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This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
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 […]
This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate wheel throwing students. Whether you've taken a pottery class before or this is your first time using the wheel, you will be able to develop your ceramic skills to create beautiful functional pieces. The Class will cover […]
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, […]
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]
Experience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]
Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23
The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]
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 […]
Meet the Women of the 18th Century representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House! Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories.
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
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 […]
This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate wheel throwing students. Whether you've taken a pottery class before or this is your first time using the wheel, you will be able to develop your ceramic skills to create beautiful functional pieces. The Class will cover […]
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, […]
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]
Experience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]
Celebrate the autumn season right in Center City! Browse work by 20+ local artisans and food vendors at Dilworth Park. Discover art, crafts, jewelry, seasonal eats, and more—perfect for fall shopping and family fun.
Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23
Step inside the 23rd Street Armory and be transported to Munich’s Wies’n! Philadelphia’s biggest Oktoberfest brings together Hofbrau beer, German specialties, Oompah bands, and thousands of pretzels beneath a festive Bavarian tent. Three lively sessions over two days...prost!
The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]
Bring the whole family to one of the area’s largest harvest celebrations! Explore over 100 craft and food vendors, classic cars, live music, stage shows, bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, and fun for all ages along Clements Bridge Road. Barrington, NJ is about […]
Join Academy educators and fellow young natural history enthusiasts for a special science story time! Each month features a different family-friendly science story followed by a fun, hands-on craft activity. Catch the fun the second weekend of each month, Saturday and Sunday, at 11 a.m. […]
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 […]
Meet the Women of the 18th Century representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House! Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories.
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Celebrate the autumn season right in Center City! Browse work by 20+ local artisans and food vendors at Dilworth Park. Discover art, crafts, jewelry, seasonal eats, and more—perfect for fall shopping and family fun.
Step inside the 23rd Street Armory and be transported to Munich’s Wies’n! Philadelphia’s biggest Oktoberfest brings together Hofbrau beer, German specialties, Oompah bands, and thousands of pretzels beneath a festive Bavarian tent. Three lively sessions over two days...prost!
Eight Seconds Rodeo Gallops into Philadelphia for the First Time on October 11, 2025 Get ready for a night of grit, glory, and heart-pounding action as Eight Seconds Rodeo makes its highly anticipated debut in Philadelphia on October 11, 2025. Known for electrifying crowds, this […]
This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]
The Michener Museum is now free of charge on the second Sunday of every month. The free second Sunday and evening hours on first Thursday are possible due to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, whose Access for All program is funding 64 […]
Join Academy educators and fellow young natural history enthusiasts for a special science story time! Each month features a different family-friendly science story followed by a fun, hands-on craft activity. Catch the fun the second weekend of each month, Saturday and Sunday, at 11 a.m. […]
