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Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Maguire Art Museum! Make crafts like paper skeletons, papel picado and marigolds, try pan de muerto and Mexican hot chocolate, and enjoy music while learning about the Day of the Dead! Join them for their celebration on Saturday, November 2 from 12–3 pm. […]
Join the Maguire Art Museum for a holiday party on Saturday, December 14, from 12–3 pm! Enjoy festive snacks and music while taking in the art, then get creative by making your own. Collage a seasonal greeting card, make a stained glass inspired holiday decoration, or try your hand at […]
Join the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum in their galleries as they read The Snowy Day and look up close at snowy artworks. Then try out the artists’ techniques by creating a snowflake painting! Ideal for ages 0-5. Attendees can also enjoy access to the 12-acre Barnes Arboretum.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake! Join the Maguire Art Museum on Saturday, February 1st, 12 pm–2 pm, for a Lunar New Year celebration. Enjoy cuisine, games, performances, and more. Wear red to celebrate the year of the snake.
Celebrate all things love and art at the Maguire Art Museum on Saturday, February 15, 2025, 12–3 PM! Make valentines and gifts for your loved ones, explore love and hearts in the collection, and enjoy refreshments. Get creative by crafting a classic valentine, a vintage puzzle purse, or a felt […]
Join the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 7 in the galleries for art, music, and storytelling! This month, they’ll read Planting a Rainbow and look closely at artworks in bloom. They you can plant your own rainbow by painting a flower pot and planting […]
Enjoy a sensory friendly morning at the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum on Saint Joseph’s University campus. Families can explore the museum at their own pace and participate in a special take-home art activity! Children’s maps and activity guides are available to add to the fun. A designated quiet zone […]
The Little Future Aces Program is a bi-annual 6-week clinic for basketball-curious K-4th grade players. These sessions are footwork-driven and cognitively engaging as players are taught basics that they often don't learn at other clinics. This is a 6-week clinic that starts on 3/26!
Hop on over to the galleries for art, music, and storytelling! This month, children will experience the story of the Little White Rabbit and find springtime animals in the art collection, then make interactive art inspired by this bunny story! Attendees can also enjoy access to the 12-acre Barnes Arboretum! […]
Join Chabad of the Main Line for their Late-Night Community Seder on April 12th. Rabbi Shraga and Michael Sherman will provide a lively and authentic Passover experience complete with food, wine, inspiration and song. Please register in advance.
Families are invited to a Touch-A-Truck Safety Event at the Merion Tribute House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 27, 2025. This interactive afternoon gives children and adults the opportunity to explore local safety vehicles up close, including firetrucks, police cars, and ambulances. Attendees will also have […]
Come enjoy a celebration of spring at the Maguire Art Museum and the Barnes Arboretum during Family Day at the 2025 Barnes Arboretum Plant Sale! Stop by early for the Plant Sale from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Arboretum. Then head to the Maguire Museum and outside for […]
Children can drop in to the Belmont Hills Library to make special cards to say "I Love You" for Mother's Day! No registration is required for this event, and all are welcome.
Stop by the Maguire Art Museum on Mother’s Day for do-it-yourself crafts and artmaking! Make garden artwork inspired by "Planting a Rainbow," or make a card to give to a mom in your life! Craft together, read picture books, and explore the galleries and the 12-acre Barnes Arboretum - for […]
Join the Maguire Art Museum to celebrate new works on view, including sculptures by Robert Engman and "Transcending Nature," selections from the PAFA collection by artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, at the MAM for a limited amount of time. Stop by after school or work starting at 3:30 pm for […]
Spanish Exploradores invites families to join them for Spanish Story Time—a joyful way to introduce your little ones to Spanish through music, movement, stories, and play. Their immersive, activity-based approach helps children build comprehension skills naturally while having fun and making new friends! What to Expect: Music, dancing, and singing […]
Spanish Exploradores invites families to join them for Spanish Story Time—a joyful way to introduce your little ones to Spanish through music, movement, stories, and play. Their immersive, activity-based approach helps children build comprehension skills naturally while having fun and making new friends! What to Expect: Music, dancing, and singing […]
Join the Maguire Art Museum in the galleries for art, music, and storytelling! This month, children can listen to "Swimmy and Baby Beluga" and then create ocean artwork inspired by Leo Lionni. Attendees can also enjoy the 12-acre Barnes Arboretum. Family Art and Story Hour is ideal for toddlers and […]
Spanish Exploradores invites families to join them for Spanish Story Time—a joyful way to introduce your little ones to Spanish through music, movement, stories, and play. Their immersive, activity-based approach helps children build comprehension skills naturally while having fun and making new friends! What to Expect: Music, dancing, and singing […]
Spanish Exploradores invites families to join them for Spanish Story Time—a joyful way to introduce your little ones to Spanish through music, movement, stories, and play. Their immersive, activity-based approach helps children build comprehension skills naturally while having fun and making new friends! What to Expect: Music, dancing, and singing […]
Join the Maguire Museum for a summer solstice celebration. Featuring 22 artists working across diverse mediums—painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media—"Laudato Si': Caring for Our Common Home" presents a rich tapestry of works, both figurative and abstract, that reflect the beauty of the planet and the urgency of its preservation. […]
Join us outside at the Maguire Art Museum for art, music, and storytelling. This month, we’re celebrating Eric Carle’s birthday outside in the Barnes Arboretum. Bring a picnic blanket and join for read-aloud favorites like "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Then, create your own artwork inspired by Eric Carle! Enjoy exploring […]
