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Pick-Your-Own Peach season has officially arrived at Linvilla Orchards! These juicy, sun-ripened peaches are ready to be picked straight from the orchard, offering visitors the chance to enjoy fruit at its freshest. Families with young children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe peaches before heading into the fields. […]
Sunflower season is in full bloom at Linvilla Orchards! These vibrant, cheerful flowers are a favorite for cut flower bouquets and are now available for Cut-Your-Own. Sunflowers bloom for several weeks throughout the summer, making this a can’t-miss seasonal experience. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to begin […]
Join The Candy Lab from August 25-29th for their “End of Summer" Camp from 10:00 am to noon. Each two-hour session costs $40 (plus $2.40 sales tax) and is perfect for ages 6+! Participants will be making edible crafts using candy, fruits, and vegetables and will engage in a bunch […]
Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet in […]
This August, Hotel West & Main in Conshohocken is hosting outdoor movie nights! At 7:00 pm on Fridays throughout August, join them for a classic lineup of movies out on the Plaza. 1874 Social will join the celebration with special food and drink offerings only for movie night! See the […]
Close out Summer 2025 this Labor Day Weekend with fun for the whole family at Spruce Street Harbor Park, Cherry Street Pier, Race Street Pier, and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink SummerFest. Labor Day is the last chance for visitors to enjoy the boardwalk vibes at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest […]
Shrek the Musical is the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life, retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. Suddenly, a gang of homeless fairytale characters raid his sanctuary saying they’ve been evicted by the vertically- challenged Lord […]
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 […]
Pick-Your-Own Peach season has officially arrived at Linvilla Orchards! These juicy, sun-ripened peaches are ready to be picked straight from the orchard, offering visitors the chance to enjoy fruit at its freshest. Families with young children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe peaches before heading into the fields. […]
Sunflower season is in full bloom at Linvilla Orchards! These vibrant, cheerful flowers are a favorite for cut flower bouquets and are now available for Cut-Your-Own. Sunflowers bloom for several weeks throughout the summer, making this a can’t-miss seasonal experience. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to begin […]
A Chester County Labor Day weekend tradition for over three quarters of a Century, the Ludwig's Corner Horse Show and Country Fair will take place from August 30-September 1, 2025. The entrance fee is $10 per carload at at the Main Gate. There is no fee to enter the grounds […]
Head over to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks for the Cubing USA Mid-Atlantic Championship. Observe participants compete in events such as 7x7x7 cube, 3x3x3 cube one-handed, and Megaminx. It will be a weekend full of excitement and ultra-fast results. CubingUSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting […]
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 […]
Get ready to have all YOUR dreams come true at the family-friendly SALT Princess Party on Labor Day weekend. Come dressed as your favorite royal subject for the Princess party, and join the most magical party in the kingdom with your real-life favorite princesses, princes, and other fairytale favorites. Get […]
Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet in […]
Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, he will talk about whatever the group might see! In July and August, the hope is to see a large variety of summer wildflowers. All levels of knowledge […]
Close out Summer 2025 this Labor Day Weekend with fun for the whole family at Spruce Street Harbor Park, Cherry Street Pier, Race Street Pier, and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink SummerFest. Labor Day is the last chance for visitors to enjoy the boardwalk vibes at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest […]
What could be better on a summer's evening than a fireworks show after a baseball game? How about a MEGABLAST display? The Reading Fightin’ Phils are the Philadelphia-area minor league baseball team with multiple games per week in the summer. Many Fightin' Phils games feature a fireworks display, but in […]
Upper Merion Concerts Under The Stars presents a free concert with Splintered Sunlight (a Grateful Dead Tribute) on Saturday August 3oth at 7:00 pm (doors open at 5:45 pm) at the Upper Merion Township Building Park in King of Prussia. This is an outdoor venue. Blankets and chairs are allowed […]
Shrek the Musical is the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life, retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. Suddenly, a gang of homeless fairytale characters raid his sanctuary saying they’ve been evicted by the vertically- challenged Lord […]
Pick-Your-Own Peach season has officially arrived at Linvilla Orchards! These juicy, sun-ripened peaches are ready to be picked straight from the orchard, offering visitors the chance to enjoy fruit at its freshest. Families with young children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe peaches before heading into the fields. […]
Sunflower season is in full bloom at Linvilla Orchards! These vibrant, cheerful flowers are a favorite for cut flower bouquets and are now available for Cut-Your-Own. Sunflowers bloom for several weeks throughout the summer, making this a can’t-miss seasonal experience. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to begin […]
A Chester County Labor Day weekend tradition for over three quarters of a Century, the Ludwig's Corner Horse Show and Country Fair will take place from August 30-September 1, 2025. The entrance fee is $10 per carload at at the Main Gate. There is no fee to enter the grounds after 4:00 pm. The Ludwig's Corner Horse Show has been one of the best shows for Brandywine & Delaware Valleys equestrians to compete in locally-rated competition in Hunters, Jumpers & Equitation. The Horse Show starts at 8:00 am each day and continues thru to dusk and the full, daily line-up […]
Head over to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks for the Cubing USA Mid-Atlantic Championship. Observe participants compete in events such as 7x7x7 cube, 3x3x3 cube one-handed, and Megaminx. It will be a weekend full of excitement and ultra-fast results. CubingUSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting […]
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 […]
Close out Summer 2025 this Labor Day Weekend with fun for the whole family at Spruce Street Harbor Park, Cherry Street Pier, Race Street Pier, and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink SummerFest. Labor Day is the last chance for visitors to enjoy the boardwalk vibes at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest […]
Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas at Longwood Gardens this season. Experience their vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances on Friday-Sunday nights from May through September. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden puts on daily displays as their 1,719 fountain jets are set to music and soar as high as 175 feet in […]
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 […]
Make your own sundae – featuring ice cream from Longacres Modern Dairy! The Railroad will be serving up all the ingredients you need to make your own ice cream sundae! Get creative and enjoy-pile on the toppings and pile up the memories. The whole train gets an ice cream sundae. […]
A Chester County Labor Day weekend tradition for over three quarters of a Century, the Ludwig's Corner Horse Show and Country Fair will take place from August 30-September 1, 2025. The entrance fee is $10 per carload at at the Main Gate. There is no fee to enter the grounds after 4:00 pm. The Ludwig's Corner Horse Show has been one of the best shows for Brandywine & Delaware Valleys equestrians to compete in locally-rated competition in Hunters, Jumpers & Equitation. The Horse Show starts at 8:00 am each day and continues thru to dusk and the full, daily line-up […]
Head over to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks for the Cubing USA Mid-Atlantic Championship. Observe participants compete in events such as 7x7x7 cube, 3x3x3 cube one-handed, and Megaminx. It will be a weekend full of excitement and ultra-fast results. CubingUSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting […]
Close out Summer 2025 this Labor Day Weekend with fun for the whole family at Spruce Street Harbor Park, Cherry Street Pier, Race Street Pier, and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink SummerFest. Labor Day is the last chance for visitors to enjoy the boardwalk vibes at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest […]
Paws in the pool is back this year, and, due to popular demand, it's been extended for a whole week! Before they “paws” their pools for the season, the JCC invites their canine friends for a day of swimming, splashing and socializing in their fenced-in outdoor pool and grassy area! […]
