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Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
A FREE introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school age students accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sponsored by Delaware County Symphony Monday November 25, 2024 6:30 – 7:30 pm Meet McNichol Art Gallery, Thomas A. Bruder Life Center Neumann University, Aston, PA 6:30 – 7:00 pm Learn […]
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is set to kick off Thanksgiving the fun, healthy way, as it hosts the Gobble Wobble 5k at four locations across the region – Abington, Haverford, Royersford and at the newest location, the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Taking place Thanksgiving Day, with events beginning at 8:30 AM. […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
The Elizabeth Pollard Fetter Chamber Music Program and the Swarthmore College Department of Music present a special family performance of Sergei Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" and "Winter" from Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by Swarthmore student musicians and student conductors and featuring the Jasper String Quartet. The concert will […]
Join the award-winning Valley Forge Chorus and friends to kick off the holiday season with barbershop harmonies!
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars are set to bring holiday cheer with their annual Holiday Spectacular, a fun-filled performance showcasing talented students from 18 local high schools. Audiences of all ages will enjoy festive songs and dazzling choreography designed to capture the magic of the season. Presented by […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars are set to bring holiday cheer with their annual Holiday Spectacular, a fun-filled performance showcasing talented students from 18 local high schools. Audiences of all ages will enjoy festive songs and dazzling choreography designed to capture the magic of the season. Presented by […]
Embrace the season at Tyler Arboretum’s Winter Fireside event! Step outside for a fun-filled winter Saturday, featuring firepits, marshmallows, and seasonal activities. Enjoy live music in the barn, outdoor games for kids, guided hikes, and delicious food from local food trucks, along with beer and snacks. It’s the perfect way […]
Author Gayle Forman will be at Children's Book World on Thursday, January 23 at 7 p.m. in conversation with blogger Jamie Mille www.perpetualpageturner.com and Frankie Diane Mallis, author of the Drowned Empire series. Gayle will discuss and sign copies of her newest YA book "After Life". https://www.gayleforman.com/books/after-life Forman is the […]
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]
Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish “New Year of the Trees” at the Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Learn about the significance of the holiday, taste traditional foods, participate in a nature journaling activity and plant bitter herbs in preparation for Passover. Registration is free but required due to space limitations. Families […]
Leave the children at Game On State for a fun-filled evening while you enjoy a well-deserved dinner, movie, shopping excursion, date, or a night out with your Valentine. They promise to keep them entertained for the evening with: - Movies - Arcade Gaming - Wii/Xbox/PlayStation - Skeeball, Pinballs - Dance […]
Join this free storytime, activity, and open-ended play for children ages 0–4 and their caregivers. On Friday, February 21, they'll read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and make a coconut tree craft with the letters in our names. Little Dragons is held from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. on […]
Families interested in the Middle School at Notre Dame are invited to this special event featuring guided tours of their 39-acre campus, a visit with their Head of School, a parent panel, and faculty-led workshops. For prospective students in grades 4, 5, 6, & 7 and their parents. RSVP today! […]
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]
Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]
Are your little ones looking for something fun and different to do on a chilly Saturdays in late winter? Try a Mini-Makers Saturday Robotics class and watch your child’s creativity and imagination grow. These weekly, one-hour Mini Makers Robotics Class allows children (3–6 years old) of all abilities to learn […]
Are your little ones looking for something fun and different to do on a chilly Saturdays in late winter? Try a Mini-Makers Saturday Robotics class and watch your child’s creativity and imagination grow. These weekly, one-hour Mini Makers Robotics Class allows children (3–6 years old) of all abilities to learn […]
This 45-minute course on the Skunk Hollow Trails is designed for children (ages 3–12) and their guardians, addressing common concerns about hiking with kids. Through engaging games and hands-on activities, participants learn about outdoor safety, trail selection, packing essentials, and Leave No Trace principles. Cost is $12/child/hike and each hike […]
Ditch the dinner dilemmas and the bedtime battles! On Friday, March 14th, Game On State (GoS) is your ticket to a stress-free evening with an exclusive Parents' Night Out event. Drop off your kids (ages 5–13) for a night of non-stop entertainment. Kids will be engaged and delighted with plenty […]
Are your little ones looking for something fun and different to do on a chilly Saturdays in late winter? Try a Mini-Makers Saturday Robotics class and watch your child’s creativity and imagination grow. These weekly, one-hour Mini Makers Robotics Class allows children (3–6 years old) of all abilities to learn […]
Join Newlin Grist Mill and we dig into history with archaeological excavations and learn more about the site through the evidence under your feet! The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional archaeologist, Keith Doms, and a dedicated corps of archaeology volunteers seek to […]
