Children’s Entertainment

Kids of all ages enjoy music, singing, dancing and games with Dan and Galla.

Saturday and Sunday

Location: throughout the festival grounds

Entertainment, rides, games and more are located throughout the Festival.

Children’s Stage
The Children’s Stage at Union and Cypress Streets features some of the region’s best children’s entertainers. The schedule is subject to change.

Saturday, September 10

• 11:30-12:00 The Magic of Matt Cadabra
• 12:15-12:45 Dan & Galla’s Musical Show
• 1:15-2:15 The Magic of Matt Cadabra – Illusion Show
• 3:00-3:45 The Philadelphia Zoo – Born in the USA
• 4:00-4:30 Dan & Galla’s Musical Show
• 4:45-5:30 The Philadelphia Zoo – Born in the USA

Sunday, September 11

• 11:15-11:45 Dan & Galla’s Musical Show
• 12:15-1:00 World-Class Juggler Josh Horton
• 1:15-1:45 Dan & Galla’s Musical Show
• 2 to 2:30 The Magic of Larry Denberg
• 2:45-3:30 World-Class Juggler Josh Horton
• 3:45 to 4:30 The Magic of Larry Denberg
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Meet Dan and Galla

Dan and Galla’s love of music and their positive energy on stage appeals to all ages as they both sing and play numerous instruments. Galla is half-Russian and dances around the stage as she plays flute, balalaika (Russian 3-stringed instrument), guitar and ukulele. Dan is an accomplished pianist and plays keyboards, accordion and trumpet. To learn more, visit their website: www.gallaanddan.com.

Meet Josh Horton

 Josh Horton is one of the youngest and most talented professional jugglers on the market. Last summer, Josh won the world championships of juggling. Josh combines his world-class talent with comedy, danger, and lots of audience participation to create a fun, exciting, and high energy show that has been enjoyed by thousands across the world. For more information on Josh, visit www.philadelphiajuggler.com

Zoo on Wheels

The Philadelphia Zoo brings a few of the animals to the Mushroom Festival for an up close and personal look. This interactive program gives children the opportunity to learn about a few of the more than 1300 animals at the Zoo.

Matt Cadabra hails from Linwood,  New Jersey. He first started performing magic for friends and family. At 12 years old he won the junior division of his first major competition he ever entered.  Now 23, and a graduate of Drexel University Matt performs across the country. Learm more at his website. 

Larry Denberg

A Festival favorite coming from Wilmington, Delaware, Larry Denberg’s comedy/magic keeps everyone laughing as his tricks enthrall children of all ages.  Check him out on YouTube. 

Rides (tickets required) include:

• Monkey Maze -4 tickets
• Kite Flyer -4 tickets
• Rocktown -3 tickets
• Buzz Plane -3 tickets

Don’t forget to visit the Old Fashioned Carnival at 600 Broad Street for a Midway full of fun. Hours are Friday 8 to 11 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.