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Recommended for new parents and their babies, this informal group is designed for families with infants to meet and share with one another thorough the beautiful and often challenging transition into parenthood. This is a free event, with no pre-registration required. Check social media for […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
Join The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf for a NEW ASL class designed for families with infants and toddlers. Learn signs to communicate with your little one! Learn fun ASL rhymes! Bond with your child! The goal of this class is to provide a fun […]
This FREE Music Together® Demo class will feature the award winning music from the Music Together curriculum, including family favorites and selections from the upcoming Triangle collection.
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
Caused by the shadow of the Moon lining up to temporarily blot out the Sun, solar eclipses have fascinated people for centuries. In 2017 a solar eclipse passed over a large portion of the US, bringing with it astronomical excitement, plenty of celebration, and a […]
Join the American Philosophical Society Museum for a family program, “Shoot for the Stars Eclipse Edition!” APS Education staff will be handing out eclipse viewing glasses* and celebrating the eclipse itself with some space related activities. They will also be demonstrating a LightSound device which […]
Join the Franklin Institute for a free community-wide viewing party as the moon takes center stage to cast its shadow on the Earth! Safely observe the solar eclipse under large solar filter tents, or through specially equipped telescopes—or even your own eclipse glasses. Whether a […]
A total eclipse of the sun will traverse the United States on Monday, April 8, 2024, during which the Philadelphia region will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching over 90% of totality. The moon's maximum coverage of the sun will be at 3:23 p.m. Join […]
Looking to get a glimpse of the solar eclipse? Come watch on The Liberty View terrace at the Independence Visitor Center. Here's the timeline: 2:08 p.m. – Partial eclipse begins 3:23 p.m. – Maximum eclipse 4:35 p.m. – Eclipse ends As you marvel at the […]
Join the Free Library in Shakespeare Park between 2pm-4:30pm for a totally awesome solar eclipse viewing. Take your fascination with the stars to new heights with a curated selection of astronomy books. In addition, Special Collections will have astronomy themed coloring sheets and information on […]
Enjoy the gardens while experiencing the 2024 Solar Eclipse! You’ll make a cereal box viewer for the kids, and other visitors will receive solar eclipse glasses. Come early to experience the whole eclipse at 2 pm, and feel free to bring a picnic. Free with […]
Wissahickon Environmental Center will lead the community out to Andorra Meadow around 2:45 p.m. to catch the darkest moment of the eclipse at 3:23 p.m. The team is planning to make solar projectors and to bring a special telescope, but you’ll need to BYO eclipse-safe […]
Recommended for new parents and their babies, this informal group is designed for families with infants to meet and share with one another thorough the beautiful and often challenging transition into parenthood. This is a free event, with no pre-registration required. Check social media for […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
Join The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf for a NEW ASL class designed for families with infants and toddlers. Learn signs to communicate with your little one! Learn fun ASL rhymes! Bond with your child! The goal of this class is to provide a fun […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture organized by Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP), with tremendous support from title sponsor Subaru of America, Inc. Featuring a variety of events throughout the city, this yearly festival […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture organized by Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP), with tremendous support from title sponsor Subaru of America, Inc. Featuring a variety of events throughout the city, this yearly festival […]
Eastern State Penitentiary invites their neighbors in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit FREE of charge every 2nd Sunday of the month, no reservations required! Eastern State Penitentiary was the world’s first penitentiary—a prison designed to inspire penitence—and now operates as a museum […]
PECO Family Jams are PMG’s one-of-a-kind, family-oriented programs, featured every second Sunday of the month between NOON and 4:00 p.m. All PECO Family Jam programs are free with admission and no reservations are required, but visitors must still purchase museum admission tickets. Tickets are timed […]
A signature annual event at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is the Passover-inspired Freedom Seder Revisited dinner. The museum invites guests of all backgrounds to join in this night of good food and conversation that, instead of the traditional Seder Exodus story, […]
This year, Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA) has 30 plus programs running through the month of April, and on the day of the block party itself, 30+ vendors, orgs tabling, and food pop-ups. Events range in craft, focus, and approach to sustainability, from an Appalachian […]
Recommended for new parents and their babies, this informal group is designed for families with infants to meet and share with one another thorough the beautiful and often challenging transition into parenthood. This is a free event, with no pre-registration required. Check social media for […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
This year, Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA) has 30 plus programs running through the month of April, and on the day of the block party itself, 30+ vendors, orgs tabling, and food pop-ups. Events range in craft, focus, and approach to sustainability, from an Appalachian […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
Passover Story and Craft Thursday April 18, 2024 at 4pm Join the Northeast Regional Library for a Passover themed story and craft.
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
