All Weekend
St. Denis Fun Fair
May 4th – 7th and May 11th – 14th
at 300 East Eagle Road, Havertown,PA. 19083
Food, games, rides, outdoor DJ, casino, live music, beer garden and more
Details and schedule HERE
St James Regional Carnival
May 11th – 14th
500 Tome Street, Ridley Park PA
Rides-Games-Food. Affordable family fun! Log onto www.houghtoncarnival.comto
Details HERE
Art in the Open Philadelphia
May 13th – 15th
Art in the Open (AiO) is a citywide, biennial, FREE event that will run along the Schuylkill River Banks Park- from the Fairmount Water Works to South Street.
AiO also hosts “Family Day”, a kid-friendly event on May 14th for families who loves arts and crafts. It takes place from 10:30am to 2:30pm, outside of the Fairmount Water Works.
Details HERE
4th Annual St Pio Festival
May 13th – 15th
1800 Pollack St, Philadelphia
Entertainment by The Soul Cruisers, DJ Gino Caporale, The Business- Carnival Games and Rides, Food and Craft Vendors, Basket Raffles – Homemade Wine and Cellos, Beer, Full Bar, and more
Details HERE
Cirque Du Solei OVO
May 11th – 15th
at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia
Details and ticket info HERE
Sleeping Beauty
at Media Theater
March 12th – May 22nd
Saturdays at 11 AM, Sundays at 12 PM
For ages 4 and up
**No Shows Sunday March 27th or Saturday April 2nd
Details and ticket info HERE
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
at the Arden Theater
April 6th – June 12th
Details, tickets, showtimes and more info HERE
Chinese Lantern Festival
April 22nd – June 12th
at Franklin Square in Philadelphia
Details HERE
Spruce Street Harbor Park
at the Marina at Penns Landing
Details HERE
Riverwalk Mini Golf
550 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE
Opening Day Saturday May 14th
Details HERE
Longwood Gardens
Details, ticket info and more HERE
Linvilla Orchards
Details HERE
The Franklin Institute
Be sure to check out these special exhibits: The Science Behind Pixar and Lost Egypt
Details and pricing HERE
Academy of Natural Sciences – Animal Superhero Weekend
Details HERE
Garden State Discovery Museum
Details HERE
Adventure Aquarium
Details HERE
Delaware Children’s Museum
Details HERE
Brandywine Zoo
Details HERE
Sahara Sam’s Indoor Water Park
Details HERE
Studio Movie Grill Upper Darby
Movie, Food, Bar, comfy seats and more!
Details HERE
AMC Dine In Movie Theater – Painters Crossing – West Chester
Movie, Food, Bar, comfy reclining seats and more!
** Best to purchase tickets online through amctheaters.com
See my review and more info HERE
Friday May 13, 2016
For a calendar of Various Infant and Toddler Programs at local Delco Libraries, Go HERE. Take note that some (not all) programs require registration. Details can be found under each event on the calendar.
Book & Bake Sale
9 AM
at Swarthmore Library
Details HERE
Gaming Club
2:30 PM -4 PM
at Haverford Township Library
Grades 6-12
Come relax and play a game! A Wii, WiiU, and Game Cube are available with games, but feel free to bring your own portable device or game to play
No registration required
Details HERE
Game Day – For Teens
3 PM
at Lansdowne Library
Details HERE
Friday Afternoon Craft
3:30 PM
at Ridley Township Library
ages 3-10
Registration required
Details HERE
Arts & Crafts
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
at Darby Free Library
Details HERE
BYOB Paint Party Fundraiser w/UnTapped Artistry
7 PM
at Rachel Kohl Community Library
Adults Only
$30 per ticket
Details and ticket info HERE
Saturday May 14, 2016
24th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Just place a bag (or bags) of non-perishable food items by your mailbox before your regular mail pickup on Saturday, May 14, and your letter carrier will do the rest. And all food remains in the community from which it was collected, to help stock local food pantries and other food charities.
This is a national event
Details HERE
Ridley Park Boro Wide Yard Sale
Details HERE
2016 Migratory Bird Day Celebration
7 AM – 2 PM
at John Heinz Wildlife Refuge
Details HERE
Book & Bake Sale
9 AM
at Swarthmore Library
Details HERE
Huge Community Yard Sale
9 AM
Riddlewood Sunnybrae Community Association
61 Homes will be participating
Details HERE
Annabelle’s Wish MEGA Yard Sale
9 AM – 2 PM
1815 Spring Valley Drive, Springfield PA (behind Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery on Sproul Road, off of Crestview or Crum Creek Roads)
Household items, clothing, kids’ stuff, beautiful home accessories, books, dvds, music and brand new items.
Sales benefit Anabelle’s Wish, an organization committed to meeting the financial needs of families of children with rare neurological disorders. Find out more on our website: www.anabelleswish.org
Raindate Sunday, May 15
Details HERE
1st Annual Prospect Park Youth Club Community Day
9 AM – 5 PM
at Witmer Field in Prospect Park
There will be many events and activities for the whole family to enjoy:
Home Run Derby
Hit/Pitch/Run
Games
Food
Home & School Bake Sale
Businesses/Community Booths
50/50 Drawing
Cow Pie Bingo
Details, cow pie bingo ticket info and more HERE
Swarthmore Farmers Market Opening Day
121 Park Avenue in Central Park directly next to Swarthmore Borough Hall.
Saturdays 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
May 14th – December 3rd
Details HERE
Spring Swarthmore Makers Market
9:30 AM – 2 PM
432 Dartmouth Ave, Swarthmore
The Swarthmore Makers Market is outdoor fair in celebration of craft and design that consists of a curated selection of vendors of hand made goods, vintage apparel and home goods as well as specialty foods and live music. Sponsored by Harvey Oak Mercantile.
