30+ Things to Do With Kids This Week Around the Main Line: October 29– November 4
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Linvilla Orchards Pumpkinland
Through November 5
137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media
Celebrate fall with larger than life figures and scarecrows, piles of pumpkins, hayrides, pick-your-own produce, corn and hay bale mazes, and much more.
Pumpkin Playground at Longwood Gardens
Through October 31
1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square
Visit the Children’s Corner for some hands-on pumpkin fun, and capture a festive fall photo with the largest pumpkin on display, weighing in at more than 700 pounds!
Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens
Through January 6, 2019
1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square
Find this yearly favorite right near the restaurant at Longwood—it includes almost 400 feet of track, and beautiful models of favorite Longwood buildings constructed from natural materials. It opens Thursday and runs through the end of the year.
Phoenixville Harvest Festival
November 1 – 4
Downtown Phoenixville
This four-day festival includes a craft fair, pet parade, night market, movie night, and more!
Monday
Music Monkey Jungle at cBOP
October 29, 10:30—11 am
393 W. Lancaster Ave., Haverford
Kids age 4 and under will love MMJ’s weekly singalong. $12; babies under 6 months old are free.
Toddler Art: Monster Eyes
October 29, 2—2:45 pm
Paoli Library, 18 Darby Rd., Paoli
Read a spooky story and create your own little monster to take home! Ages 18 months to 4 years. Online registration required.
Teen Art Club
October 29, 2:30—4 pm
Haverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Rd., Havertown
Middle school and high school aged patrons can have fun while hanging out and exploring artistic mediums.
Boo Bash and Splash
October 29, 4—6 pm
Goldfish Swim School, 309 Lancaster Ave., Malvern
Bring the entire family in for treat-or-treating, raffles, family swim, and more. Costumes are encouraged! This is a free event, and all are welcome to attend.
Origami Workshop (Ages 8-12)
October 29, 4:30—5:30 pm
Tredyffrin Public Library, 582 Upper Gulph Rd., Strafford
Learn different origami techniques and projects. Online registrations required. For ages 8-12.
Tuesday
Toddler Boo Bounce
October 30, 10—11 am
BounceU, 130 W. Main St., Collegeville
Celebrate Halloween with your little ones, with 60 minutes of bounce time, followed by a special Halloween sweet treat and Halloween craft. For kids ages 7 years and under only. Pre-registration required.
Halloween Storytime
October 30, 10—11 am
Ludington Library, 5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr
Wear your special costume for storytime and get a special gift. All ages welcome.
Halloween Parade Storytimes at Middletown Public Library
October 30, 10:30 am (toddler); 1:30 pm (preschool)
21 North Pennell Road, Media
Come dressed in costume for storytime and a parade to the township building to receive a treat.
Kid Crew Halloween Event – Lolly and Friends
October 30, 10:30 am
Exton Square Mall, 260 Exton Square Pkwy., Exton
Lolly and Friends will be entertaining your little ghosts and goblins with fun Halloween-themed songs.
Officer Joe Butler and Spookily the Square Pumpkin
October 30, 10:30—11 am
Tredyffrin Public Library, 582 Upper Gulph Rd., Strafford
Join Tredyffrin Township Police Officer Joe Butler as he reads a Halloween themed story and shares important Halloween safety tips. Registration is not required but the library will hand out free tickets starting 30 minutes before program begins to the first 20 children.
Sign Language Story Time at Village Play Space
October 30, 11—11:30 am
4 Midland Ave., Berwyn
American Sign Language instructor Kelly Hosna will lead a fall-themed Sign Language Story Time! No reservation is required.
Creatures of the Night
October 30, 1 pm
Norristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Rd., Norristown
Hear a seasonal story and make some spooky crafts! Pre-registration is required. Ages 3 and up.
Evil Genius Lab for Teens
October 30, 2:30—4 pm
Haverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Rd., Havertown
Kids in grades 6-12 can drop in to test out lots of different STEM and maker materials.
Dia de Muertos at Wayne Art Center (Ages 7-13)
October 30, 4—6 pm
413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne
Celebrate family and life by creating a unique and beautiful sugar skull print in an art workshop celebrating this Mexican holiday. Pre-register online.
Halloween Party at Marple Public Library
October 30, 4:30—5:30 pm
2599 Sproul Rd, Broomall
Kids ages 4 and up are invited for a ‘not so scary’ Halloween party including making and decorating trick-or-treat bags, watching a movie, and enjoying some ghoulish Halloween treats. Registration required.
Narberth Halloween Parade
October 30, 6 pm
Downtown Narberth
Kiddos will march through the streets of Narberth dressed in costume and finish in Narberth Park, where there will be refreshments and goody bags for all.
Berwyn Halloween Parade and Costume Contest
October 30, 6:45–8 pm
Berwyn Fire Company, 23 Bridge Ave., Berwyn
Arrive by 6:45 pm in the parking lot to the right of the Easttown Library (First Ave. and Bridge Ave.). The parade will begin promptly at 7 pm and will end at the Berwyn Fire Company, where prizes will be awarded and treats will be given!
