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Delco Arts Week
September 21st – 28th
Mark your calendar now for the First Annual Delco Arts Week on September 21 – 28, 2019.
Our ever expanding list of events, can be found at www.DelcoArts.org/events
Greek Food Festival | Media, PA
Friday Sept 27th – Sun Sept 29th
at St George Greek Orthodox Church of Media, PA 30 E Forge Rd, Media PA
Annual Greek Festival includes Authentic made from scratch Greek dishes and pastries along with Greek dancing, Live Greek Music & DJ, Wine tasking, Children’s activities, Entertainment, and Fun!
Online food ordering is available at https://stgeorgegreekfestival.weebly.com/
FRI 11 am -12 am
SAT 11 am -12 am
SUN 12 pm -9 pm
Details HERE
Women & Children’s Fall Consignment Sale
Thursday Sept 26th – Saturday Sept 28th
at the The Saturday Club 117 W Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA
September 26, 9-1pm and 5-9pm: Consignment Sale
September 27, 9-5pm: Consignment Sale
September 28, 8-12pm: Half-Price Sale
September 28, 12:30-2pm: $5 Bag Sale
Details HERE
ValleyPoint Church Fall/Winter Outgrown Sale
Friday September 27th
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Regular Price Sale
Saturday September 28th
8:00 am-10:00 am Half Price Sale
11:00-11:15 am Bag sale
209 Bethel Rd. Glen Mills, PA
Gently used items at great prices! Come early Friday for the best selection and come back Saturday for the best deals on Clothing (NB to teen sizes), shoes, maternity and nursing clothing, indoor and outdoor toys, bicycles, strollers, high chairs, pack-n-plays, books, dvd’s and more! * CASH ONLY *
Details HERE
Mamma Mia!
at Players Club of Swarthmore
Sept. 13 – Sept. 28
Details and ticket info HERE
Arden Theatre Company Presents: Ragtime
Sept 26th – Oct 20th
The Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Details and ticket info HERE
Free at the Kimmel: Los Trompos & Look Up! Look In
Aug 19, 2019 – Nov 17, 2019
A free, interactive art installation featuring 10 three-dimensional, larger than life tops designed and woven by Mexican artists . Esrawe + Cadena. Guests can sit and spin on these cool art pieces!
The Commonwealth Plaza will also feature a new installation by Philadelphia-based artist Karina Puente titled, Look up! Look In. This will be an aerial companion piece in the Plaza that will complement Los Trompos.
Details HERE
Cherry Street Pier
121 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA
Experience Delaware River Waterfront’s unique take on public space with the opening of Cherry Street Pier
Details HERE and HERE
Free Yoga on the Race Street Pier presented by Independence Blue Cross
Daily through November 12
Class Schedule:
Monday through Thursday: 7:00AM and 6PM
Friday: 7:00AM
Saturday and Sunday at 9:30AM
Twilight Classes:
Classes will begin at 8:30PM
Sunday, October 13: Hunter Moon
Tuesday, November 12: Beavers Moon
Holiday Classes:
The following holiday classes will begin at 9:30AM
Columbus Day, Modany, October 14
Veterans Day, Monday, November 11
Against the stunning backdrop of the Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia’s favorite free workout series, Free Yoga on Race Street Pier Presented by Independence Blue Cross is back for its sixth season, featuring 300 free yoga classes through autumn. Join Philly’s yoga community at the time that fits your schedule with both morning and evening classes. All experience levels and abilities are welcome.
In the case of inclement weather, yoga instructors will cancel class 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. For regular updates about Free Yoga on Race Street Pier follow @YogaOnThePier on Facebook.
Details HERE
Linvilla Orchards
Pumpkinland Sept 14 – Nov 10
Details HERE
Ship Bottom Beer Garden at Linvilla Orchards
Beginning Weekends in May
HOURS: Sat & Sun -Noon to 9pm
Corn Hole, Giant Jenga. Share a pint under the stars
Pouring some of your favorite and remote releases of Limited Editions
Some Ales will be crafted with Linvilla’s Own farm grown products.
At Ship Bottom Brewery we handcraft every batch of beer that we make and pride ourselves in doing so. We only use the freshest ingredients that are hand selected by our head brewer. Our handcrafted ale and lager recipes were created to maximize the complex flavors of malts and hops.
Details HERE
Harvest Hayride at Araspaha Farms (opening Day Saturday September 21st)
1835 Middletown Rd, Glen Mills PA
SEPT. 21st– OCT. 27th
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Details and schedule HERE
Harvest Fest at Elmwood Park Zoo
Weekends through November 17th
Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA
Come celebrate fall with us!
