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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 to explore the secret lives […]
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 world's largest display of LEGO […]
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, boa constrictor, and other animals […]
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 Mesozoic creatures—all made out of […]
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 | 10 AM–5PM Free cupcakes […]
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 when it soars back to […]
On Movie Mondays, the Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center presents some of their favorite movies. Tickets are $5 and include complimentary popcorn—a perfect family night out! This week's showing is the classic, summertime shark thriller, Jaws, with a PG rating (still might not be suitable for young children). When a […]
Here's your go-to list of family fun destinations for those beautiful spring and summer days ahead. Read more!
Experience everything the Academy has to offer — including our limited-time special exhibitions — for just $10 per person on Tuesdays this summer, through August. Enjoy Dinosaur Hall, Outside In and our dioramas from around the world. Learn all about the incredible discovery of Tiktaalik roseaeLife Onto Land, features the original […]
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 Mesozoic creatures—all made out of […]
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 | 10 AM–5PM Free cupcakes […]
Join Ms. Danielle for silly stories and songs OUTSIDE, at Penn Wynne Playground (NOT AT THE LIBRARY). Weather permitting. No registration necessary unless you would like to be notified if story time is cancelled. Storytime will not be held during rain, snow, freezing weather, or heat advisories. If unsure, please […]
Join Main Point Books for their new Weekly Community Storytime! They'll have a different Community Helper special guest each week. June 25: Police Officer with Police Dog July 2: no story time July 9: Police Officer with Police Dog July 16: Librarian Maria from Radnor Memorial Library July 23: Ricky […]
Join Morris Arboretum every Tuesday for Bloomin' Bubbles! In this event just for kids, they will transform the Whimsical Woods into a magical bubble party. The 2nd Tuesday of the month will be Bubbles & Dance where they’ll add music into the mix for animal dancing, slow-mo dance, freeze dance, […]
What is Zumbini? Zumbini is a music and movement class created for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers full of music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes. Music is fun, and when we enjoy ourselves we learn without knowing we are learning! Zumbini gives children the freedom! Join instructor, […]
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 when it soars back to […]
Bring your blankets, family and friends and join Whitpain Twp. outside this summer! This is an ALL ages event, and FREE to the public. THey cannot wait to have a fun night with you and your family. Check the movie and concert schedule here. Movies @ Wentz Run Park Gazebo Starts at Dusk We will […]
This class is not just about getting back into shape after childbirth; it's a celebration of parenthood! Plus it's free! (You must reserve a spot, though.) In "Stroller Strength," we'll incorporate a variety of exercises designed specifically for parents with new babies. You'll engage in strength-building movements while also focusing […]
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 to explore the secret lives […]
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, boa constrictor, and other animals […]
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 Mesozoic creatures—all made out of […]
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 | 10 AM–5PM Free cupcakes […]
Join Family Storytime for stories, moving, singing and interacting with puppets. Best for children 0–5 years and their caretakers. Just drop in! The group will be upstairs.
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 when it soars back to […]
Get those lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets ready for the Wednesday evening FREE concerts at the Chet Tyson Pavilion in Narberth Park. Back in 2024, beginning June 5! Shows begin at 7 pm. 2024 Lineup: 6/5 The Kennedys 6/12 Tookeny Creek 6/19 Stella Ruze 6/26 Four Lean Hounds 7/10 […]
The free, weekly summer performances at the GPCC Park Amphitheater alternate between movies and concerts. Performances take place on Wednesday evenings (and one Tuesday) beginning June 19 through August 6, 2024. Concerts begin at 7 pm, except on Aug. 6, when the Studio Two Tribute concert begins at 8 pm. […]
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 kinds, from Classical to Cajun, […]
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 to explore the secret lives […]
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, boa constrictor, and other animals […]
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 Mesozoic creatures—all made out of […]
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 | 10 AM–5PM Free cupcakes […]
Nature Explorers features outdoor adventures for children aged 3–5 geared toward introducing younger children to the beautiful world around them. Programs include animal greets, crafts, stories, facts, and hands-on activities. Each thirty-minute program introduces children to a new topic. On July 11, the Nature Explorers program will take a look […]
Join Ms. Danielle for silly stories and songs OUTSIDE, at Penn Wynne Playground (NOT AT THE LIBRARY). Weather permitting. No registration necessary unless you would like to be notified if story time is cancelled. Storytime will not be held during rain, snow, freezing weather, or heat advisories. If unsure, please […]
The Uptown Studio production of Alice in Wonderland, Jr. runs July 11 & 12, with two showtimes each day. Alice in Wonderland JR. features Disney favorites such as “The Golden Afternoon,” “The Unbirthday Song,” and “Painting the Roses Red” along with brand-new songs, including music from the 2010 live-action film. […]
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 all while leaning into the […]
