Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the Delaware Valley, including a community day in the garden and a space festival!
Preserve @ Play
Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | New Hope, PA
Bowman’s Hill Wildlife Preserve is hosting a community day for children with the theme “Nutty for Seeds, Nuts and Berries.” Attendees ages 12 and younger can enjoy live entertainment, a woodland dance party, a story time and more.
$20 | bhwp.org
Lehigh Valley Space Fest 2026
Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bethlehem, PA
Blast off at this STEM festival all about space and astronomy at Lehigh University, featuring a “Star Trek”-themed magic show and hands-on activities and demonstrations for all ages.
Free | lvspacefest.org
HERO Day
Sept. 27, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Newark, DE
A heroic day of fun at Newark Charter High School, held in support of kids fighting cancer. Attendees can train to be a superhero with Captain America and Spiderman, take on obstacle courses, compete in laser tag and more!
Free | ourcitylight.org/hero