Participate in themed activities, navigate your way through a corn maze, play games like flip-a-chicken, bean bag toss, and basketball, paint a pumpkin, enjoy live entertainment, and sip on some festive fall drinks.
Details and ticket info HERE
Haunted River Cruise
Select Dates and times Sept 27th – October 30th
at Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Climb aboard with ISM and Patriot Harbor Lines, LLC for a cruise where you’ll be spellbound and plunged into Delaware River legends of pirate ghosts, the Jersey Devil, and other “Phantoms of the River.” A pirate narrator will dredge up the darkest of tales while cruising the haunted river. This 1.5 hour boat ride includes approximately 1 hour of storytelling. Drinks available for purchase during cruise.
*Please note that though this is a haunted cruise, it is family-friendly and won’t be too scary.
Tickets can be purchased through Patriot Harbor Lines.
Tickets are $34/adults and $17/children (3-12).
Details HERE
Adult Trick or Treat at Chaddsford Winery
Weekends through October 27th
632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA
Ready for a scary-good time?!
Trick or Treat for wine and seasonal snacks at Chaddsford’s wildly popular, adults-only Halloween program!
This year, they have expanded the program and added more offerings along the self-guided tour. Bring your appetite and prepare to enjoy locally-made food and treats alongside your favorite adult beverages.
Costumes are encouraged, and fun is guaranteed!
Details and ticket info 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
PA Renaissance Faire
2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim PA
The castle gates swing wide for 13 weekends of mirth and merriment—Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day Monday, August 3 through October 27, 2019. The Gates will open at 11AM and close at 8PM each Faire day.
Details and ticket info HERE
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
Details and ticket info HERE
Franklin Square Fountain Show
Beginning July 31st
A brand new fountain show with lights, music, and dancing water will come to the Square in summer 2019,
Details and times HERE
Please Touch Museum
Details HERE
The Franklin Institute
Details HERE
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Details HERE
Academy of Natural Sciences – Dinosaurs Around the World
June 30, 2019–January 20, 2020
“Dinosaurs Around the World introduces visitors to more than a dozen animatronic dinosaurs on a voyage from the ferocious plains of Africa and the tropical beaches of Antarctica, to the inland seas of North America and the polar darkness of Australia.”
Details and ticket info HERE
Philadelphia Zoo – Return of the Zoo Key & LEGO Creatures of Habitat Exhibit
Read more about the zoo’s newest exhibit HERE
Details and Ticket Info HERE
Adventure Aquarium
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
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Details HERE
Diggerland
Diggerfest – September 14th through October 27th – Fun filled fall festivities and all of Diggerland’s over 30 attractions
Details HERE
Sesame Place
Details HERE
Hershey Park
Details HERE
Dorney Park
Details HERE
Dutch Wonderland
Details HERE
Storybook Land
Details HERE
Knoebels Amusement Park
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
Sahara Sams Indoor & Outdoor Water Park
Details HERE
Friday September 27, 2019
For a calendar of Various Infant and Toddler Programs as well as afterschool events at local Delco Libraries, Go HERE
National Chocolate Milk Day – Taste and Vote for Your Favorite
1 PM – 3 PM
at Middletown Free Library
The library will provide tastings of several different chocolate milks and you will get to vote on your favorite one!
Details HERE
Family Night
4 PM – 5 PM
at Sharon Hill Public Library
Come and join for our Family Night Fridays!!! We might have a movie with popcorn and juice or we will pull out some board games or hook up the video gaming system. Whatever it is, we’ll have fun with family!!!
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
Dinos After Dark
4 PM – 8 PM
at The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia PA
Join at Dinos After Dark for pay-what-you-wish admission (including Dinosaurs Around the World) and the Dino Drafts Beer Garden!
Details HERE
Movie Day
5 PM – 6 PM
at Yeadon Library
Details HERE
Family Game Night
5 PM – 7 PM
at Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Sellers Memorial Branch
Join for board games, puzzles, trivia and more. Play an old favorite or learn a new game. The library will supply games for all ages or bring your own favorite to share.
No Registration Needed!
