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Saturday Wildflower Walk: Summer Edition (Adult and Teen Event) at Tyler Arboretum
2025-08-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-30 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, 19063
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 are welcome.
To avoid the hottest part of the day, the July and August walks are scheduled for 11:00 am–1:00 pm, with two exceptions: July 19, 1-3 pm and August 16, 1-3 pm.
Note that there may be some periods of moderately paced hiking, so wear comfortable hiking shoes. Feel free to bring a camera and a wildflower guide, such as Peterson’s Field Guide or Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, if you’d like, and enjoy a botanical-filled walk.
Pre-registration for this event is required. Please check in first at the Visitor Center, where you’ll meet your guide, and please be on time. This event is rain or shine and is appropriate for adults (18+) and teens ages 12-17.

Beach Bash Yoga at KOP Town Center
2025-08-10 19:00 - 20:00 | King of Prussia Town Center, 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA, 19406
Join YogaSix Main Line for Beach Bash Yoga at the KOP Town Center. Unwind and stretch out on the green as you flow through some rejuvenating yoga poses. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Don’t forget to bring your mat, water bottle, and positive vibes! Come and enjoy a peaceful sunset yoga session this summer.
Free tickets available now!

Zoo Brew 10 Year Celebration at Elmwood Park Zoo
2025-08-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA, 19401
Elmwood Park Zoo is celebrating 10 years of brews, and you’re invited to the party! Tickets for this event include zoo admission, door prizes, and a souvenir pint glass to commemorate this milestone. Plus, enjoy samplings from local favorites like Five Saints Distilling, 2SP Brewing Company, Von C Brewing Company, Wissahickon Brewing Company, and more!
Event Admission | $50
Montgomery County Residents | $40
Yearly Members | $20
Event tickets include Zoo admission. Non-participating guests must purchase Zoo admission.

Sunset and Sip at Linvilla Orchards
2025-08-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Linvilla Orchards, 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States
Grab your favorite bottle, pack a cozy blanket, and join a magical evening at Linvilla Orchards! As the sun sets over the farm you’ll get to unwind and take in the vibrant colors in a relaxed, scenic setting.
This BYOB event is the perfect way to celebrate summer with friends, enjoy a date night, or simply soak in some peace and quiet in nature’s most colorful corner. You will be transported out to the field where you’re free to sip, stroll, snap photos, and settle in at your own pace.
Bring Your Own Bottle – or stop by Linvilla’s Beer Garden to grab a 6-pack. Bring Your Own Blanket.

Ember and Exhale End-of-Summer Yoga by the Fire
2025-08-29 19:00 - 20:30 | F.L.O.W. Wellness Center, 2 Hidden Lane, Abington, PA, 19001
As summer winds down, join F.L.O.W. Wellness Center for a grounding outdoor yoga practice under the open sky, surrounded by the gentle glow of a fire pit. This all-levels class blends gentle movement, breathwork, and deep relaxation to help you reflect, release, and realign with nature’s shift into autumn. The practice will close with intention setting—inviting clarity, gratitude, and presence as we transition into the rhythms of fall.
Stick around after class to enjoy the warmth of the fire, good company, and the magic of a summer night coming to a close.
Please bring a yoga mat you don’t mind using outdoors on the ground, dress in layers, and anything you’d like for cozy comfort. All levels are welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. All other props are provided. Space is limited — pre-registration required.
Registration closes 24 hours before start time.
Minimum 4 participants required. If canceled, you will be notified and receive a full refund.

Dream Asia Food Fest: Endless Summer
2025-08-30 10:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-31 10:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-01 10:00 - 22:00 | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA, 19456
The Philadelphia Fairgrounds in Oaks hosts the Dream Asia Food Fest: Endless Summer this Labor Day weekend.
Enjoy more than 90 Asian food vendors offering cuisine from China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, India, Vietnam, and more. There will also be NYC street food pop-ups, cultural vendors, and live entertainment including a Kung Fu + acrobatics performance. Family friendly activities on tap include tea ceremonies, lion dances and interactive workshops.
Children under 10 will be admitted free. VIP and other ticketing options are available here.

