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Join a Festival of community and sustainability this January. For a $20 (requested) donation, recycle your holiday tree the green way. Please check that all decorations are removed before donating your tree. These donations support Philly Goat Project’s free year-round programming. Tree Drop-Off Options for Awbury Arboretum include: Express Curbside […]
Enjoy a winter day outdoors at Tyler Arboretum. Spend a Saturday afternoon with friends and family enjoying food and drinks, story time and light activities for kids, and time outside around the fire pits or grab a seat inside the heated barn with live music. Take part in a guided […]
Enjoy Linvilla's latest attraction, their Glice Skating Rink, a magical winter experience on this family farm perfect for winter fun! This eco-friendly, synthetic ice rink lets families skate under festive lights, surrounded by holiday decor and the charm of a rustic farm setting. Skaters can enjoy the rink in any […]
Kids Club is The Clubhouse Wellness Center's signature drop-off event for ages 4–12! Each session blends movement, foam-pit fun, turf games, creative projects, and rotating themed activities — all led by their instructors in a safe, small-group environment. Kids get to move, play, create, make friends, and enjoy screen-free fun… […]
The Power Play: Women's Health & Pickleball is a women’s-only event at Dill Dinkers that blends education on women’s wellness with guided pickleball activities in a fun, welcoming environment. The evening features a wellness talk by Dr. Melissa Lee-Agawa, beginner-friendly instructional drills led by Johnny Pickles, and opportunities to move, […]
Come to Downtown Media for Ice on State, a two day festival of ice sculptures with music and live carvings. Artists from the world-famous Ice Sculpture Philly will create custom ice sculptures to be featured throughout the State Street District for the weekend. Live music, guest appearances, family activities, special […]
Flaky, indulgent, and irresistibly sweet—what better way to embrace National Pie Day than with a home baked delight from Linvilla Orchards? While this holiday traditionally graces calendars just once a year on January 23, Linvilla Orchards is turning it into a three-day extravaganza! Friday, January 23 through Sunday, January 25, […]
Enjoy Linvilla's latest attraction, their Glice Skating Rink, a magical winter experience on this family farm perfect for winter fun! This eco-friendly, synthetic ice rink lets families skate under festive lights, surrounded by holiday decor and the charm of a rustic farm setting. Skaters can enjoy the rink in any […]
Join a FREE Inclusive Post-High School Resource Fair on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Greater Philly Expo Center in Oaks. Representative Joe Webster, The Arc Alliance and a team of local volunteers will be hosting this event from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Hall A of the Greater […]
Ready to craft your own natural lip balm? Join Carolyn from Plant 4 Good for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make lip balm using simple, natural ingredients. Perfect for self-care or gifting to friends! You’ll leave with 8-10 tubes (or tins) of your creation to take home. […]
Enjoy this cast of multigenerational members of the community as they perform Shrek the Musical! See your favorite characters such as Shrek, Fiona, Lord Farquaad, the Gingerbread man, and of course the hilarious Donkey! Buy your tickets soon as they tend to sell out!
Join Lalia Therapies for a monthly baby and parent playgroup. Talk lactation, feeding, communication, and all things baby! Hosted by Arianna of Lalia Therapies.
Enjoy this cast of multigenerational members of the community as they perform Shrek the Musical! See your favorite characters such as Shrek, Fiona, Lord Farquaad, the Gingerbread man, and of course the hilarious Donkey! Buy your tickets soon as they tend to sell out!
Walk. Talk. Get Healthy. Be Happy. Join Trail Tuesdays, weekly walks in the park that are open to all fitness levels. Dogs and strollers welcome. Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Walk starts at Valley Forge Park Alliance Table by the Canteen in the Lower Parking Lot. In case of […]
Looking for your parent village? The Shalom Momma Postpartum Group offers a welcoming space where new and returning parents can give and receive support, ask questions, and build a parent community close to home. Each week features a topic related to you and your baby, along with a song and […]
Cruise into Kindergarten is a story time PLUS which features stories, music, creative play and exploration. Cruise into Kindergarten supports school readiness and the PA PreK standards for literacy, math, science, and more. For children 5 & 6 years old. Registration is required. Caregivers must remain in the library during […]
Parents and students are invited to join us Villa Maria Academy Lower School for an Open House. Sessions will be hosted by Villa’s Admissions Office. Prospective students and their families can connect with staff, admissions, current parents and students, and tour the school to learn more about how a Villa […]
St. Aloysius Academy invites families to experience the gift of an exceptional education at its Winter Open House. As the premier private, Catholic, all-boys K–8 school in the Philadelphia region, St. Aloysius Academy offers a tradition of academic excellence, leadership development, and faith-centered values. During the Open House, visitors will […]
Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.