Details HERE
Party with the Ice Queen
5:30 PM – 8 PM
at Charming Star Playroom 4627 West Chester pike, Newtown Square, PA
Pizza BYOB night at CSP! Pizza and drinks included for the whole family with purchase of tickets. Special guest Elsa will be coming for dancing, fun and pictures
Tickets must be purchased in advance
Details and ticket info HERE
Birds, Books and Brews
6 PM – 8 PM
Taste local craft beers by 2SP Brewing Company (a member of Audubon Brewers for the Delaware River Association) and peruse books about native plants and the birds they attract at the closing celebration of the native plants garden. Raffle winners will take home one of the beautiful plants in the garden for their own yards.
Special guests will include:
State Representative Leanne Krueger
Dave Grady, Assistant Township Manager, Nether Providence Township
Greg Goldman, Executive Director, Audubon Pennsylvania
Vince Smith, President, Valley Forge Audubon Society
This celebration is part of the Gardening with Nature in Mind Pop-up Garden, co-sponsored by Audubon Pennsylvania, the Valley Forge Audubon Society, Nether Providence Township, and the Helen Kate Furness Free Library.
Details and registration info HERE
Family Program: Tyler After Dark Adventures
7 PM – 8:30 PM
at Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Rd, Media, PA
Join Tyler Educators to explore the woods and meadows to listen and look for nocturnal creatures. Enjoy roasting marshmallows over a campfire for s’mores. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes. Suitable for ages 3 and up.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Details and registration info HERE
Karaoke at 2312 Garrett (Delaware County, PA) (21 and older)
8 PM – 12 AM
2312 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Karaoke is every Friday at 2312 Garrett in Drexel Hill, PA!
Details HERE
Saturday September 28, 2019
Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
8 AM – 10 AM
100 Evergreen Drive, Ste 109, Glen Mills PA
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited are teaming up to explore the wonderful world of bird life. Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology.
Families and beginners are welcome!
Meet at the NGM Visitor Center
Free
Details HERE
Linvilla Orchards Apple Festival
8 AM – 7 PM
Taste all of the delicious varieties of Linvilla apples with apple samplings, apple pie-eating contests, fresh Farm Market treats and Pick Your Own apples! And don’t forget about Pumpkinland! Corn Maze, Strawbale Maze, Hayrides, Train rides, Pony rides, face painting and more!
Details and full schedule of events HERE
2019 Norwood Borough Community Day and Music Festival
8 AM – 10 PM
at Norwood Borough Park 210 E Amosland Rd, Norwood, PA
Arts and craft vendors, beer garden and food vendors with music playing all afternoon
Details HERE
Lansdowne Farmers Market
30 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA
Identity Theft Protection & Paper Shred Event
9 AM – 12 PM
905 W Sproul Rd, Springfield Twp (Delaware county), PA
From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (or until the truck is full). We encourage you to protect your identity and our planet by securely disposing of up to four boxes/bags of personal paper documents, smartphones, hard drives, and laptops at our event. NO TVs, MONITORS, CRTs, PRINTERS, OR OTHER ELECTRONICS WILL BE ACCEPTED. WE CAN NOT ACCEPT FOLDERS OR BINDERS, EITHER.
Details HERE
Rally for Rocco Bakesale
9 AM – 1 PM
927 Mitchell Ave, Morton, PA
It’s time for the Rally for Rocco bake sale!! Please come out and support a great foundation that helps families who have children with pediatric cancer. Rocco DiGuglielmo passed away from DIPG, a rare incurable brain tumor, a month before his 7th birthday. His family started a foundation in his memory, to help other families with their financial burden, caused by this horrible disease. We will be hosting our 6th annual bake sale and we would love for you come out and buy some treats and help raise money for this great cause!! If you are able to donate baked goods, please post below. If you would like to donate online, please go to www.rallyforrocco.org.
Details 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
West Chester Growers Market
Every Saturday 9 AM -1 PM (May through December)
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays: 10 AM – Noon January through April
at the corner of North Church and West Chestnut Streets in downtown West Chester, PA
Details HERE
Swarthmore Farmers Market
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Every Saturday
May 11 – December 7
Central Park
121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
THE Saturday Morning food, art, and community gathering place!
The market includes a great variety of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly local food vendors and a rotation of live performers, kids’ crafts, artists, food trucks, and special community and healthy living events.
FREE Practice ACT Testing with the Princeton Review
10 AM – 1:15 PM
at Springfield Township Library
Don’t procrastinate! Take action NOW to ensure you improve your ACT score. Join a classroom of your peers and take a full-length practice ACT. You’ll get the full testing experience with an in-person proctor. After the test, you’ll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses.
Bring pencils and a calculator. Phone calculators are not allowed.
Recomended for High School Sophmores, Juniors, and Seniors.
Space is limited.
Registration is required.
