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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 […]
Pick-Your-Own Peach season has officially arrived at Linvilla Orchards! These juicy, sun-ripened peaches are ready to be picked straight from the orchard, offering visitors the chance to enjoy fruit at its freshest. Families with young children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe peaches before heading into the fields. […]
Sunflower season is in full bloom at Linvilla Orchards! These vibrant, cheerful flowers are a favorite for cut flower bouquets and are now available for Cut-Your-Own. Sunflowers bloom for several weeks throughout the summer, making this a can’t-miss seasonal experience. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to begin […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pick-Your-Own Peach season has officially arrived at Linvilla Orchards! These juicy, sun-ripened peaches are ready to be picked straight from the orchard, offering visitors the chance to enjoy fruit at its freshest. Families with young children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe peaches before heading into the fields. […]
Sunflower season is in full bloom at Linvilla Orchards! These vibrant, cheerful flowers are a favorite for cut flower bouquets and are now available for Cut-Your-Own. Sunflowers bloom for several weeks throughout the summer, making this a can’t-miss seasonal experience. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to begin […]
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 […]
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.
My Gym Springfield offers a fun and active Parents Night Out on the first Friday of every month. These 3-hour drop off events are for kids ages 4 to 10 years old and include a pizza dinner. From 5:30-8:30 pm, children will play organized games and engage in skills-based activities […]
Kick off the fall semester with an afternoon of fun, flavor, and community with Main Line School Night at the at Creutzburg Center! Enjoy an afternoon of tasty bites, local artisans, live music, games, dance, and hands-on demos from Main Line School Night instructors! Whether you’re 9 or ninety, there’s […]
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 […]
Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have a different theme – this season, we’re exploring topics related to the […]
Kick off the fall semester with an afternoon of fun, flavor, and community with Main Line School Night at the at Creutzburg Center! Enjoy an afternoon of tasty bites, local artisans, live music, games, dance, and hands-on demos from Main Line School Night instructors! Whether you’re 9 or ninety, there’s […]
The 13th Annual Haverford Music Festival returns on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 12 noon to 9:00 pm at the intersection of Darby Road and Hathaway Lane in Havertown, PA. This is a family-friendly music festival that celebrates creativity, supports arts and education, and fosters a vibrant cultural landscape in […]
Villanova Football is hosting their Community Day on Saturday, September 6th at 6:00 pm at the football stadium. In addition to the game versus Colgate, there will be a Kid Zone with inflatables, face painting by cheerleaders, balloon artists, fun games, coloring stations, and appearances from various Villanova sports teams! […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 artillery and line drills. Re-enactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on site all […]
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 […]
Wonderful Halos, one of the most-loved healthy snack brands, is hosting a free Pop-Up event on September 14th at the Drexel Hill ShopRite. 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 […]
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 […]
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 artillery and line drills. Re-enactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on site all […]
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 […]
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union presents the Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program Storytime to children in preschool through 3rd grade. The program consists of a read-aloud of The Berenstain Bears Visit the Credit Union by Mike Berenstain, written in coordination with FMFCU. Children will learn the sound financial concept, “Save, Share, Spend, Earn,” […]
My Gym Springfield is hosting 2 free Open House events on Thursday, September 18th and Tuesday, September 23rd. This event is perfect for families with children ages 12 months up to 9 years old that are new to My Gym. Families should register in advance. At this event you will […]
My Gym Springfield is hosting 2 free Open House events on Thursday, September 18th and Tuesday, September 23rd. This event is perfect for families with children ages 12 months up to 9 years old that are new to My Gym. Families should register in advance. At this event you will […]
Join Harmony Kids Playhouse for an incredible celebration of the families who made this play space a reality! Enjoy FREE open play sessions. Sign up for a 30-minute slot between 4:00 and 7:00 pm (or come even if you don't have a time slot). There will also be local food […]
The fan favorite, ALWAYS ROCKIN' Food Truckathon returns to the Swarthmore Town Center on Friday, September 19th! Grab your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy an array of sweet and savory offerings from more than 20 vendors and live music by the School of Rock Delco youth house band from […]
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 […]
