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Looking for some Greater Philadelphia area DAY TRIP ideas? Check out this full list HERE for some inspiration!
Just Between Friends Western Mainline Kid Consignment Sale #JBFPhilly
September 20th – 23rd
at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Ave – HALL B, Oaks PA
Sept. 21st | Public Sale\
9am – 8pm | Shop the restocked sales floor and enjoy FREE admission. No pass needed.
Sept. 22nd | Public Sale
8am – 5pm | Shop the restocked sales floor and enjoy FREE admission. No pass needed.
Sept. 22nd | Half-Price Presale
6pm – 9pm | Team Member & 2 Friends (ticket required)
6:30pm – 9pm | Consignors + 2 Friends (ticket required)
7pm – 9pm | 50% Off Public Presale: $10/family paid admission. Get your ticket HERE.
Sept. 23rd | Half Price Day!
8am-3pm | Many items are an additional 50% off. Everyone welcome and admission is FREE! No pass needed.
#JBFPartner
Details HERE
Aston Twp. Firemans Carnival
September 19th – 22nd
6 PM – 10 PM
2900 Duttons Mill Road Aston Twp, PA
Details HERE
St Madeline’s Carnival
September 20th – 23rd
500 Tome St, Ridley Park, PA
Weekdays
Open 6-10pm
Weekend Hours
Sat 3-10PM
RIDES-GAMES-FOOD
Details HERE
The Greek Affair
September 21st – 23rd
Thursday: 11am-9pm
Friday: 11am-11pm
Saturday: 11am-11pm
Sunday: Noon-9pm
RIDES & AMUSEMENTS
Thursday: 6pm-9pm
Friday 6pm-closing
Saturday & Sunday 2:00pm-10:00pm
at St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church 35 N Malin Rd, Broomall, PA
This premier Greek festival features amazing authentic Greek food, delicious sweets and pastries, traditional folk dancing, live Greek music, rides and amusements, a flea market (Monastiraki), boutiques, and Church tours.
Details HERE
Walnut Street Theatre presents Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
September 22 – 30 with several matinees that are perfect for a family’s schedule. The musical is fun, colorful, and only an hour-long, so it’s perfect for kids of all ages!
Saturday Sept. 22 at 10:30am, 1:00pm, and 3:30pm
Sunday Sept. 23 at 11:00 am
Saturday Sept. 29 at 11:00am
Sunday Sept. 30 at 11:00am
Details and ticket info HERE
The Sting by David Rogers
September 21st – October 6th
at Colonial Playhouse 522 W Magnolia Ave, Aldan PA
Details and ticket info HERE
A Day Out with Thomas at Strasburg Railroad
September 15th – 23rd
Details, times and ticket info HERE
Arasapha Farms Harvest Hayride
Sept 22nd – Oct 28th
10 AM – 5 PM – Saturdays & Sundays
1835 Middletown RD, Glen Mills PA
Kid’s price: $20
Adults free!
Includes (for the whole day):
- All new barnyard bounce
- All new pumpkin jump
- All new pedal cart track
- All new 5 acre corn maze (Adult $5.00)
- Pillow bounce
- Hayride to the pumpkin patch
- Pumpkin golf
- Petting zoo
- Straw bale maze
- Sand box
- Duck races
- Arasapha Railroad Rides
- (3) shots with the corn cannons
Details, ticket info and more HERE
Arasapha Farms Hayride and Haunted Hotel -Opening Weekend
Friday 9/21 and Saturday 9/22
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Details HERE
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Saturdays & Sundays , August 4 through October 28, 2018.
The Gates will open at 11AM and close at 8PM each Faire day.
