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It's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of […]
Treat your family to the memorable experience of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, a must-see holiday classic! The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugarplum Fairy in this quintessential celebration […]
It's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of […]
It's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of […]
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 […]
Join at the Maguire Art Museum for a creative day of art, music, and storytelling in the galleries! This month, they will be reading "Snowmen at Night" by Caralyn Buehner and making snow globe art. Free and open to the public! Ideal for toddlers and pre–K; all ages welcome. Attendees […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cradles to Crayons is proud to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by offering special engagement opportunities in support of their mission to help children living in poverty throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Volunteer in their Giving Factory with family, friends, or your corporate team! Interested in volunteering with a […]
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 […]
Honor the life, service, and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Museum, Saturday, Jan. 17 – Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, and discover the ongoing promise of the American Revolution and what it takes to change the world. Visit the museum website for details on the weekend's […]
Cradles to Crayons is proud to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by offering special engagement opportunities in support of their mission to help children living in poverty throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Volunteer in their Giving Factory with family, friends, or your corporate team! Interested in volunteering with a […]
Cradles to Crayons is proud to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by offering special engagement opportunities in support of their mission to help children living in poverty throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Volunteer in their Giving Factory with family, friends, or your corporate team! Interested in volunteering with a […]
Join PTM for a meaningful celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., where families can engage in activities that reflect his legacy of equality, justice, and peace. Included with regular museum admission. Join a special story time in the Book Nook featuring a reading "It Starts with ME," […]
The day begins with an oratorical contest for high school juniors and seniors, hosted by the Thomas & Woods Foundation in AAMP’s Auditorium. Students will present original speeches reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy and the meaning of Radical Peace today. Throughout the afternoon, AAMP’s Curatorial team will offer gallery talks connected to current exhibitions at 12:00 […]
Come together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy at the Schuylkill Center during this day of service on Monday, January 19th from 11 am-1:30 pm. All members of the community are invited to join in work on several service projects aimed at protecting the health of the forest […]
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a family program that invites children and adults to learn, reflect, and create together. Families will learn how Dr. King and others took action for freedom and justice to ensure that all people are treated fairly and equally. The program begins with storytelling […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ring in the Year of the Horse at the Penn Museum's 45th annual Lunar New Year celebration. Bring the whole family to experience vibrant Asian traditions during a full day of festivities, including storytelling, art-making, live music and dance performances, and a traditional Lion Dance finale. Lunar New Year is […]
From 11 am–3 pm each Saturday in February, meet Ona Judge or Margaret Woodby and learn about their fascinating lives and experiences as free and formerly-enslaved Black women in colonial Philadelphia. And on Storytelling Sunday, hear true stories of the Black experience in Philadelphia history on Sundays in February from […]
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 Black History Month with an engaging, family-friendly event that honors African American heritage and culture. Explore immersive, hands-on workshops celebrating Black change-makers, past and present — from inventing and dancing to designing and drumming.
From 11 am–3 pm each Saturday in February, meet Ona Judge or Margaret Woodby and learn about their fascinating lives and experiences as free and formerly-enslaved Black women in colonial Philadelphia. And on Storytelling Sunday, hear true stories of the Black experience in Philadelphia history on Sundays in February from […]
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 […]
From 11 am–3 pm each Saturday in February, meet Ona Judge or Margaret Woodby and learn about their fascinating lives and experiences as free and formerly-enslaved Black women in colonial Philadelphia. And on Storytelling Sunday, hear true stories of the Black experience in Philadelphia history on Sundays in February from […]
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 […]
From 11 am–3 pm each Saturday in February, meet Ona Judge or Margaret Woodby and learn about their fascinating lives and experiences as free and formerly-enslaved Black women in colonial Philadelphia. And on Storytelling Sunday, hear true stories of the Black experience in Philadelphia history on Sundays in February from […]
From 11 am–3 pm each Saturday in February, meet Ona Judge or Margaret Woodby and learn about their fascinating lives and experiences as free and formerly-enslaved Black women in colonial Philadelphia. And on Storytelling Sunday, hear true stories of the Black experience in Philadelphia history on Sundays in February from […]
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.
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with themed food and drink specials throughout the week.
Ring in the Lunar New Year at the Please Touch Museum with a festive performance by the Philadelphia Suns and themed workshops that bring the traditions of the holiday to life. Enjoy Zodiac Animal Matching in the Tot Spot, Story times featuring readings of Ruby’s Lunar New Year, Chinese calligraphy […]
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 […]
From 11 am–3 pm each Saturday in February, meet Ona Judge or Margaret Woodby and learn about their fascinating lives and experiences as free and formerly-enslaved Black women in colonial Philadelphia. And on Storytelling Sunday, hear true stories of the Black experience in Philadelphia history on Sundays in February from […]