Details HERE
Aquatic Bug Hunt at Tyler Arboretum (ages 5 and up)
10 AM – 11:30 AM
FREE for members, $12 non-members
Details and registration info HERE
Kids Club Craft – Dreamcatcher
at Michaels Craft Store
10 AM – 12 PM
$2 per child
Ages 3 and up
Details and registration info HERE
Free Shredding Event for Aston Residents
10 AM – 1 PM
at Aston Library Parking Lot
Free shredding event in our parking lot. Aston Residents only. Limit of 5 boxes (maximum size 12″ x 18″) or 5 paper bags per person.
Details HERE
Book Sale
10 AM – 3 PM
by Upper Darby/Sellers Library at Sellers Library in the barn
Details HERE
Ridley Park Athletic Club’s 3rd Annual Trout Fishing Tournament
10 AM – 4 PM
at Ridley Lake
Check in will start at 8:45 so come early and get your spot. It will be a lot faster check in for you if you sign up online.
Prizes include trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and there are a lot of great prizes for all of the tagged fish caught. There will be at least 40 tagged fish with each one caught getting a prize.
Adults are $20, Kids 15 & Under are $12 online or $15 the day of the event.
Details and online registration info HERE
Miss Jackie’s Weekly Weekend StoryTime
at Barnes & Noble, Lawrence Park Shopping Center, Broomall
10:30 AM
Details HERE
Russian Story Time
11 AM – 12 PM
at Middletown Free Library
This is a lively language enrichment story time for babies and toddlers, but ALL ages are welcome to come and learn some Russian words & phrases!
Details HERE
Middletown Township Community Day
11 AM – 3 PM
at the Penn State Brandywine Campus
Rain or shine
Details HERE
Free Saturday Public Boating
Every Saturday from 11am – 3pm, the public can explore the Schuylkill River by rowboat or kayak from the Bartram’s Garden Community Boathouse
Details HERE
Urban Farming and Self-Sustainable Living
12 PM – 1 PM
at Tinicum Library
An intriguing and informative presentation on growing your own healthy fruits and vegetables. You’ll learn tips and techniques for germinating seeds, growing, maintaining and harvesting your crops, and even composting!
Registration by Thursday, May 12. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Details HERE
Chess Club
1 PM
at Lansdowne Library
For all ages and all skill levels, this chess program is a fun place to play and learn!
Details HERE
Plant Exchange with Master Gardener
1 PM – 3:30 PM
at Ridley Township Library
Bring in plants that you don’t want and exchange them for something new for your garden. There will be a table set up in the lower library lobby near the vending machines for the plants. During the plant exchange, Penn State Master Gardener Joe Daniels will be available to talk to you about transplanting, growth and ways to keep your plants alive. The Friends will be holding their paperback, DVD, and children’s book sale at the same time as the plant exchange. Pick up a book and a plant!
Details HERE
Paperback and DVD Sale at Ridley Township Library
1 PM – 4 PM
Details HERE
Science Saturday at Hagley Museum – Grow Your Garden
1 PM – 4 PM
Grow your knowledge of plants and biology. Families work together to solve science mysteries and engineering challenges.
Details and Admission and ticket info HERE
Sunday May 15, 2016
Super Flea Market hosted by Delco News Network
8 AM – 3 PM
at Delaware County Community College, Rte 252 & Media Line Rd, Media PA
FREE parking
Antique Car Show at Linvilla Orchards
9 AM – 4 PM
More than 250 spectacularly restored and maintained antique, classic and muscle cars will be on display.
Rain or Shine
Details HERE
Clover Market Bryn Mawr
10 AM – 5 PM
7 N Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr PA
100+ vendors & food trucks
Art, Antiques, Handmade & Vintage
Family and dog-friendly
Free admission, free parking
Live music and free kids crafts
Shop the Market & Visit the town
Details HERE
Build Your Own Terrarium/ Fairy Garden Class
10 AM – 11 AM
at Linvilla Orchards
$35 per person
Details and registration info HERE
Paperback and DVD Sale at Ridley Township Library
1 PM – 4 PM
Details HERE
Tacos for Rocco (Proceeds from event directly aid local families fighting pediatric cancer)
1 PM – 5 PM
at Heritage Ballroom & Barnabys of Ridley, 2107 MacDade Blvd, Holmes PA
There will be live entertainment, face painters, authentic food, delicious drink specials, free prizes & giveaways and much, much more!
Proceeds directly aid local families fighting pediatric cancer. For Rocco’s story and more information about Rally for Rocco goto: www.rallyforrocco.org
FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS
– Mexican Taco Buffet (Build Your Own Tacos)
– Nacho’s Grande Station
– 1st Drink Free
ENTERTAINMENT
– DJ
– Face Painters
– Pinata
– Photobooth
– Dunk Tank
– Kids Contests
FREE GIVEAWAYS & PRIZES
– Sombreros
– Barnaby’s Gift Cards
– Free t-shirt for children 12 & under
TICKET DETAILS
– Adult tickets are $15 & includes your frist drink FREE, taco buffet
– Children 12 & under are $10 and includes your first soft drink FREE, taco buffet & t-shirt
Tickets can be bought in advance or at the door. Cash only at the door
Details HERE
Reclaim, Recycle, Upcycle! at Tyler Arboretum (for ages 5+)
1:30 PM – 3 PM
$10 members, $15 non-members
Details and registration info HERE
Narberth Spring Music & Arts Festival
2 PM – 7 PM
Details HERE
