expected to attend.<\/p>\n
NBC10 meteorologist Justin Godynick will host a live weather science show that explores how storms form. DJ Ben Arsenal will lead a dance party on The Franklin Institute’s front steps.<\/p>\n
Other activities include telescope-assisted solar viewing ahead of the summer solstice, a giant soap bubble demonstration followed by open bubble play, and hands-on activities through PNC’s Grow Up Great program.<\/p>\n
The event is included with general admission to the museum. Some activities on the front steps will be free and open to the public without a ticket.<\/p>\n
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from The Franklin Institute’s Eatery. The event will be held rain or shine.<\/p>\n