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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 […]
On Sunday September 7th from 10:00-4:00 pm, the Clover Market comes to downtown Chestnut Hill. The Chestnut Hill Markets will feature 90+ carefully curated vendors with a wide variety of handmade and vintage goods along with food trucks, live music, and an abundance of shopping options in the charming, cobblestone-lined streets. Food […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discover AIM Academy, Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences in 1st–12th grade. Learn more about their innovative programs and student support by attending one of their in-person Open House events. These gatherings offer parents and guardians the chance to visit the campus, meet the faculty […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discover AIM Academy, Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences in 1st–12th grade. Learn more about their innovative programs and student support by attending one of their in-person Open House events. These gatherings offer parents and guardians the chance to visit the campus, meet the faculty […]
Across centuries and cultures, minerals have provided humans with essential raw materials. Join the Science History Institute for the opening of Earthly Matters, a new permanent exhibition that explores the history and science behind a collection of more than 20 minerals. These elements, crystals, gemstones—and even a meteorite—tell stories of human […]
Join Small Talk Therapeutics for a playful, hands-on group designed to spark joy, connection, and learning for children ages 2-6 years old. Each session blends sensory exploration, gross motor play, and fine motor activities that support important skills for school readiness—like coordination, pre-writing skills, and co-regulation. Caregivers and children will […]
East FallsFest returns Saturday, October 18 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm with food, brews, live music, family fun, and the festival’s first-ever beer garden. Enjoy free pumpkin decorating, face painting, East Falls Trivia, a full music lineup, free rowing lessons, The Give & Take Jugglers Little Circus, vendors and more—all taking […]
This October, join the Philadelphia Orchestra for their Family Discovery Series sat their Halloween Spectacular. This family-friendly concert, conducted by Naomi Woo, features a bewitching mix of classic Halloween tunes and seasonal favorites. Bring your little witches and ghosts in costume for a magical morning filled with music, giggles, and […]
Where in the Museum do monsters hide, with demons and guardians lurking inside? With amulet in hand, hunt creatures small and grand! At this special event at the Penn Museum, your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions, […]
Attend the U.S. Open Squash Championships for FREE and attend the second annual Open House at the Specter Center. The U.S. Open Squash Championships are the most prestigious squash event in the nation, welcoming top players from all over the world. On Sunday, October 19, people of all ages are […]
Where in the Museum do monsters hide, with demons and guardians lurking inside? With amulet in hand, hunt creatures small and grand! At this special event at the Penn Museum, your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions, […]
Support the Bala Cynwyd Library at their inaugural fundraising event! Join the Library on Thursday, October 23rd from 6:00-9:00 pm at Bala Golf Club Ballroom for a private evening and delicious dinner with fellow supporters of the Bala Cynwyd Library. Learn more about the history and impact of the Bala […]
Discover AIM Academy, Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences in 1st–12th grade. Learn more about their innovative programs and student support by attending one of their in-person Open House events. These gatherings offer parents and guardians the chance to visit the campus, meet the faculty […]
Philly’s favorite fall family festival is back! Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is an evening of exploration, education, and fun on October 24 and 25th. Craft magical creations with the Witches of the Woods, make s’mores by the fire, take a hayride and search for nocturnal creatures, chat with our woodland […]
Where in the Museum do monsters hide, with demons and guardians lurking inside? With amulet in hand, hunt creatures small and grand! At this special event at the Penn Museum, your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions, […]
Philly’s favorite fall family festival is back! Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is an evening of exploration, education, and fun on October 24 and 25th. Craft magical creations with the Witches of the Woods, make s’mores by the fire, take a hayride and search for nocturnal creatures, chat with our woodland […]
Where in the Museum do monsters hide, with demons and guardians lurking inside? With amulet in hand, hunt creatures small and grand! At this special event at the Penn Museum, your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions, […]
Join Chestnut Hill throughout October for all sorts of Autumn fun and spooky Halloween spirit! Chestnut Hill turns extra magical at this time of year with the charm and enchantment that only a historic village can provide. Whether you’re looking for a fall evening of dining outside or coming for […]
Discover AIM Academy, Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences in 1st–12th grade. Learn more about their innovative programs and student support by attending one of their in-person Open House events. These gatherings offer parents and guardians the chance to visit the campus, meet the faculty […]
Join the ALS United Walk this fall at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia—a local effort to honor those impacted by ALS and accelerate progress toward a cure. The event welcomes individuals and teams at no registration cost, offering a meaningful way to walk together in solidarity, remembrance, and advocacy. For […]
Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]
The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]
Discover AIM Academy, Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences in 1st–12th grade. Learn more about their innovative programs and student support by attending one of their in-person Open House events. These gatherings offer parents and guardians the chance to visit the campus, meet the faculty […]
Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]
The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]
Manayunk lights up for the holidays on November 20, 2025 with their annual tree-lighting ceremony! Join the town's fesstivities at Canal View Park (4418 Main Street) from 5:30–7:00 pm where they'll host special guests and live performances. Throughout the entire night, guests can expect family fun, Santa meet & greets, […]
Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]
The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]
Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]
The '80's film classic Back to the Future rockets into Philadelphia as a thrilling Broadway musical that brings Marty McFly's time-traveling adventure to the stage. When Marty accidentally gets transported to 1955 in Doc Brown's time machine, he must race against time to fix history and find his way back […]