Details HERE
Media Open Streets 2019
10 AM – 3 PM
On Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 10AM to 3PM, Jackson St. from 5th St to 3rd St, 3rd St from Jackson to West St, down West to State St, and down State to Glen Providence Park will be closed down. Then you and your friends and family can come out and play in the streets! Anything non-motorized is allowed—bicycles, strollers, wheelchairs, skateboards, roller skates, or just your own two feet! Of course, there will be vendor and information tables, food trucks, fun activities, and music along the way, at Borough Hall (3rd & Jackson St), and at Glen Providence Park. Stay tuned for more information on all the activities lined up!
Come and experience the fun of strolling or biking the streets of Media without cars—it’s healthy fun for the whole family!
Details HERE
Philly Fall Nature Fest, River Days, and Urban National Wildlife Rescue Day
10 AM – 3 PM
at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
This free event celebrates Urban National Wildlife Refuge Day and River Days with archery, fishing, kayaking, guided walks, crafts, trolley tours, hands-on activities, food, and music! FREE!
Over 30 partners will be tabling hands-on activities so you can learn more about local environmental and community issues!
Details HERE
History at Work
10 AM – 3 PM
at Newlin Grist Mill 100 Evergreen Drive, Ste 109, Glen Mills PA
Get a closer look at trades of the eighteenth century in Newlin’s “History at Work” series. Members of Newlin Grist Mill’s staff, volunteers, and outside artisans will demonstrate their crafts and talk with visitors about how different trades and skills were integral to life in colonial Pennsylvania and to the operation of Newlin Grist Mill.
“History at Work” is free and open to the public of all ages.
Details HERE
16th Annual Horseshoe Tournament
10 AM – 3 PM
at The Triangle Park Swarthmore Ave, Rutledge PA
The Morton-Rutledge Fire Company is hosting their 16th Annual Horseshoe Tournament fundraiser at Triangle Park on September 28th. It’s $25 per player or $40 per team. Entrance fee to the tournament includes hot dogs, soda and water. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers. Registration begins at 10:00 am. First games will start around 10:30 am.
Rain Date is September 29th.
Details HERE
Gardening with Nature in Mind Pop-up Garden
10 AM – 8 PM
at Helen Kate Furness Free Library
Discover the role of native plants in maintaining clean water for people, birds and other wildlife. Visit the Pop-up Garden on the Library’s front lawn from September 14 through September 27. This program is co-sponsored by Audubon Pennsylvania, the Valley Forge Audubon Society, Nether Providence Township, and the Helen Kate Furness Free Library. Plants are provided by Redbud Native Plant Nursery and the exhibit is designed by Fiber Tree Designs
Details HERE
Saturday Morning Stories
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
at Haverford Township Free Library
Saturday Morning Stories is an all ages storytime. We’ll share books, songs, rhymes, and fun!
Details HERE
Storytime and Activities Featuring How I Met My Monster
11 AM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Ethan is sure his parents are playing a prank on him when he finds a note under his bed calling for a monster meeting. Soon, five colorful monsters are competing to become his favorite, but which one can win his affection by making him fall asleep the fastest? Activities to follow
Details HERE
Instrument Petting Zoo
11 AM – 12 PM
at Marple Public Library
All families are invited to a free Instrument Petting Zoo for children. Seven classically trained musicians from the Delaware County Symphony will explain and demonstrate to the children how their specific instruments: Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Bass, and Clarinet, individually sound and are uniquely used in classical music to make a full symphonic sound. The program will conclude with an ensemble performance of the ever popular Simple Gifts and the highly energetic When The Saints Go Marching In so the children may hear the sounds of the instruments performing together. Following the performance all children and parents are invited to meet with the musicians one on one to ask questions and examine the instruments. The program is free and open to the public.
Details HERE
Mommy & Me Yoga
11 AM – 12 PM
at Sharon Hill Public Library
Start your day with gratitude and Mindfulness and learning some begining mantras that can be great for coping through life’s stressors and introducing yoga techniques to children.
MUST HAVE HAVE CHILDREN WITH PRESENT WITH YOU FOR CLASS.
Details HERE
PAWS for People
11 AM – 12 PM
KIDS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES ARE WELCOME TO COME AND SPEND ONE-ON-ONE READING TIME WITH A PAWS THERAPY DOG!
Individual Sessions Run for 10-15 Minutes
Registration is required as soon as possible due to limited sessions.
