A month-long celebration of experimental arts and performances, held at venues throughout the city. Check the link below for venues and tickets!

Family programs, crafts, educational displays, and free admission for kids 12 and under over the holiday weekend! See the website below for more specific details.

Enjoy authentic German food, folk traditions, live music, and family fun at Philadelphia’s oldest German festival!

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 […]

Two photographers, Donald Camp and Clarence Williams, reflect on the history of Hurricane Katrina in their two-person exhibition, Revelations: an Evolution of Introspection, at the InLiquid Gallery in the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA.  Ideally, this artwork and the education our programming will provide can […]

Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23

This First Friday, explore the intersection between art and science! See a display of artists’ books created by the Guild of Book Workers inspired by the Institute’s collection of historic sample books on textiles, paints, and dyes. These works of art will be on view […]

Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2025 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. The Straw Maze will be open Saturdays and Sundays, September 6- November 30 Ages 4-11, with an adult 10 […]

Spruce Street Dance Nights Are Back! Join on select Fridays from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the Lazy Hammock bar and stage at Spruce Street Harbor Park for themed dance nights featuring expert-led lessons and live music or DJs. Each month brings a new style, swing […]

The Center for Gifted Young Musicians (CGYM) provides a challenging package of musical training at the highest level and performance opportunities for gifted young instrumentalists during the fall and spring semesters of the University’s academic calendar. All string ensembles meet on Saturday afternoons. There is […]

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 […]

Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]

The Philadelphia Honey Festival at Wyck is a sweet finish to the summer season! Hosted in partnership with the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, the festival offers a variety of activities that celebrate and educate about an important friend, the honey bee! This always-popular event includes honey […]

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.

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 […]

Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!

Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]

Enjoy an evening at Christ Church Burial Ground with live jazz and storytelling. Each month features a different group of artists, marking the changing of the seasons. Audiences are invited to picnic among the stones (BYOB). An additional guided mini-tour, offered prior to the show, […]

The first Sunday of the month means free admission to the Barnes, with fun art activities, performances, and access to the Barnes collection. This Sunday, the award-winning duo Ants on a Log presents Rainbow Seekers, an interactive musical that helps children discover their superpowers through the magic of […]

This event is part of the InLiquid 20/20 Photo Festival!

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 […]