Not only do the fall festivals continue this weekend, but there are also family-friendly celebrations for everything from fossils to the African diaspora experience. Paleopalooza October 16-24 Academy of Natural…
Paleopalooza, the nine-day festival of fossils hosted by the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, kicks off this weekend. The museum will holding both in-person and virtual events for…
This week is for celebrating young readers in Philadelphia. Reading Promise Week is a week-long citywide family literacy festival with free events and giveaways through Sunday. Read by 4th, a…
It's still early October, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start celebrating Halloween. This weekend, there are plenty of local Halloween events for the whole family, that range from…
Autumn really kicks in this month, with fall festivals and plenty of Halloween events. Autumn’s Colors October 2-Nov. 14 Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348 Kids will…
If you’re thinking about enrolling your child in a private school, you may be overwhelmed by all of the options — not only the sheer number of schools to choose from, but also several different learning models and educational philosophies…
Downtown Philadelphia's LOVE Park will be the site of a variety of outdoor activities this fall, including attractions for the whole family. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation recently announced an outdoor…
The area's many fall festivals are already underway and more are opening in October. Here's a taste of some of the festivities both in and out of the city with…
It's festival weekend! Celebrate everything from apples to the Delaware River to local artists at these family-friendly events. Delaware River Festival September 24-October 3 Various locations & virtual Check…
There’s a museum in the Delaware Valley for every kid — whether they’re interested in science, history, the arts or transportation. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University A…
The Delaware River Festival is bringing family-friendly water-centered educational activities to the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts from September 24 to October 3. This year's programming includes both virtual and…
The School District of Philadelphia is launching a program to incentivize parents who drive their children to school. The Parent Flat Rate Program was designed to address the shortage of…
Enjoy a Philadelphia Fringe Festival performance, s'mores and even a fishing contest with the family this weekend. ZooSnooze September 17, 6 p.m.-September 18, 9:30 a.m. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding…
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is extending their partnership with Pacify, a company that offers telehealth infant feeding support. They will continue to provide free maternal health services to…
This is a big festival weekend, with events celebrating everything from balloons to Pokémon to pumpkins. Chester County Balloon Festival September 10-12 101 East Street Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348…
The 25th annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival, a four-week long celebration of contemporary performance, started on September 9 and will run through October 3. Among its 200 offerings are a variety of family-friendly…
Welcome fall this September with back-to-school activities, fun nature events and multiple family-friendly festivals later in the month. Street Movies September 3, 7-8:30 p.m. Smith Memorial Playground, 3500 Reservoir Dr.,…
Gina Hubbard, principal of Joseph J. Greenberg Elementary School in Northeast Philadelphia, says that when judging the quality of a school, parents should look beyond test scores and rankings. “There…
The Chocolate Ballerina Company, an organization that supports artists of color in the Philadelphia area, has a creed that its young ballerinas memorize and are encouraged to recite every day:…
This weekend is packed with nature events, a pet festival, a teddy bear clinic and much more all-ages fun. Nocturnal Bug Hunt August 27, 7:30-9 p.m. Norristown Farm Park, 2500…
The Camden City School District is hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the upcoming days for students, their families and city residents and workers. The clinics will be held at multiple Camden,…
This weekend's for celebrating the arts and getting into nature. There are two campfires to pick from and multiple ways to enjoy live outdoor music. Stream Exploration August 20, 11…
Burlington City School District and Burlington County Vocational School District recently won Lighthouse Awards from the New Jersey Department of Education. The Lighthouse Award initiative, launched in 2017, recognizes New Jersey…
The School District of Philadelphia's inaugural Back-to-School Bus Tour is visiting neighborhoods throughout the city to prepare students to return to school on August 31. At each stop, students and…