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Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Catch him if you can! Santa Claus loves State Street and he’s making a special appearance just ahead of his very busy day around the world! The Jolly Ol’ Elf will be strolling all around downtown Media, generously sponsored by First Bank beginning and ending at their Media Branch, 22 […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Finishing up your holiday gift list just got a little sweeter. While you SHOP SMALL on Saturday December 20th, stop in to participating Downtown Media restaurants for a complimentary cup of cocoa to warm you up! Scan the QR code on your drink sleeve and enter to win$250 in State […]
Join Children's Poetry Theater and Sky Soup Art Center for a festive half day of writing, art-making, and performance! Participants will begin with writing at the theater and then walk with Miss Heather from Sky Soup Art Center to her studio to create two-dimensional dollhouses! After that, head back to […]
RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 20TH! Join Radnor Parks & Recreation, the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia, and Temple Brith Achim for Wayne's Hanukkah Festival and Menorah Lighting on the afternoon of December 20th. This event has been rescheduled to this date due to the recent snowstorm. Head to the Wayne Train Station […]
On the shortest day of the year, gather to drum in the light, exploring different rhythms through demonstration, call and response, and hand clapping--even some dance if you feel moved. Led by percussionist Gamal Sherif, drummers of all ages and levels are welcome! Bring your own drum or other percussion […]
The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Althouse Arboretum makes Christmas tree-cycling easy at their annual, free drive-through Christmas Tree Recycling event. Just drive in with your Christmas tree and students will remove it from your car. Later in the year, arboretum volunteers use the collected trees to make wood chips for the trails. There is no […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
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 […]
Althouse Arboretum makes Christmas tree-cycling easy at their annual, free drive-through Christmas Tree Recycling event. Just drive in with your Christmas tree and students will remove it from your car. Later in the year, arboretum volunteers use the collected trees to make wood chips for the trails. There is no […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Walk. Talk. Get Healthy. Be Happy. Join Trail Tuesdays, weekly walks in the park that are open to all fitness levels. Dogs and strollers welcome. Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Walk starts at Valley Forge Park Alliance Table by the Canteen in the Lower Parking Lot. In case of […]
Earn your Police Station stamp on your Radnor-Wayne Kids' Holiday Reading Trail map: Visit the Radnor Township Police Station this Friday, January 9 at 2:00 pm for a special Reading Trail Story Time event by PaperPie with Melanie, plus a tour of the station with Sgt. Brady McHale! Not yet […]
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 […]
Join Spanish Exploradores for a Día de los Reyes Magos Open House. Celebrate Three Kings Day with crafts, a sweet traditional treat, and a special cultural story time! Join in for a fun and meaningful open house where families can explore Spanish language and culture, enjoy open play, make a […]
Join a Festival of community and sustainability this January. For a $20 (requested) donation, recycle your holiday tree the green way. Please check that all decorations are removed before donating your tree. These donations support Philly Goat Project’s free year-round programming. Tree Drop-Off Options for Awbury Arboretum include: Express Curbside […]
Join The Candy Lab to say hello to their new Narberth Lab! Attendees will make two delightful, edible, FREE crafts! No registration required!
Walk. Talk. Get Healthy. Be Happy. Join Trail Tuesdays, weekly walks in the park that are open to all fitness levels. Dogs and strollers welcome. Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Walk starts at Valley Forge Park Alliance Table by the Canteen in the Lower Parking Lot. In case of […]
Boundless Basketball is for ages 16 and up, where individuals with special needs will join their peers and develop basketball skills through drills and real game play. With the assistance of basketball coaches and volunteers, the program is designed to be both enjoyable and challenging to the ability level of each […]
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 […]
Join a Festival of community and sustainability this January. For a $20 (requested) donation, recycle your holiday tree the green way with Philly Goat Project. Please check that all decorations are removed before donating your tree. These donations support Philly Goat Project’s free year-round programming. Attendees do not need to […]
Join the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia for a series of Saturday performances at Goodhart Hall on the Bryn Mawr College campus. Their 25/26 Season will highlight classical gems from Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Stravinsky. On Saturday, October 11th at 7:30 pm, enjoy a Mendelssohn Piano Concerto. Fullana Plays Mozart will take […]
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the Chester Children’s Chorus. More than 100 young singers will share music reflecting Dr. King’s message of hope, love, and community. Featuring spirituals, gospel favorites, and uplifting choral works, this program also includes remarks by CCC Executive and Artistic Director […]
Children, teens, and their caregivers are invited to partake in a variety of fun community service activities that will benefit different community organizations in the Delaware Valley. Girl Scouts from Upper Merion will direct multiple volunteer stations in Freedom Hall from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm. Drop in any time, […]
Join Riverbend this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to honor Dr. King’s legacy through hands-on service that strengthens the local environment. This year’s project focuses on improving wildlife habitat and restoring the health of natural areas. Activities Include: • Removing invasive plants including vines, amur honeysuckle, and devil’s walking stick […]
Join the community for a day of service and celebration! Enjoy a vibrant day of community fun with kids’ activities, local nonprofits, a calming sensory room, and in honor of MLK Day, a chance to add your dream to our “I Have a Dream” Butterfly Wall. Celebrate unity, service, and […]
Walk. Talk. Get Healthy. Be Happy. Join Trail Tuesdays, weekly walks in the park that are open to all fitness levels. Dogs and strollers welcome. Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Walk starts at Valley Forge Park Alliance Table by the Canteen in the Lower Parking Lot. In case of […]
The 2026 Main Line Camp Fair will be held Wednesday, January 21st from 5:30–8P at Conestoga High School (200 Irish Road Berwyn, PA). Representatives from 60+ Day, Overnight, Preschool, Sports, Arts, Academic, Specialty, and Day-Off Camps will be available to answer questions and discuss their programs in detail. This event […]