Details and ticket info HERE
The Maryland Renaissance Festival
September 1st – October 21st
1821 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, Maryland
Time travel to fun! King Henry VIII and Queen Katherine of Aragon welcome you to the village of Revel Grove for a full day of feasting, fun, and frivolity. Shop for one of a kind craft items handmade by the most talented craftspeople in the county! Feast on giant turkey legs, steak on a stake and every type of tasty treat imaginable. Try your hand at games of skill. Jugglers, comedy shows, magic, music, Shakespeare, kids shows – there is something for everyone! Leave your 21st century cares behind as you enjoy a festive day in a Tudor village
Details and ticket info HERE and HERE
Lansdowne Landing
7 AM – 10 PM
30 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA
What is The Landing?
Inspired by awesome outdoor gathering places like Philadelphia’s own The Porch or Spruce Street Harbor Park, the Lansdowne Landing is a fun, festive spot that’s open from 7am to 10pm.
Visit www.lansdownelanding.com for a full schedule of events, updated regularly, so check by often for fun from family-friendly fun to live music to food trucks and more!
Details HERE
Linvilla Orchards
Details HERE
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
Details and ticket info HERE
Please Touch Museum
Details HERE
The Franklin Institute
Details HERE
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Details HERE
Academy of Natural Sciences
Details and ticket info HERE
Philadelphia Zoo
Details and Ticket Info HERE
Delaware Museum of Natural History
Details, ticket info and more HERE
Longwood Gardens
Details HERE
The Crayola Experience
Easton, PA
Details HERE
Purchase discount tickets HERE and get $4 off admission price (Regular Price: $19.99 Your Price: $15.99)
Garden State Discovery Museum
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
Diggerland
Details HERE
Sahara Sams Indoor & Outdoor Water Park
Details HERE
Friday September 21, 2018
For a calendar of Various Infant and Toddler Programs at local Delco Libraries, Go HERE
Mini-Golf Day at Lansdowne Library
10 AM – 4 PM
Enjoy a few rounds of mini-golf through the stacks in the Family Room!
All ages are welcome to stop by to try to make a “hole in one”!
Details HERE
Books on Blankets at Rose Tree Park
10:30 AM (weather permitting)
at Middletown Free Library
All ages!
Now that summer is over Mr. Jason from MFL can go back to taking his story time outdoors! Join us for a fun time in nature while Mr. Jason reads books, sings songs, and brings some toys from the library for all to enjoy. Registration is not required. We’ll be right off of Providence Rd by the main entrance and we’ll have big parachutes out for you to spot us. Bring your own blanket!
Details HERE
Free Family Fishing with Guan First Catch Center
11 AM- 1 PM
at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia PA
Join Guan First Catch Center for our free family fishing events! Get a start on fishing or learn tips to catch different types of fish! Limited rods and bait will be available or bring your own! No License needed.
Catfish and White Perch Meetup
Details HERE
Gaming Club
2:30 PM – 4 PM
at Haverford Twp. Free Library
Relax and play a game! A PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and several retro consoles are available for use. Feel free to bring your own portable device or games, too.
This program is free and open to those in grades 6-12.
No registration is required.
Details HERE
Game Day
3:30 PM – 5 PM
at Yeadon Library
Details HERE
BYOB & Pizza Night at Lulu’s Casita
4 PM – 7:30 PM
at 6 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA
Lulu’s is open until 7:30pm for more fun, BYOB and pizza starting at 4pm. You can now place your pizza order ahead of time, give us a call, let them know what you want and they will have your pizza waiting for you! Regular admission
Details HERE
Family Outdoor Movie Night: The Good Dinosaur
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia PA
Join after sundown in the courtyard for a free screening of The Good Dinosaur.
There will also be a guided, family-friendly tour of the garden starting at 5:45 pm.
Movie starts at 6:45 PM.
FREE and open to all!
Details HERE
COCO:Free Outdoor Screening
at Dusk
at 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr PA
Bring a blanket, grab some free popcorn, and settle in. Movies begin at dusk.
