Things to do in Philadelphia for Mother's Day weekend

🏛️ Get a dose of history during Second Saturday events in Germantown . Several museums will offer tours, kids activities and workshops.

• Plus, blues guitarist and storyteller Roy Book Binder will perform at the Historic Germantown courtyard at 4pm. Tickets: $20.

🚲 Check out the homemade human-powered sculptures racing in the Kensington Derby and Arts Fest on Saturday from noon to 6pm. Also on tap are vendors, food, drinks and music.

🍺The Philly Beerathon takes over the Navy Yard in South Philly on Saturday. Run (or walk) for beer in the 5K race or head straight to the Beer Fest , where you'll find food trucks, music and unlimited drink tastings. 11am-3pm. Tickets: $29-$39.

🛍️ Shop Mother's Day gifts at Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar this weekend from 11am-5pm at Cherry Street Pier. Browse more than 80 craft vendors, make crafts or grab a drink at the (cash) bar.

🥂 Mother's Day is Sunday, so give her something different with crafting workshops (and mimosas) at NextFab . Choose from a jewelry workshop (You can even do it with her!), 11am-1pm, or the beginner-friendly leather coaster workshop , 2-4pm, that day. Tickets: $99.

⛲ Head out of town for Longwood Gardens' Festival of Fountains starting Thursday. Catch daily fountain performances from more than 1,700 water jets and illuminated shows at night . Tickets: $17-$32, children 4 and under free.

☀️ The outdoor Philadelphia Marketplace remains setup outside City Hall, where you can shop a rotating lineup of local merchants and makers. Fridays-Saturdays, noon-6pm.

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