30+ Things to Do With Kids This Week Around the Main Line: January 14–20
Need plans? We've got something great, every day.
Need plans? We’ve got something great, every day.
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Indoor Mini Golf at Linvilla Orchards
Through March
137 West Knowlton Rd., Media
Fore! The Planet’ is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by the Academy of Natural Sciences with 18 holes of golf that each explore a different topic of our natural world.
Homeschool Week at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
January 14–18
500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting
This week, LEGOLAND offers $10 tickets for home school students and their families, and features LEGO Education workshops during select operational hours. Must provide a valid form of home school documentation or identification to Admissions upon check-in.
Monday
Mommy and Me Spanish
Kids ages 9 months - 6 years and their caregivers can learn Spanish through songs, dancing, games, and crafts. Email spanishexploradores@gmail.com to book a trial. Read More
Music Monkey Jungle at cBOP
The Music Monkey Jungle Sing Along. Best suited for ages baby- 4 years. $12 at the door. Babies under 6 months free. Read More
Yoga@Play
Yoga@Play returns to the Gladwyne Library for some toddler and parent fun on the mat! Call to register. Read More
Basic Chinese for Kids
Kids ages 3-6 will learn some basic Chinese vocabulary for colors, shapes, numbers and more through short stories, songs, and play activities. No registration required. Read More
Teen Art Club
Middle school and high school patrons can have fun while hanging out and exploring various artistic mediums. Read More
Happy Feet Music Class
An exciting, interactive class to introduce a basic musical foundation and instill a lifelong love of music for ages 15 months-5 years. Space is limited; registration required. Read More
Coding Capers (Ages 8-14)
Kids ages 8-14 can learn coding in a self-paced, interactive environment. Software will teach kids to code in Scratch, Python, HTML, and more! Participants work at their own pace, independently or together, to explore awesome projects. Registration is required. Read More
Tuesday
Storytime at Linvilla Orchards
Miss Marcia reads an entertaining story featuring gardens, farming, animals, and nature. Primarily for preschoolers, but your entire family is welcome to join. Free; no registration required. Location: Garden Center Read More
Nature Inspired Crafts
Kids ages 4-6 will make their own nature journals and then head outside to make some quiet observations and drawings about the natural world. Pre-register online. Read More
Evil Genius Lab
Evil Genius Lab invites teens (Grades 6-12) to drop in on a Tuesday to test out lots of different STEM and maker materials. Activities include building roller coasters or robots, creating music with sound engineering equipment, exploring virtual reality games, and more. Read More
Slime Time at Gladwyne Library
Kids ages 6 and up will make their own slime after reading Bartholomew and the Ooblik! Space is limited to 20. Call to register. Read More
Teen Writing Group
Novice to experienced teenage student writers are welcome to find their creative voice with other teenage writing enthusiasts, share their ideas and work, find the inspiration and motivation to write, and participate in group critiques during this weekly meet-up. No registration or experience required. Read More
Pajama Storytime
Get and your PJs and head to the library to enjoy good night tales with Ms. Danielle before heading to bed. Read More
Wednesday
Bilingual Storytime and Music Circle
Lulu's hosts a mini fiesta and bilingual story time every Wednesday at 10 am with the legendary Ms. Val. Then stay and play afterwards! Read More
Little Chefs: International Foods
This week the little chefs will visit Mexico and make tacos! Pre-register online. Read More
Preschool Explorers
Weekly themed playtime for ages 3-5. This week, "appreciate a dragon!" Read More
Happy Birthday, Nintendo
Teens (grade 6 and up) can mark the 130th year of the Nintendo company by stopping by HTFL for crafts, food, and lots of games on consoles like the NES all the way up to the Switch. Read More
Thursday
Three Dollar Thursdays at Elmwood Park Zoo
Visit Elmwood Park Zoo on Thursdays during January and February for $3 admission for children ages 3-12. Read More
Children’s Read-Aloud Tour at Brandywine River Museum
Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the museum, and make their own creative works in this popular program. This week's story is 'The Snowy Day' by Ezra Jack Keats. Register online. Read More
Book Bingo
Come for the bingo, leave with great books to add to your personal library. For grades K-5. Read More
Friday
Little Sprouts Nature Class
Play a game, touch a deer pelt and antlers, and make your own deer craft to find out more about this common creature. Green Valleys Watershed Association hosts this free nature program for kids age 3-5 with a caregiver. Space is limited; registration required. Read More
Roots with Ruark at Lulu’s Casita
Come for a weekly music circle for little ones, then stay and play! Read More
Lower Merion School District MLK Day of Service
Service projects will include: Valentines for Veterans; Dream Flags; No-Sew Blankets for interventional radiology at CHOP; letter writing projects for Philabundance and children undergoing treatment at CHOP; a clothing, literature and school supply drive for students in Senegal and Gambia; a variety of kid-friendly arts ... Read More
Drop-in Penguin Craft at the Penn Wynne Library
Come to the Penn Wynne Library library after early dismissal and make a penguin craft from paper and cotton balls! Read More
Just Bead It (Grades 6 and up)
Kids in grades 6 and up can create jewelry from beautiful beads. Register online in person or over the phone at (610) 687-1124. Read More
BYOB and Pizza Night at Lulu’s Casita
Lulu’s is open until 7:30 pm for more fun, BYOB, and pizza starting at 4 pm. Parents can relax with some adult beverages while kids tire themselves out before bedtime. Read More
It's a Picasso
Kids ages 9-12 will explore the art of Pablo Picasso and create a own self portrait in his style. Read More
Pizza and Movie Night: 'Smallfoot'
This fun family night after hours at the library includes a screening of 'Smallfoot,' pizza, and a craft after the movie. Registration is required online. Read More
Winter Wonderland Bounce
This two-hour event is packed with bouncing, snowball fights, treats, and special guest appearances from Elsa and Olaf! Admission must be prepaid and is non-refundable. Read More
Family Painting Night at Wayne Art Center
Each person will receive a canvas, paints, paintbrushes and will be lead through a step-by-step painting to create your own, unique painting. The theme this Friday is "Winter Forest." Pre-register online. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Read More
Weekend Events
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Photograph by Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia.
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