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Fire up your creativity this Mother's day! Sip mimosas and enjoy some catered snacks as you and your mother, grandmother, favorite aunt or best friend spend some quality time learning something new and creating unique pottery that you'll cherish for years to come. Preregistration is required. […]
Here's a Mother's Day activity you probably haven't encountered: making upcycled bookmarks out of old books! At East Passyunk bookstore A Novel Idea, owners Alex and Christina be teaching this fun craft and providing bubbly to make it extra festive. $30 for 1 ticket, $50 […]
Enjoy a creative and fun-filled Mother’s Day experience! Join Jackie Small for a flower crown workshop and build your own cake treat with Mallory Valvano of Party Girl Bake Club. Choose your own toppings and enjoy them along with a mimosa from the mimosa bar. […]
In this workshop hosted by Bonnie MacAllister, learn methods to dye cotton fabrics with wildflowers and natural plants, creating an organic textile that will be one of a kind! All plant-based materials included. Event is a drop-in, budget 30 minutes to 1 hour during 12 […]
This month, the crafting program is inspired by the Free Library’s “One Book One Philadelphia” selection: The Artivist, written and illustrated by Nikkolas Smith. In this picture book, a young artist uses his talent to fight for a better world by creating murals, protest signs, […]
Fire up your creativity this Mother's day! Spend some quality family time learning something new and creating unique pottery that you'll cherish for years to come. The tuition fee of $40 covers one individual; you must register for each adult and child attending. Pre-registration is […]
Join Little Wares for a 6-week interactive workshop on Tuesday mornings for postpartum families. Each week will be hosted by a postpartum professional, focusing on a specific topic area. Join all six weeks or drop-in when you can! $150 for the series or $30 drop-in. […]
Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]
Join Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]
Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]
Learn how to fish for free with Mid Atlantic Youth Anglers & Outdoors Partners and Riverfront North Partnership! Rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction will be provided. First come, first served. There will be rods to loan out and worms for bait. You are welcome […]
Calling all princes, princesses, fairies, and dragons! Join Please Touch Museum for Fairytale Fest, featuring live theater performances, roaming princesses and fairies, themed workshops, and more!
The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]
The Spring 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run April 5 through June 7 (no class on 4/19 and 5/24). Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of […]
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
GirlzDay: Our World, Our Way is an all-day event designed to empower girls in grades K–12 with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to create a better future while showcasing the amazing work Girl Scouts do in the community through Take Action Projects! Packed with dynamic speakers, […]
Join over a dozen historical tradespeople at the Museum of the American Revolution to do hands-on crafts and activities. See demonstrations of 18th-century skills and trades, such as a shoemaker, a pepper-pot soup seller, a bread maker, a corn husk doll maker, and more. Meet […]
Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]
Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]
Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]
Are your kids bored on Saturdays? Are you looking to reduce screen time over the winter and spring months? Try something different! Supplement your child’s learning at school, decrease boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Take a break from the “norm” […]
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
The Spring 2025 term of Beginning Guitar for Kids will be April 5 through June 7 (no class on 4/19 and 5/24), Saturdays at 3pm. This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the […]
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
Make a kite out of paper and bamboo, inspired by kites of Vietnam. Kite making and flying emphasizes balance and presence, offering a pathway to mindfulness and stress relief. Find personal expression through decorating your kite sail with colorful markers, cut papers, or sumi ink. […]
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Join Little Wares for a 6-week interactive workshop on Tuesday mornings for postpartum families. Each week will be hosted by a postpartum professional, focusing on a specific topic area. Join all six weeks or drop-in when you can! $150 for the series or $30 drop-in. […]
In these award-winning classes, students work together to create an original play. Each Play-in-a-Day is as unique as the participants, the story and characters are always new! Grades K-5. $80.
Explore different ways to make colorful art inspired by works in Through the Eyes of Philadelphia New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community. Listen to an art story and explore the exhibit to learn about different kinds of art, then kids can make mosaic pictures, try […]
Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]
Join Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]
Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]
Jump-start your epic summer with an action-packed opening day weekend at Spruce Street Harbor Park. The park is free and open to the public. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Schedule Friday, May 23 7 pm: Afterwork Sessions with Shekhinah B. Saturday, May 24 1 pm - […]