More info at https://www.brynmawrmovies.com/
Players Club of Swarthmore presents Guys and Dolls
8:00 PM
at Players Club of Swarthmore
Details and ticket info HERE
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Smithsonian FREE Museum Day
Free admission to participating museums
Details and participating museum list HERE
Linvilla Orchards’ Apple Festival
Pick Your Own apples & other fresh fruits and vegetables begins at 8:00 am!
Experience costumed characters, games & contests and live music.
Details HERE
#JBFRocks Spread Kindness by Creating and Collecting a Rock
8 AM – 3 PM
during the Just Between Friends Western Mainline #JBFPhilly Kid Consignment Sale
at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks Hall B, 100 Station Ave, Oaks PA
More information about the sale can be found HERE
Bryn Mawr Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday 9am-1pm (open year round)
in the Amtrak Parking Lot
at the intersection of Lancaster & Bryn Mawr Avenues
Details HERE
Lansdowne Farmers Market
9 AM – 1 PM
30 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA
Details HERE
West Chester Growers Market
9 AM
Corner of Church and Chestnut Streets, West Chester, PA
Details HERE
5th Annual Rally for Rocco Bake Sale
9 AM – 1 PM
927 Mitchell Ave, Morton, PA
Please come out and join for the 5th annual Rally for Rocco bake sale. The Rally for Rocco foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded by Rocco DiGugliemo’s family and friends in honor of Rocco who passed shortly before his 7th birthday from D.I.P.G, a rare brain cancer. This foundation raises money for local families who are suffering the financial strain from pediatric cancer. Please come join us on Sat Sept 22, @ 9am-1pm to raise money for a great cause and buy some delicious treats.
If you cannot make it out that day but would like to donate to this great cause, please go to www.rallyforrocco.org
Details HERE
Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails! Exhibit Opening
9 AM – 5 PM
at the Please Touch Museum
Get on the train for an express trip to the Island of Sodor!
Help Thomas the Tank Engine be a “really useful engine,” as you explore the sights and sounds of the island, including Knapford Station and Sodor Steamworks. Learn valuable STEM skills throughout the exhibit by building an intricate wooden train set, assembling a large train and navigating through Thomas’ imaginary world.
Details and ticket info HERE
Swarthmore Farmers Market & Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore PA
Details HERE and HERE
BOOK SALE – Springfield Township Library
10 AM – 4 PM
at the Springfield Township Administration Building, 50 Powell Rd, Springfield PA
Adult Books:
Hardbacks – $2.00
Paperbacks – $1.00
Child Books:
Hardbacks – $1.00
Paperbacks – $0.50
Details HERE
Pumpkinland Opens at Linvilla Orchards
Details HERE
Kids Club – Clay Crafts
10 AM – 12 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: $2 per project, ages 3+, supplies included
$5, ages 6+, supplies included
Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event.
Details and registration info HERE
Harvest Hayride Opening Day with Puppies
10 AM – 5 PM
at Harvest Hayride 1835 Middletown Rd, Glen Mills, PA
Join the puppies of the Brandywine Valley SPCA for a fun filled day with Harvest Hayride in Glen Mills. Families will be able to participate in a plethora activities: All new barnyard bounce, pumpkin jump, new pedal cart track, gem mining experience, Pillow bounce, Straw bale maze, Corn cannon, Pumpkin Golf, Petting zoo, Duck races, Sand Box, Arasapha railroad rides, Concession stand, Straw and cornstalks for sale, Pumpkin and gourd sales and much more!
The SPCA will be doing paw print face painting for kids, and a puppy kissing booth. Please stop to kick Autumn off right!
Details HERE
Tickets HERE
Harvest Hayrides, Corn Maze and Straw Bale Maze at Linvilla Orchards
10 AM – 5 PM
Details HERE
Opening of Ship Bottom Beer Garden at Linvilla Orchards
10 AM – 8 PM
Beer Garden will be open every weekend from 10 AM to 8 PM. Special limited release this weekend of our Imperial Pumpkin Ale so get there early before it’s all gone
Details HERE
Storytime and Activities Featuring Princesses Save the World
11 AM
at Barnes & Noble, Lawrence Park Shopping Center, Broomall
Princess Penelope Pineapple is back and ready to save the day! When she receives an SOS from Princess Sabrina, Princess Penny learns that the Kingdom’s bees have disappeared and they need to help.
