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Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
Come early for first pick of some great titles. They have books in almost new condition for $2. They have MPL mugs, t-shirts, and totes for sale along with a few vintage posters that used to hang in our library. Come see what treasures you find! Book Sale: Friday, 10/4 […]
Join Miss Mel for a super fun, educationally enriching, and highly interactive story time! Each story time will have a theme that will add to the fun, plus a craft inspired by that day's theme that they will use for all the most wonderful books you take home during their […]
Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from September 21st to October 31st […]
Philadelphia's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 28th - October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss! Brick-or Treat Activities: New for 2024! Brew up fun at […]
All Ages + Sensory-Friendly/Autism-Friendly! Turtle Dance Music is a “turtle-riffic” musical experience that is designed to engage children through songs, movement activities, children’s stories, and interactive music technology! The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the autism spectrum, and a great time for parents and caregivers! Each […]
Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate […]
It's apple season at Highland Orchards, so get picking, now through October. Open every day except Mondays. Fall Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 9 am–4 pm Saturday–Sunday: 9 am–3:30 pm *Hours may change due to weather or conditions. Follow them on FB or call for the most up-to-date info* See their Crop List […]
Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from September 21st to October 31st […]
Let’s go exploring — get your little ones outside this fall! Join Jenkins Juniors, a four-week series (10/8 – 10/29) of outdoor fun in nature on Tuesdays mornings from 10-11 am. Led by Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and […]
Philadelphia's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 28th - October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss! Brick-or Treat Activities: New for 2024! Brew up fun at […]
Drop in anytime between 4:30–5:30 pm and show off your creativity with free-form building! Location: Library Meeting Room For kids ages 5+ No Registration Required! Meeting Room holds 100 people. First Come, first served! Thank you to Snapology of Newtown Square for sponsoring this event!
Join CBW as we celebrate a book launch with Julie Benbassat! Her glorious illustrations make her new picture book, Here’s That Sun Again, a delight. She will be at Children’s Book World to sign and personalize her book on Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30 pm. Children’s Book World is delighted that […]
Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate […]
Discover innovative teaching and fearless learning by attending a virtual information session at Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences. Once you've learned more about AIM, you will be invited to join us for a Tuesday Tour to experience AIM in action. Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions […]
Shipley’s Lower School program inspires curiosity and nurtures in children a lifelong love of learning. With a strong academic foundation, students explore and develop their interests in creative, engaging ways, learning to think critically, develop empathy, and build social and emotional awareness. Come and learn more from our Head of […]
It's apple season at Highland Orchards, so get picking, now through October. Open every day except Mondays. Fall Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 9 am–4 pm Saturday–Sunday: 9 am–3:30 pm *Hours may change due to weather or conditions. Follow them on FB or call for the most up-to-date info* See their Crop List […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from September 21st to October 31st […]
Philadelphia's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 28th - October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss! Brick-or Treat Activities: New for 2024! Brew up fun at […]
Get outside and discover Jenkins with us on Wednesdays this fall (Sept. 4–Nov. 13) from 1–2 pm. Hosted by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens staff, these are walking tours through their glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could […]
Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate […]
It's apple season at Highland Orchards, so get picking, now through October. Open every day except Mondays. Fall Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 9 am–4 pm Saturday–Sunday: 9 am–3:30 pm *Hours may change due to weather or conditions. Follow them on FB or call for the most up-to-date info* See their Crop List […]
Parents and students are invited to join Villa Maria for one of their upcoming Open House sessions. Sessions will be hosted by Villa’s Admissions Office. Prospective students and their families can connect with staff, admissions, current parents and students, and tour the school to learn more about how a Villa […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from September 21st to October 31st […]
Join The Candy Lab's Ilyse and other moms and young children between the ages of 3–5 as they make six delicious (and nutritious) pieces of edible art on Thursday, October 10, 2024, 10–11:30am. Just $25 (plus $1.50 sales tax) per mini crafter; no charge for moms/helpers.
