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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 […]
Enjoy some berry tasty fun for the whole family at the Blueberry Bash in the Borough, Phoenixville's celebration of blueberry season. Stroll Bridge Street and take in live music, blueberry tastings, kids activities and special offerings from local businesses.
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.
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 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 […]
Turtle Dance Music is a “turtle-riffic” musical experience that is designed to engage children through songs, movement activities, children’s stories, and interactive music technology! The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the Autism Spectrum, and a great time for parents and caregivers! Each song in the 30-minute […]
There's something for the whole family at the Kutztown Fair! Enjoy food, music, animals, crafts, contests, and rides! Gates open Monday–Friday at 4 pm; Saturday at 2 pm for Children's Day. Admission is $12 per person with a wristband to ride the rides! Senior Citizen’s Day is Monday with $5 Admission […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here's your go-to list of family fun destinations for those beautiful spring and summer days ahead. Read more!
Draw your way through Jenkins! Use sidewalk chalk to create beautiful nature-related art from the John J. Willaman Education Center down the main path through the garden. And between 10–10:30 am, Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens staff will hold a nature-themed read aloud in Jenkins’ very own secret garden—the Explorer Garden! Enjoy […]
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 […]
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, […]
There's something for the whole family at the Kutztown Fair! Enjoy food, music, animals, crafts, contests, and rides! Gates open Monday–Friday at 4 pm; Saturday at 2 pm for Children's Day. Admission is $12 per person with a wristband to ride the rides! Senior Citizen’s Day is Monday with $5 Admission […]
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 […]
Head down to the Wynnewood Shopping Center to celebrate National Night Out. There will be clowns, carnival rides, moon bounce, police motorcycles, jugglers, magicians, face painters, and funnel cake and other treats. And please bring a bag of non-perishables to donate to the ElderNet pantry.
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 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. […]
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 […]
Visit the Please Touch Museum on the first Wednesday of August for extended hours and special programming. Enter after 4 p.m. for $2 admission!
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.
Take a multisensory walk at Stoneleigh and experience the both peaceful and busy world of the garden landscape. Guests will use their own personal, powerful tools of observation and explore the sights, sounds, smells, textures, and tastes of Stoneleigh on this 45-minute, guided adventure. Ages 4–8 recommended, but all ages […]
Come learn about the amazing world of sequential story telling! Want to create your own comic? This short workshop will show you all the techniques you need to make dynamic stories at home. From exciting character creation to cool panel layouts, this workshop will get you started on the path […]
There's something for the whole family at the Kutztown Fair! Enjoy food, music, animals, crafts, contests, and rides! Gates open Monday–Friday at 4 pm; Saturday at 2 pm for Children's Day. Admission is $12 per person with a wristband to ride the rides! Senior Citizen’s Day is Monday with $5 Admission […]
