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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. […]
Come to the Maguire Art Museum in Merion for Family Art & Story Hour! This December 6, they'll read "Bear Snores On" and sing songs, plus learn about hibernation and winter. Then, create your own bear-y cute artwork with in the galleries! Attendees will also have access to explore their […]
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 […]
Families with kids of all ages can join the JCC in celebrating Purim! Come in costume and enjoy snacks, games, crafts, bounce houses, and activities at the JCC, along with some amazing community partners.
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 Friends' Central School for an experiential Open House for their Nature Nursery and Pre-K programs. Visit this link to register. For more information and to schedule a spring tour for all Lower School grades, please contact the Lower School Admissions Office.
Join Friends' Central School for aMiddle and Upper School Open House (grades 6-12) on the morning of April 15. Explore their 26-acre City Avenue campus (Middle/Upper School); meet administrators, teachers, and current students; and see what you and your child can expect as a part of this school community. No […]
The Center for Gifted Young Musicians Youth Chamber Orchestra, directed by Aaron Picht, will perform music of Handel, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky in a special concert hosted by St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ardmore. This concert is free and open to the public, and will also be streamed to their […]
Join Friends' Central School for their Middle & Upper School admissions events this spring. These one-hour events are geared towards students going in to grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to meet teachers, administrators, and other students who will give a window into what you can expect at FCS. […]
Join Penn Wynne Library for a Book Folding craft night. Use a book to create a work of art for Mother's Day! This event is perfect for teens and tweens. Registration is required.
Join Friends' Central School for their Middle & Upper School admissions events this spring. These one-hour events are geared towards students going in to grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to meet teachers, administrators, and other students who will give a window into what you can expect at FCS. […]
The Penn Wynne Library's annual fundraising celebration, Appetite for Books, returns on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM at the Penn Wynne Library. The evening brings neighbors together to support the library's programming and collection through a delightful social event to raise much-needed funds for the […]
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 […]
Students in grades 6-12 can join Penn Wynne Library for Teen Tea Time on May 12th! Participants can make their own blend of tea leaves, or try boba tea! Cookies will also be served with the tea. Please inform Library Staff Member Danielle of any allergies or dietary restrictions and […]
Middle School Meetup is where kids in grades 5-8 can come play games, make crafts, or just hang out with friends. There will be games like Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Exploding Kittens, and Cards Against Humanity as well as crafts like friendship and bead bracelets, and perler beads. You […]
Join Friends' Central School for their Middle & Upper School admissions events this spring. These one-hour events are geared towards students going in to grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to meet teachers, administrators, and other students who will give a window into what you can expect at FCS. […]
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 visit their colorful Havertown studio for a fun and informative Open House. Guests can explore the space, meet the team, and learn more about their engaging Spanish programs for children, teens, and adults. This event will showcase Summer offerings, including: Summer Camp (Ages 4–13) Spanish […]
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 […]
Join Universal Racquets for their Junior Pickleball Academy at the Kaiserman JCC in Wynnewood. The first Summer Session begins on Saturday, June 14th and runs until July 19th (no class on June 21st) from 4:30-5:30 pm. There will be Clinics for both Youth Level 1 players, who are learning the […]
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. […]
On June 22, the Kaiserman JCC will host the donation-optional Shalom Summer event! This family-friendly celebration promises a day filled with fun and entertainment for all ages. Enjoy an open jam session and concert featuring lively klezmer music, led by Hankus Netsky and the Klezmer All Stars. Adults can relax […]
In this fun, interactive workshop, rising high school seniors and their parents will learn the limitations of using ChatGPT (and other AI) to write a successful college admissions essay. You'll also learn the one secret of how AI can help you, as well as generate ideas for your own essay, […]
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 […]
