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The Franklin Institute presents the next chapter in the worldwide phenomenon with BODY WORLDS: Vital. This captivating exhibition features real human specimens, including whole-body plastinates that reveal the body's complexity, resilience, and vulnerability through a fascinating journey of discovery under the surface of the skin. It will also showcase the remarkable capability […]
Are your little ones looking for something fun and different to do on a chilly Saturdays in late winter? Try a Mini-Makers Saturday Robotics class and watch your child’s creativity and imagination grow. These weekly, one-hour Mini Makers Robotics Class allows children (3–6 years old) of all abilities to learn […]
Join Newlin Grist Mill and we dig into history with archaeological excavations and learn more about the site through the evidence under your feet! The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional archaeologist, Keith Doms, and a dedicated corps of archaeology volunteers seek to […]
Join Elmwood Park Zoo for a shamrockin’ good time as they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with festive fun for the whole family, March 15 & 16! Wear your green and St. Paddy’s attire to score $1 off carousel rides. Sip on specialty drinks at the Zoo Brew Beer Garden, enjoy […]
Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu celebration of the arrival of spring. Bring the whole family for a day filled with fun and cultural exploration and immerse yourselves in this joyful Indian festival. Enjoy traditional storytelling, colorful art-making, dynamic live music, and captivating dance performances. […]
Feel the Warmth this Winter at Longwood! There’s no better place to chase away winter than in Longwood Gardens' stunning glasshouses. Make it a day for the whole family and bask in the beauty of their new West Conservatory as this architectural showstopper begins its peak flowering season. Stroll their […]
Get ready to race at the LEGO® F1®-themed "Build the Thrill Event" happening at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia from March 6–April 27. You'll get hands-on fun with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, before putting them through their paces. Head to the pit […]
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Betsy Ross House presents "Meet the Women of the Betsy Ross House." You will get to meet Betsy Ross at two different stages of her life, along with Hannah Lithgow, who rented Betsy her rooms in the house. Talk to a young Betsy […]
Lions and tigers and ... cellists? Oh, my! Camille Saint-Saëns’s Carnival of the Animals is an enchanting musical expedition through the animal kingdom. This delightful piece has become one of Saint-Saëns’s most famous, with each movement depicting a different animal, from the royal lion to the graceful swan. It even served as […]
The 2025 Springfield Township Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 15, starting at 12 noon. The parade will start at West Springfield Road and South Britton Road and end at Saxer Avenue and Powell Road, with the reviewing located in front of Old Central School. This […]
Multiple showtimes on certain days March 6–16. Choreographed by The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director Angel Corella, after Marius Petipa, Swan Lake makes its return to the Academy of Music stage. Swan Lake tells the tale of Prince Siegfried, the shapeshifting Odette, and the spellbinding sorcerer who shackles their forbidden romance. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s tranquil […]
Head into Narberth for this free family event for kids of ages! Kids start by going to the "Blarney" Booth at the corner of Haverford and Forrest Ave to get a game card with clues and an empty black plastic pot-o'-gold. They search all through the town, with parents in […]
Join the festivities at the Conshohocken Saint Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 15th, beginning at 2 pm. Wear your green and bring your Irish spirit.
