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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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Join a two day event in honor of black history. Make Kimmy Cantrell masks, very cool, colorful masks that involve paint, and crazy designs. Come on in and get messy. Registration required.
Join the Belmont Hills Library each Tuesday in February for a screening of four-part PBS documentary series Great Migrations: A People on the Move. Directed by Julia Marchesi and Nailah Ife Sims, this documentary "explores the transformative impact of Black migration on American culture and society. From the waves of […]
Come check out an Open House for the Civil Air Patrol - it's a great opportunity to learn more about what they do and how you can get involved. Join them for an exciting Open House event at the Civil Air Patrol Griffin Composite Squadron! Learn all about their missions, […]
Join the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur for a Walk-in Wednesday School Tour. The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent Catholic school dedicated to excellence in academics and to the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, cares for all people as a reflection of […]
Join Ms. Yuan from Main Line Chinese Cultural Center to learn about Lunar New Year and The Year of the Horse. Ages 7+ Registration is required and opens January 28th. As a reminder, per LMLS policy, if the child attending the program is under 11 years old, an adult caregiver […]
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, […]
"Having a newborn is life-changing. Having support is paramount." Philadelphia Couples Therapy knows how transformative yet harrowing having a new baby can be. The first few months to the first few years of a child's life has the potential to be incredible but also traumatizing. Support groups are one of […]
Join a two day event in honor of black history. Make Kimmy Cantrell masks, very cool, colorful masks that involve paint, and crazy designs. Come on in and get messy. Registration required.
Please join Jungle Land for their Valentine's Day Party! Tickets include open play, pizza & fruit, juice & water, cookies & cupcakes and a special visit from Minnie Mouse! Goodie bags will also be provided for each child! Adults, as always, feel free to BYOB! Tickets will be limited for […]
Celebrate Galentine's with this family-friendly Flower Glass Press Workshop at Evansburg Vineyards. Participants will design a pressed flower art piece in a floating glass frame using natural flowers, with all materials provided. Taking place on February 5th from 6-7:30pm, this workshop will be led by local florist, Paige Smith.
SHIFT in Narberth hosts a hands-on facial gua sha workshop led by licensed acupuncturist Melinda Schwartz. Learn techniques to boost circulation, ease facial tension, and support healthy skin.
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, […]
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 […]
Join the Maguire Art Museum for a creative day of art, music, and storytelling in the galleries! This month, read "Hug Machine," find hearts in the museum, and make Valentine’s Day art! Free and open to the public! Ideal for toddlers and pre–K; all ages welcome. Attendees have access to […]
