Music Circle with Roots with Ruark
Lulu's Casita Ardmore 6 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United StatesJoin Ruark for music circle every Friday at 11 am. Free with regular admission to Lulu's Casita.
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The Best Things To Do Around the Main Line with Kids
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Igloo Garden on the Green at KOP Town Center
King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PAKing 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 […]
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Eagleview Craft & Mercantile Holiday Market
Eagleview Town Center 565 Wellington Square, Exton, PACraft & Mercantile returns for its last time this year! Join Eagleview Town Center in welcoming 35+ local artisans all while enjoying live music by Cordelia Blue, local food & drink, and kid’s activities including gingerbread cookie decorating and s’mores. Don’t miss the perfect opportunity to do some holiday shopping!
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The Barn Yard Hosts – Parents Night Out
The Barn Yard 305 2nd Avenue, #212, Collegeville, PAThe Barn Yard id thrilled to invite you to their special Parents' Night Out event! Enjoy a well-deserved break while your kids have a blast with us for an exciting evening filled with pizza, play time, a movie, and fun activities! Visit their website to get tickets.
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Owl Prowl
Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PAWhooo’s awake in the dark? Join educators for a night hike to explore the sleeping forest, listen for some nocturnal feathered friends, and experience a close encounter with one of our ambassador owls. Be sure to dress warm and put on your best listening ears! This program is held at […]
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Riverbend Barn Dance (for grown ups!)
Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PAGrab your partner and head over to Riverbend’s first-ever BARN DANCE! Local musiciansBox & String and a caller will be on hand to provide lively music and dancing instructions. Check out their musichere. Grab your cowboy boots and get ready to do-si-do the night away. Don’t miss an unforgettable night at Riverbend. This event is intended […]
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Santa Portraits: Danielle Foster Creations’ Holiday Tradition
Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio 1717 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA, United StatesVisit 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 […]
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XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness
Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PAShare, 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 […]
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World Kindness Day
Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PACelebrate 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 […]
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The Brandywine Railroad
Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United StatesA 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 […]
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Kimberton Waldorf School: Early Childhood Open House
Kimberton Waldorf School 410 W. Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA, United StatesDiscover 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 […]
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Saturday Morning Kids Craft
Nightingale Materials 118 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United StatesBring 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.
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Outdoor Holiday Market
Colonial Middle School 716 Belvoir Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United StatesGet started on holiday shopping at the local vendors Holiday Market in Plymouth Meeting. Craft vendors, direct sale vendors, food, and so much more!
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Igloo Garden on the Green at KOP Town Center
King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PAKing 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 […]
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Camerata Philadelphia at Tredyffrin Library
Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PACamerata 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 […]
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Up Late with the Sphinx
Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCalling 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 […]
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Fall Wizarding One-Nighter
Brandywine Learning Center 849 Newcomen Road, Chester Springs, PA, United StatesReady 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 […]
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Santa Portraits: Danielle Foster Creations’ Holiday Tradition
Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio 1717 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA, United StatesVisit 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 […]
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XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness
Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PAShare, 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 […]
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The Brandywine Railroad
Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United StatesA 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 […]
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Terrain Little Sprouts Workshop: Leaf Crowns
Terrain, Devon 138 Lancaster Avenue, Devon, PA, United StatesStop 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.
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Holiday Artisan Market
Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA, United StatesVisit 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.
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November Museum Tinies (3 sessions)
Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PAJoin 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 […]
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Igloo Garden on the Green at KOP Town Center
King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PAKing 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 […]
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Gamelan Semara Santi – Indonesian Percussion Orchestra & Dancers at Swarthmore College
Lang Concert Hall Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesGamelan 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 […]
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XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness
Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PAShare, 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 […]
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The Brandywine Railroad
Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United StatesA 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 […]
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Story Times with Miss Mel
Marple Public Library 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, PA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Westtown School Open House & Group Tours
Westtown School 975 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA, United States2nd-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 […]
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Toddler Story Time
Gladwyne Library 362 Righters Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United StatesStory time for toddlers! One caregiver per family. Space is limited to 20 children total. Please only register your child.
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From Seed to Blossom: Supporting Queer & Trans Youth
People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United StatesIn 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 […]
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Homeschool Afternoon: Turn Your Emotions Inside Out!
Upper Merion Township Library 175 W Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PAFor 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. […]
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Bloxels Video Game Design @ MFL
Middletown Free Library 464 S Old Middletown Road, Media, PA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Thanksgiving-Themed Storytime
Parker's Place 414 Swedesford Road, Berwyn, PA, United StatesJoin 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!
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Baby Social
Haverford Township Library 1305 West Chester Pike (temp location), Havertown, PAAfter 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 […]