Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
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.
Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]
Resilient Grounds is a powerful art exhibition featuring two Philadelphia artists exploring themes of environmental change and urban transformation. Jennifer Manzella's copper etchings capture Philadelphia's forgotten lots and wild urban spaces, while Fran Lightman Gibson's paintings reflect on the beauty and fragility of melting glaciers. […]
Come together at Springfield Mall for a free kids event on every third Wednesday of each month, beginning Wednesday, January 21st through Wednesday, August 19th. Kids Play provides free entertainment and discounts for toddlers and their caretakers. Events include a variety of fun activities, entertainment, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
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.
Come together for an engaging evening with the Institute’s Jesse Smith and food historian Russell Thomas, author of Tofu: A Culinary History. In this lively talk, Thomas traces tofu’s remarkable journey from its ancient origins in East Asia to its global rise as a staple of […]
Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]
Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]
Resilient Grounds is a powerful art exhibition featuring two Philadelphia artists exploring themes of environmental change and urban transformation. Jennifer Manzella's copper etchings capture Philadelphia's forgotten lots and wild urban spaces, while Fran Lightman Gibson's paintings reflect on the beauty and fragility of melting glaciers. […]
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 […]
Rock to the Future presents a Youth-Led Open Mic Night on Thursday, January 23 from 6–8:30 PM at One Art Community Center in West Philadelphia. Concert Creators students will run the event and perform, while teens ages 13–19 are invited to take the stage and […]
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 […]
From now until January 25th, travel through time with Arden Theatre's A Wrinkle in Time. This live theatre performance of Madeleine Engle's classic is perfect for families and children (ages 4 and up). Learn more on their website.
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
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.
Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]
Resilient Grounds is a powerful art exhibition featuring two Philadelphia artists exploring themes of environmental change and urban transformation. Jennifer Manzella's copper etchings capture Philadelphia's forgotten lots and wild urban spaces, while Fran Lightman Gibson's paintings reflect on the beauty and fragility of melting glaciers. […]
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, […]
On January 23rd, join Ms. Melanie, a local educator and mom, to play with ice and "free the toys" from their frozen ice blocks. This event also includes a sensory-friendly table, including ice cube trays, tweezers, stuffed animals, and more. Families can come early to […]
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 […]
Curious about dog training classes or wondering about programs at Animal Welfare Association? Join AWA for "Ask the Trainer," a special in-person event where to meet trainers, ask questions in real time, and get an inside look at classes. During this interactive session, their trainers […]
Come together on Friday, January 23rd for Mister John's Music first SongSLAM of 2026. This performance event will feature the private voice students of Miss Casie, Miss Anna and Miss Leah, along with a reception.
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 […]
Come together at Design Gym and work through the design process to understand how designers base their design solution. Led by head coach and founder Erike, this event covers concept foundations as well as some sketching and exercises on how to get there. No doodads/pieces […]
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 […]
Resilient Grounds is a powerful art exhibition featuring two Philadelphia artists exploring themes of environmental change and urban transformation. Jennifer Manzella's copper etchings capture Philadelphia's forgotten lots and wild urban spaces, while Fran Lightman Gibson's paintings reflect on the beauty and fragility of melting glaciers. […]
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 […]
Families can enjoy an Ice Princess Brunch which takes place from 11am to 1pm on January 24th, where little ones can sing, dance, and play games with beloved characters Elsa, Anna, Tiana, and Jasmine. Brunch is provided by Cosmi's Deli inside the cozy, heated Frosty's […]
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Philly Goat Project is hosting two tree recycling festivals this January, where families can drop off their Christmas trees for a $20 donation and enjoy free activities including goat petting, s'mores, hot cocoa, and farm exploration. Admission is free whether or not you bring a […]
Franklin Square brings free winter excitement with live ice carving demonstrations and appearances from beloved characters: Elsa and Anna from Frozen, plus Tiana from The Princess and the Frog and Jasmine from Aladdin. Little ones can explore complimentary activities, giant bubbles, music, and movement with […]
