wkndSun Oct 11 2026, all dayGermantown Avenue, Chestnut HillMore than 300 artists and vendors take over Germantown Avenue for one of Chestnut Hill's biggest fall celebrations; browse art, eat, and let the kids hunt for Halloween decorations.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 11am to 6pmFreePeddler's VillageFamily-friendly Oktoberfest weekend at the Bucks County village: pumpkin and face painting, a petting zoo, lawn games, brass bands, 150-plus scarecrows, and German food stalls. Free admission; some activities cost extra.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10:30amFreeRace Street Pier, Penn's LandingWatch more than 30 sailboats race the annual regatta on the Delaware River from the free viewing spots at Penn's Landing, Race Street Pier, and Cherry Street Pier. Racing starts at 10:30 a.m.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 10am to 5pmAcademy of Natural SciencesDaily exhibition at the Academy of Natural Sciences offering a culturally layered look at the Lewis and Clark expedition through botany, co-curated with ethnobotanist Enrique Salmón and Indigenous contributors.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 10am to 5pm$12.99Peddler's VillageFriday family fun day with an activity pass covering Giggleberry Mountain, Giggles Discovers, unlimited carousel rides, plus a slice of pizza or a hot dog.
Wed Oct 7 2026, 11am to 12pmFreeShady Brook FarmFree interactive music session with Miss Sally in the farm greenhouse, with singing, movement, smiles, and playground time afterward at Shady Brook Farm.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 10am to 2pmFreePhiladelphiaWeekly Sunday farmers market at Headhouse Shambles in Society Hill with nearly 50 rotating vendors, produce, and prepared foods.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 10am to 12pmPhiladelphiaFamily craft session at the Pumpkin Cottage making magical wands and potions from natural materials, free with admission.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 10:30amPhiladelphiaWhimsical fairy house building workshop for ages 5 and up at Morris Arboretum; registration required.
Sat Oct 3 2026, all dayPhiladelphiaWeek-long celebration of tardigrades at The Franklin Institute with live science experiences and microscope viewing, free with admission.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 5pmPhiladelphiaKids pizza and paint night combining dinner with a guided painting session.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 11amPhiladelphiaHands-on art class for kids at Cherry Street Pier on the Delaware River waterfront.
Fri Oct 2 2026, 11amPhiladelphiaFall storytime for kids and families at the Pumpkin Cottage, featuring a spider story and a spider craft to take home, free with admission.
Thu Oct 1 2026, all dayPhiladelphiaInteractive family scavenger hunt for ages 4 to 8 starting at Welcome Park in Society Hill.
Mon Sep 28 2026, 10:30 to 11:30amFreeWestamptonOpen meetup for homeschooling families with STEM toys, a craft, and library resources.
Mon Sep 28 2026, 9:30 to 10:15amFreeRed HillInfant and caregiver class with nursery rhymes, songs, books, and free play time.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayFreePhiladelphiaAnnual Puerto Rican Day Parade marches up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with music, dancers, and cultural pride.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayWest ChesterFour blocks of Gay Street close to traffic for the season's final open-air market weekend with shopping, food, and exploring in downtown West Chester.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 11amPhiladelphiaGuided walking tour of Morris Arboretum highlighting garden features visitors often miss, free with general admission.
Sat Sep 26 2026, all dayFreePhiladelphiaFamily-friendly fall street festival on South Street with vendors, food, and live entertainment.
Sat Sep 26 2026, all dayNorristownElmwood Park Zoo celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural festivities throughout the zoo.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 8:15 to 9pmKennett SquareSpectacular evening fireworks and fountains show at Longwood Gardens set to themed music, from a Journey to Oz to space hits and 80s tunes.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 3pmPhiladelphiaFree-with-admission showcase at The Franklin Institute exploring air quality, air pollution, and respiratory health through activities, science demos, and expert talks.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 12pmFreeWestamptonSongs, stories, and bubbles followed by a craft and hands-on activities for families with children ages 0 to 8.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10:30 to 11:15amFreeRoyersfordStory time, craft, and snack for ages 3 to 6, reading Going on a Bear Hunt.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10:30 to 11amFreeCinnaminsonSaturday storytime with stories, movement, and activities building early literacy skills.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 8 to 11amGlen MillsMonthly naturalist-led bird walk through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill to spot resident and migrating birds and learn identification basics.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 10:30amFreePhiladelphiaOutdoor storytime for young children in Clark Park, hosted by the Walnut Street West Library.
Fri Sep 25 2026, all dayFreeNorristownPick up a do-it-yourself craft to complete at home or in the library; ages 5 to 12, while supplies last.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 7 to 10pmPhiladelphiaEvening art event at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens with live music, drinks, and botanical watercolor activities.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 6 to 7pmFreeWestamptonEvening of board games and card games in the Children's Department with special selections and family favorites.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 5 to 7pmMediaA no-pressure, fun musical experience where families sing, play instruments, move, and dance together at Harmony Kids Playhouse in Media.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 4 to 5:30pmFreeNorristownAfternoon of Nintendo Mario Kart plus board games for ages 6 to 12 in the Children's Area.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 3 to 4pmFreePhiladelphiaAfternoon playgroup for infants and toddlers at the Chestnut Hill Library.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 12:30 to 3pmPhiladelphiaHands-on workshop learning hand papermaking with locally grown plant materials; registration required.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 1:30 to 2pmFreePhiladelphiaRead, Baby, Read storytime and playgroup for the youngest readers at the Independence Library.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 1 to 1:45pmFreeWestamptonFamily sing-along with classic tunes and original songs plus percussion instruments to try.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 11:15am to 12:15pmFreePhiladelphiaOpen-ended imaginative playtime for kids and families at the Tacony Library.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 11 to 11:30amFreeRivertonPreschool storytime with stories, activities, and a craft building early literacy skills.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 10:30 to 11:30amFreePhiladelphiaStorytime and playgroup for infants and toddlers at the Fumo Family Library.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 10:30 to 11:30amFreeRoyersfordFree interactive story time for children ages 3 to 8 and caregivers with a picture book read-aloud and hands-on activity.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 10:30 to 11:30amFreeWestamptonRetell stories through yoga poses and movement for ages 3 to 5; caregivers welcome to participate.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 10:30 to 11amFreeBrowns MillsInteractive baby storytime with stories, rhymes, and movement focused on early language and literacy.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 10:30 to 11amFreeSchwenksvillePreschool storytime with Miss Lizzie at Schwenksville Borough Hall.
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