Smith Memorial Playground’s Kidchella is Back and Free to Attend With Live Acts, Activities, and More
Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse, in partnership with Wawa Welcome America, just announced the much-anticipated Kidchella Music Festival, all while kicking off the celebration of their 125th Anniversary. “We are excited to announce this year Kidchella will be FREE. This one-day summer festival will take place on Friday, June 21, from 4 pm to 9 pm, marking the event’s first-ever edition featuring multiple stages with non-stop live music performances,” organizers stated.
Situated on their expansive front lawn, this festival offers more than just a musical performance; it’s an engaging community event that honors music and the arts. “Attendees are promised a relaxing and picturesque setting with easy parking. As well as, activities for all ages, including creative art stations, delicious food trucks, enticing giveaways, community partner booths with resources and activities, and pre-show entertainment,” Organizers added Register for tickets is available on ticketleap.com.
Smith is proud to collaborate with World Live Cafe, Bimbo Bakeries , PNC Bank, and special partnership with LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia.
Event Highlights
**World Cafe Live Up Next Stage (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)** Enjoy pre-show performances by The Mic’d Up All-Stars curated by World Cafe Live.
**Main Concert (5:00 PM – 8:45 PM)** Let the music move you with our line-up of interactive bands across a diverse range of musical genres including:
City Love is a West Philly-based social justice music and education group that uses songs to spread love, hope, dialogue, justice, and healing. More
Ill Doots is a talented musical collective known for their genre-defying music and high-energy live performances. Their name, which stands for “I Love Living & I Love Learning,” reflects their passion for using personal experiences of curiosity and learning to create transformative art. More
Philadelphia Youth Tap (PHYT) ignites creativity by blending rich musical rhythms with global dance traditions and American history, dedicated to nurturing the dance visionaries of the future. More
Alex & the Kaleidoscope Emmy Award-winning interactive music entertainment brand that inspires children to learn through the power of songs. More
Johnny Shortcake Show is a charming children’s musical that is fun for the whole family. Themed around celebrating silliness, the show features soul music for children, teaches important life lessons, and feels like one big disco party. More
