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For more than 32 seasons, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest has been Philadelphia's favorite wintertime tradition on the Delaware River Waterfront. It invites visitors to indulge in flights of fancy under thousands of sparkling lights in a wonderland with spectacular views of the Delaware River.
Decorate a traditional red envelope to celebrate Lunar New Year, then learn about Chinese Zodiac folklore by going on an animal scavenger hunt around the children’s area and earn a special treat! Visit the children’s desk anytime between February 2-17th to participate. Please Note: The Library will be closed Wednesday, […]
This Grab and Go offering is for Ages 3-10 ONLY - younger crafters may need adult assistance. You must register, telling the library to save a kit for you. ONE KIT PER REGISTRATION, ONE CHILD PER REGISTRATION. You will need multiple email addresses to register multiple children. We apologize for […]
Decorate a traditional red envelope to celebrate Lunar New Year, then learn about Chinese Zodiac folklore by going on an animal scavenger hunt around the children’s area and earn a special treat! Visit the children’s desk anytime between February 2-17th to participate. Please Note: The Library will be closed Wednesday, […]
Riverbend's Budding Naturalists program invites children ages 2–5 and their caregivers to discover the joy of nature through hands-on, outdoor exploration every week this winter, with three flexible class options (Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, Thursdays at 2:00 PM, or Fridays at 9:15 AM starting January 7–9) that include storytime, nature […]
2026 is the Year of the Horse. Celebrate at the Gladwyne Library with a fun craft just for kids. Drop by the children's room anytime between 3 and 5 pm to make your very own adorable horse with colorful paper, shiny stickers, and bright markers ready to create and decorate. […]
Learn how to make a modern terrarium and how to keep your air plant happy! Registration is required.
Join OneZo Bubble Tea for Love, Luck & Lunar New Year. This will be a cozy, welcoming community pop-up celebrating the Lunar New Year with games, crafts, sweet treats, and good fortune — hosted inside OneZo Bubble Tea. This boutique event is designed for everyone: families, friends, couples, students, and neighbors. Come […]
Decorate a traditional red envelope to celebrate Lunar New Year, then learn about Chinese Zodiac folklore by going on an animal scavenger hunt around the children’s area and earn a special treat! Visit the children’s desk anytime between February 2-17th to participate. Please Note: The Library will be closed Wednesday, […]
"Having a newborn is life-changing. Having support is paramount." Philadelphia Couples Therapy knows how transformative yet harrowing having a new baby can be. The first few months to the first few years of a child's life has the potential to be incredible but also traumatizing. Support groups are one of […]
Have some fun with crazy lines, and crazy colors as we honor artist Charles McGee for Black History month. Make some really cool designs and create a 3-D picture! This is a 2 day project. Please sign up for both days - it's Tuesday and Thursday! Come and get messy! Registration […]
Teens, make a Valentine’s Day card using Easttown Library's Cricut cutting machine! Hands-on STEAM fun for teens! Explore science, tech, engineering, and math through creative projects, experiments, and challenges! Registration for this program is required (and opens 1/29). When registering, please only register the children that will be attending (no need […]
Get ready to unleash your inner artist at the Valentine's Day Paint Party at Char & Stave in Ardmore, where creativity meets fun! Join the fun at this creative evening perfect for date night, friends’ night out, or a little self-love! What to Expect: Guided vase painting in a relaxed, […]
Decorate a traditional red envelope to celebrate Lunar New Year, then learn about Chinese Zodiac folklore by going on an animal scavenger hunt around the children’s area and earn a special treat! Visit the children’s desk anytime between February 2-17th to participate. Please Note: The Library will be closed Wednesday, […]
No school? No problem — The Clubhouse has you covered! Looking for a fun, safe, and flexible option when school is closed? Kids can join them for a morning of play (9 am–12 pm) or extend to a full day until 2 pm with their easy add-on options. Morning Session […]
Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly’s Foundry Funday programs turn holidays, half-days, spring break, and school days off into exciting, screen-free robotics adventures your child will love—and you’ll feel great about. Designed for busy Philly-area parents who want meaningful educational experiences, their camps blend STEM learning, creativity, movement, and fun in a […]
Fore! The Planet is an interactive and playful miniature golf experience at Linvilla Orchards perfect for the entire family. This interactive 18 hole exhibition created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia serves as a valuable tool to heighten children's awareness of the environment. The course features unique educational […]
Join The Candy Lab on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 10-11am to make tasty and eye-catching Valentine’s Day delectables for friends and family! Drop in to make 4+ edible crafts. Perfect for ages 5+. Just $20 (+$1.20 tax) per crafter.
