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Bring the family to celebrate the fall at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Enjoy live music, picnic, make a nature-based craft, and tour the gardens. This event is free and open to the public.
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
Lola's Garden brings a new tradition to the Main Line with Afternoon Tea on the Terrace. Chef Andrew Kedziora’s menu is served family-style and includes unlimited assorted teas. The event will also feature tea sandwiches including cucumber & whipped cream cheese, smoked salmon, ham & cheddar, Amish chicken salad, heirloom […]
Join neighbors and community members on North Wayne Avenue in Radnor for a fall afternoon filled with family fun. From rides and games, to food, music, and vendors, this community event is a delightful way way to spend a September afternoon. Don't miss the annual Top Dog contest, where Wayne's […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
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 […]
Linvilla Orchards' highly anticipated Annual Apple Festival, a celebration dedicated to the delicious and versatile apple, is back for 2025! Guests will have the chance to explore their flourishing orchards, participate in apple picking, and savor a variety of delectable apple goodies. Linvilla has a variety of delicious apples that […]
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 […]
Looking to spark your child’s curiosity about the outdoors? Join Tyler Arboretum for Family Explorers: What Lives at the Arboretum? This program invites families to explore nature using their senses to uncover its secrets. Each month, head outdoors to discover a different seasonal theme, searching for plants, animals, and other […]
Enjoy food, music, activities for kids & adults, and great resources from more than 30 local environmental and community groups. Have lots of fun and even learn something cool! Go on a scavenger hunt, watch what a bee hive looks like inside, get a packet of native plant seeds to create your own pollinator garden, paint […]
Celebrate the season’s bounty with Harvest Home at Colonial PA Farmstead, a festive day honoring 18th-century traditions of gratitude, labor, and community. Rooted in English agricultural customs brought to colonial Pennsylvania, Harvest Home marked the successful gathering of the year’s crops and the turning of the season toward autumn. Join […]
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 […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
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 […]
Join Miss Agnes, a dental hygienist, and her puppet Bitewing to learn all about healthy teeth. Come to the Middletown Free Library for Homeschool Mix It Up time. The library will mix it up with different challenge activities, which may include: puzzle/logic games, STEM and critical-thinking activities, special guest speakers, […]
Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to come listen to a story or two and use their creativity and critical thinking skills to complete a story time design challenge at the Springfield Township Library. These challenges will reflect a different science or art theme each week. It is important […]
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. […]
Spark a love for the outdoors with Little Tykes Go on Hikes, an exciting series of themed, family-friendly adventures designed for children ages 3-8. Each guided hike blends exploration, education, and fun, encouraging young adventurers to discover nature through interactive activities, storytelling, and hands-on experiences.
Each Wednesday through December 17, students can join a weekly art class at the Rockdale Art Center. With new projects each session, this class is perfect for the growing artist to explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. Students create a unique […]
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. […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
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. […]
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 […]
THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]
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 […]
Sixth grade girls nominated by their teachers are invited to join PAGES, Philadelphia Area Girls Exploring Science, for a Mini-Conference at Villanova University with Keynote Speaker Cori Dorfmeier, Director of Sample Management at Merck. The agenda for the day is: 9:00 AM: Registration and Refreshments 9:30 AM: Keynote: Cori Dorfmeier […]
Come to the Aston Township Community Day at the Aston Community Center. Parade: Community Day begins with a parade from Neumann University (Neumann Drive) starting at 9:00 am (check-in at 8:00 am). The parade will proceed along Concord Road to the Aston Township Community Center. The parade will feature local […]
Join St. David’s Church for their 174th Annual Country Fair, always held on the first Saturday in October at the St. David’s Fairgrounds. This event is the longest, continuously running church fair in the USA. Held annually on the first Saturday in October, the Fair is full of thrifted deals, […]
THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]
