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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 it's Rudy, with Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings, Stranger Things). About the film: Rudy has always been told that […]
Join the Candy Lab for their "After Summer Camp" Camp, August 19–30. They'll be making edible art from candy, fruits and vegetables. Two sessions per day: 10 am–noon and 1–3 pm. Just $40 per session. Perfect for ages 5+. Click here to learn more.
Summer isn’t over just yet! Sesame Place is hosting a Back to School Bash every day this week. Dance, sing, count, and rhyme along with your Sesame Street friends during this interactive, back-to-school themed dance party. Then join the Back to School Bash Dine with your favorite furry friends as […]
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, […]
Join the Candy Lab for their "After Summer Camp" Camp, August 19–30. They'll be making edible art from candy, fruits and vegetables. Two sessions per day: 10 am–noon and 1–3 pm. Just $40 per session. Perfect for ages 5+. Click here to learn more.
Summer isn’t over just yet! Sesame Place is hosting a Back to School Bash every day this week. Dance, sing, count, and rhyme along with your Sesame Street friends during this interactive, back-to-school themed dance party. Then join the Back to School Bash Dine with your favorite furry friends as […]
Community members are invited to an outdoor screening of "School of Rock" sponsored by the City Avenue District and the Friends of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 28th from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Cynwyd Station Park. Guests are invited to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and […]
Join the Candy Lab for their "After Summer Camp" Camp, August 19–30. They'll be making edible art from candy, fruits and vegetables. Two sessions per day: 10 am–noon and 1–3 pm. Just $40 per session. Perfect for ages 5+. Click here to learn more.
Summer isn’t over just yet! Sesame Place is hosting a Back to School Bash every day this week. Dance, sing, count, and rhyme along with your Sesame Street friends during this interactive, back-to-school themed dance party. Then join the Back to School Bash Dine with your favorite furry friends as […]
Children ages 3–5 are invited to this Nature Explorers program to learn about the unique characteristics of parrots! Registration is $5 per individual or group of up to 4 people. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the entire program.
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 […]
Join the Candy Lab for their "After Summer Camp" Camp, August 19–30. They'll be making edible art from candy, fruits and vegetables. Two sessions per day: 10 am–noon and 1–3 pm. Just $40 per session. Perfect for ages 5+. Click here to learn more.
Summer isn’t over just yet! Sesame Place is hosting a Back to School Bash every day this week. Dance, sing, count, and rhyme along with your Sesame Street friends during this interactive, back-to-school themed dance party. Then join the Back to School Bash Dine with your favorite furry friends as […]
Join Penns Woods Winery for a special four-day, Labor Day weekend of live music on the lawn and drink specials! Friday, August 30th - Live Music by Joe Nester from 5:00 – 7:00pm Saturday, August 31st - Live Music by Allison Landon from 2:00 – 5:00pm Sunday, September 1st - […]
The Ludwig's Corner Horse Show and Country Fair is a Chester County tradition for more than 81 years! Happening Saturday, August 31–Monday, Sept. 2. Come out to see equestrian competition in hunters, jumpers and equitation at the Horse Show and enjoy family fun all weekend at the Country Fair! Rides, […]
Rise and shine for the most important meal of the day, and share it with the Elmwood Zoo's three towering giraffes! They’re giving the most important meal of the day a big upgrade! Enjoy a delicious outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to their giraffes. After you’ve cleared your plate, you’ll […]
The Cherry Crest Farm sunflower and zinnia fields come alive with vibrant blooms and endless smiles! Come out for a day of sunshine and floral fun at the Sunflower Festival, where the beauty of nature meets the excitement of adventure on the farm. It’s an experience that will fill your […]
Help educators kickoff the start of fall migration for the beautiful and endangered Monarch butterfly! Get a firsthand look at the different life stages of this insect, learn about their incredible migration journey, and get a chance to provide butterfly habitat in your own neighborhood by bringing home a host […]
Calling Wanderers and Seekers of Merriment! Magic, adventure, comedy, and fun for the whole family await you at the Bucks County Renaissance Faire! Be amazed by professional shows spread over our four stages throughout each day! Explore our artisan marketplace with dozens of craft vendors. Enjoy a meal from our […]
Join Penns Woods Winery for a special four-day, Labor Day weekend of live music on the lawn and drink specials! Friday, August 30th - Live Music by Joe Nester from 5:00 – 7:00pm Saturday, August 31st - Live Music by Allison Landon from 2:00 – 5:00pm Sunday, September 1st - […]
The Ludwig's Corner Horse Show and Country Fair is a Chester County tradition for more than 81 years! Happening Saturday, August 31–Monday, Sept. 2. Come out to see equestrian competition in hunters, jumpers and equitation at the Horse Show and enjoy family fun all weekend at the Country Fair! Rides, […]
Rise and shine for the most important meal of the day, and share it with the Elmwood Zoo's three towering giraffes! They’re giving the most important meal of the day a big upgrade! Enjoy a delicious outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to their giraffes. After you’ve cleared your plate, you’ll […]
Family Sundays at Suburban Square are back! Head out to the Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11 am–1 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please check the Suburban Square Instagram story for the most up to date event information.
