Philadelphia Family Community Calendar

SPIN Philly Pride Kickoff Party

SPIN Philly 211 S 15th St., Philadelphia, PA

SPIN Pride Kickoff Party hosted by drag artist Iris Spectre. Guests are invited to enjoy music, dancing, performances by burlesque performer Rita Brujeria, drag artist Morgan Ashe and performance-artist Ed Charm, and of course Ping Pong! Guests can reserve complimentary access at Eventbrite.com.  

Museum Nights: 90’s Edition

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Grab your fanny pack and join the Please Touch Museum for a nostalgic night of 90's music, games, crafts, and more! Featuring: • 90's music with DJ Mr. Geek’d • Double dutch with Philly Girls Jump • 90’s trivia competition with prizes • Breakdance performance […]

Evening in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Evening in Franklin Square annual fundraiser features the exclusive preview of the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival. This illuminating evening includes a silent and live auction, the Parx Square Derby carousel race, dinner, and dessert and dancing among the lanterns throughout the Square. The Parx […]

Summer Ale Festival

Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Tickets are now on sale for Philadelphia Zoo’s Summer Ale Festival, an annual event featuring specialty brews, live entertainment, food trucks, and more. This year, guests can enjoy more than 100 award-winning seasonal craft beers and ciders; purchase fresh, local food from the region’s hippest […]

Smörgåsbeer at the American Swedish Historical Museum

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Spend a gorgeous summer evening at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park enjoying regional and international beers alongside a Swedish-inspired dinner buffet! SmörgåsBeer party-goers can play trivia and lawn games as well as a traditional Swedish “tipsrunda” or quiz walk through the museum. […]

Saint Joseph’s Kinney Center Walk/Run for Autism

Saint Joseph's University Hawk Hill Campus 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate 15 years of the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support by participating in the Twelfth Annual Kinney Walk/Run for Autism! All participants in this family friendly event receive a t-shirt, special visit from SWOOP of the Philadelphia Eagles, snacks and drinks, and more! […]

Unpacking the Past Turns 10! Anniversary Celebration

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This year, when kids are going back to school, everyone gets to take a "field trip." The Penn. Museum is commemorating the 10th anniversary of its highly acclaimed educational program, Unpacking the Past, with Unpacking the Past Turns 10!, a K-12 community celebration on Saturday, […]

Bodies in Motion

20*20 House 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Please join us at the public reception for Bodies in Motion on Friday September 27th from 6 - 8 pm. The Lansdowne Art Committee is thrilled to present Bodies in Motion, on view at the 20*20 House in Lansdowne, PA September 21-December 01. Bodies in […]

Cupola Academy: Homeschooler College Application Workshop & Panel

Cupola Academy 1701 Yellow Springs Rd., Malvern, PA, United States

Join Cupola Academy for a “High School Transcripts and Applying to College as a Homeschooler Workshop and Panel Discussion” on October 14th, at 7 pm. Navigating the high school years and applying to college as a homeschooler shouldn’t feel daunting! Come learn from the experts […]

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Open House

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy 8891 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy invites you to an open house to experience first hand what they have to offer. Register Here Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is the leading independent Catholic academy for preschool - eighth grade students in the Philadelphia area. NFA offers a dual academic path in Montessori […]

The Aspen Grove School October Open House

The Aspen Grove School 1600 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join our in-person open house Thursday, October 17th 6:00 - 7:15pm. Learn about our mission to celebrate the wonder of childhood with our nature-based curriculum. Experience our beautiful, intentionally prepared environment that is full of natural light, spans 20,000 square feet and includes 3 gross […]

Cupola Academy: Open House & Community Building Event

Cupola Academy 1701 Yellow Springs Rd., Malvern, PA, United States

Both current and prospective Cupola Academy (CA) families are invited to enjoy an evening of socializing and learning more about our programs at CA. Whether you’re a current family looking to gain deeper insight into how your youth spends their days at CA, or a […]

Kimberton Waldorf School Open House – Lower School

Kimberton Waldorf School 410 W. Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Discover Our Lower School: Thursday, October 24, 2024. The Lower School cultivates the imaginative capacities of first through eighth graders through integrative education and hands-on learning. When children learn by doing and are encouraged to think creatively, they are able to make connections between art, […]

The Long-Term Harm of Early Academic Training

Philadelphia Waldorf School 6000 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Peter Gray, renowned psychologist and author of Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct of Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life, will be speaking at Philly Waldorf on October 24th. Don’t miss it! The Long-Term Harm of Early […]

Childcare Matinee for The Comeuppance at The Wilma Theater

The Wilma Theater 265 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In association with Music Theatre Philly, the Wilma is excited to offer childcare for a select performance of The Comeuppance.  Childcare provided 1:30-4:45pm at Music Theatre Philly, 1301 Locust Street (2 blocks from the Wilma!) Ages 3-11 years old $30/child. $20 for each additional sibling. Limit […]

Childcare Matinee for The Comeuppance at The Wilma Theater

The Wilma Theater 265 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In association with Music Theatre Philly, the Wilma is excited to offer childcare for a select performance of The Comeuppance.  Childcare provided 1:30-4:45pm at Music Theatre Philly, 1301 Locust Street (2 blocks from the Wilma!) Ages 3-11 years old $30/child. $20 for each additional sibling. Limit […]

2024 Family Matters Conference

Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States

For the past 15 years, the Philadelphia Family Pride Family Matters Conference has been a valued tradition for LGBTQ+ led families and LGBTQ+ prospective parents throughout the Philadelphia region. The Family Matters Conference welcomes and appreciate all kinds familial connections, embracing a broad range of parenting […]

Kimberton Waldorf School Open House – High School

Kimberton Waldorf School 410 W. Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Discover Our High School: Thursday, November 7, 2024. The High School provides a rich, rigorous, immersive academic experience for students in grades nine through twelve. Teachers craft experiences which sharpen students’ growing intellectual capacities and strengthen their powers of judgment and creative thinking, while students […]

Clementine Montessori Information Session

Clementine Montessori 2000 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Clementine Montessori Information Session, November 8 2024, 9:30am, email admissions@clementinemontessori.org to RSVP. Please join us for an opportunity to tour our classrooms, meet some of our teachers, learn more about the Clementine Montessori program and ask any questions you may have for the 2025/26 school […]

Fusion Academy Cherry Hill Fall Open House

Fusion Academy Cherry Hill 923 Haddonfield Road, Suite 2B, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

There’s nothing like visiting a Fusion campus. When you walk through the doors, you’re going to find a school unlike any other. Each one-to-one classroom is customized by the teacher to reflect the subjects they teach and their personality. Student art and projects cover the […]

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Open House

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy 8891 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy invites you to an open house to experience first hand what they have to offer. Register Here Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is the leading independent Catholic academy for preschool - eighth grade students in the Philadelphia area. NFA offers a dual academic path in Montessori […]

Kimberton Waldorf School Open House – Early Childhood Program

Kimberton Waldorf School 410 W. Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Discover Early Childhood: Saturday, November 16, 2024.  Get to know our early childhood program that preserves the important elements of childhood while meeting children’s physical, social, and emotional needs. Utilizing the surrounding natural resources including a forest classroom and garden, the curriculum lays the foundations […]

Parent Education Series: Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy

Greene Towne Montessori School 55 N. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Are you curious about how occupational therapy and speech therapy can support your child's growth and development? Join the Greene Town Montessori School for this informative presentation designed specifically for parents, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy: Understanding the Reasons and Benefits in Early Childhood with […]

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