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Join Librarian Alyssa Moore for a cozy Thanksgiving Pajama Storytime perfect for little ones ages 0–5! Snuggle up in your comfiest PJs and enjoy festive stories designed just for our youngest readers. A warm, family-friendly way to kick off the season!
Enjoy a family-friendly Friendsgiving morning filled with goodies, crafts, and full hearts! Meet Bluey, enjoy a cozy storytime, and make sweet memories together.
Craft & Mercantile is a curated night market celebrating local makers & artisans alongside live music and food & drink. Located in the heart of Chester County, these night markets bring local artists and the community together in a unique way (often described as magical). A good time is guaranteed […]
Join us for a festive Friendsgiving Fiesta with your favorite pals Elmo and Bluey! Enjoy fun photo ops, a lively bubble dance party, and plenty of yummy snacks and desserts. Spots fill fast, so don’t miss the fun!
Vera Studio is returning to West Chester, PA to Pine + Quill for a creative, Thanksgiving-inspired floral centerpiece workshop. Arrange gorgeous Fall blooms to embrace the coziest holiday season, just in time for you to wow your guests with your Thanksgiving table florals. Spaces are limited - register here. Groups […]
Join the Upper Merion Township Library for a 30-minute in-person program designed for families with children ages 2 - 5 years old and their parent/caregiver. This will be a fun engaging program for the whole family with interactive stories, music, rhythm, and movement activities in advance of Thanksgiving. SIGN UP […]
Find everything you need for a truly LOCAL holiday meal at the annual Eagleview Thanksgiving farmers market with 35+ local producers & makers. They will have locally grown fruits & vegetables, meat & eggs, cheese & dairy, baked goods, honey, spirits, wine, handcrafted artisan goods & more.
Join the Upper Darby Library - Sellers Branch to create fun, seasonal crafts! Decorate a cupcake or two to look like a turkey, using candies and icing to make a tasty treat. Please include any food allergies/dietary restrictions when you register. Vanilla cupcakes will be used as the base. Registration […]
Thanksgiving is not just about food, but about kindness, helping others, and gratitude. Join the Upper Merion Township Library to learn more about thankfulness and to do some fun projects to help others around the holidays in our community. This program is for grades K-4. Registration is required.
Mr. Don returns to the Norwood Library with an original, interactive Thanksgiving Storytime where participants become part of the story! This event is for all ages.
Join the Media-Upper Providence Free Library for a showing of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, the 1973 animated classic about friends gathering for the holiday. Enjoy a snack of pretzels, popcorn and jelly beans (Cheerio-type cereal available for a baby-friendly alternative). Bring a drink and a blanket for the floor if […]
Join the Phoenixville Public Library for some Thanksgiving fun! Read stories, dance, and more! This program is for all ages. Storytimes will be offered at 10:15 and 11:15 am on November 26th. Please register for 1 session (10:15 am or 11:15 am) and let the library know how many people […]
Join Downtown West Chester and the West Chester Downtown Foundation for the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27th starting at 8 am. This 5K run / 2K walk is a great way to kick off the holiday early. Bring your family & friends and plan for this to […]
Join the Greater Philadelphia YMCA's annual Thanksgiving Day family tradition, the Gobble Wobble 5K! There will be multiple locations and race options to challenge the whole family, including a virtual race for those who are out of town or shudder at the idea of waking up early! The Gobble Wobble […]
The oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the country will kick off the holiday season as it marches through Center City and up the Ben Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The parade is free and open to the public. It will feature performances and activities for the entire […]
Celebrate a stress-free and unforgettable Thanksgiving aboard City Cruises Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner Cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia. Skip the cooking and enjoy a festive, chef-prepared buffet featuring all your holiday favorites, seasonal cocktails, live DJ entertainment, and breathtaking views of the Philadelphia skyline.
Join The Candy Lab on Friday, November 28, from 10-11 am to celebrate NO SCHOOL!!! Participants will be making 4+ winter-themed edible crafts. Perfect for those age 5-12. Just $20 (plus $1.20 sales tax).
Get some holiday shopping done without your children. On Saturday, November 29, from 2-4 pm, brin them Ardmore's The Candy Lab where they will blend candy crafting with the music of The Nutcracker. Crafters will enjoy making edible candy crafts while enjoying live holiday music and interactive performances from Mobile […]