Details HERE
Story Hour with Sister Bear
11 AM – 12 PM
at Aston Public Library
Presented by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
Registration required
Details HERE
Russian Story Time at Middletown Free Library
11 AM – 12:30 PM
Ages: Birth-3 years with an adult partner.
“Learn, move and play along as we read old favorite and modern Russian children fairy tales, poems and rhymes. Join us at the Middletown Free Library for fun reading activities, meet friends and practice Russian. 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!”
Registration is not required!
Details HERE
Nerds To Go Computer Service
11 AM – 2 PM
at Yeadon Public Library
Is your computer experincing issues?
Signs of Sluggishness
Possible Virus
Malfunctioning
Bring it to the doctor to analyze and give you a diagnosis, He just might be able to save you come cash!
Details HERE
Fall MAKER Fest
11 AM – 2 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: Free with purchase of Craft Pumpkin
Details HERE
11th Annual Paoli Blues Fest
11 AM – 6 PM
Paoli Presbyterian Church 225 South Valley Road,, Paoli, PA
Details HERE
Community Day
12 PM – 4 PM
at East Lansdowne Police 155 Lexington Ave, East Lansdowne, PA
Come out and join the community celebration! East Lansdowne is a great place to live and work, stop by the party and see what makes EL so great!
Details HERE
Kennett Brewfest 2019
12 PM – 5 PM
600 S Broad St, Kennett Square, PA
With over 100 breweries in attendance this year, this year’s brewery line up is one of the best yet.
Details and ticket info HERE
3rd Annual Delcofest 2019
12 PM – 9 PM
at 320 Market Café 733 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA
Join us on Saturday September 28th for Delco’s version of the tradition – Oktoberfest! We will be pouring the only and only DELCOFEST from local giants 2SP Brewery. Awesome house-made German food specials will be served all day, plus the return of our famous Apple Cider Doughnut Burger. Select draft beers will be poured in traditional German half liter glasses. Maybe even a Beer Boot or two!
Beer. Swag. German Food Specials. Pretzel and Beer flights. Lederhosen. Das Boot. Doughnut Burgers. PLINY TAPPING AT 12PM.
Details HERE
Chair Yoga
1 PM – 2 PM
at Ridley Township Public Library
Learn chair yoga with certified yoga instructor Donna Shumaker. Come to the library and get fit where you sit!
Details HERE
Chess Club
1 PM – 3:30 PM
at Lansdowne Public Library
Join us to play chess, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun! All ages open chess every Saturday afternoon.
Details HERE
Pop-Up Naturalist: “Migrating Monarchs”
1 PM – 5 PM
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA
Join Newlin’s staff naturalist for an afternoon of exciting environmental activities. Look for the pop-up naturalist tent in different parts of the park and discover the plants and animals that call Newlin home. While specific activities will vary by theme, you can expect to find interactive demonstrations, live specimens, games and crafts, and fun for the whole family! All ages; FREE.
Details HERE
Upper Darby International Festival
1 PM – 7 PM
The festival is a celebration of the township’s rich cultural diversity through food, music, and merchandise. Portions of 69th Street will be limited to pedestrian traffic to accommodate food vendors and live cultural performances. Additionally, many retailers in the 69th Street Business District provide special discounts in connection with the festival. A number of local restaurants, representing the diverse ethnic populations and nationalities of Upper Darby, have come to take part in the celebration.
Details HERE
Lego Club
1:30 PM – 3 PM
at Marple Public Library
Come and join Mr. Dustin in creating amazing Lego structures accompanied by a different theme each week. Legos will be supplied. No Fee.
Ages: 6-11
Registration required
Details HERE
Curious George Party
2 PM – 3 PM
at Ardmore Free Library
Join for Curious George books, games, activities and fun! Register online at www.lmls.org or call the library at 610-642-5187.
Details HERE
A History of Motown
2 PM – 3 PM
at Tinicum Memorial Public Library
Jon Turk returns with the irresistible sound of Motown! Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this free toe-tapping show!
Registration required
Details HERE
Rhythm Babies
3 PM – 3:45 PM
at Radnor Memorial Library
An early childhood music class that provides an educational bonding experience for children ages 4 months to 2 years and their caregivers. Check out www.rhythmbabies.com for more info.
Please sign up in person, over the phone or online.
Details HERE
Saturday Dining Under the Stars
5 PM – 10 PM
State Street Media PA
Dining Under the Stars on a Saturday? YES! This special event on September 28 has all the fantastic restaurants & music PLUS tables out on the street from our local retailers for a unique shopping experience.
