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Past events from Philadelphia family events.
Hidden Gems TourSat Sep 26 2026, 11am100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118Guided walking tour of Morris Arboretum highlighting garden features visitors often miss, free with general admission.morrisarboretum.org
South Street Fall FestSat Sep 26 2026, all dayFreeSouth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147Family-friendly fall street festival on South Street with vendors, food, and live entertainment.visitphilly.com
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Elmwood Park ZooSat Sep 26 2026, all day1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, PA 19401Elmwood Park Zoo celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural festivities throughout the zoo.elmwoodparkzoo.org
Longwood Gardens Fireworks & Fountains ShowsSat Sep 26 2026, 8:15 to 9pm1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348Spectacular evening fireworks and fountains show at Longwood Gardens set to themed music, from a Journey to Oz to space hits and 80s tunes.mainlineparent.com
The Air We Share ShowcaseSat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 3pm222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103Free-with-admission showcase at The Franklin Institute exploring air quality, air pollution, and respiratory health through activities, science demos, and expert talks.fi.edu
Family Fun TimeSat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 12pmFree5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060Songs, stories, and bubbles followed by a craft and hands-on activities for families with children ages 0 to 8.bclsnj.bibliocommons.com
Story Time with the Woman's Club of RoyersfordSat Sep 26 2026, 10:30 to 11:15amFree200 South 4th Avenue, Royersford, PA 19468Story time, craft, and snack for ages 3 to 6, reading Going on a Bear Hunt.mnl.libcal.com
StorytimeSat Sep 26 2026, 10:30 to 11amFree1619 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077Saturday storytime with stories, movement, and activities building early literacy skills.bclsnj.bibliocommons.com
Bird Walks at Newlin Grist MillSat Sep 26 2026, 8 to 11am219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342Monthly naturalist-led bird walk through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill to spot resident and migrating birds and learn identification basics.mainlineparent.com
Clark Park StorytimeFri Sep 25 2026, 10:30amFree201 South 40th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104Outdoor storytime for young children in Clark Park, hosted by the Walnut Street West Library.libwww.freelibrary.org
DIY Take-Home CraftFri Sep 25 2026, all dayFree1001 Powell Street, Norristown, PA 19401Pick up a do-it-yourself craft to complete at home or in the library; ages 5 to 12, while supplies last.mnl.libcal.com
Twilight in the GardensFri Sep 25 2026, 7 to 10pm1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147Evening art event at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens with live music, drinks, and botanical watercolor activities.visitphilly.com
Family Game NightFri Sep 25 2026, 6 to 7pmFree5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060Evening of board games and card games in the Children's Department with special selections and family favorites.bclsnj.bibliocommons.com
Family Jam NightFri Sep 25 2026, 5 to 7pm7 West Baltimore Ave, Media, PAA no-pressure, fun musical experience where families sing, play instruments, move, and dance together at Harmony Kids Playhouse in Media.mainlineparent.com
Mario Kart AfternoonFri Sep 25 2026, 4 to 5:30pmFree1001 Powell Street, Norristown, PA 19401Afternoon of Nintendo Mario Kart plus board games for ages 6 to 12 in the Children's Area.mnl.libcal.com
Infant and Toddler PlaygroupFri Sep 25 2026, 3 to 4pmFree8711 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118Afternoon playgroup for infants and toddlers at the Chestnut Hill Library.libwww.freelibrary.org
Papermaking with the Plants Around UsFri Sep 25 2026, 12:30 to 3pm100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118Hands-on workshop learning hand papermaking with locally grown plant materials; registration required.morrisarboretum.org
Read, Baby, Read: Storytime and PlaygroupFri Sep 25 2026, 1:30 to 2pmFree18 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106Read, Baby, Read storytime and playgroup for the youngest readers at the Independence Library.libwww.freelibrary.org
Super Awesome Sing-AlongFri Sep 25 2026, 1 to 1:45pmFree5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060Family sing-along with classic tunes and original songs plus percussion instruments to try.bclsnj.bibliocommons.com
Imaginative Playtime for Kids and FamiliesFri Sep 25 2026, 11:15am to 12:15pmFree6742 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135Open-ended imaginative playtime for kids and families at the Tacony Library.libwww.freelibrary.org
Preschool StorytimeFri Sep 25 2026, 11 to 11:30amFree306 Main Street, Riverton, NJ 08077Preschool storytime with stories, activities, and a craft building early literacy skills.bclsnj.bibliocommons.com
Infant and Toddler Storytime and PlaygroupFri Sep 25 2026, 10:30 to 11:30amFree2437 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148Storytime and playgroup for infants and toddlers at the Fumo Family Library.libwww.freelibrary.org
Story Time with Victim Services CenterFri Sep 25 2026, 10:30 to 11:30amFree200 South 4th Avenue, Royersford, PA 19468Free interactive story time for children ages 3 to 8 and caregivers with a picture book read-aloud and hands-on activity.mnl.libcal.com
Story StretchersFri Sep 25 2026, 10:30 to 11:30amFree5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060Retell stories through yoga poses and movement for ages 3 to 5; caregivers welcome to participate.bclsnj.bibliocommons.com
Baby TimeFri Sep 25 2026, 10:30 to 11amFree16 Broadway, Browns Mills, NJ 08015Interactive baby storytime with stories, rhymes, and movement focused on early language and literacy.bclsnj.bibliocommons.com
Preschool StorytimeFri Sep 25 2026, 10:30 to 11amFree300 Main Street, Schwenksville, PA 19473Preschool storytime with Miss Lizzie at Schwenksville Borough Hall.mnl.libcal.com
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