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Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet in […]
Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]
Explore the local ecosystem this summer at the Wagner's Fridays in the Field! Beginning June 20th, the Wagner Teaching Garden will be open for independent educational exploration every Friday from 1 - 3:30pm. The Wagner's Teaching Garden is their most valuable classroom. Not only is their green space full of […]
Embark on an epic adventure across the ocean with CCC Shines’ production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr., brought to life by their summer camp cast of young, talented performers! This imaginative musical tells the story of James, an orphaned boy who discovers a magical peach and […]
KidsPark Main Line's Chess Club for ages 5-12 starts July 14th and will be held every Monday and Friday afternoon until August 22nd. Whether your child is a beginner or ready for the next level, KidsPark teaches every skill level to grow, learn, and master chess—all with fun. Two sessions […]
Come one, come all to the annual Malvern Fire Company Carnival at the Paoli Memorial Grounds and Malvern Memorial Park. The fair runs each evening from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, with easy parking available by donation to the fire company at the fairgrounds. This year's event reprises all the attractions […]
Come out to Lionville for The Barley Sheaf Players' performance of Carrie - the Musical, following the story of Carrie White, a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving […]
The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, 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, […]
When newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally sets off an eternal winter in the town of Arendelle, her younger sister Anna (along with her friends Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven) goes off on a thrilling adventure to find her sister and save the kingdom. Facing an unsuspected villain, unpredictable ice powers, and […]
What if you could live forever? Would you take the chance? Or would you choose to truly live? Methacton Community Theater invites you to step into the enchanting world of Tuck Everlasting—a story of wonder, adventure, and the beauty of life’s fleeting moments. This magical, family-friendly musical is filled with […]
Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to each other, and the power of forgiveness. Features hits from the original soundtrack plus great new songs. Tickets for these performances are selling fast.
Join Toastique for the Grand Opening of their Newtown Square location. Toastique offers a fresh, modern dining experience with a unique menu featuring gourmet toast, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls, coffee, espresso, and more - all made using only fresh and responsibly sourced ingredients. Whether you're starting your day with […]
The Conshohocken Farmers Market will be held from May 17 to November 1, 2025, in the plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main at the intersection of Fayette Street and West Elm Street in Conshohocken. The market will be held weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to […]
The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]
In this workshop, attendees will learn about the mysterious and beautiful artistic process known as cyanotype. The cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic processes, developed in 1842 as a way to create multiple copies with UV light. It is actually the original blueprint! Over the course of three hours, […]
At this craft program for all ages, participants will visit the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center's Ocean quilt exhibit, from the Carrefour European Quilt Show, for inspiration as they create their own ocean-themed masterpieces. Younger children may need the assistance of a parent or guardian. The program is free, but […]
Join Newlin Grist Mill and we dig into history with archaeological excavations and learn more about the site through the evidence under your feet! The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional archaeologist, Keith Doms, and a dedicated corps of archaeology volunteers seek to […]
Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet in […]
Head out to Chadds Ford this Saturday for a wheel-y good time at Penns Woods Winery with incredible cars, premium wine, and live music. With live music by Katelyn Christine from 12-4:00 pm, local vendors and food trucks, this event promises to be a festive way to spend a Saturday […]
Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]
First Fest is a musical celebration benefitting Haverford's First Responders at the Paddock Park Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and hang out under all the shade trees. This is a free event, with donations supporting local volunteer fire departments. There will be LIVE music, food, crafters, inflatables for […]
Bring your refreshments, lawn chairs, and blankets to enjoy an evening of music on the side lawn at the Arts Center. In the case of significant rain, the festival will be moved to their spacious Duke Gallery. LIVE MUSIC: Out of Order (folk rock) Big Gumbo (Reggae, New Orleans R&B) […]
Come one, come all to the annual Malvern Fire Company Carnival at the Paoli Memorial Grounds and Malvern Memorial Park. The fair runs each evening from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, with easy parking available by donation to the fire company at the fairgrounds. This year's event reprises all the attractions […]
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. Many Fightin' Phils games feature a fireworks display, but in […]
Come out to Lionville for The Barley Sheaf Players' performance of Carrie - the Musical, following the story of Carrie White, a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving […]
Lions & Tigers & Beers, Oh My! The WILDEST beer festival in Philly returns to the Philadelphia Zoo this summer! With more than 100 award-winning craft beers, ciders, hard iced teas, hard seltzers, local food trucks, and live music at the Zoo's 42-acre campus, this event promises to be the […]
The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, 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, […]
When newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally sets off an eternal winter in the town of Arendelle, her younger sister Anna (along with her friends Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven) goes off on a thrilling adventure to find her sister and save the kingdom. Facing an unsuspected villain, unpredictable ice powers, and […]
What if you could live forever? Would you take the chance? Or would you choose to truly live? Methacton Community Theater invites you to step into the enchanting world of Tuck Everlasting—a story of wonder, adventure, and the beauty of life’s fleeting moments. This magical, family-friendly musical is filled with […]
Explore nocturnal life in the park! Learn how Newlin Grist Mill researchers use light traps to attract moths for research projects and become familiar with some of their nocturnal frequent fliers. This event aims to collect data that will help them determine what species live in the park, while teaching […]
Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to each other, and the power of forgiveness. Features hits from the original soundtrack plus great new songs. Tickets for these performances are selling fast.
The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]
Experience the magic of the holidays in the middle of summer with Christmas in July at Sesame Place. Families are invited to celebrate with festive fun featuring beloved Sesame Street characters dressed in their holiday best. Enjoy special holiday-themed shows, a festive parade, a Christmas dine, a Christmas dance party, […]
Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet in […]
Family Sundays are back! Come out to the Suburban Square Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11:00 am-1:00 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please visit Suburban Square's Instagram page for the most up to date event information.