Details HERE
Movie Series on the Lawn: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
6:30 PM – 9 PM
Suburban Square 6 Coulter Ave, Ardmore, PA
Join and enjoy a FREE movie on the Courtyard Lawn! Grab your blankets, and your favorite carry out from one of their many restaurants.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
Details HERE
Fireworks & Fountains Show: Queens of Soul
8:15 PM – 8:45 PM
at Longwood Gardens
See the night sky in a new light with our astonishing Fireworks & Fountains Shows. Fireworks fly, fountains dance, and music sets the tone during these captivating evenings. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough to keep us from celebrating legends like Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, and more in this incredible, soul-stirring tribute.
The Fireworks & Fountains Shows are rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to hold the performance. The decision to delay or cancel the show due to dangerous weather (lightning or high winds) will be made at the time of the show; please plan to arrive as normal. Umbrellas must be closed at the time of the show so as not to obstruct the view. Rain gear (such as ponchos) is permitted. Fireworks tickets are non-refundable and may not be exchanged for another date or time. Should we experience extreme weather conditions, the show will be rescheduled for the next day at the same time and ticketholders will be notified.
Details and ticket info HERE
Sunday September 29, 2019
Bird Walk with Debbie Beer
9 AM – 11 AM
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia PA
Take an educational walk with one of our knowledgeable volunteers! Discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes – each week guarantee different species!
Walk will meet by visitor center and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers. Binoculars can be loaned from the front desk before the walk. No registration required.
Details HERE
Media Farmers Market
10 AM
Edgemont St, Media PA
The Market will be held every Sunday from 10 to 2 on Edgemont Street between Media Elementary and Barrall Field. Come on out for fresh produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, prepared foods, and more!
Details HERE
Gardening with Nature in Mind Pop-up Garden
10 AM
at Helen Kate Furness Free Library
Discover the role of native plants in maintaining clean water for people, birds and other wildlife. Visit the Pop-up Garden on the Library’s front lawn from September 14 through September 27. This program is co-sponsored by Audubon Pennsylvania, the Valley Forge Audubon Society, Nether Providence Township, and the Helen Kate Furness Free Library. Plants are provided by Redbud Native Plant Nursery and the exhibit is designed by Fiber Tree Designs
Details HERE
Fall Trail Hike
10 AM – 11 AM
Friends of Upper Darby Trails is hosting a fall trail hike starting at the new Holiday Inn at Drexel Hill and Hiking along the proposed Darby Creek Trail. Afterwards Holdiay Inn has graciously offered to provide juice and coffee for all participants
Details HERE
Upper Darby Pop Up Market
10 AM – 3 PM
at Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School Drexel Hill, PA
Upper Darby Pop Up Farmer’s Market with Kenwood Beer and GreenHorn Gardens at the corner of Lansdowne and Huey in the Bonner Prendie Parking lot
Details HERE
Baby & Me Storytime Featuring Featuring Boo (Peek-a-Flap Series) and Dinosaur Dance!
11 AM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Baby & Me Storytime continues for caregivers and children 0-24 months old. Join us as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones.
Details HERE
Sundays with Pop Up Play (through 9/29/19)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
at Spruce Street Harbor Park
Pop-up Play returns on Sundays to offer free, interactive activities featuring art, music, and science for children and their families. Join us opening weekend for a hula hoop fest featuring hula hoop decorating and contest.
Details HERE
Goat Yoga
12 PM – 3 PM
at The Fainting Goat 105 S MacDade Blvd, Glenolden, PA
This event includes 30 minutes of Goat Yoga and 60 minutes of Goat Happy Hour, which is the goat therapy part of the Event. If yoga’s not your thing you can just do the 60 minutes of Goat Happy Hour. Goat Happy Hour is the time to socialize, snuggle, and take fun pictures with the goats (everyone’s favorite part!) . We’ll also have Delco’s favorite brewery 2SP on-site providing complimentary beverages.
Advance tickets required
Details and ticket info HERE
Let There Be Rock School Acoustic Show
12 PM – 3 PM
at Tom N Jerry’s Sports Pub 1006 MacDade Blvd, Folsom, PA
Let There Be Rock School’s World Famous ALL AGES Acoustic Show This is a great one to get all the family out! Sunday afternoon , great music , great food and all around great times!
There is a cover of $10 for adults and $5 for under 18 , there is no charge for toddlers. We will start music at 12 noon.
Details HERE
MAKE break Fall Floral Pumpkin
2 PM – 4 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: Buy the craft pumpkin, and the supplies to decorate it will be provided.
Details HERE
