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Stop by Terrain with the little ones to create their very own fall leaf crowns! This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is requested.
Visit the Main Line Art Center studios to shop over 30 curated vendors selling hand-made, one-of-a-kind finds perfect for holiday gift giving! Skip the mall and support local artists this holiday season. Plenty of free parking is available.
Join Please Touch Museum on three Sundays for 45-minute sessions to connect with other families and build a variety of cognitive and social-emotional skills through enriching music, stories, play, and art. Museum Tinies is offered on three Sundays each month from 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM. The cost is $30 […]
King of Prussia District and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia present Igloo Garden on the Green, a dreamy outdoor dining experience returning to King of Prussia Town Center, daily Nov. 5–19. Each heated igloo features sparking lights, a Bluetooth speaker and cozy furnishings and can seat up to six people for […]
Gamelan Semara Santi is a classical percussion orchestra from Bali, Indonesia, consisting of tuned gongs, bronze-keyed xylophones, drums, and bamboo flutes. Consisting of Swarthmore College students and community members, the group performs in collaboration with dancers from the Indonesian Cultural Club of Delaware. Families with children are especially encouraged to […]
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 […]
A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even a carnival. A dazzling array […]
Join Miss Mel for a super fun, educationally enriching, and highly interactive story time! Each story time will have a theme that will add to the fun, plus a craft inspired by that day's theme that they will use for all the most wonderful books you take home during their […]
2nd-5th Grade Group Tour: Monday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. Are you looking ahead to a future year? Would you prefer to tour with friends who are also exploring schools? Do you want to join a tour with other families to hear what kinds of questions they ask? A small […]
Story time for toddlers! One caregiver per family. Space is limited to 20 children total. Please only register your child.
In conjunction with their holiday panto, People’s Light is excited to host From Seed to Blossom: Supporting Queer and Trans Youth. Over the course of the day, speakers, workshops, working groups, panels, and performances will take place across their campus, all geared towards sharing resources and establishing connections for supporting […]
For families with students grades K-8: Are you homeschooling? We'd like to invite you to the Upper Merion Township Library once a month to explore different library activities! Each month we will have a different event, including things like Makerspace items, board games, arts & crafts, escape rooms, and more. […]
Join Mr. Jason and other kids to build your very own video games using the app Bloxels. From characters to scenes to power-ups, YOU design and make it! And, best of all, you'll play each other's games and give constructive feedback. Ages 8+. Mondays at 4:30 pm. Registration is required as […]
Join Parker's Place for November's Thanksgiving-themed Storytime with Melanie - featuring interactive read-alouds, a mess-free magical painting activity, and a pop-up mini-book fair to shop from, if you wish. This event is included with your Open Play pass!
After Babies & Books Storytime, it’s time to make some new friends! At the library's 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 experiences or […]
King of Prussia District and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia present Igloo Garden on the Green, a dreamy outdoor dining experience returning to King of Prussia Town Center, daily Nov. 5–19. Each heated igloo features sparking lights, a Bluetooth speaker and cozy furnishings and can seat up to six people for […]
Drop in anytime between 4:30–5:30 pm and show off your creativity with free-form building! Location: Library Meeting Room For kids ages 5+ No Registration Required! Meeting Room holds 100 people. First Come, first served! Thank you to Snapology of Newtown Square for sponsoring this event!
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.
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 […]
A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even a carnival. A dazzling array […]
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 […]
For ages birth to 18 months. This class is focused on learning Baby Yoga exercises to strengthen growing muscles, aid in digestion, promote better sleeping patterns, and help your infant towards their next stage of development. Caregivers will help their little ones into yoga poses and developmental exercises as they […]
Learn to make music with songs and simple instruments! Program is 30 minutes followed by 30 minutes of playtime. They will meet in the Processing Center Meeting Room behind Ardmore Library, unless the weather is lovely, which then we will meet outside. Ages preschool and younger. Weekly registration is required. […]
Come learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition at the Ardmore Library. This club for teens is a great introduction to role-playing games and a chance to practice math, problem solving, and teamwork while having fun! For ages 13 and up. This is an in-person activity with DnDBeyond […]
Come and celebrate with Mickey with a craft corner, donut bar and games! First child ticket includes one adult. Tickets available online. Cost: $35 1st child | $25 extra child | $20 Member | $10 extra adult
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 […]
A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even a carnival. A dazzling array […]
Visit the Brandywine Museum of Art to browse and shop from thousands of unique, handcrafted ornaments and tabletop decorations made from all-natural materials by our dedicated and talented volunteers. Each Critter has its own unique personality and expression—no two are exactly the same. From whimsical animals—like cats, dogs, reindeer and bears—to […]
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 […]
Kick off the season with this family-friendly, holiday event, open to the public for four days, November 21–24, 2024. Walk through a beautiful indoor forest of uniquely decorated trees, view an amazing model train layout, enjoy refreshments, attend children’s activities, shop the Marketplace, purchase raffle tickets for a chance to […]
Astra Lumina illuminates the Philadelphia area with an enchanted night walk at the Abington Art Center, Thursday– Sunday, Nov. 21–Dec. 15. Astra Lumina invites you to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song. […]
Parents! Enjoy each other’s company WITHOUT your children for TWO SOLID HOURS! The Candy Lab will be holding date night on the following days: Ardmore, Thursdays: 10/24/24, 11/21/24 and 12/19/24 Each date night is from 6–8 pm. Perfect for kids age 5–12. Cost $40 per crafter which includes pizza, water […]
Multiple showtimes Nov. 21–Dec. 5. Check theatre schedule. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, arrives on the big screen! The film stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, […]
Members: $20 • Non-members: $25 In honor of Native American Heritage Month, you are invited to join the Morris Arboretum & Gardens and Woodmere Art Museum as we welcome Indigenous voices in an evening of storytelling with Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul, storykeeper of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, along with other […]
J.M. Barrie’s enchanting tale "Peter Pan" is a timeless adventure brimming with imagination, whimsy, and the magic of childhood. The story follows the spirited Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up, as he whisks away the Darling children—Wendy, John, and Michael—to the fantastical world of Neverland. There, they […]