Details HERE
Doughnuts with Dads
11 AM – 11:45 AM
at Marple Public Library
Children and their Dads are invited to join us for stories, crafts and doughnuts. Start off your Saturday by enjoying a leisurely morning at the library. This program is open to any child and their caregiver, not just Dads. Doughnuts and coffee will be provided.
Open to all ages!
*No Registration Required!
Details HERE
Forgotten Friends Reptile Show
11 AM – 12 PM
during the Just Between Friends Western Mainline #JBFPhilly Kid Consignment Sale
at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks Hall B, 100 Station Ave, Oaks PA
More information about the sale can be found HERE
PAWS for Reading
11 AM – 12 PM
at Upper Darby/Sellers Library
PAWS for Reading offers children in grades K – 5 the opportunity to read aloud to a well-trained therapy dog. Each individual session lasts about ten minutes!
Registration for this program is necessary, and occurs on a monthly basis, two weeks before each event date.
Details HERE
Pints in the Square Brew Fest & 5K
11 AM – 4 PM
at Ellis Preserve 3801 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square PA
“Pints in the Square” is a celebration of local craft brewing, an active lifestyle, and the surrounding community. The event begins with a 5k through Ellis Preserve and is followed by a 4-hour craft beer festival featuring 25+ local and regional breweries.
The 5k kicks off at 11 a.m. and will be chip-timed by Run the Day. All 5k participants will receive entry to the race, and an event t-shirt. The 5k is open to all ages. No bikes or roller blades will be permitted along the route. Anyone under the age of 18 must sign a waiver.
Brew Fest is from 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. All Brew Fest participants will receive a tasting glass, entrance to the festival with unlimited tastings, live music, and access to local food vendors. The Brew Fest is a 21+ event. All persons entering the Brew Fest area will be required to present a valid government-issued ID and sign a waiver. No children, strollers, babies, pets or weapons of any kind will be permitted at the brew fest.
*All proceeds from this event will benefit the Newtown Square Fire Company, a 501(c)3 Organization.
Pints in the Square is a Rain or Shine Event. If it rains, tents will be provided.
The 5k is open to all ages. No bikes or roller blades will be permitted along the route. Anyone under the age of 18 must sign a waiver.
The Brew Fest is a 21+ event. All persons entering the Brew Fest area will be required to present a valid government-issued ID and sign a waiver.
No children, strollers, babies, pets or weapons of any kind will be permitted at the brew fest.
Details HERE
Autumn Bounty Festival
11 AM – 4 PM
at terrain, 914 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA
Welcome the season of crisp air, fresh apples, and colorful leaves at our annual Autumn Bounty Festival! We’ll be hosting a Saturday celebration with live music, crackling fires, and lots of local friends and artisans from Phoencia Flea.
This ongoing event is free and open to the public.
Details HERE
Winterizing the Garden
12 PM – 1 PM
at Tinicum Memorial Public Library
Join for a fun, informative session presented by Penn State Master Gardeners. You’ll learn how to prepare your plants, shrubs and trees for the upcoming cold months.
Details and registration info HERE
Free Fall Festival
12 PM – 4 PM
at ISC Cherry Hill 650 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill NJ
FREE events on our grass area:
Sand Art, Face Painting, Carnival Games, Balloon Animals, Backyard Games, Ceramics, Pumpkin Decorating ($1.00/pumpkin – free decorations), and More!
