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  • Little Explorers: Mud Month!

    Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

    Wiggling worms and mud puddles make for fun art and science explorations!   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every second Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. For more information, email Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org.  

  • Tadpole Transformations

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    It’s that exciting time of the year again when our ponds fill to the brim with squirming tadpoles! Join Riverbend's Educators for this fascinating annual rite of spring that happens right here at Riverbend. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at the Preserve and see the tadpoles in action. This fun event is open to individuals and to families with children of all ages. Guests will explore the preserve and visit activity stations to learn all about frogs. Depending on the weather and other natural factors, we may see a lot of tadpoles or none at all,

    Free

  • Hope Travels 5K

    2 Radnor Corporate Center 2 Radnor Corporate Center, Radnor, United States

    On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the second annual Hope Travels 5K returns to Radnor Corporate Center to support the national medical fundraising nonprofit Help Hope Live. Get active while raising funds and awareness for the Radnor-based nonprofit, whose national impact has helped provide over $188 million to support individuals and families facing the overwhelming burden of catastrophic medical expenses. In 2024, Hope Travels raised over $45,000 for Help Hope Live’s life-changing mission. Join us for an inclusive and memorable experience! Your participation makes trusted medical fundraising and hope possible for thousands of families facing financial hardship due to a medical

    Free

  • DESIGN YOUR OWN SUNDAE

    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Have you enjoyed an ice cream sundae before? Did you know that creating your own sundae was a design project? What kind of ice cream, sauces, toppings, and more. Come join us on Saturday, August 2nd, between 12-5pm for our Design Your Own Sundae. Explore this sweet and creative design experience, by walking through the design process to enjoy that scoop of ice cream. Try designing more than one sundae with some of other activities to flex your creativity + design chops at our community design studio in Olde Kensington/Norris Square.

    $5

  • PARK it!

    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, United States

    We think that beverage of yours needs a buddy--a coaster! Make that two! We’ll explore the design process from concept to production to go home with our very own pair of coasters. If you haven't tried tufting before, now's your chance in this design experience of discovery and exploration. What to expect: We'll talk to Jayquan and his own journey with tufting, sketch and design our own coasters, learn how to use the tools, and tuft a pair of coasters about 4-inches in diameter to take home.

    $25

  • Mutt Strut 2025

    The Navy Yard - Marine Parade Grounds Philadelphia, United States

    The Mutt Strut is the must-attend fall festival for dogs and the people who love them! Join PAWS at The Navy Yard on Saturday, October 4 for a scenic walk and family-friendly festival with plenty of fun for humans and dogs alike. Enjoy activities and games, a canine costume contest, agility course, adoptable dogs, dozens of vendors, food trucks, live music, a beer garden with Dock Street Brewing, and so much more — all to raise lifesaving funds for Philadelphia's pets! As the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of affordable veterinary care, PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a

    $25

  • Nature Play Day

    Mt. Cuba Natural Lands, 1003 Old Wilmington Road, HOCKESSIN, DE, 19707, United States

    Discover the wild side of Mt. Cuba Center with a day of outdoor fun in our natural lands. Take to the open skies with kite-flying, get up close to Mt. Cuba’s trucks and tractors, navigate a nature obstacle course, paint pumpkins, take a hayride, and more! Embrace your inner explorer on a guided hike through rolling terrain. Food and beverage selections available for purchase. Free parking for this event is at 1003 Old Wilmington Road, just east of Brackenville Road. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Saturday, November 1, 2025.

    Included with garden admission

  • Thirsty Thursdays Spirits Tastings (December 4th, 11th, 18th, 2025)

    Holiday Greenery Workshops at Christmas Village in Philadelphia (December 3rd, 10th, 17th, 2025)

    JFK Plaza (Love Park) Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    When? December 3rd, 2025, 1 PM - 2 PM and 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM December 10th, 2025, 1 PM - 2 PM and 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM December 17th, 2025, 1 PM - 2 PM and 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Get creative this holiday season at our Holiday Greenery Workshops at Christmas Village in Philadelphia hosted in collaboration with Terrarium Therapy! On Wednesday, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th, join us for a festive, hands-on experience where you’ll craft your very own holiday décor to take home. From sparkling globes and classic wreaths to charming succulent holiday trees

    Free