Philadelphia's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 28th - October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss! Brick-or Treat Activities: New for 2024! Brew up fun at […]
Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. This program will be held at the Brandywine Museum of Art. Fall Read-Aloud Schedule October 10: “Don’t Feed the Coos!” by Jonathan Stutzman October 17: “Grandma […]
You are invited to the Friends' Central Lower School Open House for Nursery–Grade 5 on Thursday, October 10 at 4:30 pm. Register here.
Suburban Square will host its “Market After Dark” on Thursday, October 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ardmore Farmers Market. The event is an opportunity for guests to enjoy the cool beginnings of autumn with live music, seasonal food samples from local Farmers Market vendors, and libation samples […]
Join Andrea Cummins-Disbro, Owner & Principal Designer of Lost Orchid Interiors, to learn how to choose art for your home that will create a space that is beautiful and perfectly you! There will be a wine and cheese meet and greet with Andrea following the talk. Lost Orchid Interiors is […]
Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate […]
Historic Yellow Springs is thrilled to be partnering with the West Pikeland Township for the 3rd Annual Yellow Springs Village Open House & Fall Festival! Celebrate the fall season and explore the haunted history of Yellow Springs and enjoy an afternoon in the village with activities for all ages. Activities Include: […]
Get ready to experience Skippack like never before! This fall, over 30 of their charming shops will showcase their creativity with one-of-a-kind scarecrows, each with its own unique twist. As you stroll through the village, you'll discover these delightful and whimsical creations, bringing the spirit of autumn to life. The […]
It's apple season at Highland Orchards, so get picking, now through October. Open every day except Mondays. Fall Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 9 am–4 pm Saturday–Sunday: 9 am–3:30 pm *Hours may change due to weather or conditions. Follow them on FB or call for the most up-to-date info* See their Crop List […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from September 21st to October 31st […]
Philadelphia's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 28th - October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss! Brick-or Treat Activities: New for 2024! Brew up fun at […]
Come in costume (or come as you are) and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests can enjoy trick-or-treating in Big Bird’s Beach, Halloween-themed shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, dance parties, our […]
Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate […]
Get ready to experience Skippack like never before! This fall, over 30 of their charming shops will showcase their creativity with one-of-a-kind scarecrows, each with its own unique twist. As you stroll through the village, you'll discover these delightful and whimsical creations, bringing the spirit of autumn to life. The […]
Fall Fest Weekends at Highland Orchards are fun for the whole family! Enjoy pumpkin and apple picking, apple cannon, hayrides, face painting, farm market treats and more! Open Saturdays and Sundays in the fall from 9 am–5 pm. Highlights of Fall Festival Weekends: Pumpkin patch picking Apple picking Hayrides Open […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
Celebrate the arrival of Fall with Pumpkinpalooza at the Museum! Visit the Pumpkin Patch in Hamilton Hall to choose your perfect pumpkin! Scoop out your pumpkin – we’ll provide a bag for easy transport until carving time! If you’d like to pick and carve a pumpkin, a $5 pumpkin pass is […]
Brick fans are invited to see the most life-size models made from tens of thousands of bricks built to unlock your imagination. Enjoy hands-on activities and attractions assembled for maximum family-fun. Meet contestants from the LEGO® Masters TV show, and screen-quality Cosplayers, LIVE and in-person. And so much more…
Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 17th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday 10 am–5 pm for Pumpkin Picking, Hay Rides, Corn Maze, Pony Rides, Giant Apple Sling Shot, Little Farmer Playbarn, Paint Ball, Giant Air Cannon, Farm Animals, and free lawn games for all ages. You […]
Bring your kiddos to Nightingale Materials every Saturday morning between 10 am–1 pm and let them explore their creative side! No sign up needed, just walk-in! Cost is $10 per child.
Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from September 21st to October 31st […]
Come in costume (or come as you are) and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests can enjoy trick-or-treating in Big Bird’s Beach, Halloween-themed shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, dance parties, our […]
Celebrate the season during Fall Farm Days at The Amish Farm & House with loads of autumn activities. Meet local artisans, tour the 15-acre farm on a hayride, and have a little fun on a scavenger hunt! Then dig into delicious eats at the BBQ Barn. Four-legged family members are […]
Philadelphia's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 28th - October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss! Brick-or Treat Activities: New for 2024! Brew up fun at […]
Get into the spooky spirit at BOO Fest, trick-or-treat with Boo and friends, enjoy fall festivities, and ghoulishly good thrills, September 14th–November 3rd. Explore all your family favorite coasters and park rides together in the daylight for a spook-tacular adventure. Trick or treat through the new kid-friendly haunted house and […]
Boo at the Zoo returns for Weekends Only – October 5 through October 27 from 10:30 am to 3 pm. Join them for a spooktacular afternoon filled with fun for princesses, ghosts, superheroes, and all your little ghouls and goblins. Don’t forget your trick-or-treat bags—there will be treat and activity […]
Take a trip to Pumpkinland at Linvilla and find a plethora of fall attractions and activities. Open from mid-September through early November, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate […]
Sensory-friendly mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for museum visitors, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to explore the museum. These mornings will include: Advanced ticketing to help avoid lines Smaller crowds More tranquil sounds in exhibitions whenever possible, with soundscapes and roaring dinosaurs softened or turned off An available […]
Get ready to experience Skippack like never before! This fall, over 30 of their charming shops will showcase their creativity with one-of-a-kind scarecrows, each with its own unique twist. As you stroll through the village, you'll discover these delightful and whimsical creations, bringing the spirit of autumn to life. The […]
Fall Fest Weekends at Highland Orchards are fun for the whole family! Enjoy pumpkin and apple picking, apple cannon, hayrides, face painting, farm market treats and more! Open Saturdays and Sundays in the fall from 9 am–5 pm. Highlights of Fall Festival Weekends: Pumpkin patch picking Apple picking Hayrides Open […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
Brick fans are invited to see the most life-size models made from tens of thousands of bricks built to unlock your imagination. Enjoy hands-on activities and attractions assembled for maximum family-fun. Meet contestants from the LEGO® Masters TV show, and screen-quality Cosplayers, LIVE and in-person. And so much more…
Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 17th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday 10 am–5 pm for Pumpkin Picking, Hay Rides, Corn Maze, Pony Rides, Giant Apple Sling Shot, Little Farmer Playbarn, Paint Ball, Giant Air Cannon, Farm Animals, and free lawn games for all ages. You […]
Come in costume (or come as you are) and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests can enjoy trick-or-treating in Big Bird’s Beach, Halloween-themed shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, dance parties, our […]
Join Colonial Gardens for another year of fall family fun! Open everyday from September 21st through October 31st, enjoy play spaces, children's mazes, and hayrides, perfect for the whole family. Find tons of pumpkins, unique gourds, thousands of mums, and Halloween gifts. 2024 Dates:Everyday from September 21st to October 31st […]
Celebrate the season during Fall Farm Days at The Amish Farm & House with loads of autumn activities. Meet local artisans, tour the 15-acre farm on a hayride, and have a little fun on a scavenger hunt! Then dig into delicious eats at the BBQ Barn. Four-legged family members are […]
Philadelphia's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 28th - October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss! Brick-or Treat Activities: New for 2024! Brew up fun at […]
Boo at the Zoo returns for Weekends Only – October 5 through October 27 from 10:30 am to 3 pm. Join them for a spooktacular afternoon filled with fun for princesses, ghosts, superheroes, and all your little ghouls and goblins. Don’t forget your trick-or-treat bags—there will be treat and activity […]
Come out to the Phila. Premium Outlets for their 3rd annual Fall Festival hosted in the parking lot on October 13, 2024 from 12–4PM! This will be a fun, family-friendly day filled with food and drinks, live music, games, shopping, face painting & more! Food Offerings: There will be eight food trucks, […]