Artcinia favorite, The Kahlo Quartet, is back! Known for their mission to bridge the classical canon with Latin American music, The Kahlo Quartet creates performances that celebrate both tradition and innovation. This program takes listeners on a rich musical journey, showcasing works from the Classical period to contemporary compositions, with […]
Shop the Just Between Friends consignment sale in Glen Mills this spring, March 14–16. You'll save money on clothes, shoes, books, toys and all the baby gear you need for the next season of your child's life. Visit the website for the full schedule with times for Presale, Opening Day, […]
Shop the Just Between Friends children's resale event in Oaks this spring, March 13–16. You'll save money on clothes, shoes, books, toys and all the baby gear you need for the next season of your child's life. Visit the website for the full schedule with times for Presale, Opening Day, […]
Dive into an underwater adventure at Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures! Running Feb. 1–May 10 at Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum, this hands-on exhibit brings the exciting world of submarines and sea exploration to life, inspired by the classic story 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. At VOYAGE TO […]
Tee up of Linvilla Orchards "Fore! The Planet" mini golf, open every day until April 6th. This highly interactive and playful museum exhibit was created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and […]
The Franklin Institute presents the next chapter in the worldwide phenomenon with BODY WORLDS: Vital. This captivating exhibition features real human specimens, including whole-body plastinates that reveal the body's complexity, resilience, and vulnerability through a fascinating journey of discovery under the surface of the skin. It will also showcase the remarkable capability […]
Join Elmwood Park Zoo for a shamrockin’ good time as they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with festive fun for the whole family, March 15 & 16! Wear your green and St. Paddy’s attire to score $1 off carousel rides. Sip on specialty drinks at the Zoo Brew Beer Garden, enjoy […]
Feel the Warmth this Winter at Longwood! There’s no better place to chase away winter than in Longwood Gardens' stunning glasshouses. Make it a day for the whole family and bask in the beauty of their new West Conservatory as this architectural showstopper begins its peak flowering season. Stroll their […]
Get ready to race at the LEGO® F1®-themed "Build the Thrill Event" happening at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia from March 6–April 27. You'll get hands-on fun with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, before putting them through their paces. Head to the pit […]
Join the merriment at Philadelphia's St. Patrick's Day Parade, a long-standing event of great civic pride, held this year on Sunday, March 16th. The Parade starts at 11 am at 16th & JFK and ends in front of the Art Museum at Eakins Oval. More than 200 groups are represented […]
Multiple showtimes on certain days March 6–16. Choreographed by The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director Angel Corella, after Marius Petipa, Swan Lake makes its return to the Academy of Music stage. Swan Lake tells the tale of Prince Siegfried, the shapeshifting Odette, and the spellbinding sorcerer who shackles their forbidden romance. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s tranquil […]
Variant 6, the acclaimed vocal chamber ensemble, invites music lovers to experience the extraordinary possibilities of the human voice at a free concert on March 16th from 2:00-4:00 pm. The event will feature six talented vocalists performing alongside six viols in a program that promises to be both virtuosic and […]
Calling all queer youth, families, and allies of all ages! Come to the Abington Library for a Community Variety Show! This welcoming, free celebration is hosted by Ants on a Log, and features...YOU! Sing! Dance! Tell Jokes! Jump Rope! Read a story! Play the flugelhorn! Tell us about your dog! […]
Dive into an underwater adventure at Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures! Running Feb. 1–May 10 at Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum, this hands-on exhibit brings the exciting world of submarines and sea exploration to life, inspired by the classic story 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. At VOYAGE TO […]
Tee up of Linvilla Orchards "Fore! The Planet" mini golf, open every day until April 6th. This highly interactive and playful museum exhibit was created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and […]
Treehouse World in West Chester offers preschool-aged children a unique opportunity to explore nature through imaginative play during their Spring Toddler Time sessions. Set in a beautiful outdoor environment, kids can discover treehouses, climbing structures, and nature trails that spark creativity and problem-solving skills. This experience helps children develop a […]
The Franklin Institute presents the next chapter in the worldwide phenomenon with BODY WORLDS: Vital. This captivating exhibition features real human specimens, including whole-body plastinates that reveal the body's complexity, resilience, and vulnerability through a fascinating journey of discovery under the surface of the skin. It will also showcase the remarkable capability […]
Feel the Warmth this Winter at Longwood! There’s no better place to chase away winter than in Longwood Gardens' stunning glasshouses. Make it a day for the whole family and bask in the beauty of their new West Conservatory as this architectural showstopper begins its peak flowering season. Stroll their […]
Get ready to race at the LEGO® F1®-themed "Build the Thrill Event" happening at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia from March 6–April 27. You'll get hands-on fun with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, before putting them through their paces. Head to the pit […]
Join Upper Merion Twp. Library for a special St. Patrick's Day storytime! Wear your green and celebrate the fun of Irish. This 30-minute in-person program designed for families with children ages 2–5 years old and their parent/caregiver. This storytime fosters a love of reading and books and supports the development […]
Did you love the Chester Springs Library Valentine's Day party? Then you'll love the St. Patrick's Day party too They'll be fun games, a Saint Patrick's Day craft, and a surprise snack. This event has been scheduled at the Pine Creek Park Pavilion 1488 Yellow Springs Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425. […]
It's St. Patrick's Day! Come to the Makerspace and make your own handprint leprechaun. The Makerspace is a weekly drop in program on Mondays where kids can make unique crafts and activities that emphasize creativity and creation!
