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The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]
Elmwood Park Zoo is extending their Centennial Celebration through 2025! Join in the festivities with your family and friends as they continue to commemorate this special milestone with a series of exciting events. Enjoy live entertainment, indulge in a delicious birthday treat, and be amazed by their captivating animal shows. […]
Make today a magical adventure as you discover shimmering mermaids diving beneath the waves, swimming among thousands of amazing animals including the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast! Capture magical memories as these enchanting divers glide beneath the waves, splash with stingrays above the surf, and even greet you […]
Celebrate America’s birthday with everyone’s favorite furry friends. Visit Photos with Elmo & Friends for a patriotic photo op with Elmo dressed in his red, white, and blue attire! On Friday, July 4, be sure to stick around for an impressive display of fireworks at 9:00 pm (time subject to […]
Join the community of Ridley Park for their Annual 4th of July Celebration! Please use this form to register for a day full of fun activities and fireworks for everyone. The parade starts at 10:00 am, followed by games starting at 11:00 am. Fireworks will take place at dusk at […]
Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet in […]
Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, he will talk about whatever the group might see! In July and August, the hope is to see a large variety of summer wildflowers. All levels of knowledge […]
Discover the roots of Revolution on a colonial farm as you step into the tension of 1776 where Patriots, Loyalists, and Quakers debate the future of the colonies and the true loyalty of the farm. Join public demonstrations against the king, experience a debate among neighbors, listen to a reading […]
Get ready for five unforgettable nights of fun as the annual Ambler Kiwanis Carnival returns from Tuesday, July 1st through Saturday, July 5th! Enjoy exciting carnival rides, classic games, delicious food, and everyone’s favorite—funnel cake—every night. Don’t miss their spectacular premium fireworks display on Wednesday, July 2nd (with a rain […]
Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]
Make today a magical adventure as you discover shimmering mermaids diving beneath the waves, swimming among thousands of amazing animals including the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast! Capture magical memories as these enchanting divers glide beneath the waves, splash with stingrays above the surf, and even greet you […]
Celebrate America’s birthday with everyone’s favorite furry friends. Visit Photos with Elmo & Friends for a patriotic photo op with Elmo dressed in his red, white, and blue attire! On Friday, July 4, be sure to stick around for an impressive display of fireworks at 9:00 pm (time subject to […]
Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet in […]
Family Sundays are back! Come out to the Suburban Square Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11:00 am-1:00 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please visit Suburban Square's Instagram page for the most up to date event information.
Play colonial toys and games, explore the historic farmhouse, and see the heritage-breed animals. Bring a picnic and enjoy the beauty of the farm! Last admission will be at 2:00 pm. In honor of the Fourth of July weekend, enjoy a special storytime at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm: “Leave […]
Join Family Funday with PopUpPlay, each Sunday from Memorial Day weekend to September 28th, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Spruce Street Harbor Park. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week […]
Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]
Unleash your inner artist with Watercolor Wonders! In this relaxing and creative program, kids will explore the magic of watercolor painting through fun, hands-on activities. Participants will experiment with color blending, brush techniques, and artistic expression. No experience necessary! Whether your child loves painting rainbows, landscapes, or abstract designs, they’ll leave […]
Head out to Huntingdon, PA on Tuesdays from June 3-August 12th and join their crew as a Junior Paleontologist. Expand your 2025 T-Rex Experience with two special workshops for the fossil fanatics in your family! T-Rex Tuesday package tickets include a "Fossil Fanatic" workshop at 10:00 am, followed by a […]
Get ready to soar as Dreamwork’s How To Train Your Dragon Jr. flies onto the Upper Darby Summer Stage! This pilot production follows Hiccup, a young viking, who sets out on a journey with a unlikely friend, Toothless, only to learn there may be more to dragons than he ever […]
Summer's here, school's out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express. During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week from June 10 […]
Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]
Get ready to soar as Dreamwork’s How To Train Your Dragon Jr. flies onto the Upper Darby Summer Stage! This pilot production follows Hiccup, a young viking, who sets out on a journey with a unlikely friend, Toothless, only to learn there may be more to dragons than he ever […]
Summer's here, school's out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express. During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week from June 10 […]
Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.
It's back again for 2025! Narberth will again host
Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]
Explore the Brandywine Museum of Art this summer through weekly adventures for families. Each Thursday morning from July 10 through July 31st, discover new treasures in art and nature on scavenger hunts through the galleries. Also, enjoy live demonstrations by local artists and creative art projects to make and take […]
Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library. Preschoolers can visit the library every week for a new adventure. Mix play-doh, paint with water colors, play with bubbles, or create a craft. A different color theme every week. For children 3 - 6 years old and their caregiver. Caregivers […]
Get ready to soar as Dreamwork’s How To Train Your Dragon Jr. flies onto the Upper Darby Summer Stage! This pilot production follows Hiccup, a young viking, who sets out on a journey with a unlikely friend, Toothless, only to learn there may be more to dragons than he ever […]
Join the Downingtown Library and Miss Allison from the Marshall Steam Museum for a fun and hands on program all about train tracks and tools! This program will be held in the Krapf Program Room and is for children going into grades 3-5 in the fall. You will get up […]
The Music at Marshall summer concert series returns this year with four concerts, beginning on June 19, 2025. 2025 Line-Up: June 19 – Sin Brothers: A high-energy band that knows how to fill the park with songs you forgot you loved. July 10 – Big Boy Brass: Horn-driven funk and […]
Make Thursday nights the best night of the week! Join King of Prussia Town Center every Thursday from 6–8 pm, April through October, for free live music on the green! Whether you're grabbing dinner, meeting friends, or just looking for a fun way to unwind, enjoy an evening of great […]
Come out for live music at Tredyffrin Township Concert Series this summer! Concerts will be held on Thursdays at 7:00 pm (unless otherwise noted) in Wilson Farm Park and are weather dependent. All concerts are free to the public. 2025 SCHEDULE: June 12, 2025: Tim Williams Band - Locust Lane Craft Brewery […]
Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]
