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When school's out on Dec. 23, kids can enjoy a fun-filled craft day at DLK in West Chester! This is an optional drop-off activity for kids (ages 4+) to come and create their very own soft plush gingerbread doll and house for the holidays! $20 ticket with an RSVP; $25 […]
West Chester Schools will be closed, but it's a winter wonderland at DLK! Come by to create your own snowflake slime to ring in the New Year. Drop off the kids for a fun-filled craft day at DLK in West Chester! Optional drop-off activity for kids (ages 4+). $20/ticket with […]
A FREE introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school age students accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sponsored by Delaware County Symphony: Monday February 17, 2025 6:30 – 7:30 pm 6:30 – 7:00 pm: Learn about the trombone and music to be performed by Delaware County Symphony in […]
Bring your crew (and your own dinner and drinks) to Charming Star Playroom for an evening of open play and a special meet-and-greet with Peppa Pig from 5:15-5:45 pm. The play space will be available for open play from 4:00-7:00 pm. Kids are $20 online with a charge of $10 […]
Usher in the spring with a festive egg hunt and engaging farm activities at the Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead in Newtown Square! There will be both a morning and afternoon egg hunt in the fields, when children ages 2 to 12 can explore and collect eggs in their own cartons (one […]
Come see the sheep at the Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead get their annual haircuts and participate in many of the steps used to turn that wool into clothing including washing, carding, spinning, and dyeing! CPF is home to many heritage breed sheep including Hog Island, Leicester Longwool, Horned Dorset, and Soay. […]
Did you know that colonial people experimented with science every day? From cooking to getting water from the well to dyeing their clothes, every day was Science Day. Join the Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead for 18th century science fun–discover how baking is like chemistry, use simple machines to perform chores, learn […]
Prepare yourself for Revolution! Experience how farm families lived and worked during a transformative time in history and how a working farm played a vital role in the struggle for independence and the shaping of a new nation. Storytime: 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - “Leave it to Abigail" Enjoy […]
Discover the roots of Revolution on a colonial farm as you step into the tension of 1776 where Patriots, Loyalists, and Quakers debate the future of the colonies and the true loyalty of the farm. Join public demonstrations against the king, experience a debate among neighbors, listen to a reading […]
Play colonial toys and games, explore the historic farmhouse, and see the heritage-breed animals. Bring a picnic and enjoy the beauty of the farm! Last admission will be at 2:00 pm. In honor of the Fourth of July weekend, enjoy a special storytime at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm: “Leave […]
Join Toastique for the Grand Opening of their Newtown Square location. Toastique offers a fresh, modern dining experience with a unique menu featuring gourmet toast, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls, coffee, espresso, and more - all made using only fresh and responsibly sourced ingredients. Whether you're starting your day with […]
Kick off the harvest season with Lammas Day! Rooted in centuries-old traditions, Lammas (or “Loaf Mass”) marked the gathering of the grain and the baking of the first bread from the new crop. Join us for a day of hands-on farming activities to thresh, winnow, and grind the site’s heritage […]
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 Garrett Williamson’s annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm — a full day of hayrides, barnyard animals, fall crafts, food trucks, local vendors, games, and family fun! The event takes place outdoors at their barn. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking on grass and gravel, and […]
Fairytales and fables are narratives passed down through the tradition of oral storytelling. While these stories may contain many magical and fantastical elements, they also act as little windows into life in the past. Journey throughout the Farmstead, and listen to narrators tell family-friendly versions of old fairytales and fables […]
Enjoy a festive day at the farm with the sounds of music, the smell of sweets and treats, and historic crafts and activities including candle dipping. Join the Farmstead throughout the day for a very bovine birthday to help celebrate their ox, Rust’s, 11th birthday! Featuring colonial music with Forbes […]
Enjoy photos with Santa, holiday crafts, refreshments, and more festive fun for the whole family!
Get ready for a magical afternoon at Pony Palooza at Shadow Creek Farm! Enjoy one timed pony ride, festive crafts, a cozy hot cocoa bar, and fun holiday surprises throughout the farm. Tickets are first come, first serve and sold in timed blocks to keep lines short and the fun […]
