Philadelphia weekender: Easter events, zoo art and Riverdance

• Tickets: $19-$29; kids 2 and under are free

🍺 The Independence Mall beer garden is open. Grab a beer, cozy up in a hammock and grab a bite to eat. Free admission, pay as you go. Weekday happy hours: 4-6pm.

🥟 Morgan's Pier, one of Philly's favorite spring and summer hang-out spots, is back open for the season. You know what that means: drinks, food, live music, trivia and DJ nights.

🍔 Franklin Square is opening for the season on Saturday. Check out the fountains, enjoy games and grab a SquareBurger.

The Philly region is celebrating Easter with a basket full of events:

🐣 Check out Eggstravaganza at Shady Brook Farm. Wagon rides, obstacle courses and more kid-friendly fun. Friday-Saturday, 10am-5pm.

• Tickets: $10 online for adults, $20 at the gate; $15 online for kids, $25 at the gate.

🍺 Adults need a little Easter fun, too. Evil Genius is doing a free Kegs and Eggs block party on Saturday. Vendors, food and booze. Noon-6pm.

🎮 Back to life, back to virtual reality. Check out Sandbox VR, a stimulating sensory experience in Rittenhouse Square. Choose from nine different worlds, including Netflix's "Squid Game."

• There are also some kid-friendly experiences. Book your trip.

🇮🇪 Get a little taste of Ireland at Riverdance 30: The New Generation at Miller Theater, where you'll be overcome by the toe-tapping rhythm. Expect: new choreography, costumes and dazzling light work. Friday-Sunday, shows at 1:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets: $49+