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A FREE introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school age students (accompanied by a parent or guardian). Sponsored by Delaware County Symphony. Monday November 25, 2024 6:30 – 7:30 pm Meet McNichol Art Gallery, Thomas A. Bruder Life Center Neumann University, Aston, PA […]
Experience a Winter "Wonder"land with the Chester Children's Chorus (CCC)! More than 110 children will perform Stevie Wonder's greatest hits on December 14 (7 p.m.) and December 15 (4 p.m.) at Swarthmore College's Lang Music Building. Saturday's performance will be live-streamed. Admission is free. Seating […]
Experience a Winter "Wonder"land with the Chester Children's Chorus (CCC)! More than 110 children will perform Stevie Wonder's greatest hits on December 14 (7 p.m.) and December 15 (4 p.m.) at Swarthmore College's Lang Music Building. Saturday's performance will be live-streamed. Admission is free. Seating […]
The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars are set to bring holiday cheer with their annual Holiday Spectacular, a fun-filled performance showcasing talented students from 18 local high schools. Audiences of all ages will enjoy festive songs and dazzling choreography designed to capture the magic […]
The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars are set to bring holiday cheer with their annual Holiday Spectacular, a fun-filled performance showcasing talented students from 18 local high schools. Audiences of all ages will enjoy festive songs and dazzling choreography designed to capture the magic […]
Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]
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 […]
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 […]
Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with Newlin Grist Mill's Earth Day volunteer event! Each year, Newlin Grist Mill brings together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout troops, and youth groups, to work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife, protect […]
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 […]
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 […]
Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
5K Duck Dash: 9am | Family Fun Festival:10am-1pm | Duck Races start at 10:30am Help support healthy waterways in the community! Held in partnership with Concord Township, this event is a fundraiser to help raise money to preserve and protect the watershed in the park […]
Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]
Explore nocturnal life in the park! Learn how we use light traps to attract moths for research projects and become familiar with some of our area's nocturnal frequent fliers. This event aims to collect data that will help determine what species live in the park, […]
The Center for Gifted Young Musicians (CGYM) provides a challenging package of musical training at the highest level and performance opportunities for gifted young instrumentalists during the fall and spring semesters of the University’s academic calendar. All string ensembles meet on Saturday afternoons. There is […]
Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]
History, Archaeology, & Family Fun at the Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill! A local favorite, the Fall Festival features a wide variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, archaeological excavations and activities, displays from local historical organizations, hayrides, and hands-on activities for kids of […]
Join a FREE introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school age students accompanied by a parent or guardian, sponsored by the Delaware County Symphony. From 6:30 – 7:00 pm: learn about the double bass and music to be performed by Delaware County Symphony […]
Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Spanish Exploradores. Join a vibrant family celebration filled with: Face Painting Delicious Food Tasting Fun Crafts Open Play for the Kids Come honor tradition, make memories, and enjoy a colorful afternoon together! Limited tickets are available — grab yours here before […]
Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]
