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The Penn Museum's CultureFest! series presents Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, as an immersive cultural celebration of spring. Enjoy a day of family-friendly activities, including storytelling, art-making, live music and dance, and the iconic gulal powder throwing. This program, in partnership with the University […]
Celebrate World Storytelling Day with an unforgettable afternoon of masterful storytelling! Join Patchwork Storytelling Guild for Deep Water: A Concert of Uncharted Stories in the Oral Tradition, an afternoon of captivating storytelling exploring the depths of human experience—both real and mythical, at The Rotunda. Expect […]
Major League Table Tennis’ Championship Weekend arrives in Philadelphia! After an intense regular season, Carolina Gold Rush, Chicago Wind, Texas Smash, and Bay Area Blasters will face off for the ultimate prize. The action begins Saturday with two high-stakes semifinal matches, followed by the 3rd […]
Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), the first professional table tennis league in the U.S., is bringing its biggest event of the season—Championship Weekend—to Philadelphia on April 12-13, 2025, where the top four teams will compete for the prestigious MLTT Cup and a $50,000 purse at […]
Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]
Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]
Learn how to make your own wooden cutting board! Join West Philly Tool Library for a hands-on workshop where you will design, craft, and seal your own custom cutting board using food-safe materials and techniques. This class offers a fun, beginner-friendly environment to learn basic […]
Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]
Date night at West Philly Tool Library: learn about boro, traditional Japanese patchwork, and create a set of coasters inspired by this technique! $40, cost flexible.
Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]
Spend the afternoon up on Cira Green Rooftop Park with Sunset Social for their Mother's Day Bubbles and Blooms. Take in the fantastic views, do some arts & crafts, and enjoy ice cream and mimosas. There will also be a keepsake card-making station so that […]
Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]
Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]
Did you know the hit game Minecraft takes its cues from real history? From pickaxes to pyramids, the blocky world is packed with tools, materials, and ideas borrowed from ancient civilizations. Come along on a kid-friendly guided tour where you’ll explore the real-world artifacts and […]
Join artists Kathryn Lien, Justin Keller and civics teacher Grace Palladino in exploring Philly’s rich printmaking history, the world’s most famous break-up letter and how to start a revolution! Then, make your own poster with a message that you think should be included in an […]
Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]
Bring the whole family for a festival filled with joyful performance, live DJ sets, captivating storytelling, and hands-on activities for all ages. Support Black-owned businesses at a community marketplace or grab a bite from local food trucks. The Juneteenth Festival will open access to the Penn Museum’s […]
A free summer rowing camp offered through Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for 13-17 year olds running in two week sessions from 8:30am-3:30pm. Campers will learn the skills and discipline around the sport of rowing as well as participate in other activities. Offering free breakfast and […]
The Katika Festival offers a delightful day for families brimming with food, music, and entertainment suitable for both kids and adults. It showcases an array of black-owned food trucks, artists, DJs, and vendors from across the tri-state area. There will be live musical performances, a […]
A free summer rowing camp offered through Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for 13-17 year olds running in two week sessions from 8:30am-3:30pm. Campers will learn the skills and discipline around the sport of rowing as well as participate in other activities. Offering free breakfast and […]
A free summer rowing camp offered through Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for 13-17 year olds running in two week sessions from 8:30am-3:30pm. Campers will learn the skills and discipline around the sport of rowing as well as participate in other activities. Offering free breakfast and […]
Head to beautiful Clark Park for the 10th One Africa! One Nation! Book Fair and Marketplace. This free all-day program will feature live music, poetry, free education resources, giveaways, a Children's Circle, special activities for families, food, and over 100+ marketplace vendors! Visit http://OneAfricaMarketPhilly.Org or call/text […]
The Philadelphia Chorus presents "The Light of Unity," a fall concert featuring works by Elaine Hagenberg, Jake Runestad, Ralph Vaughan Williams, J.A.C. Redford, Mack Wilberg, and more. The performance takes place Saturday, December 6, at Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral. Tickets are $30 general admission, $25 for […]
