Come to Bartram’s Garden for a day of fun on the river and shoreline; there’s lots to do for friends and family!
On the River
6th Annual Tidal Schuylkill Boat Parade: 12–2pm, with an awards ceremony at 2pm.
Victorian-era flotilla honoring 19th-century gardener Ann Bartram Carr; an 8-foot floating pizza; giant waterfowl; costumed canoes; and handmade boats of all shapes and sizes!
Free kayaking and rowboating on the Schuylkill River. Our fleet of rowboats are built by local middle and high school students as part of the Philadelphia Waterborne program
Little Baby’s Floating Ice Cream Parlor: Enjoy free ice cream for those who paddle out to the floating ice cream parlor
DJ Jay Plus performing from famous Wetlands Boat: a full set of parade music that is completely powered by solar energy
Tug Jupiter will be anchored offshore!
On the Shore
Free pony rides and children’s games
Trick horse riding by the riders of Divers Stables
Pop Up Bike Clinic provided by Rails to Trails. These clinics will provide youth with the opportunity to have their bikes repaired for free and learn how make basic repairs themselves.
Farmers Market provide by the Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden
Face painting provided by Star Sisters
Creative mapmaking with the Listening School
Little Baby’s Ice Cream and The Tot Cart
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