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Join Ms. Danielle for silly stories and songs OUTSIDE, at Penn Wynne Playground (NOT AT THE LIBRARY). Weather permitting. Storytime will not be held during rain, snow, freezing weather, or heat advisories. If unsure, please contact the library. No registration necessary unless you would like […]
Join PFCA on Thursday, July 4th for their annual celebration in Paddock Park! They have a lot of fun things planned this year. 10:30 am: Meet in Merrybrook circle, Parade into the park led by Oakmont Fire Company!** Don’t forget to decorate your scooters, bikes […]
The Garrett Hill-Rosemont Parade Committee is hosting its annual 4th of July Parade, so get out your Red, White, and Blue! Children and families are invited to decorate bikes and floats to ride in the parade. Registration is at Rosemont Business Campus at 9:30 am […]
Dress in your red, white and blue and wave a flag as the Salute to Independence Parade celebrates the 248th birthday of the United States in grand style and pageantry. The moving procession of history and culture that celebrates the people and diversity of our […]
Celebrate the nation's birthday at the farm! Join the debate between Patriots, Loyalists, and Quakers as they all confront independence and help decide the true loyalty of the farm. Meet Martha Washington, make a demonstration against the king, hear a reading of the Declaration of […]
Join Peddler's Village for a four-day holiday celebration featuring live music, tasty food and drinks, and blueberry vibes, July 4–7! An all-day, all-American outdoor BBQ on Thursday, July 4, marks the start of this four-day party that includes blueberry treats, live music, family activities, lawn games, […]
Join Fonthill Castle to celebrate Independence Day, where guests enjoy a day of fun, food, games, crafts, entertainment and live music. Highlights of the day include the children’s decorated bike parade, wheelbarrow and sack races, tug-of-war, live musicians, and food trucks. Antique bicycles, historic town […]
Upper Merion Parks and Recreation’s annual July 4 Celebration will take place on Thursday, July 4 at Heuser Park in King of Prussia. The event is free to the public, family, kid, and dog friendly. All dogs must be leashed at all times. Here's what's […]
The Wawa Welcome America July 4th Celebration features a FREE, star-studded concert on Benjamin Franklin Parkway with co-headliners Ne-Yo and Kesha, and culminates with a breathtaking fireworks display! Gates open at 4 PM. The main entrance is located at Logan Circle at 20th Street & […]
Manayunk's Stroll the Street is back — every Thursday in June, July, and August, starting at 5 pm. Shop, dine, and stroll your way down Main Street during Stroll the Street. The series features live music, local vendors, activities, happy hour specials, and shopping deals […]
Join Twenty One Pips every Thursday for Family Game Night! Your ticket (good for up to two adults and four children) includes: Free library passes to play any of our hundreds of games (Normally $7 each) A flatbread of your choice Unlimited soft drinks for […]
Discover what happens at the zoo after the sun goes down at Elmwood Park Zoo's "ZooSnooze" overnight campouts! ZooSnooze campouts are recommended for children ages 4 and up. ZooSnooze offers dinner and breakfast, a flashlight tour of the zoo, campfire and activities, an educational show […]
What could be better on a summer's evening than a fireworks show after a baseball game? How about a MEGABLAST display? The Reading Fightin’ Phils are the Philadelphia-area minor league baseball team with multiple games per week in the summer. Most Fightin Phils games feature […]
Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner & enjoy great music by Just For Fun DJ Joe Griffith. Kona Ice will also be available to enjoy a sweet treat. Check the township website for additional food trucks that may join the festivities. Fireworks show begins at […]
The Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! The Exhibit! opens May 31st! Visitors will embark on an adventurous experience focusing on building STEM skills while exploring the natural world. Created by Minnesota Children’s Museum and inspired by the popular PBS children’s series, Wild Kratts: Creature Power! invites you […]
Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a live sloth, […]
Catch the Morris Arboretum's dino-rific exhibition Garden Railway: Dinos! before it's over on September 30. With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors enjoy a spectacular display of dinosaurs including Triceratops, and Velociraptor, as well as other […]
Celllll-lebrate zoo times… come on! You’re invited to a week-long birthday party commemorating the Elmwood Park Zoo's 100th birthday! The party begins on July 5 and concludes with the ultimate celebration on July 11 with extended zoo hours for all to enjoy. July 5–July 10 […]
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2024 from Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, September 29th! 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 popular […]
Join Peddler's Village for a four-day holiday celebration featuring live music, tasty food and drinks, and blueberry vibes, July 4–7! An all-day, all-American outdoor BBQ on Thursday, July 4, marks the start of this four-day party that includes blueberry treats, live music, family activities, lawn games, […]
The 2024 Phoenixville Fireworks Celebration will be held on Friday, July 5th at the Dayton Street Field in Phoenixville. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15, when the skies are sufficiently dark to enjoy the show. Music and food will begin at 6 p.m. and last until […]
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Franklin Square! The Festival is open nightly through August 18. The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates Franklin Square with awe-inspiring, interactive, larger-than-life lanterns during the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival! Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the iconic 200-foot-dragon […]
The 2024 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 12 – August 11, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all […]
The Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! The Exhibit! opens May 31st! Visitors will embark on an adventurous experience focusing on building STEM skills while exploring the natural world. Created by Minnesota Children’s Museum and inspired by the popular PBS children’s series, Wild Kratts: Creature Power! invites you […]
Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a live sloth, […]
Celebrate Elmwood Park Zoo’s 100th Anniversary with them during their Centennial Saturdays, happening on the first Saturday of each month! Join in the festivities with your family and friends as they commemorate this special milestone with a series of exciting events. The first 100 guests […]
Catch the Morris Arboretum's dino-rific exhibition Garden Railway: Dinos! before it's over on September 30. With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors enjoy a spectacular display of dinosaurs including Triceratops, and Velociraptor, as well as other […]
Celllll-lebrate zoo times… come on! You’re invited to a week-long birthday party commemorating the Elmwood Park Zoo's 100th birthday! The party begins on July 5 and concludes with the ultimate celebration on July 11 with extended zoo hours for all to enjoy. July 5–July 10 […]
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2024 from Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, September 29th! 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 popular […]
Join Peddler's Village for a four-day holiday celebration featuring live music, tasty food and drinks, and blueberry vibes, July 4–7! An all-day, all-American outdoor BBQ on Thursday, July 4, marks the start of this four-day party that includes blueberry treats, live music, family activities, lawn games, […]
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Franklin Square! The Festival is open nightly through August 18. The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates Franklin Square with awe-inspiring, interactive, larger-than-life lanterns during the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival! Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the iconic 200-foot-dragon […]
What could be better on a summer's evening than a fireworks show after a baseball game? How about a MEGABLAST display? The Reading Fightin’ Phils are the Philadelphia-area minor league baseball team with multiple games per week in the summer. Most Fightin Phils games feature […]
The 2024 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 12 – August 11, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all […]
