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Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
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 […]
Celebrate World Kindness Day at the Please Touch Museum with a special focus on compassion! Join them for a day of heartwarming activities that inspire empathy and kindness in children and families alike. Explore interactive activities that highlight the importance of compassion through stories, art projects, and collaborative games. Included […]
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 […]
Discover the Early Childhood program at the Kimberton Waldorf School on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10–11:30 am. Get to know their early childhood program that preserves the important elements of childhood while meeting children’s physical, social, and emotional needs. Utilizing the surrounding natural resources including a forest classroom and […]
Bring your kiddos to Nightingale Materials every Saturday morning between 10 am–1 pm and let them explore their creative side! No sign up needed, just walk-in! Cost is $10 per child.
Get started on holiday shopping at the local vendors Holiday Market in Plymouth Meeting. Craft vendors, direct sale vendors, food, and so much more!
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 […]
Join Chef Birgit Raders-Eichinger for a special culinary workshop where parents and children are encouraged to sign-up and cook together or enroll just your child to learn the basics of cooking traditional Thanksgiving recipes for sweet desserts. For ages 8+. This workshop is sure to inspire new family traditions. Prepare […]
Camerata Philadelphia continues its 2024/2025 Main Line Season at the Tredyffrin Public Library on Saturday, November 16, at 4 pm. Led by Music Director and cellist Dr. Stephen Framil, the program includes Beethoven's String Quartert No. 12 in E-flat Op. 127, Brahms' Ziguenerlieder Op. 103, and Anton Arensky's Piano Quintet […]
Calling all kids and families! Have you ever wanted to explore the museum galleries after dark? Join us during Up Late with the Sphinx for an evening filled with games and gallery activities. Drop into a hands-on workshop and make something special to take home, then finish your evening with […]
Ready for some magic? Both new and returning fans of the Brandywine Learning Center's Wizarding programs will love these one-night events! They start the night with a little butterscotch drink and move on to fun wizarding activities and magical lessons. Spells, Quadball (weather permitting), and potions all take place while […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your family's style and tradition. There […]
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 […]
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 […]