** FREE Give-Aways Every 30 Minutes **
~ Bikes, Birthday Parties, Roller Skates, and More! ~
We’ll also open our AWESOME facility for more family fun! FREE Admission:
* $3 for our 36 ft. high FunZone (ages 10 and under)
* $3 for our Inflatable Bounce House (10 and under)
* $5 Combo to access BOTH the FunZone and the inflatable
* $4.50 for roller skate or roller blade rental (or bring your own!)
Details HERE
Train Rides at Linvilla Orchards
12 PM – 5 PM
Details HERE
10th Annual South Street Oktoberfest
12 PM – 8 PM
Brauhaus Schmitz 718 South St, Philadelphia
Details HERE
Adult Beginner’s Painting Class
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
at Aston Public Library
Registration Required, Space Limited
ages 18 and up
FREE, supplies included
Details HERE
Chess Club
1 PM
at Lansdowne Library
No matter your age or experience, all are welcome to play and learn chess with us!
Details HERE
Makin’ Music
1 PM – 1:45 PM
at Ridley Township Public Library
All ages welcome (suitable for ages 6 and under).
Join Makin’ Music as they play the guitar and lead children and parents in familiar and original songs and rhythm chants! Bring the family and come join the fun.
Registration required
Details and registration info HERE
MAKEbreak Fall Wreaths
1 PM – 3 PM
Cost: Buy the wreath base, and the supplies to decorate it will be provided.
Details HERE
Upper Darby International Festival
1 PM – 7 PM
69th Street in Upper Darby PA
The event will celebrate the township’s rich cultural diversity through food, music, and merchandise. Portions of 69th Street will be limited to pedestrian traffic during the festival to accommodate food and retail vendors, a beer garden, and a musical stage.
Details HERE
Saturday Under the Stars
5 PM – 11 PM
State Street, Media PA
Dining Under the Stars on a Saturday? YES! This special event on September 22 has all the fantastic restaurants & music PLUS tables on the sidewalks from our local retailers for a unique shopping experience
Details HERE
Bingo Night at Aston Library
6 PM – 9 PM
Admission is $25.
All prizes will be in cash!
Food and refreshments will be sold as well as bingo supplies. There will also be special raffles!
There will also be special games, food, and bingo supplies sold.
The event will be operated by our Friends of the Library volunteers and proceeds will support the Library!Details and ticket info HERE
Players Club of Swarthmore presents Guys and Dolls
8:00 PM
at Players Club of Swarthmore
Details and ticket info HERE
Quizzo
8 PM- 10 PM
at Lansdowne Landing
Put your trivia skills to work with a game of Quizzo!
Come down with your teams of 4-5 for a few rounds of fun. Bring a chair, something to write on and your brain! Pens, pencils and paper will be supplied. The first three rounds will be general trivia. The last round will be all Lansdowne themed trivia! If you have trivia question ideas for this round, submit them by sending a message to Lansdowne Landing on FB.
There will be snacks, but please feel free to bring your own (the Landing is a designated BYOB space) or maybe stop by after dinner at one of our local favorites.
Sign your team up by commenting below with the names of your team members, and don’t forget to post your team name, too! If you want to play put don’t have a team, this is a great way to meet your neighbors. Just show up and we can stick you on a team!
Quizzo will be from 8-10. Please try to come a few minutes early if you want to sign up that night.
Details HERE
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Linvilla Orchards’ Apple Festival
Pick Your Own apples & other fresh fruits and vegetables begins at 8:00 am!
Experience costumed characters, games & contests and live music.
Details HERE
Just Between Friends Western Mainline Oak #JBFPhilly 50% off Sale
8 AM – 3 PM
Many items are an additional 50% off. Everyone welcome and admission is FREE! No pass needed.
Details HERE
All 4 Paws Meet & Greet
8 AM – 12 PM
during the Just Between Friends Western Mainline #JBFPhilly Kid Consignment Sale
at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks Hall B, 100 Station Ave, Oaks PA
Looking for a “fur”ever friend? The Just Between Friends sale in Oaks is proud to partner with All 4 Paws Rescue at our upcoming event.
