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Free Library of Philadelphia

Traveling Treasures presents a hands-on collection of rare literary artifacts in a one-hour librarian-led program.

Meet Jet of Ready, Jet, Go! Saturday at WHYY

To mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, WHYY is offering a free program tomorrow where kids can meet Jet Propulsion, star of Ready, Jet, Go! and watch the Franklin Institute's Life in Space. It will start Saturday at 10:30am at…

Skate Free at RiverRink in Philly on Friday, Nov. 23

The Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing will open its 25th season next week with free skating on Friday, Nov. 23. Skate rentals are also free and you can reserve up to four tickets per time slot here. The 90-minute sessions start at…

Take Your Holiday Photo on the Eagles' Lincoln Financial Field

Eagles fans, want to take your family holiday photo on Lincoln Financial Field this year? It's free but you have to sign up. The Eagles and Santander Bank are sponsoring Holiday Snaps on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 5–8pm. You'll get your group…

Bargain Build-a-Bear, Free Concert and More in July

Pay Your Age Day at Build-a-Bear On Thursday (July 12), Build-a-Bear Workshop is having a "Pay Your Age Day." If you register in advance for their Bonus Club, you can go take your kids to a store and they can…

5 Natural Immunity Boosters

Mom–blogger Trina O'Boyle suggests five ways to help boost children's immune system. She provides recipes to add power foods to your home meals.

Don’t Miss MetroKids’ 9th Annual Super Camp Fair!

Get a jump on summer plans! Meet with staff from 75+ camps; enjoy games, crafts and entertainment; and enter to win discounts and scholarships to local camps!

15 Ways To Save This Holiday Season

This holiday season, spend less and enjoy family time more!

7 Apps to Get Organized & Save Money

These 7 apps will help you organize your gift lists and save money on holiday purchases.

Neighborhood Toy Store Day

Find unique toys and enjoy family-friendly activities during National Neighborhood Toy Store Day!

Free Library of Philadelphia

The Sundays on Stage series hosts a variety of free, culturally-enriching live performances for children and families. Select Sundays.

Winter Fun Preview

With crafts, activities, recipes, cool events and giveaways every day throughout February, MetroKids will help your family beat the winter blues.

Weekend Planner: February 20, 2015

Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Feb. 20 - Feb. 22, 2015.

20+ ideas for a candy-free Easter or Halloween

Instead of Easter or Passover candy, here are ideas for fun, sugar-free or low-sugar treats for children suggested by mom blogger Jennifer Auer.

Art $marts

Many museums, art centers and events in the Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware areas offer free and low-cost ways to experience art with your family.