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Warm up your winter with a splash of summer in January! Join Sun & Snow Family Day at the Maguire Art Museum, and experience the vibrant, colorful works of Henry Bermudez, explore the “Re-Union” exhibition, and let your imagination bloom as you make your own bright, playful art in hands-on […]
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 […]
Enjoy a winter day outdoors at Tyler Arboretum. Spend a Saturday afternoon with friends and family enjoying food and drinks, story time and light activities for kids, and time outside around the fire pits or grab a seat inside the heated barn with live music. Take part in a guided […]
Enjoy Linvilla's latest attraction, their Glice Skating Rink, a magical winter experience on this family farm perfect for winter fun! This eco-friendly, synthetic ice rink lets families skate under festive lights, surrounded by holiday decor and the charm of a rustic farm setting. Skaters can enjoy the rink in any […]
Flaky, indulgent, and irresistibly sweet—what better way to embrace National Pie Day than with a home baked delight from Linvilla Orchards? While this holiday traditionally graces calendars just once a year on January 23, Linvilla Orchards is turning it into a three-day extravaganza! Friday, January 23 through Sunday, January 25, […]
Enjoy Linvilla's latest attraction, their Glice Skating Rink, a magical winter experience on this family farm perfect for winter fun! This eco-friendly, synthetic ice rink lets families skate under festive lights, surrounded by holiday decor and the charm of a rustic farm setting. Skaters can enjoy the rink in any […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat with a fun, family-friendly winter walk at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Explore nature, journal discoveries, and learn together.
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 […]
Come make a special keepsake from the heart! Join Wayne Art Center for an afternoon of clay together with your child to create a heart-shaped ceramic box to give as a gift or keep for your own treasures. Learn the basics of working with kiln-fired clay and colorful glazes while […]
Come check out an Open House for the Civil Air Patrol - it's a great opportunity to learn more about what they do and how you can get involved. Join them for an exciting Open House event at the Civil Air Patrol Griffin Composite Squadron! Learn all about their missions, […]
Please join Jungle Land for their Valentine's Day Party! Tickets include open play, pizza & fruit, juice & water, cookies & cupcakes and a special visit from Minnie Mouse! Goodie bags will also be provided for each child! Adults, as always, feel free to BYOB! Tickets will be limited for […]
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 Maguire Art Museum for a creative day of art, music, and storytelling in the galleries! This month, read "Hug Machine," find hearts in the museum, and make Valentine’s Day art! Free and open to the public! Ideal for toddlers and pre–K; all ages welcome. Attendees have access to […]
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 […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with art that’s as sweet as it is creative. Artists will create shadowbox frames with marshmallow hearts, experiment with watercolor reveal hearts, and enjoy additional festive art activities. A playful, hands-on event designed to make memories, get a little messy, and head home with one-of-a-kind Valentine keepsakes!
Join Riverbend for a spectacular performance by the Philadelphia Children's Theater! Baby Whale journeys through the ocean to reunite with Mommy Whale, who has become tangled in a ghost net in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. With help from his community of aquatic pals & new human friends, Baby Whale […]
The African American Children’s Book Project will host one of the oldest and largest single-day gatherings of authors and illustrators of Black children’s books in the country. The African American Children’s Book Fair has put Philadelphia on the map as a literary destination for children’s books. Award-winning authors and illustrators […]
Join Main Line Art Center for their biggest event of the year! Celebrate the Lunar New Year and usher in the year of the Horse! Enjoy hands-on art activities in their studios for all ages, face painting by Studio 323, and an outdoor performance of the iconic Lion Dance by […]
Princesses and superheroes hit the ice at Spring Mountain for a family-friendly skating event with face painting and extra fun.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Join Goldfish Swim School on Saturday, February 14th from 2:30-4:30 pm for a fun Valentine's Day themed family swim! Take a dip in their 90 degree pool, enjoy warm hot chocolate, yummy snacks, and crafts! Registration is required: $5 per family for members - $10 per family for non-members. (Only […]
Drop by Scott Arboretum & Gardens on the day off from school to learn about the wonders of the winter gardens. Complete a winter-themed nature craft and go on a scavenger hunt throughout the gardens. Visit at 10:30 am for a free, family-friendly tour of the Arboretum & Gardens.
Join a FREE introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school age students accompanied by a parent or guardian, sponsored by Delaware County Symphony. From 6:30 – 7:00 pm, learn about the tuba and music to be performed by Delaware County Symphony in concert on Sunday March 1, 2026, […]
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 Goldfish Swim School for Splashing for a Cure, a special family swim event on Friday, February 20th from 6:00–7:30 PM, kicking off the first day of Penn State THON. All proceeds from this event will be donated directly to support pediatric cancer research and families impacted by childhood cancer. […]
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 […]
