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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 […]
Sunset Social's Weekly Movie Nights are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Dogs and kids always welcome! BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH TOP GUN MAVERICK: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH THE BATMAN: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH
Experience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]
Spruce Street Dance Nights Are Back! Join on select Fridays from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the Lazy Hammock bar and stage at Spruce Street Harbor Park for themed dance nights featuring expert-led lessons and live music or DJs. Each month brings a new style, swing […]
Join this free introductory session - meet Mr. Ray and Dr. Ben and learn about Suzuki at Temple Music Prep before registering for a full-term class! Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the […]
Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]
Meet the Women of the 18th Century representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House! Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories.
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Enjoy Fernhill with friends and family and the Philly Goats! Take a goat walk, join the goat parade , have fun reading stories and watching a silly a performance of a goat play! No reservations needed; RAIN DATE is Sunday September 14, same time.
Join your host, Becca, for a potluck brunch filled with fun, community, and excitement in Mt. Airy! Email info@phillyfamilypride.org to RSVP!
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Gather at the Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave.) for a kid/family-oriented bird walk! Local expert birders will teach us about birding & take us on a walk to point out our local birds! Walnut St. West Library will have brand new circulating birding backpacks to […]
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 […]
Join the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation, the businesses of Lansdowne, and Open Sound for Lansdowne Open Studio | Open Town | Open Sound, a free, walkable celebration of Lansdowne’s creative community. Explore open artist studios, live music, gallery exhibitions, sidewalk pop-ups, and special late-night business […]
Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Experience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]
Enjoy a free screening of "National Treasure 2" on Independence Mall in partnership with Independence Visitor Center. Bring your own blankets/chairs and get ready for an evening of entertainment.
Spruce Street Dance Nights Are Back! Join on select Fridays from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the Lazy Hammock bar and stage at Spruce Street Harbor Park for themed dance nights featuring expert-led lessons and live music or DJs. Each month brings a new style, swing […]
Head to beautiful Clark Park for the 10th One Africa! One Nation! Book Fair and Marketplace. This free all-day program will feature live music, poetry, free education resources, giveaways, a Children's Circle, special activities for families, food, and over 100+ marketplace vendors! Visit http://OneAfricaMarketPhilly.Org or call/text […]
Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Join Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Senator Vincent Hughes, Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr., the American Federation of Teachers, and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers for a fantastic celebration of literacy at the Reading Opens the World Family Literacy Fair! They will be giving away 30,000 free […]
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 […]
Local motorcycle aftermarket retailer, RevZilla, is celebrating the motorcycle community with its Moto Intro Event at its Philadelphia, PA store. This celebration is open to anyone (ages 16 and up) interested in learning how to ride a motorcycle. This FREE, first-ride experience provides new riders […]
Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]
Join the Historic St. George's Museum from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm for their kids' drop-in craft. This month, the craft offering will be making homemade candles! This event is free and participants can simply drop in.
Celebrate culture, community, and early childhood at this special event designed for families, educators, and caregivers! Enjoy a day filled with… Meet & Greet with Book Authors Free Book Distribution Book Bags & School Supplies Free Baby Shower Essentials Food Trucks Family-Friendly Fun & More!
Meet the Women of the 18th Century representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House! Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories.
Celebrate the season with traditional cider pressing, apple and pawpaw tastings, pumpkin painting, mansion tours, and festive activities for the whole family in historic Fairmount Park!
Apple Festival: 11 am – 2 pm Pawpaw Palooza: 12 – 4 pm Join POP, Woodford Mansion, and Fair Amount Food Forest for Woodford’s 16th Annual Community Apple Festival (now featuring Pawpaws as well!). Activities will include: fresh cider making apple & pawpaw tasting pawpaw […]
Enjoy live performances, painting, a panel discussion, and a marketplace celebrating indigenous arts and culture at the 6th Annual We Are the Seeds Philly event. This year, there will be a pow-wow, beautiful dancers representing a diversity of styles and regions. The weekend will be […]
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Rev up for cool wheels and a hot show. There’ll be a whole lot of cool rubber burning and hot wheels churning at the 70th Annual Hero Thrill Show, a day of fun, tribute and tradition in the parking area of the Xfinity Mobile Arena […]
El Mercado Cultural is a Fleisher initiative focused on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and food photography to digital marketing and branding, Fleisher’s intent is to capture the natural intersection between […]
