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WHYY Be My Neighbor Day

Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 AM·10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.·Old City·Franklin Square

WHYY Be My Neighbor Day

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Posted to Old City on October 20, 2026

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Sat, Oct 24 at 10am – 2pm

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Franklin Square

Franklin Square, 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States

WHYY's free family day in Franklin Square with firefighters, carousel rides, Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat, and a book drive. Registered guests get a goodie bag. Via Billy Penn.

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