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Pumpkinland is open from mid-September through early November and takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger than life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lore of the harvest […]
It’s Highland Orchards' favorite time of year — apple picking time! The orchard grows over 47 varieties of apples with up to 15 different different varieties for PYO at a time. Plus all kinds of awesome locally grown produce and fall decorations are available. One […]
All aboard the Dinosaur Train at Please Touch Museum! This traveling exhibit will transport kids back to the time of dinosaurs and encourage basic scientific learning through fun, hands-on activities. In this exhibit, visitors can climb aboard the Dinosaur Train — turn dial controls, push […]
Discover Friends' Central's Lower School at one of their Open Houses at 228 Old Gulph Road in Wynnewood. Friends's Central is an independent co-ed Quaker school. September 27, at 9:30 am November 16, at 4:30 pm
This program is a free book club and story time for children ages 2–4 on Wednesdays, from 10–10:30 am at the Kennett Library. RSVP to attend. Plus! Exciting news for parents of preschool children in Chester County: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now available to […]
Part gallery and part studio, Illuminating Birds celebrates the enduring appeal of drawing and writing about birds. Requiring prolonged observation and deep curiosity, drawing — in its ability to distill — contributes to creative insights and scientific understanding. Experience avian artworks by Alexander Wilson, Elizabeth and John […]
An autumn tradition continues September 11–October 29! For six, fun-filled weeks, over 100 scarecrows line the brick pathways of the autumn-tinted Peddler's Village. Some are inspired by famous characters, some are humorous, some are scary – but all of them are carefully handmade by Philly-area […]
The perfect outing for Pixar fans of all ages — at Penn's Landing until October 1st! Pixar Putt is the ultimate pop-up, mini-golf experience made up of 18 fun and interactive holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Pixar's most beloved […]
Join Radnor Library at Chanticleer: a Pleasure Garden, for a 4-week series of mindfulness classes led by Prana Llama Yoga instructor Amy Swanson on Wednesdays, September 13–October 4. Each 50-minute class incorporates movement and mindfulness experiences geared toward children ages 7–12. Surrounded by the serene flowers […]
Enjoy a sensory-friendly evening out at VK Brewing where you'll have the freedom to roam, dance, pace, and be yourself. There will be low-volume music, reduced lighting, and sensory toys and fidgets. Meet other families and chat with an occupational, speech, and physical therapist, and […]
Come learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons, at the Ardmore Library. This club for teens is a great introduction to role-playing games and a chance to practice math, problem solving, and teamwork while having fun! For ages 13 and up. This is an in-person […]
Pumpkinland is open from mid-September through early November and takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger than life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lore of the harvest […]
It’s Highland Orchards' favorite time of year — apple picking time! The orchard grows over 47 varieties of apples with up to 15 different different varieties for PYO at a time. Plus all kinds of awesome locally grown produce and fall decorations are available. One […]
All aboard the Dinosaur Train at Please Touch Museum! This traveling exhibit will transport kids back to the time of dinosaurs and encourage basic scientific learning through fun, hands-on activities. In this exhibit, visitors can climb aboard the Dinosaur Train — turn dial controls, push […]
Part gallery and part studio, Illuminating Birds celebrates the enduring appeal of drawing and writing about birds. Requiring prolonged observation and deep curiosity, drawing — in its ability to distill — contributes to creative insights and scientific understanding. Experience avian artworks by Alexander Wilson, Elizabeth and John […]
An autumn tradition continues September 11–October 29! For six, fun-filled weeks, over 100 scarecrows line the brick pathways of the autumn-tinted Peddler's Village. Some are inspired by famous characters, some are humorous, some are scary – but all of them are carefully handmade by Philly-area […]
The perfect outing for Pixar fans of all ages — at Penn's Landing until October 1st! Pixar Putt is the ultimate pop-up, mini-golf experience made up of 18 fun and interactive holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Pixar's most beloved […]
Discover Friends' Central's Middle and Upper Schools at their September Open House. Friends’s Central is an independent co-ed Quaker school.
Running seasonally, Longwood Gardens' Illuminated Fountain Performances offer a spectacle unlike any other. Find a place to sit—or stand back in awe—as water in all shapes, sizes, and heights combines with music and infinite colors. Before or after the 30-minute show, stroll through the five-acre […]
Pumpkinland is open from mid-September through early November and takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger than life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lore of the harvest […]
It’s Highland Orchards' favorite time of year — apple picking time! The orchard grows over 47 varieties of apples with up to 15 different different varieties for PYO at a time. Plus all kinds of awesome locally grown produce and fall decorations are available. One […]
All aboard the Dinosaur Train at Please Touch Museum! This traveling exhibit will transport kids back to the time of dinosaurs and encourage basic scientific learning through fun, hands-on activities. In this exhibit, visitors can climb aboard the Dinosaur Train — turn dial controls, push […]
The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]
Part gallery and part studio, Illuminating Birds celebrates the enduring appeal of drawing and writing about birds. Requiring prolonged observation and deep curiosity, drawing — in its ability to distill — contributes to creative insights and scientific understanding. Experience avian artworks by Alexander Wilson, Elizabeth and John […]
An autumn tradition continues September 11–October 29! For six, fun-filled weeks, over 100 scarecrows line the brick pathways of the autumn-tinted Peddler's Village. Some are inspired by famous characters, some are humorous, some are scary – but all of them are carefully handmade by Philly-area […]
Penn Wynne Library's Books & Blankets is back! Bring a blanket and join Ms. Danielle for silly stories and songs. Books & Blankets happens OUTDOORS at Penn Wynne Park on Manoa road — right next to the playground, weather permitting. There will be no story time […]
The perfect outing for Pixar fans of all ages — at Penn's Landing until October 1st! Pixar Putt is the ultimate pop-up, mini-golf experience made up of 18 fun and interactive holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Pixar's most beloved […]
Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests can enjoy trick-or-treating, Halloween-themed shows and parades, participating in our Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, and unique photo opportunities […]
Running seasonally, Longwood Gardens' Illuminated Fountain Performances offer a spectacle unlike any other. Find a place to sit—or stand back in awe—as water in all shapes, sizes, and heights combines with music and infinite colors. Before or after the 30-minute show, stroll through the five-acre […]
Pumpkinland is open from mid-September through early November and takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger than life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lore of the harvest […]
Linvilla Orchards’ Apple Festival honors apples every autumn. This legendary festival could not properly be celebrated in just one day! This event is scheduled when Pick Your Own apples are most commonly at the height of their season and you can choose from the many varieties grown […]
It’s Highland Orchards' favorite time of year — apple picking time! The orchard grows over 47 varieties of apples with up to 15 different different varieties for PYO at a time. Plus all kinds of awesome locally grown produce and fall decorations are available. One […]
All aboard the Dinosaur Train at Please Touch Museum! This traveling exhibit will transport kids back to the time of dinosaurs and encourage basic scientific learning through fun, hands-on activities. In this exhibit, visitors can climb aboard the Dinosaur Train — turn dial controls, push […]
The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]
Part gallery and part studio, Illuminating Birds celebrates the enduring appeal of drawing and writing about birds. Requiring prolonged observation and deep curiosity, drawing — in its ability to distill — contributes to creative insights and scientific understanding. Experience avian artworks by Alexander Wilson, Elizabeth and John […]