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3DPrintopia® Brings a Weekend of Big Ideas, Fast Racers and Hands-On 3DPrinting Fun to the Pennsylvania Convention Center! The two-day celebration invites makers, families, students, creators, engineers and the 3D curious to see what happens when imagination gets a third dimension. WHEN Saturday, Sept. 26 […]
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
We are all wound up to invite you to Philly’s first-ever Crankie Festival, an evening of storytelling in scrolling panoramic art with live music and song! Come out for a head-turning, soul-feeding time with our sublime line up of local artists. 4-6pm Matchbox Crankie Workshop […]
3DPrintopia® Brings a Weekend of Big Ideas, Fast Racers and Hands-On 3DPrinting Fun to the Pennsylvania Convention Center! The two-day celebration invites makers, families, students, creators, engineers and the 3D curious to see what happens when imagination gets a third dimension. WHEN Saturday, Sept. 26 […]
Gather the family for two hours of messy, creative fun at Blooming Artist Studio! Their Family Clay Day gives parents, kids, and crafters of all ages a chance to bond while sculpting unique, mess-free keepsakes using versatile air-dry clay.
Live Art, Storytelling & Creative Workshop for Kids Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm Ages 5–10 | 1-5 hours | Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout their presence at the event Join Philadelphia-based international artist and visual storyteller Carlotta Schiavio, aka YaTii […]
At Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]
Journey to October of 1777 and encounter Germantown during the Battle of Germantown at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival, from 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine! This annual free and family-friendly event is hosted at Cliveden - the epicenter of the 1777 Battle of […]
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Do you have gently used or new art and craft supplies that are collecting dust? Are there things you bought for projects you're never going to get to or lost interest in? Do you want to try a new hobby but need inspiration and means? […]
Enjoy a week of open air painting demos and exhibits, with an evening reception and auction on October 8. Learn more on the website.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Philadelphia Art Museum! This event features a make-and-take castanet activity, bilingual music, explorations of sound and visual patterns in art, and a live mariachi performance. This event caters to all, with a designated sensory-friendly quiet zone. This event falls […]
Enjoy a week of open air painting demos and exhibits, with an evening reception and auction on October 8. Learn more on the website.
Enjoy a week of open air painting demos and exhibits, with an evening reception and auction on October 8. Learn more on the website.
Enjoy a week of open air painting demos and exhibits, with an evening reception and auction on October 8. Learn more on the website.
Enjoy a week of open air painting demos and exhibits, with an evening reception and auction on October 8. Learn more on the website.
At Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Paint a pumpkin, decorate a festive fall candle, listen to the sounds of our historic organ, and experience our spooky historical storytellers tell tales of the past — all this fun for just $5 (tickets required)!
At Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is excited to announce a festive fall event for you and your child (2.5 to 5-year-olds) on October 17. The PUMPKIN PLAYDATE! This playful fall gathering is a chance for children and families to enjoy pumpkin-themed activities and seasonal treats in a fun […]
Come out and support the next generation of entrepreneurs at Kids Market in Manayunk! Watch young business owners turn their big ideas into reality as they launch their own businesses, sell to real customers, and build confidence along the way. Enjoy the crisp fall weather, […]
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Come design your own Halloween pumpkin! Pumpkins provided for you by the LAB in Tacony. Reserve your spot now to secure your pumpkin. You’re welcome to bring your own if you want to! Light refreshments provided.
At Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Come together for a day of free fun, community, and giving back! Enjoy live comedy, pack care kits for local kids and teens, donate coats and cold-weather gear, grab delicious bites from local favorites and much much more! Bring your friends and family and join […]
Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween celebration for all ages! Kids can enjoy on-site trick-or-treating, a costume parade and photo booth, arts and crafts and games, food and treat trucks, and classic playground fun. This event is free and open to the public!
Join neighbors and friends on Saturday, October 24th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a frightfully fun evening of festive creativity! Designed for young artists ages 5 and up, this Halloween-themed workshop lets kids explore their imaginations through hands-on seasonal art projects—from painting pumpkins […]
Head to Cheltenham Township for this $10 pumpkin painting contest. Ages 6 and up are welcome to celebrate the season! All supplies (pumpkin, paints, brushes) and provided for this festive and fun-filled event!
At Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]
Join in on Halloween fun at the annual St. Huberts High School Halloween craft show with over 50+ vendors and crafters. Just in time for the spooky evening ahead! Enter the cafeteria through Ditman or Bleigh Street Doors.
This Halloween, Oct. 31, join friends and neighbors at the Museum of the American Revolution and online for Revolutionary family-friendly frights and fun, including turnip-carving demonstrations, Revolutionary stencils for your jack-o-lantern, and more. Turnip-Carving Demonstrations Rotunda | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn from a […]
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show celebrates its 50th anniversary from November 6, 2026, to November 8, 2026. This milestone show features work by 195 talented artists from across the country, representing 13 craft and design categories. All work is available for sale, […]
