Main Line Parent Community Calendar

Event Series Bubble Bash

Bubble Bash

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

This spring break, Adventure Aquarium is bubbling with excitement! From March 22 through April 28, they're brewing up a bubbly bonanza with endless floating bubbles, eye-popping demonstrations, and interactive activities. Embark on a bubble scavenger hunt, get showered with billions of bubbles at their Bubble […]

Under The Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a live sloth, […]

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival – Sakura Weekend

Fairmount Park Horticulture Center 100 N Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture under the cherry blossom trees during this free and public, family-friendly event, featuring live music, dance performances, arts and crafts, a vendor fair, food trucks, a beer garden, and much more. Cherry Blossom Festival programs are scheduled throughout late […]

Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States

From the progression of early spring bulbs ushering in the season, to vibrant blooms of Longwood's beloved tulips, to the welcoming fragrance of their flowering trees beckoning you to explore more, spring is in the air — and all around you — in their Gardens […]

Abby’s Magic Weekend at Sesame Place

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA, United States

That’s so MAGICAL! Abby Cadabby is hosting a magical weekend full of spellbinding tricks and spectacular illusions. Poof into Sesame Studio for some special magic shows by magician Sam Sandler! Keep an eye out for KooKoo the Cartoon Magician, performing strolling magic throughout the park. […]

Event Series Family Nature Strolls

Family Nature Strolls

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States

Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family at Longwood Gardens. Two sessions Explore nature near and far with tools like magnifying glasses and binoculars while using your senses to experience the Gardens […]

Kinney Center Family Fun Day

Saint Joseph's University 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

You're invited to enjoy a day of family fun with the Kinney Center. Families can enjoy a petting zoo, snacks, activities, music, bubbles and more! Please register to attend here.

Tyler Battles for Covenant House (Fundraiser)

Bateman Gallagher American Legion 401 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA, United States

Come out in support of the 3rd annual Fundraiser for Covenant House in Memory of Tyler Michael Eckert! This Fundraising Event will be held on April 13, 2024 at the American Legion in Wayne, beginning at noon. Enjoy live music and an all you can […]

Sensory Friendly Performance – Children’s Classic Stories

Mill Ballet School 46 N Sugan Road, New Hope, PA, United States

Please Mill Ballet for a Sensory Friendly Performance of Children's Classic Stories: Carnival of the Animals & Sleeping Beauty on Saturday, April 13th at 3 pm. This performance is suitable for children and adults with ASD and other special needs or sensitivities. Adaptations to the […]

“The 169-Story Treehouse: Doppelgänger Doom!” Book Launch

Children's Book World 17 Haverford Station Rd, Haverford, PA

He’s coming back! Andy Griffiths is flying all the way from Australia to see his fans and friends at Children’s Book World on Saturday, April 13th at 4 pm! In Andy’s latest book, The 169-Story Treehouse: Doppelganger Doom!, Anti-Andy, Terrible Terry, and Junkyard Jill (the […]

The Secret Garden Musical

Phoenixville School District Auditorium 1000 Purple Pride Parkway, Phoenixville, PA, United States

This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of 'Night Mother.' Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his […]

Event Series Sensory-Friendly Mornings

Sensory-Friendly Mornings

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sensory-friendly mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for museum visitors, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to explore the museum. These mornings will include: Advanced ticketing to help avoid lines Smaller crowds More tranquil sounds in exhibitions whenever possible, with soundscapes and roaring dinosaurs softened […]

Day at the J – The Passover Way!

Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA

Get in the Passover mindset with programming for everyone. Join them for one or more of their amazing programs including kits crafts, a jewelry sale, candy seder, adult art class, historical talk, adult fitness class and more.

U-Pick Tulips: Spring Spectacular!

