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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 […]
Shop the wares of 80+ curated vendors at this craft bazaar! There will also be Make + Takes by Project Joy, Craft Nation, and Printadelphia. Enjoy a full cash bar and food by Philly Taco. Free to enter.
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 […]
Join Land health Institute at the Dragon Boat Dock to launch their Kayak Season! Kayakers of all skill levels are invited. Jump into a kayak and share the river excitement! Kids under 11 need an adult supervisor.
This Mother’s Day weekend, treat the mom in your life (or yourself!) to a one-of-a-kind experience at the historic Betsy Ross House. Take part in a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your very own needle book—a beautiful, practical accessory that dates back to the 1800s. […]
Celebrate the history of motherhood and the legacy of Anna Jarvis (the founder of Mother's Day) at this tea party! You'll get to do a craft, listen to storytime, try historic teas, and view a special exhibit of Anna Jarvis' belongings. Reservations required as space […]
Shop the wares of 80+ curated vendors at this craft bazaar! There will also be Make + Takes by Project Joy, Craft Nation, and Printadelphia. Enjoy a full cash bar and food by Philly Taco. Free to enter.
Hidden River Outfitters leads this professionally guided tour of the tidal Schuylkill which includes equipment rental, instructions on how to paddle and safely operate the kayak, and a little over an hour out on the river. $40/person ($5/person discount available for groups of 5 or more people […]
Spend the afternoon up on Cira Green Rooftop Park with Sunset Social for their Mother's Day Bubbles and Blooms. Take in the fantastic views, do some arts & crafts, and enjoy ice cream and mimosas. There will also be a keepsake card-making station so that […]
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, […]
Live jazz with brunch? Yes please! Enjoy an afternoon of tasty food and soulful music with John G. Coley Quartet & Vaneisa at Tindley Tea Cafe.
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 […]
Panorama, a sophisticated Italian restaurant in the Penn's View Hotel, is offering both Mother's Day brunch and dinner. Enjoy an a la carte meal and, for the mothers who brunch, a complimentary mimosa or glass of prosecco. Brunch is 11-2:30 pm, $55 set menu. $20 […]
It's an unforgettable special Mo-Town Monday Mother’s Day Show at City Winery, celebrating the iconic sounds of Motown with a heartfelt twist! This special evening honors all the incredible mothers in our lives, blending the smooth rhythms, soulful melodies, and timeless classics that made Motown […]
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 […]
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 […]
FAN EXPO Philadelphia is the ultimate go-to event for sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming. Everyone is a fan of something, and FAN EXPO Philadelphia is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest and then […]
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Strawberry Mansion CDC for a free family-friendly movie night at The Yard on Coltrane Street during Love Your Park Week! Bring a blanket, gather your friends and family, and enjoy a screening of the 2016 family-friendly animated comedy "Sing"! TICKETS: FREE! Please […]
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.
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
Get your gluten free on when the country’s biggest gluten-free expo returns to Oaks! * 100+ vendors including bakeries, brands, businesses, restaurants, artisans, food trucks and nonprofits * Free samples * Products for purchase * Kids’ Zone * Vegan and allergen-free options * Demos and […]
The South 9th Street Festival is one of Philadelphia’s most popular events and attracts visitors from all over the city and beyond. For seven city blocks, the 2025 Festival will be a celebration of culture, gastronomy, art and music. Featuring over 100 area vendors showcasing a […]
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 […]
Celebrate the history of motherhood and the legacy of Anna Jarvis (the founder of Mother's Day) at this tea party! You'll get to do a craft, listen to storytime, try historic teas, and view a special exhibit of Anna Jarvis' belongings. Reservations required as space […]
Now + Then Marketplace takes over the heart of Fishtown, hosting over 50 local vendors on the triangular block that's home to neighborhood institutions like Johnny Brenda's & Two Robbers, Saturday 5/16 from 11am to 6pm. Food & drink specials are available from all restaurants & bars on the […]
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
What is the hardest unpaid job in the world? A President's wife! A play by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka. Emmy Award-winning Elaine Bromka stars in this deeply moving and witty play. Enjoy this remarkable live one-woman performance brought to you by the Free Library of Philadelphia. […]
Walk to end breast cancer! When you register for the MORE THAN PINK Walk, you are joining a community that understands the impact we have when we come together and fundraise in support of our shared vision of a world without breast cancer. There are […]
See old friends and make new ones as you listen, learn and explore the zoo during this family-friendly event designed to raise funds and awareness for children who are deaf or hard of hearing who are learning to listen and talk at Clarke Pennsylvania. Participants […]