Join The Candy Lab on Friday, February 13 from 10-11 am to make tasty and eye-catching Valentine’s Day delectables for friends and family! Drop in to make 4+ edible crafts. Perfect for ages 5+. Just $20/crafter.
Visit Harmony Kids Playhouse on Friday, February 13th for a Moana visit. Children will sail into a magical island adventure filled with open play, singing, dancing, and storytelling.
Create new, beautiful memories with the ones you love this Valentine’s Weekend at Longwood Gardens … and be among the first to experience Garden Glow, an all-new evening experience unlike anything you’ve seen before. Throughout the weekend, the Gardens welcome you with warmth and radiance. Step inside Longwood's glasshouses and […]
Visit Harmony Kids Playhouse on Friday, February 13th for a Moana visit. Children will sail into a magical island adventure filled with open play, singing, dancing, and storytelling.
Kids Club is The Clubhouse Wellness Center's signature drop-off event for ages 4–12! Each session blends movement, foam-pit fun, turf games, creative projects, and rotating themed activities — all led by their instructors in a safe, small-group environment. Kids get to move, play, create, make friends, and enjoy screen-free fun… […]
Celebrate love or friendship with a one-of-a-kind creative couples’ experience. Spend a fun-filled evening discovering the art of pottery, painting, or jewelry-making while deepening your connection with your partner. Whether you’re beginners or seasoned artists, this hands-on experience is perfect for everyone. Each person will leave with a memento they […]
Just in time for Valentine's Day, join audiences in Media for the Regional Premiere of Dear Jack, Dear Louise. Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig wrote this heartwarming story of a World War II courtship about his own parents. When U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor in Oregon, starts […]
Decorate a traditional red envelope to celebrate Lunar New Year, then learn about Chinese Zodiac folklore by going on an animal scavenger hunt around the children’s area and earn a special treat! Visit the children’s desk anytime between February 2-17th to participate. Please Note: The Library will be closed Wednesday, […]
Kimberton Waldorf School will be offering a Waldorf 101 Parent Support Series for the 2025–26 school year! Come to the school on select Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 10:30 am, where a variety of experienced speakers will share insights into Waldorf education and the journey of parenting children of all […]
Join Charming Star Playroom for a festive Valentines celebration with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Event includes playtime, a photo area, treat table, favors, photo time, and a dance party with Mickey and Minnie!
Fore! The Planet is an interactive and playful miniature golf experience at Linvilla Orchards perfect for the entire family. This interactive 18 hole exhibition created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia serves as a valuable tool to heighten children's awareness of the environment. The course features unique educational […]
Looking for a meaningful winter enrichment activity for your child in 2026—something educational, screen-free, and genuinely fun? Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly’s Mini Makers program offers weekly Saturday STEAM robotics classes designed especially for children ages 3–6. Families across Greater Philadelphia and Montgomery County choose Mini Makers because it blends early […]
Drop in to the Dewees Tavern between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm for a Valentine’s Day workshop and make watercolor cards and paper cut hearts inspired by Pennsylvania German fraktur and Scherenschnitte (scissor cuttings). All materials will be supplied. This workshop is for all ages! For younger kids, come look […]
Visit Children's Book World in Haverford to celebrate a special Valentines Day with author and illustrator, Vern Kousky. Vern will read his newest LOVELY book Love Finds a Way, chat with you and of course, sign books. They'll also be Valentines activity pages, and maybe a couple treats, too! For […]
Join Get Cafe for Live Music by Jann Glider - Original Music, Bossa, Blues, and more. Jann is a guitarist, songwriter, and composer who has built a repertoire of original songs and compositions as well as interpretations of popular songs drawn from Classic Rock (especially The Beatles), Folk Rock, Blues, […]
From 11 am–3 pm each Saturday in February, meet Ona Judge or Margaret Woodby and learn about their fascinating lives and experiences as free and formerly-enslaved Black women in colonial Philadelphia. And on Storytelling Sunday, hear true stories of the Black experience in Philadelphia history on Sundays in February from […]
Bring your imagination and get ready for an afternoon of creativity and friendly competition at the FLY FOREVER FOBH DIY Crafts & Games event. Children are invited to explore the world of flight through hands-on activities that celebrate African-American innovators in aviation and aerospace design. Event Highlights: Create your own custom aircraft, […]
