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It's apple season at Highland Orchards, so get picking, now through October. Open every day except Mondays. Fall Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 9 am–4 pm Saturday–Sunday: 9 am–3:30 pm *Hours may change due to weather or conditions. Follow them on FB or call for the most up-to-date info* See their Crop List […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from September 21st to October 31st […]
Philadelphia's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 28th - October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss! Brick-or Treat Activities: New for 2024! Brew up fun at […]
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us on Wednesdays this fall (Sept. 4–Nov. 13) from 1–2 pm. Hosted by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens staff, these are walking tours through their glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could […]
Narberth-area kids can show off their costumes every year in the annual Narberth Halloween parade! The whole family can join us as they march right down Haverford Avenue. Meet on the 100 block of N. Narberth Ave, between 6:00 and 6:15 pm on the 30th. Don't be late, because they'll […]
Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland 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 […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from September 21st to October 31st […]
Philadelphia's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 28th - October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss! Brick-or Treat Activities: New for 2024! Brew up fun at […]
Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. This program will be held at the Brandywine Museum of Art. Fall Read-Aloud Schedule October 10: “Don’t Feed the Coos!” by Jonathan Stutzman October 17: “Grandma […]
On the last Thursday of every month, the zoo will open an hour early for Quiet Mornings. This is a great opportunity for our guests with special needs and their families to enjoy a more relaxing visit to the zoo. Quiet Mornings offer a less-crowded setting before the zoo opens […]
Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland 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 […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
This 3-day, weekend sale will include handmade ceramics for sale, raffles, food and drink, live demos from instructors, studio tours, class information and more! Come support the ceramic studio and start your holiday shopping! Contact Eva@wayneart.org for more information
Come party FORE your libraries! Enjoy wine and beer, appetizers and desserts, music from Rick's Office Band, raffles, and of course miniature golf! All funds raised will go toward the Tredyffrin Township Library Foundation’s endowment, which ensures future sustainability and growth of Tredyffrin Public Library and Paoli Library. The weekend includes […]
Join Radnor Township Parks and Recreation as they offer invite both adults and youth (accompanied by a registered adult) to join us for a live owl program at the Willows Mansion followed by a night hike along a portion of the Skunk Hollow Trails to call for owls led by […]
Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland 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 […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
Bring your kiddos to Nightingale Materials every Saturday morning between 10 am–1 pm and let them explore their creative side! No sign up needed, just walk-in! Cost is $10 per child.
Kids 'N Kribs invites families to join them for their annual charity, photo-opp with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 and Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. Reserve your spot now to capture the magic of the holiday season with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the enchanting "Candy Cane […]
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 will receive a special giveaway […]
Enjoy a full 18-hole miniature golf course INSIDE Tredyffrin Public Library, plus two holes INSIDE Paoli Library! Local sponsors are creating fun challenges for all ages. And, at Tredyffrin, find entertainment, snacks, prizes, and raffles in our 19th Hole, as well as a food truck outside! The final hour of […]
This 3-day, weekend sale will include handmade ceramics for sale, raffles, food and drink, live demos from instructors, studio tours, class information and more! Come support the ceramic studio and start your holiday shopping! Contact Eva@wayneart.org for more information
Come in costume (or come as you are) 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 in Big Bird’s Beach, Halloween-themed shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, dance parties, our […]
Join us with your family to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend. Fall is a wonderful time to plant trees just before it turns colder in the winter months. Planting trees at the preserve helps to provide habitat to local wildlife, combat climate change and helps to maintain our local […]
Get into the spooky spirit at BOO Fest, trick-or-treat with Boo and friends, enjoy fall festivities, and ghoulishly good thrills, September 14th–November 3rd. Explore all your family favorite coasters and park rides together in the daylight for a spook-tacular adventure. Trick or treat through the new kid-friendly haunted house and […]
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Maguire Art Museum! Make crafts like paper skeletons, papel picado and marigolds, try pan de muerto and Mexican hot chocolate, and enjoy music while learning about the Day of the Dead! Join them for their celebration on Saturday, November 2 from 12–3 pm. […]
Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland 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 […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
Kids 'N Kribs invites families to join them for their annual charity, photo-opp with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 and Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. Reserve your spot now to capture the magic of the holiday season with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the enchanting "Candy Cane […]
The Makers Market is an open-air market featuring 90 local artisans and makers and their handmade creations. The market will be located in front of the Inn at Swarthmore and SEPTA station at 10 S. Chester Road and along Park Avenue in Swarthmore Town Center. The market also features live […]
Come in costume (or come as you are) 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 in Big Bird’s Beach, Halloween-themed shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, dance parties, our […]
This 3-day, weekend sale will include handmade ceramics for sale, raffles, food and drink, live demos from instructors, studio tours, class information and more! Come support the ceramic studio and start your holiday shopping! Contact Eva@wayneart.org for more information
Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), will host its first annual Fall Festival on November 3, 2024, from 11:00 am-4:00 pm, at Rose Tree Park in Media, Pennsylvania. This Fall Fest is open to all, offering a variety of vendors, delicious food, exciting family-friendly activities and games, a photo booth, and […]