WECC Annual Halloween BASH Car Cruise and Costume Contest
October 30, 6 – 9 pm
110 Upland Square Drive, Pottstown
The Wicked Effects Car Club goes all out for this unique Halloween celebration. Have the kids come dressed and ready to trick-or-treat among custom built cars.
Pajama Storytime
October 30, 7—7:30 pm
Haverford Township Library, 1601 Darby Rd., Havertown
Come in your favorite PJs and enjoy good night tales with Ms. Danielle before heading to bed. This program is for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Wednesday
Bilingual Storytime and Music Circle
October 31, 10—10:30 am
Lulu’s Casita, 6 Cricket Ave., Ardmore
Come for a mini fiesta and bilingual storytime, then stay and play at Lulu’s.
Tyler Arboretum Toddlers in Nature
October 31, 10—11 am and 1—2 pm
515 Painter Rd., Media
Wear your Halloween costume and go “trick-or-treat” out in nature! For toddlers age 18 months-3 years and a caregiver. Pre-register online.
$5 Drop-In Art Classes (Ages 4+)
October 31, 1 pm and 2 pm
260 Exton Square Pkwy., Exton
Chester County Art Association hosts $5 drop-ins at its gallery in Exton Square Mall.
$5 Drop-In Mommy and Me Art Class: Halloween
October 31, 11 am
260 Exton Square Pkwy., Exton
Chester County Art Association hosts $5 drop-ins at its gallery in Exton Square Mall. This class for kids age 5 and under with a caregiver will do Halloween-themed art: owls and witches.
Trunk-or-Treating and Movie at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
October 31, 2–5 pm
800 Manchester Ave., Media
Come for trunk-or-treating, then stay for a screening of Monsters University.
Gladwyne Fire Company Halloween Haunted House
October 31, 6—9 pm
1044 Black Rock Rd., Gladwyne
Join your neighbors at the Gladwyne Fire Company Haunted House and “Truck or Treat!” The Haunted House is not recommended for kids under 4.
Thursday
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Play at Common Space
November 1, 10—11 am
25 Rittenhouse Pl., Ardmore
Join to play! All ages and abilities welcome.
Children’s Read-Aloud Tour at Brandywine River Museum
November 1, 10:30 am
1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford
Young children and their grownups hear a story, interact with art in the museum and make their own creative works.
Music Monkey Jungle at cBOP
November 1, 10:30—11 am
393 W. Lancaster Ave., Haverford
Kids age 4 and under will love MMJ’s weekly singalong. $12; babies under 6 months old are free.
Mommy and Me: Paint me a Story
November 1, 12:30 pm
Color Me Mine, 109 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne
Come in for storytime and a themed art project to go along with the story. Pre-register online.
Tyler Arboretum’s Tiny Trackers
November 1, 1—2:30 pm
515 Painter Rd., Media
Designed for kids age 4-6 with a caregiver, Tiny Trackers includes a lesson and nature exploration with a different theme each time. This time, come ready to be deer detectives searching for signs, scat and tracks. Pre-register online.
S.M.Art Kids Club
November 1, 4 pm
Radnor Memorial Library, 114 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne
This weekly after-school club for kids in grades 1-5 will explore a different STEM topic each month through books, experiments, crafts, and hands-on fun. Read a book, make an inspiring mess, and learn something new! No registration required.
Night Market at Phoenixville Harvest Festival
November 1, 6—9 pm
Riverworks Apartments, 45 N. Main St., Phoenixville
The Harvest Festival kicks off with food trucks, vendors, and live music.
Friday
Roots with Ruark at Lulu’s Casita
November 2, 10—10:30 am
6 Cricket Ave., Ardmore
Come for a weekly music circle for little ones, then stay and play!
Tunes for Tots
November 2, 10–10:45 am
Trail’s End Cafe at Cynwyd Train Station, Bala Cynwyd
Jam and sing-a-long with Hazzan Harold and his puppet friends, too! Come ready to sing, bop, hear a story, and grab some coffee while you’re at it.
BYOB and Pizza Night at Lulu’s Casita
November 2, 4—7:30pm
6 Cricket Ave., Ardmore
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.
Movie in the Park: ‘The Lion King’
November 2, 5:30 pm (movie at 6:30 pm)
Reeves Park, Phoenixville
The night starts with family fun and food trucks at 5:30 pm; then at 6:30 pm, The Lion King begins.
BounceU Parents Night Out
November 2, 6—9 pm
130 W. Main St., Collegeville
Drop your kids off at BounceU and go for a date night! Parents Night Out is for ages 3-11, and includes pizza, drink, craft, games, and bounce. Pre-registration is required.
CATS: The Broadway Musical
November 2, 7—9 pm
SALT Performing Arts, 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
While this musical has been around a long time, that isn’t stopping the cast at SALT from putting their own unique spin on it. Join all the cats as they celebrate the Jellicle Ball.
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