Belmont Hills Library Fun Friday
Join the Belmont Hills Library for a seasonal craft or activity for all ages! This Friday, participants can craft an apple clock. No registration required, and all are welcome.
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Join the Belmont Hills Library for a seasonal craft or activity for all ages! This Friday, participants can craft an apple clock. No registration required, and all are welcome.
Skills clinics at The Little Gym of Ardmore are open to all children ages 6-12! Beginners welcome! This clinic focuses on cartwheels and handstands, important gateway skills that lead beginning/intermediate level gymnasts toward learning round-Offs, back handsprings and more! A “Caribbean/Hawaiian” theme will add a tropical twist to this clinic […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
Join the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation on Friday, September 26, 2025, for Phillies Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night. The Philadelphia Phillies will dedicate their final regular-season home game to ovarian cancer awareness. Fans wearing teal will unite at Citizens Bank Park to show their support, and a portion of ticket […]
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]
Linvilla Orchards' highly anticipated Annual Apple Festival, a celebration dedicated to the delicious and versatile apple, is back for 2025! Guests will have the chance to explore their flourishing orchards, participate in apple picking, and savor a variety of delectable apple goodies. Linvilla has a variety of delicious apples that […]
The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]
The Conshohocken Farmers Market will be held from May 17 to November 1, 2025, in the plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main at the intersection of Fayette Street and West Elm Street in Conshohocken. The market will be held weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to […]
Looking to spark your child’s curiosity about the outdoors? Join Tyler Arboretum for Family Explorers: What Lives at the Arboretum? This program invites families to explore nature using their senses to uncover its secrets. Each month, head outdoors to discover a different seasonal theme, searching for plants, animals, and other […]
If you or someone you know in Chester County is struggling to make ends meet, Trinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn's Caring Cupboard Food Pantry is here to help. Their Caring Cupboard has recently enhanced its services to a "Choice Model" food pantry to better support local individuals and families experiencing […]
Enjoy food, music, activities for kids & adults, and great resources from more than 30 local environmental and community groups. Have lots of fun and even learn something cool! Go on a scavenger hunt, watch what a bee hive looks like inside, get a packet of native plant seeds to create your own pollinator garden, paint […]
The Delaware River Festival is back for another year along the Delaware River! Connecting both the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts, come on down for this annual event that features family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning opportunities. Whether you want to enjoy free ferry rides, museum visits, pedal boat opportunities, […]
Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]
Celebrate the season’s bounty with Harvest Home at Colonial PA Farmstead, a festive day honoring 18th-century traditions of gratitude, labor, and community. Rooted in English agricultural customs brought to colonial Pennsylvania, Harvest Home marked the successful gathering of the year’s crops and the turning of the season toward autumn. Join […]
Join the fourth annual Oktoberfest in Downtown West Chester on Saturday, September 27th! Participating locations will have a select list of $6 fall beers or ciders and fall-themed appetizers. No tickets are needed, simply show up at one (or multiple) of the participating locations and ask for the Oktoberfest specials. There […]
For 16 years and counting, Veteran's Brotherhood has continued the tradition of bringing local and regional communities together for this FREE EVENT to support local veterans in need of immediate assistance. They will be asking for donations during the day so this can continue to be a no-cost event! Lawn-chairs and […]
Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]
Join the Tredyffrin Library for a special event as they welcome Mike Curato for a Talk and Book Signing! Mike Curato is an award-winning author and illustrator of books for children, teens, and adults. He is best known for his Little Elliot picture book series and his award winning young […]
Join the Candy Lab in Ardmore on Saturday, September 27th from 4:00-5:30 pm to make fun and challenging science projects with candy and food items. These projects are not only a great way to learn about the world around us, but they can also be a lot of fun to […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]
Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]
Family Sundays are back! Come out to the Suburban Square Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11:00 am-1:00 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please visit Suburban Square's Instagram page for the most up to date event information.
Join Family Funday with PopUpPlay, each Sunday from Memorial Day weekend to September 28th, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Spruce Street Harbor Park. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]
Join Miss Agnes, a dental hygienist, and her puppet Bitewing to learn all about healthy teeth. Come to the Middletown Free Library for Homeschool Mix It Up time. The library will mix it up with different challenge activities, which may include: puzzle/logic games, STEM and critical-thinking activities, special guest speakers, […]
Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to come listen to a story or two and use their creativity and critical thinking skills to complete a story time design challenge at the Springfield Township Library. These challenges will reflect a different science or art theme each week. It is important […]
As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]
Join the Kennett Library in the auditorium for Kids Movie Morning on Tuesdays in September. The full movie schedule is as follows: September 9: Beauty and the Beast (1991) | 1hr 24m | Rated G. A prince cursed to spend his days as a hideous monster sets out to regain […]
Road to LionCage is a series of six small, intimate pitch competitions that lead to the LionCage Pitch Competition in the fall of 2025. The September 30 session is specifically focused on high school student entrepreneurs. If you are you a student entrepreneur from a high school located across the […]
Spark a love for the outdoors with Little Tykes Go on Hikes, an exciting series of themed, family-friendly adventures designed for children ages 3-8. Each guided hike blends exploration, education, and fun, encouraging young adventurers to discover nature through interactive activities, storytelling, and hands-on experiences.
Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.
Each Wednesday through December 17, students can join a weekly art class at the Rockdale Art Center. With new projects each session, this class is perfect for the growing artist to explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. Students create a unique […]
As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]