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An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center by exploring the role of the executive branch through the lives of the presidents. Be the first to explore the Centers’ newest permanent gallery America’s Founding, which takes visitors on a journey from the colonies’ growing […]
Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]
Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly's Mini Makers program brings the joy of building and creating to young learners ages 3–6 through weekly Saturday STEAM robotics classes in Glenside, PA, where little hands explore engineering and creativity in a screen-free environment—and every child takes home something they […]
Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Presidents' Day Weekend to explore the life and leadership of two of the nation’s most consequential presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Through hands-on demonstrations, discovery carts, pop-up talks, crafts, and more, discover lesser-known stories from their […]
At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]
Families can spend Presidents Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution by exploring the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Through hands-on demonstrations, discovery carts, pop-up talks, crafts, and more, discover lesser-known stories from their legacies.
Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center by exploring the role of the executive branch through the lives of the presidents. Be the first to explore the Centers’ newest permanent gallery America’s Founding, which takes visitors on a journey from the colonies’ growing […]
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 […]
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
At Mister John's Music, they're celebrating the best part of being human for Valentine's Day. In their signature MJM way, they're throwing a party for their little ones. This event includes a celebration of love songs, love stories, slow dances and goodies! Participants can also […]
Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Families can spend Presidents Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution by exploring the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Through hands-on demonstrations, discovery carts, pop-up talks, crafts, and more, discover lesser-known stories from their legacies.
Bring the family together for Philly 215 Day at Please Touch Museum, where they celebrate all things Philly!
Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Presidents' Day Weekend to explore the life and leadership of two of the nation’s most consequential presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Through hands-on demonstrations, discovery carts, pop-up talks, crafts, and more, discover lesser-known stories from their […]
Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center by exploring the role of the executive branch through the lives of the presidents. Be the first to explore the Centers’ newest permanent gallery America’s Founding, which takes visitors on a journey from the colonies’ growing […]
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
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 […]
Bring the family at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest for their Storytime & Skate with Characters. Little ones can enjoy an afternoon filled with magical moments, warm stories, and ice skating with their favorite costumed friends. Reserve tickets and find specific characters on their website.
An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Families can spend Presidents Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution by exploring the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Through hands-on demonstrations, discovery carts, pop-up talks, crafts, and more, discover lesser-known stories from their legacies.
Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly offers Foundry Funday programs that transform school breaks and days off into exciting, screen-free robotics adventures where children build and take home a robot each day while developing STEM skills through hands-on learning, collaborative play, and creative problem-solving. This is designed […]
Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Presidents' Day Weekend to explore the life and leadership of two of the nation’s most consequential presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Through hands-on demonstrations, discovery carts, pop-up talks, crafts, and more, discover lesser-known stories from their […]
Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center by exploring the role of the executive branch through the lives of the presidents. Be the first to explore the Centers’ newest permanent gallery America’s Founding, which takes visitors on a journey from the colonies’ growing […]
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
At Widener Library, families can admire Black artists and their art. Each week features a different Black artist and their unique style. Then, an interactive workshop occurs while honoring elements of their artistic style.
On Monday, February 16th, a free introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school students with a parent or guardian, sponsored by Delaware County Symphony. RSVP: symphonyexplorersdcs@gmail.com Directions: neumann.edu/about/directions.asp Campus Map (Building 3): explore.neumann.edu/hubfs/Website-PDFs/campus_map.pdf
Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