Paws in the Pool - Dog Swim Week at Kaiserman JCC
2025-09-02 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-03 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-04 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-05 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-06 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Kaiserman Jewish Community Center, 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA, 19096
Paws in the pool is back this year, and, due to popular demand, it’s been extended for a whole week! Before they “paws” their pools for the season, the JCC invites their canine friends for a day of swimming, splashing and socializing in their fenced-in outdoor pool and grassy area! Both the toddler pool and heated main pool will be open and there will be a lifeguard on duty.
They also encourage all participants to bring a dog item for donation (toy, food, towels etc.) to be given to a local shelter.
Dogs and Owners must register for this event. Membership is not required. Learn more and register at https://www.phillyjcc.com/pawsinthepool/
In Loving Memory of Harley: This event is dedicated to Harley, a beloved therapy dog who passed away in July 2023. Harley touched countless lives at the JCC, bringing joy and comfort to all he encountered.
Daily Drop In Rate: $10 per dog | 1-Week Membership: $60 per dog

Parents Night Out at My Gym Springfield
2025-09-05 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-03 17:30 - 20:30 | My Gym Children’s Fitness Center, 1001 Baltimore Pike, lower level, Springfield, PA, 19064, United States
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 like obstacle courses, gymnastics circuits, balancing and climbing activities, and games like floor is lava, the museum game, & king of the hot dog with experienced My Gym teachers to guide them.
Each month brings a new theme.

Aug 1st: End of Summer Luau
Sept 5th: Superheroes
Oct 3rd: Glow in the Dark
Nov 7th: Philly Sports
Dec 5th: Polar Express

Price: $60 per child / 20% off for siblings

Radnor Hunt Concours d'Elegance
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-06 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Radnor Hunt, 826 Providence Road, Malvern, PA, 19355
The Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance is a three-day event that includes a Friday Night Barbecue, the Bill O’Connell Memorial Road Rally and Gala on Saturday evening which all culminate in the main event on Sunday – the Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance.
Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance will have an array of some of the greatest classic and sporting marques on display. The show field will also feature coaches and carriages, the seventeenth year this event will have an exhibition of the earliest form of wheeled transportation.
Sunday’s Schedule is:

9:00am MotorSport Park gates open (rain or shine)
12:00-2:30: VIP Luncheon
12:00-2:00 pm: Coaches and Carriages

Please leave all pets at home. For the safety and well-being of all our attendees, we do not allow dogs or any other pets on the Concours grounds.
Tickets can be purchased here. No physical tickets are issued for the Friday Night Barbecue, Bill O’Connell Memorial Road Rally, and the Black Tie Gala (guest lists will be utilized). No “door” tickets for Friday or Saturday will be available – purchases must be made in advance.
Tickets for Sunday events will be available at the gate on the day of the Concours beginning at 9:30 am based on availability, and will be higher than the online price.

Oktoberfest at Ship Bottom Brewery in Swarthmore
2025-09-13 15:00 | Ship Bottom Brewery, 5 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, 19081
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 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in addition to games and contests.
Food trucks on-site will include Tricycle Shop Cafe, Hunts Annex, Federal Donuts, and Barkley BBQ.

Parent Survival Night - Blast off Back to School in Ardmore!
2025-09-13 17:00 - 20:00 | The Little Gym Ardmore, 24 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA, 19003, United States
Parent Survival Nights are back at The Little Gym of Ardmore!
Celebrate the return to school by dropping your littles for a night of ACTIVE fun, and enjoy a night out in Ardmore! Pizza dinner & craft included! Must be potty independent. Ages 3-12, sibling discount available!

The Power of Boredom: Tech, Mental Health & Raising Resilient Kids
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30 | The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center, 345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
Join a conversation on how boredom can foster healthy development, and how it can relate to screen use and childhood mental health.
Learn to recognize signs of tech overuse, gain the tools for building digital resilience, and access community resources to help you bring these practices into your own family. A light dinner will be served from 5:30-6:00 pm, followed by the program from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Supporting Teens Lecture and Conversation at the Kaiserman JCC
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Kaiserman Jewish Community Center, 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA, 19096
Teens and their parents are invited to join the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center for an engaging and insightful conversation about teen wellbeing in today’s world.
Together, participants will explore:

The challenges teens and their parents face
Practical strategies for support
Preventive measures to promote resilience
Ways to help teens build and maintain holistic wellbeing

Work together to prepare teens not just for school, but for life. Registration is requested.
The evening’s amazing panels includes: Hanna Bookbinder, LSW, M.Ed: ADHD Executive Functioning Skills Coach; Aileen Gavin, CRNP, Penn Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine; Carlos Bradley, President of ISAA International Student Athlete Academy; Dr. Paul Kesselman, Director at Kesselman Clinical Associates; Rabbi Jeremy Winaker, Director of Greater Philadelphia Hillel Network.

