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On Tuesday, July 31, Franklin Square will celebrate 12 years since it was re-born as a family-friendly attraction, due to nonprofit Historic Philadelphia, Inc. taking over operation and management.
Franklin Square Carousel, Miniature Golf Reopened For Tourist Season. March 1, 2013 / 12:15 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia By Mike Dougherty.
For the 8th year, Franklin Square will bask in the glow of over 1,100 Chinese lanterns, from an enchanting forest-themed ...
Mini golf, carousel rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Franklin Square is located at 6th and Race streets, and is accessible via SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line, which stops at 8th and Market streets.
Franklin Square will get a nearly $8 million overhaul ahead of 2026, including the addition of a new playground. Expand to read more. Brian Haynes Studio. 1 of 5.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Franklin Square will kick off it's seventh season starting at noon on Wednesday. In honor of the first day of Spring, all guests will receive free carousel rides and ...
Franklin's Ken Means Carousel of Dreams opens after 30 years in the making, featuring 32 hand-carved animals and supporting local nonprofits through the Circle of Giving.
Winter in Franklin Square kicks off Thursday, Nov. 16 with a light show, ... The seasonal festivities, which run from Nov. 16 through Feb. 25, also include themed mini golf and carousel rides.
There is always a reason to head to Franklin Square, especially for families this fall season. Throughout September, October and November, this picturesque and historic area of the city will be ...
IN a salute to adopted son Benjamin Franklin on the 300th anniversary of his birth, once-scruffy Franklin Square in Philadelphia -- the City of Brotherly Love -- has been given $6.5 million of ...
Franklin Square will undergo a major overhaul that includes adding new restrooms, playground equipment, LED lighting, and bike lanes. The projects will cost about $7.8 million and take about 18 ...
Franklin Square is ranked #22 out of 34 things to do in Philadelphia. ... Franklin Square offers a carousel and an 18-hole miniature golf course that looks like a pint-size version of Philly.