Head down to Spruce Street Harbor Park on the Philly waterfront for free, Family Funday Sunday — every Sunday this summer from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be fun fitness classes, crafts, and activities, with pop-up play each week. Start your day with Active Kids at 11 am, […]
Calling Wanderers and Seekers of Merriment! Magic, adventure, comedy, and fun for the whole family await you at the Bucks County Renaissance Faire! Be amazed by professional shows spread over our four stages throughout each day! Explore our artisan marketplace with dozens of craft vendors. Enjoy a meal from our […]
Join Penns Woods Winery for a special four-day, Labor Day weekend of live music on the lawn and drink specials! Friday, August 30th - Live Music by Joe Nester from 5:00 – 7:00pm Saturday, August 31st - Live Music by Allison Landon from 2:00 – 5:00pm Sunday, September 1st - […]
Leave the Driving to Us and Explore the History with a Tour Guide! Leave the driving to us and experience the story of the crucial turning point in our country’s fight for independence! Our 90-minute trolley tours depart from the Visitor Center and are led by National Park Service trained […]
The Ludwig's Corner Horse Show and Country Fair is a Chester County tradition for more than 81 years! Happening Saturday, August 31–Monday, Sept. 2. Come out to see equestrian competition in hunters, jumpers and equitation at the Horse Show and enjoy family fun all weekend at the Country Fair! Rides, […]
Calling Wanderers and Seekers of Merriment! Magic, adventure, comedy, and fun for the whole family await you at the Bucks County Renaissance Faire! Be amazed by professional shows spread over our four stages throughout each day! Explore our artisan marketplace with dozens of craft vendors. Enjoy a meal from our […]
Join Penns Woods Winery for a special four-day, Labor Day weekend of live music on the lawn and drink specials! Friday, August 30th - Live Music by Joe Nester from 5:00 – 7:00pm Saturday, August 31st - Live Music by Allison Landon from 2:00 – 5:00pm Sunday, September 1st - […]
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 it's Ferris Bueller's Day Off, just in time for back to school. About the film: A popular high school student, admired by […]
After Babies & Books Storytime, it’s time to make some new friends! At the Haverford Twp Library Baby Social, they bring age-appropriate toys to their tumble mats so that babies can play and learn to interact in a safe environment while their caretakers get to know each other, share their […]
Join the Easttown Library to explore and conduct exciting experiments that make learning about science both educational and entertaining. Recommended for grades k-2; registration is required.
You and your little ones are invited to a very special storytime event! Free and open to the public. All ages welcome! Participants in the Berwyn-Paoli Reading Trail program will earn their stamp for this location! (New to the trail? Print your map ahead of time or pick up your […]
Join the Malvern Library for an hour of play! They'll take out the library's collection of building blocks, toys, and games, and have a great time. This program, though overseen by Miss Emily, is self driven, and gives children a chance to socialize or focus on solo work that strengthens […]