Holland Ridge Farm 108 Rues Road, Cream Ridge, New Jersey

Experience the tulip fields of Holland, in nearby New Jersey. Every April our farm bursts into bloom with over 8 million tulips – yes you heard right, 8 MILLION! Immerse yourself in our floral paradise, indulge in delicious food options, and create unforgettable memories with […]

Sensory Sundays at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Adventure Aquarium will host Sensory Sunday, every Sunday in April from 9:30-10:30 a.m. (the aquarium’s first hour of operation). During that hour, they will lower the music, soften the lights, and reduce the crowds, all in an effort to […]

Event Series The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Passover Seder Plate Painting

West Chester

Please join jdkidphilly on Sunday April 14 at 10 am at a local synagogue for a fun Passover Seder Plate painting project! This event is geared towards our toddler/preschool friends (siblings always welcome). Location: An indoor location in West Chester, PA; exact address will be provided upon registration. […]

Event Series Bubble Bash

Bubble Bash

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

This spring break, Adventure Aquarium is bubbling with excitement! From March 22 through April 28, they're brewing up a bubbly bonanza with endless floating bubbles, eye-popping demonstrations, and interactive activities. Embark on a bubble scavenger hunt, get showered with billions of bubbles at their Bubble […]

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival – Sakura Weekend

Fairmount Park Horticulture Center 100 N Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture under the cherry blossom trees during this free and public, family-friendly event, featuring live music, dance performances, arts and crafts, a vendor fair, food trucks, a beer garden, and much more. Cherry Blossom Festival programs are scheduled throughout late […]

Under The Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a live sloth, […]

Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States

From the progression of early spring bulbs ushering in the season, to vibrant blooms of Longwood's beloved tulips, to the welcoming fragrance of their flowering trees beckoning you to explore more, spring is in the air — and all around you — in their Gardens […]

Abby’s Magic Weekend at Sesame Place

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA, United States

That’s so MAGICAL! Abby Cadabby is hosting a magical weekend full of spellbinding tricks and spectacular illusions. Poof into Sesame Studio for some special magic shows by magician Sam Sandler! Keep an eye out for KooKoo the Cartoon Magician, performing strolling magic throughout the park. […]

Event Series Namaste India

Namaste India

Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA

Experience the vibrant art, food, and culture of India — a country rich in traditions with a focus on the future. Created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India encourages global awareness and cultural […]

The Secret Garden Musical

Phoenixville School District Auditorium 1000 Purple Pride Parkway, Phoenixville, PA, United States

This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of 'Night Mother.' Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his […]

Delaware County Symphony Presents: A Chamber Concert for All Ages

Neumann University, Meagher Theater 1 Neumann Drive, Aston, PA, United States

Ragtime music and a symphony for toys are featured in this fun, family-friendly event presented on April 14. With guest conductor, Dr. Roberta Winemiller, the Delaware County Symphony Chamber Ensemble will perform The Toy Symphony and a selection of ragtime arrangements, from 1912, colloquially known […]

Freedom Seder Revisited

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA, United States

As many Jews prepare for Passover, the most widely celebrated Jewish holiday, the Weitzman invites people of all backgrounds to join them for this long-running and beloved annual event. Experience an artfully curated lineup of speakers, storytellers, and musicians as they reflect on traditional Passover themes […]

Event Series Namaste India

Namaste India

Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA

Experience the vibrant art, food, and culture of India — a country rich in traditions with a focus on the future. Created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India encourages global awareness and cultural […]

Event Series The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Event Series Bubble Bash

Bubble Bash

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

This spring break, Adventure Aquarium is bubbling with excitement! From March 22 through April 28, they're brewing up a bubbly bonanza with endless floating bubbles, eye-popping demonstrations, and interactive activities. Embark on a bubble scavenger hunt, get showered with billions of bubbles at their Bubble […]

Under The Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a live sloth, […]

Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States

From the progression of early spring bulbs ushering in the season, to vibrant blooms of Longwood's beloved tulips, to the welcoming fragrance of their flowering trees beckoning you to explore more, spring is in the air — and all around you — in their Gardens […]

Friends’ Central Middle & Upper School Open House

Friends' Central Middle and Upper Schools 1101 City Avenue, Wynnewood, PA, United States

At Friends' Central, students learn how to pursue excellence with a collaborative and open mind. Discover FCS at their Middle & Upper School Open House for grades 6–12 on Tuesday, April 16, at 9 am. Register here. The Middle & Upper School is located at […]

Event Series Bubble Bash

Bubble Bash

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

This spring break, Adventure Aquarium is bubbling with excitement! From March 22 through April 28, they're brewing up a bubbly bonanza with endless floating bubbles, eye-popping demonstrations, and interactive activities. Embark on a bubble scavenger hunt, get showered with billions of bubbles at their Bubble […]