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Explore paleontology’s final frontier in Ice Dinosaurs, the Academy’s exciting new special exhibit. Transport yourself to the Late Cretaceous period in the Arctic Circle, where dinosaurs actually lived year-round in extreme polar environments. This brand-new, immersive and educational experience brings this era to life with animatronic […]
The Philadelphia Zoo will present its Spotlight Series during select months in 2025. The series will celebrate favorite animals through special talks, enrichment activities, take-home crafts, themed food and beverages, and educational experiences. The Spotlight Series is included with regular Zoo admission. The Zoo's March […]
Visitors to Longwood Gardens this spring will discover a season of newness and beauty with Spring Blooms. The Gardens present their inaugural season featuring the Bonsai Courtyard, redesigned outdoor landscapes, and a newly imagined Idea Garden. This combination of elements establishes a unique experience of […]
Bilbo Baggins embarks on an unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery in The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company. This exciting new stage production brings Tolkien's beloved story to life, as Bilbo travels through fantastical lands, encounters fascinating creatures, and discovers the power of friendship. […]
Riverbend believes in the joy that comes from time spent outdoors. Budding Naturalists, their Caregiver and Me Program, seeks to foster a connection with nature for young learners. Join Riverbend educators for a preschool-friendly nature-based program that includes a story, a craft, a nature activity, […]
Hop on over to Elmwood Park Zoo's special Easter brunches with appearances by the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, participate in our Easter activities, and meet one of their beloved education animals. Don’t forget to grab a photo with the Easter Bunny and then […]
Flowers are blooming, pollinators are buzzing, and the days are getting longer. Join the Wagner Museum and our community partners, The Discovery Center, LandHealth Institute, Sanctuary Farm, and Tree House Books for our April First Saturday Open House — Spring Fest! Saturday, April 5th, from […]
Join Pig Iron Theatre Company in a celebration of Philadelphia’s young inventors as engineering students of Science Leadership Academy at Beeber share an exposition of their inventions and the alternate worlds/histories surrounding them. The small-scale World’s Fair style expo will feature booths showcasing inventions and […]
Hop on over to Elmwood Park Zoo's special Easter brunches with appearances by the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, participate in our Easter activities, and meet one of their beloved education animals. Don’t forget to grab a photo with the Easter Bunny and then […]
Discover the unique traditions of a Swedish Easter at the American Swedish Historical Museum on April 6, 2025! Children can dress up as Easter witches with painted cheeks and freckles, enjoy face painting, and make crafts reflecting Swedish holiday customs. Unlike the religious focus in […]
Celebrate Easter like a Swede at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Easter Family Day! Join the festivities on Sunday, April 6th, from 2-4 pm to experience Swedish Easter traditions. In Sweden, Easter kicks off with a trick-or-treat-like candy hunt on Maundy Thursday. Children dress up […]
Riverbend believes in the joy that comes from time spent outdoors. Budding Naturalists, their Caregiver and Me Program, seeks to foster a connection with nature for young learners. Join Riverbend educators for a preschool-friendly nature-based program that includes a story, a craft, a nature activity, […]
Major League Table Tennis’ Championship Weekend arrives in Philadelphia! After an intense regular season, Carolina Gold Rush, Chicago Wind, Texas Smash, and Bay Area Blasters will face off for the ultimate prize. The action begins Saturday with two high-stakes semifinal matches, followed by the 3rd […]
Hop to it—Bunny Brunch at Philadelphia Zoo is BACK! Your ticket includes brunch, photos with the bunny, and general Zoo admission for the day. Plus, enjoy meet-and-greets with their ambassador animals! Child Member $34.00, Adult Member: $44.00, Child Non-Member: $54.00, Adult Non-Member: $64.00
Hop on over to Elmwood Park Zoo's special Easter brunches with appearances by the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, participate in our Easter activities, and meet one of their beloved education animals. Don’t forget to grab a photo with the Easter Bunny and then […]
Hop to it—Bunny Brunch at Philadelphia Zoo is BACK! Your ticket includes brunch, photos with the bunny, and general Zoo admission for the day. Plus, enjoy meet-and-greets with their ambassador animals! Child Member $34.00, Adult Member: $44.00, Child Non-Member: $54.00, Adult Non-Member: $64.00
Hop on over to Elmwood Park Zoo's special Easter brunches with appearances by the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, participate in our Easter activities, and meet one of their beloved education animals. Don’t forget to grab a photo with the Easter Bunny and then […]
Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives will host a complimentary, family-friendly Easter celebration. The event will feature a spring-themed craft activity, a reading of the children's book "How to Catch the Easter Bunny," and an Easter egg hunt throughout the museum's historic grounds. Attendees are […]
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind Easter celebration at Rolling Thunder Skating! There will be Easter Egg painting, bunny-themed face painting, and of course skating to your heart's content. Whether you're hopping or gliding, it's going to be an egg-cellent time!
Make your visit to the Gardens extra-special with a visit to their fully-mosaicked basement (not normally open to the public) to create mosaicked fridge magnets inspired by the art at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. Each participant will create three fridge magnets to take home with them, […]
LuLu Shriner's presents Breakfast with the Bunny! Enjoy a meal, an Easter Carnival, and an Egg Hunt.