The National Precollege & Summer Program Fairs, a large pre-college and summer opportunity fair, is coming to the Valley Forge Casino Resort Event Center on Wednesday, January 28 from 5:30-8:00 pm. Preregistration is required here. This free event features over 85 exhibitors, including: Precollege programs at universities such as Brown, […]
Selecting the right educational environment matters. Join Cupola Academy’s FREE Trial Day on January 29 to experience engaging, purposeful learning firsthand.
Fore! The Planet is an interactive and playful miniature golf experience at Linvilla Orchards perfect for the entire family. This interactive 18 hole exhibition created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia serves as a valuable tool to heighten children's awareness of the environment. The course features unique educational […]
Join The Speech and Language Center in this opportunity to build early exposure to the sounds and rhythms of Spanish in a structured, play-based story group facilitated by a licensed Spanish-speaking Speech-Language Pathologist. 30 minute class, 30 minutes open play and Q&A. You do NOT need to know any Spanish […]
Kids Club is The Clubhouse Wellness Center's signature drop-off event for ages 4–12! Each session blends movement, foam-pit fun, turf games, creative projects, and rotating themed activities — all led by their instructors in a safe, small-group environment. Kids get to move, play, create, make friends, and enjoy screen-free fun… […]
Fore! The Planet is an interactive and playful miniature golf experience at Linvilla Orchards perfect for the entire family. This interactive 18 hole exhibition created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia serves as a valuable tool to heighten children's awareness of the environment. The course features unique educational […]
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat with a fun, family-friendly winter walk at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Explore nature, journal discoveries, and learn together.
Looking for a meaningful winter enrichment activity for your child in 2026—something educational, screen-free, and genuinely fun? Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly’s Mini Makers program offers weekly Saturday STEAM robotics classes designed especially for children ages 3–6. Families across Greater Philadelphia and Montgomery County choose Mini Makers because it blends early […]
Ring in the Year of the Horse at the Penn Museum's 45th annual Lunar New Year celebration. Bring the whole family to experience vibrant Asian traditions during a full day of festivities, including storytelling, art-making, live music and dance performances, and a traditional Lion Dance finale. Lunar New Year is […]
Enjoy Linvilla's latest attraction, their Glice Skating Rink, a magical winter experience on this family farm perfect for winter fun! This eco-friendly, synthetic ice rink lets families skate under festive lights, surrounded by holiday decor and the charm of a rustic farm setting. Skaters can enjoy the rink in any […]
Come make a special keepsake from the heart! Join Wayne Art Center for an afternoon of clay together with your child to create a heart-shaped ceramic box to give as a gift or keep for your own treasures. Learn the basics of working with kiln-fired clay and colorful glazes while […]
Firebird Theatre presents Seussical JR!, a spring musical program for students ages 7 to 18. Auditions will take place on Saturday, January 31st at 1:00 PM at Royersford Baptist Church. Registration is now open on the Firebird Theatre website for performers in grades 1 through 12.
Kids Club is The Clubhouse Wellness Center's signature drop-off event for ages 4–12! Each session blends movement, foam-pit fun, turf games, creative projects, and rotating themed activities — all led by their instructors in a safe, small-group environment. Kids get to move, play, create, make friends, and enjoy screen-free fun… […]
From 11 am–3 pm each Saturday in February, meet Ona Judge or Margaret Woodby and learn about their fascinating lives and experiences as free and formerly-enslaved Black women in colonial Philadelphia. And on Storytelling Sunday, hear true stories of the Black experience in Philadelphia history on Sundays in February from […]
Decorate a traditional red envelope to celebrate Lunar New Year, then learn about Chinese Zodiac folklore by going on an animal scavenger hunt around the children’s area and earn a special treat! Visit the children’s desk anytime between February 2-17th to participate. Please Note: The Library will be closed Wednesday, […]
Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, HARRIET tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. Starring: Cynthia Erivo, […]
