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Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […] 
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 […] |
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Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […] 
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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] 
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 […]
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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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