Join Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives for a Kid's Craft Drop-in class, on the third Saturday of each month. Each month will be a new theme.
Hop on over to Elmwood Park Zoo's special Easter brunches with appearances by the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, participate in our Easter activities, and meet one of their beloved education animals. Don’t forget to grab a photo with the Easter Bunny and then […]
Hop to it—Bunny Brunch at Philadelphia Zoo is BACK! Your ticket includes brunch, photos with the bunny, and general Zoo admission for the day. Plus, enjoy meet-and-greets with their ambassador animals! Child Member $34.00, Adult Member: $44.00, Child Non-Member: $54.00, Adult Non-Member: $64.00
Hop on over to Elmwood Park Zoo's special Easter brunches with appearances by the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, participate in our Easter activities, and meet one of their beloved education animals. Don’t forget to grab a photo with the Easter Bunny and then […]
Celebrate the joy of Easter with a delectable brunch that promises a feast for your senses! Join The 1906 at Philmont Country Club for a delightful morning filled with mouthwatering delights, refreshing beverages, and the warmth of community. Tickets include brunch, formal photos with the […]
Take advantage of Spring Break's $10 Tuesday to visit the Academy and see a T-Rex, live animals, dig for bones, learn about the natural world, and much more!
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live, the groundbreaking 2.5D musical, is bringing the iconic "Sailor Moon" world to life like never before. This stunning stage adaptation, based on the legendary manga and anime, transports audiences into a dazzling world of magic, friendship, and justice […]
Riverbend believes in the joy that comes from time spent outdoors. Budding Naturalists, their Caregiver and Me Program, seeks to foster a connection with nature for young learners. Join Riverbend educators for a preschool-friendly nature-based program that includes a story, a craft, a nature activity, […]
Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission (recommended donation amount is $10), a festive, family-friendly atmosphere and the Dino Drafts Beer Garden in Dinosaur Hall! In addition to seeing the museum, join the Academy for a special night celebrating Earth Month.
The Sandy Sprint is hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation to spread the word about their mission and to raise funds to advance research. It is a day of action, hope and connection. The event includes a 5K Run/Walk, Survivor Ceremony and more. […]
In collaboration with Bird Town, PA and as part of the Philly City Nature Challenge, Riverbend invites you to join their Spring Bird Walk. Walk with birder and conservationist Phil Witmer or Riverbend Education Director Suzanne Safran as they lead you on a leisurely walk […]
Experience springtime on a colonial farm at Peter Wentz Farmstead's Sheep Shearing Day! Watch the farmers shear sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about […]
Grab everything from savory BBQ to sweet desserts as Philadelphia’s best food trucks and gourmet food vendors take on historic Main Street Manayunk at StrEAT Food Festival. Taste test the best and enjoy festival shopping from a variety of local vendors and Manayunk merchants. The […]
Manayunk StrEAT Festival will return to Main Street this year with 70+ food trucks and food vendors lining the main strip of the historic neighborhood. The most award-winning food trucks from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and beyond will be firing up everything from Instagram-worthy food […]
Somos Philly Spanish Immersion Summer Camp is excited to invite families to a FREE, fun-filled Fiesta on Sunday, April 27, 2025 on the front lawn of the Old Pine Community Center. This special event will feature live music, Latin-inspired arts & crafts for kids, interactive […]
The Clay Studio are visiting in their Claymobile to offer instruction and hands-on experience in working with the medium of clay. Registration before the event is strongly encouraged by calling 215-685-0498.
Riverbend believes in the joy that comes from time spent outdoors. Budding Naturalists, their Caregiver and Me Program, seeks to foster a connection with nature for young learners. Join Riverbend educators for a preschool-friendly nature-based program that includes a story, a craft, a nature activity, […]
The Philadelphia Zoo will present its Spotlight Series during select months in 2025. The series will celebrate favorite animals through special talks, enrichment activities, take-home crafts, themed food and beverages, and educational experiences. The Spotlight Series is included with regular Zoo admission. In May, the […]
Brought to the Delaware River Waterfront by DRWC, join us at Cherry Street Pier for First Friday presented by Fulton Bank for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, bites and sips from local food vendors, and stunning views of the Delaware River. Don’t miss: 4 […]
Free movies nights in the park are the perfect way to welcome spring and gather with the community! Enjoy a family-friendly activity at 7:30 pm, followed by the movie at 8 pm. FRIDAY, MAY 2: Inside Out 2 (PG) Pre-movie activity provided by Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center FRIDAY, […]
It's tadpole time! Join Riverbend's Educators to learn about amphibians' lifecycles and explore the preserve. With any luck, you'll get to see some tadpoles! This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event.
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 […]
The Philadelphia Children's Festival is turning 40! Established in 1985 as the first festival of its kind in the country, Penn Live Arts is thrilled to celebrate four decades of welcoming generations of families to enjoy the best in performing arts for young audiences. This […]
Animal Welfare Association’s signature event, the Paws & Feet 5k Run/Walk and Doggie Fun Day is an annual fundraising event celebrating the unbreakable bond between humans and their pets.
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
For the third consecutive year, Rittenhop invites you to Jazz Town, a celebration of the Baltimore and Philadelphia swing dancing scenes. With events happening in both cities the first weekend in May, enjoy a free swing dance at Cherry Street Pier featuring live music by […]
