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Calling all little nature explorers! Join Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a morning full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]
As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]
Join Ms. Sarah of the Studio at Valley Forge for a fun-filled ballet class with twirls, songs, and games! Appropriate for ages 3-6. Registration is required. This class will meet at the Burke Park Gazebo.
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.
Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]
As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]
Join the quintessential Fall event at the Devon Horse Showgrounds, the Devon Fall Classic. This exciting weekend features equestrian events, exceptional vendors and shopping opportunities, food and drinks, and live entertainment in addition to an entertaining Midway with rides and games. The Horse Show classes begin at 8:00 am each […]
Mr. Andrew will be rockin' out with families at Sleighton Park as he plays a variety of songs to get everybody up & dancing. Registration is required to be notified of weather-related cancellations. This is an all-ages event.
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 […]
Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]
As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]
Join the quintessential Fall event at the Devon Horse Showgrounds, the Devon Fall Classic. This exciting weekend features equestrian events, exceptional vendors and shopping opportunities, food and drinks, and live entertainment in addition to an entertaining Midway with rides and games. The Horse Show classes begin at 8:00 am each […]
Come sing, dance, and play at the Oxford Library during Music & Me! This program will be held in-person inside the Oxford Library. Registration is not required. This in-person event will be held in the Library's large downstairs activity room.
Art always makes a political statement. Half of art is what you choose to paint, the other half how you paint it. Thomas Brady paints workers, people on the streets, landscapes inhabited by family farmers invisible to the corporate life. View his work on September 12th from 6:00-9:00 pm in […]
This fall, join an exciting and educational pre-recorded show at WCU's Mather Planetarium. Dates and topics of these shows are: September 12, 2025: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity September 19, 2025: Astronaut October 17, 2025: Asteroid: Mission Extreme October 24, 2025: Oasis In Space November 14, 2025: Black […]
Tredyffrin Township is hosting a Fall Movie Night on Friday, September 12th in Wilson Farm Park featuring the movie, Dog Man. The movie will begin at sunset (around 7:00 pm) and is free to the public! Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie with the family under the stars. Beverages […]
Join the quintessential Fall event at the Devon Horse Showgrounds, the Devon Fall Classic. This exciting weekend features equestrian events, exceptional vendors and shopping opportunities, food and drinks, and live entertainment in addition to an entertaining Midway with rides and games. The Horse Show classes begin at 8:00 am each […]
Run, skip, strut, or catwalk your Pride! Join the LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County for their annual PrideRun & Walk, a vibrant celebration of community, movement, and LGBTQ+ pride! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day outdoors, this event has something for everyone: […]
The Washington Memorial Chapel Veterans Commission will host a Patriot Day 9/11 PT Challenge on the Washington Memorial Chapel grounds in Valley Forge in honor of local fallen hero Staff Sergeant Marc Small and all Veterans of the Global War on Terror. The event, which will combine physical fitness with […]
Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]
As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]
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 […]
The Conshohocken Farmers Market will be held from May 17 to November 1, 2025, in the plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main at the intersection of Fayette Street and West Elm Street in Conshohocken. The market will be held weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to […]
Wonderful Halos, one of the most-loved healthy snack brands, is hosting a free Pop-Up event on September 13th at the Havertown Acme. At this event, children and families can enjoy family-friendly events, including a bounce house, coloring stations, free Halos samples, and back-to-school giveaways and games. Wonderful Halos mandarins are […]
Kick off the fall season at Linvilla's annual Arts & Craft Festival. Select local artists and crafts persons will gather and sell their wares at the orchards. Not only does this spectacular event offer live musical performances, you can also shop for that unique find by browsing a variety of […]
Linvilla Orchards will host its annual Arts & Craft Festival on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, 2025. This special two-day event will showcase the work of unique local artists and craftspeople. Throughout each day, live music will accompany guests as they shop and explore. Visitors can browse a […]
If you or someone you know in Chester County is struggling to make ends meet, Trinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn's Caring Cupboard Food Pantry is here to help. Their Caring Cupboard has recently enhanced its services to a "Choice Model" food pantry to better support local individuals and families experiencing […]
Come out to Chadds Ford to experience historical demonstrations at the site of a 1777 Revolutionary War battle. Two timed skirmishes will occur at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm both days, as well as a firing demo at 1:30 pm. Re-enactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on […]
Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]
Enjoy an early fall afternoon of fun at the Family Fun Day and Car Show benefitting the West Norriton Township Police. There will be music, food, face painting, balloon artists, corn hole and a car show. Prizes will be awarded to winning vehicles at 3 pm.
South Wayne PorchFest is a glorious day of free live music, played on the porches of Wayne, PA’s historic district. They’ve curated over 60 diverse musical acts, ranging from soulful a cappella to the rhythmic beats of zydeco. For the safety and enjoyment of all, they’re closing down their musical […]
Join Ship Bottom Brewery Swarthmore for their 2025 Oktoberfest celebration complete with food trucks, German style beer, games and entertainment. There will be live music with The Next Tune from 3:00 – 6:00 pm and DJ Smoove from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. There will also be a Stein Holding Contest […]
Join ChesLen Preserve for a special Bilingual Hike in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, leaving from the Lenfest Center pavilion during the Pints on the Preserve event. This guided walk will explore the beauty of the preserve and highlight some of the ongoing stewardship projects that support local ecosystems. Translation […]
Parent Survival Nights are back at The Little Gym of Ardmore! Celebrate the return to school by dropping your littles for a night of ACTIVE fun, and enjoy a night out in Ardmore! Pizza dinner & craft included! Must be potty independent. Ages 3-12, sibling discount available!