All 4 Paws Rescue is a foster-based, all-breed, no-kill animal rescue based in Chester Springs that offers rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary to animals in need. They do not have a physical shelter you can visit – all of their animals are housed in foster homes. You can meet a few of their furry friends and inquire about adoption at the JBF Sale in Oaks.
Details HERE
Media Farmers Market
9 AM – 1 PM
at Edgemont Street Between Barrall Field and Media Elementary Playground
The Media Farmer’s Market is proud to announce that the Market will be returning May 13! We have been working hard to find many great new vendors, as well as some of the old favorites, to bring you the best and freshest local fruits, vegetables, bread, meats, and much more! Join us for our opening market on Sunday, May 13 from 9am to 1pm on Edgemont St. between State and Front Streets.
Details HERE
I See Magic Interactive Entertainment
10 AM – 12 PM
Strolling Magic Acts and Art Show
during the Just Between Friends Western Mainline #JBFPhilly Kid Consignment Sale
at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks Hall B, 100 Station Ave, Oaks PA
More information about the sale can be found HERE
Ridley Township Fall Festival – **Postponed to Sunday 9/30 due to tomorrow’s forecasted rain
10 AM – 3 PM
at the Ridley Township Municipal Building
Come enjoy a great time at our Fall Festival. There will be many great vendors/crafters, an amazing food court, kids activities, a library book sale and plenty of live entertainment. The schedule is as follows:
10am – Bike Auction
11am – Danceworks Dancers
11:45am – Magic Show with Eddy Ray in Garling Hall
12:30pm – 60’s Revival Band
2pm – Delco Rock School
Details HERE
Clover Market Bryn Mawr
10 AM – 4 PM
7 N Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA
Join in downtown Bryn Mawr PA for the first fall Market on the Main Line! Event runs from 10-4 pm, rain or shine and is free to attend, and family and dog-friendly.
(The Market operates rain or shine. HOWEVER, a cancellation is possible if conditions are deemed severe or dangerous for our vendors, customers, and team. Please see our website FAQ for additional detail and please check before heading out or driving any distance if the weather is questionable. http://www.theclovermarket.com/faq)
Details and vendor list HERE
Harvest Hayrides, Pumpkinland, Corn Maze and Straw Bale Maze at Linvilla Orchards
10 AM – 5 PM
Details HERE
Creative Classes Open House at Michaels Craft Store
11 AM – 3 PM
Cost: Meet the instructors and get 50% off classes when you register on 9/22
Details HERE
Sundays with PopUpPlay
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
through September 30th
at Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA
Sunday mornings are the perfect time to bring your kids to Spruce Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest Corporation. In conjunction with Pop-up Play and other great Philly nonprofits, this program will offer a variety of free kids activities with monthly themes. Children and families will engage in interactive activities through art, music, science, and physical movement that revolve around themes like water science, civic engagement, building, and more.
Details HERE
West Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
Every Sun June 3 – Sept 23
12 PM ONLY
Details and ticket info HERE
BOOK SALE – Springfield Township Library
12 PM – 3 PM
at the Springfield Township Administration Building, 50 Powell Rd, Springfield PA
Adult Books:
Hardbacks – $2.00
Paperbacks – $1.00
Child Books:
Hardbacks – $1.00
Paperbacks – $0.50
Details HERE
Lego Club
1:30 PM – 3 PM
at Marple Public Library
Explore your creativity with LEGOS! All LEGOS will be provided.
Different themes each session!
FREE!
Ages 6-10
Register by phone, email or in person.
Details HERE
Minions Party
1:30 PM – 3PM
at Media-UP Library
Assemble your little Minions! We’ll watch mini-movies, play games, and make crafts. All ages. Please call 610-566-1918 to register.
Details HERE
Players Club of Swarthmore presents Guys and Dolls
2 PM
at Players Club of Swarthmore
Details and ticket info HERE