Keeping Cool this Summer

I am on a mission to keep cool this summer with my 3 year old son. Since his energy level makes it impossible to stay inside sipping margaritas...we are in search of water!

First find: Squirt fountain at Headhouse Square (on 2nd, off Lombard)-This used to be a sunken area for teenagers to skateboard and hang out. It is now renovated into a cute little squirt fountain with benches around it. There are several "squirts" at different intervals surrounded by safe, rubberized ground material.
Pros: Small, Unknown, Clean
Cons: Surrounded by traffic, South St. bar scene.

Next Tip: Herron Sprayground (on Reed and 2nd Sts.)-I understand it to be part playground/part spray area. Will update when we get there!

The Zoo is the Best!

We love going to the Philadelphia Zoo. We are so lucky to have some place like this in our city. Its super pricey if you don't have the membership, so I suggest the investment. We have the deluxe family membership that includes the whole family, 2 guests and free admission to all the "extra" rides like the ponies, carousel, swan boats...

This May we have decided to try the Zoo playgroup. I have to say its one of those hidden gems I just recently found out about. My son is three and loved his first class. The second one he did not want to join in. I think he was having a bad day and this class if a "no mama" zone. They have different groups for different ages and the curriculum is amazing. The kids get to do art projects, take a zoofari, read stories and meet animals. All this in a 2 hour span! I am hoping that class #3 goes well. The are doing registration for summer camps now so I thought I would share.

Philly Mom's Meet-ups

Since we are now settling in to our new home in Olde Kensington, I'm starting to find all kinds of new things to do in the city. Right now I am setting up a Northern Liberties Mom's Meet-up Group to meet new moms in the area and plan some really cool stuff to do. Check it out and join if you would like to participate in some kid-friendly meet-ups.

http://playgroup.meetup.com/1997/