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Experience the vibrant art, food, and culture of India — a country rich in traditions with a focus on the future. Created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India encourages global awareness and cultural appreciation. In […]
Weekly gatherings - a wonderful way to explore Rutabaga & meet new friends! Hangouts are open to the public: free for members & just $10 drop-in for non-members. Gather around to sing songs, read stories, and enjoy free play afterward.
Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans, with Imagine Exhibitions, is at the Philadelphia Zoo, Feb. 1–April 15! These six enormous Trolls are on a mission to inspire humans to take better care of Nature. Each with a unique story and created using repurposed wood by […]
Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]
The mermaids are back! A world of underwater enchantment awaits when mermaids return to Adventure Aquarium – but they are only swimming by for a limited time! Make today a magical adventure as you discover shimmering mermaids diving beneath the waves, swimming among 15,000 amazing […]
Let the good times roll at Sesame Place’s family-friendly Mardi Gras Celebration! Join in the festivities and celebrate by dancing along with special strolling entertainment, participating in the Mardi Gras Mask Scavenger Hunt, and much more! Enjoy Sesame Street-themed rides and attractions for guests of […]
Saturday, February 24th and Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead Join the farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the […]
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 Science History Institute in their museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights the many strange and surprising stories from the history of science! Their fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Take an up-close look at interesting […]
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and fundraiser featuring stunning displays by the world’s premier floral, garden, and landscape designers. This year’s theme, “United by Flowers," celebrates the unique and colorful community born out of our shared love and appreciation […]
Sawubona Creativity Project and The N Crowd present a fun Saturday morning for the whole family! From 11:00am-11:30am children will have a moment of free play to explore the theatre, the games, toys and arts and crafts, while parents and guardians meet and mingle. At […]
Performing "Music for the World We Need," City Love is a Philadelphia-based music and education group that plays community-minded songs. For over ten years, their work brings audiences together with messages of love, hope, justice, and gratitude. Please note: for the Spring 2024 season, all […]
On Sunday, March 3, 2024, join the Museum of the American Revolution for a Relaxed Experience Morning and experience the Museum’s galleries in a calm, crowd-free environment. From 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., enjoy lower sound effects and higher light levels that create a sensory-friendly […]
Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans, with Imagine Exhibitions, is at the Philadelphia Zoo, Feb. 1–April 15! These six enormous Trolls are on a mission to inspire humans to take better care of Nature. Each with a unique story and created using repurposed wood by […]
Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]
The mermaids are back! A world of underwater enchantment awaits when mermaids return to Adventure Aquarium – but they are only swimming by for a limited time! Make today a magical adventure as you discover shimmering mermaids diving beneath the waves, swimming among 15,000 amazing […]
Let the good times roll at Sesame Place’s family-friendly Mardi Gras Celebration! Join in the festivities and celebrate by dancing along with special strolling entertainment, participating in the Mardi Gras Mask Scavenger Hunt, and much more! Enjoy Sesame Street-themed rides and attractions for guests of […]
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 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and fundraiser featuring stunning displays by the world’s premier floral, garden, and landscape designers. This year’s theme, “United by Flowers," celebrates the unique and colorful community born out of our shared love and appreciation […]
Introduce your preschoolers to art experiences. Children will focus on one artwork, read a related story picture book and create an art project with their adult companion. A fun and engaging way for children to enjoy art.
Experience the vibrant art, food, and culture of India — a country rich in traditions with a focus on the future. Created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India encourages global awareness and cultural appreciation. In […]
Experience the vibrant art, food, and culture of India — a country rich in traditions with a focus on the future. Created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India encourages global awareness and cultural appreciation. In […]
Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans, with Imagine Exhibitions, is at the Philadelphia Zoo, Feb. 1–April 15! These six enormous Trolls are on a mission to inspire humans to take better care of Nature. Each with a unique story and created using repurposed wood by […]
Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]
welcome to crawlers and cruisers - an interactive class specifically designed for babies aged 6 to 12 months, who are in the crawling stage but haven't yet taken their first independent steps. this class is led by a pediatric physical therapist and focuses on purposeful […]
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and fundraiser featuring stunning displays by the world’s premier floral, garden, and landscape designers. This year’s theme, “United by Flowers," celebrates the unique and colorful community born out of our shared love and appreciation […]
Weekly gatherings - a wonderful way to explore Rutabaga & meet new friends! Hangouts are open to the public: free for members & just $10 drop-in for non-members. We’ll sing together a read a book during this casual circle time. Free-play afterward. Invite a friend!
At Friends’ Central, students learn how to pursue excellence with a collaborative and open mind. Discover FCS at their Lower School Open House for Nursery, PreK & Kindergarten children on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 9:30 am. Register here. The Lower School is located at 228 […]
Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts will discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in the Schuylkill […]
Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and fundraiser featuring stunning displays by the world’s premier floral, garden, and landscape designers. This year’s theme, “United by Flowers," celebrates the unique and colorful community born out of our shared love and appreciation […]
Please contact Marie Occhiogrosso at admissions@mainlineclassical.org for more information. Main Line Classical Academy is a multi-faith, co-educational Lower and Upper School in Bryn Mawr, PA. They are built on commitment to the classical liberal arts curriculum, to a rigorous grounding in mathematical and scientific thought, and to […]
Experience the vibrant art, food, and culture of India — a country rich in traditions with a focus on the future. Created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India encourages global awareness and cultural appreciation. In […]
At Friends’ Central, students learn how to pursue excellence with a collaborative and open mind. Discover FCS at their Lower School Open House for Grades 1–5 on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 9:30 am. Register here. The Lower School is located at 228 Old Gulph Road, […]
Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts will discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in the Schuylkill […]
