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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 […]
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.
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite summertime traditions. It features outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini-golf, and great food and drinks, all with soaring views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge. Summerfest is the perfect place for a family outing or a […]
Bring the family for summer fun at the the 75th annual Goshen Country Fair, July 29–August 3! Enjoy games of chance, amusement rides, music, and delicious food. And don't miss the dairy cow, sheep, goat, rabbit and poultry exhibits. See the fair schedule for daily events. Saturday only: reduced ride […]
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 Easttown Parks and Recreation Board is pleased to announce the following line-up for this year's Summer Concert Series: JUNE 12 - Brown Sugar | an exciting Rolling Stones tribute band JUNE 26 - Jeff Krick, Jr. | award-winning Elvis tribute artist *JULY 4 - Uptown Band | one of the country's most versatile acts JULY 17 - A Proud Monkey | […]
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 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 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 […]
Explore the Brandywine Museum of Art both inside and out this summer through weekly adventures for families. Each Thursday morning from July 11 to August 1, discover new treasures in art and nature on scavenger hunts through the galleries and campus followed by creative art projects. Participate in one or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 the children We will be […]
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite summertime traditions. It features outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini-golf, and great food and drinks, all with soaring views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge. Summerfest is the perfect place for a family outing or a […]
Join KoP Town Center on the green every Thursday (plus one Tuesday evening), June–October, from 6–8 pm to enjoy local, live entertainment at the Town Center! Performances will be in front of Davio's. Follow them on Facebook for latest updates. Here is the 2024 season performance schedule: JUNE6/6: Tim Williams6/13: […]
Join the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance for their free Summer Music Series, Thursdays, July 11– August 15. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. A food truck will be on site each week as well. Bring your chairs and blankets for this family-friendly event! Visit […]
Bring the family for summer fun at the the 75th annual Goshen Country Fair, July 29–August 3! Enjoy games of chance, amusement rides, music, and delicious food. And don't miss the dairy cow, sheep, goat, rabbit and poultry exhibits. See the fair schedule for daily events. Saturday only: reduced ride […]
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 […]
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, […]
On Saturday, August 10, the Media Recreation Board will be hosting Outdoor Movie Night, featuring the teen classic, Ferris Buehler’s Day Off. The movie will begin at 8:30 pm. BYO lawn chair or blanket. Admission and popcorn are free! Candy and soda available for purchase at the Snack Bar.
Pack a picnic and your favorite beverage and head to Stoneleigh for a sunset stroll. The garden unfolds throughout summer with colorful blooms, entrancing wildlife, towering trees, and inspiring vistas. Bring a chair or blanket to relax on the Great Lawn. Event is free. Registration required. Please complete and submit the secure, […]
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 […]
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 events! Each year, four blocks […]
School is out, summer is in, and this season, Sesame Place Philadelphia will offer even more furry fun with extended evening hours during the all-new Sesame Place Summer Nights — Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, now through September 1! During Sesame Place Summer Nights, the park will be open later, allowing […]
The two-week celebration of the Ardmore Restaurant scene is back August 1–10, 2024! One of our the town's most popular events, Ardmore Restaurant Week features a 3-course prix-fixe menu at $20, $30, or $40. See the event webpage for participating restaurants.
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite summertime traditions. It features outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini-golf, and great food and drinks, all with soaring views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge. Summerfest is the perfect place for a family outing or a […]