Lola's Garden Afternoon Tea on the Terrace
2025-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Lola’s Garden, 51 Saint Georges Road, Suburban Square, Ardmore, PA, 19003, United States
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 tomato, and pesto mozzarella. Sweet-Tooth Selections will include Meyer lemon cake, cheddar scones with strawberry jam, twice-baked mini almond croissants, chocolate chip cookies, salted caramel mochi, and biscotti. Also included are chef’s savory bites like olive tapenade crostini, crispy potato bites, caprese skewers, and mini French fry cups.
This event is open to the public. Reservations for large groups are available.
Tickets are $50/person, including tax and gratuity. Mimosas and other cocktails are available ala carte.

Autumn Equinox Ceremony with Village Wellness
2025-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Available Upon Registration, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
Join Amy and Lance Isakov to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with Roksana Filipowska as they gather in sacred ceremony around the fire to hear the story of Persephone and Demeter and stand at the threshold of seasons.
Coming together to honor these moments in time allows us to anchor into a bigger rhythm that can peacefully hold all that is unfolding on the beautiful planet. Slow down and honor the seasons – inside and out!
This event will be held in Phoenixville at a private residence (location given upon registration). All participants should bring a refillable water bottle, a special-to-you object (like a crystal, photo, ring, etc) for the mesa (will return home with you), and a biodegradable offering (i.e. flowers, seeds, tobacco, cornmeal, etc.).
If you are able, please wear Black and White.
Cost for this event is $30 solo or $25 each with a friend (use the coupon code BUDDY). No one turned away for financial reasons.

Kennett Brewfest
2025-10-04 13:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Kennett, 600 S. Broad St., Kennett Square, 19348
The 28th Annual Kennett Brewfest returns to town on October 4th. Admission includes unlimited tastings from a lineup of more than 85 carefully selected craft breweries plus vendors, food trucks, live music, and more.
Kennett Brewfest will feature an impressive lineup showcasing a diverse range of craft beers, ciders, and meads from Pennsylvania, Delaware, New
Jersey, and beyond.
This year’s event will feature expanded Non-Alcoholic Options and both Regular Admission and NA ticket-holders may sample non-alcoholic beers from top brands like Athletic Brewing, Guinness, and Sierra Nevada in addition to the signature zero-proof mocktail created by Sundry Mornings.
For more than 20 years, Carl Filipiak has energized Brewfest audiences with his electrifying guitar work and genre- blending compositions. Leading the Jimi Jazz Band, he delivers a dynamic fusion of jazz, funk, blues, and rock. Food vendors will include 2 Fat Guys, Shimpys BBQ, Lobster Rolls & More, Humpty’s Dumplings, Madis on a Roll, Dough Sweet, Dia Doce, Creme, and Buona Foods, The Original Fried Mushrooms.
Tickets and be purchased at kennettbrewfest.com and range in price:
● DefConn (VIP) Ticket: $100
● Regular Admission: $65
● NA Ticket: $25

Parent Education Panel with Gladwyne Montessori: Raising Financially Wise, Values-Driven Kids
2025-10-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Gladwyne Montessori, 920 Youngsford Road, Gladwyne, PA, 19035, United States
Join the Gladwyne Montessori community for an interactive evening focused on building healthy money habits and modeling generosity at home. Learn from two dynamic experts—Jennifer Dempsey Fox, J.D., CFP®, CHPC, CEO & Co-Founder of Fox High Performance Coaching and former President of Bryn Mawr Trust Wealth Management, and Adrienne B. Hart, J.D., LL.M, Head of Philanthropy – Senior Vice President at Rockefeller Capital Management.
Topics include:

How to talk to young children about money, giving, and choices
Why early financial literacy matters for lifelong habits
Easy ways to practice generosity as a family
Making philanthropy meaningful (and fun!) at home

All attendees will receive a free copy of Raising Financially Fit Kids by Jolene Godfrey.
Location on campus – TBD. Childcare available through aftercare for current GMS Montessori families ONLY.
This special bring-a-friend event is open to the public—so please invite your friends! RSVP HERE.

Narberth Oktoberfest
2025-10-11 17:00 - 23:00 | Narberth Park, 80 Windsor Avenue, Narberth, PA, 19072
Friends of Sabine Park proudly present Narberth Oktoberfest to support the Narberth Memorial Day Parade and Sabine Park!
This age 21+ event will be held in Narberth Park. Tickets are $75/person and include entry, food provided by the Flying Deutschman Food Truck, craft beer provided by Stockertown Beverage, and live music. Bring your own stein!
This event is rain or shine.
