Past Events

Join us for stories and crafts in our Children's Department!

Enjoy a special story time each week at Barnes & Noble - Rittenhouse Click here to see this week's event!

The Giggle Gang is an interactive club just for parents and kids ages one to five. Enjoy time together the first and third Thursday of each month at 10:30 am, while learning important lessons about the world around us. Membership is free. To join, mom, dad or legal guardian just needs to be a member of the Springfield Mall Shopper's Club. For an application, visit Customer Service located on the mall's upper level.

Join Ms. Melissa for a delightful Storytime filled with reading, singing and coloring for kids of all ages. Anytime is a great time to share a fun book. Make it a family tradition and join us each week to discover a new favorite with your child.

Each week we'll have different games, crafts, or other activities for teens. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Lawncrest Library.

Smith hosts Crafts in the Playhouse on the third Friday of the month, year-round, from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Each month will feature special crafts for children 5 and younger. Registration is required for groups to take part in crafts.

Kickboxing instructors Erin Fennell and Brittani Warner, in conjunction with the Joe Hand Boxing Gym and Computer Lab, are offering free cardio kickboxing classes for girls aged 10-17, every Friday at 5:45PM at 547 N. 3rd St. The classes combine kickboxing to music with strengthening, cardiovascular conditioning and toning exercises, while focusing on the girls’ self-confidence. All necessary equipment will be provided for free by the Joe Hand Boxing Gym. If interested in joining the class, contact Fennell at (267)…

Wear your favorite pajamas, bring a snuggly stuffed animal for a bedtime story and enjoy a coloring craft.

Join us for magical storytelling and crafts in our Children's Department!

Franklin Square is one of Philadelphia’s five original squares. Yahoo.com recently ranked Franklin Square in the top five playgrounds in the United States. Centered around its beautiful fountain, Franklin Square also features the Parx Liberty Carousel, a miniature golf course, and the renowned SquareBurger. March 1-22: Open daily from 10 am - 5 pm March 22 - May 22: Open daily from 10 am - 7 pm May 23 - September 1: 10 am - 9 pm (Sun-Thurs), 10 am…

Explore nature in an urban setting in the Children’s Discovery Garden. Inspired by Philadelphia’s Wissahickon Valley, the garden’s winding pathways and meandering stream provide a setting for discovery and imaginative play. Children can hike the trail, summit the “mountain” and enjoy the view, while connecting with the natural and man-made environments surrounding them.

Experience a living Victorian legacy! Located in Burholme Park, Ryerss Museum has an extraordinary and eclectic collection that includes generations of family heirlooms, paintings, sculpture, decorative art, and a vast array of Asian art and artifacts. The Ryerss Library has a wide variety of current best sellers, children’s books, periodicals, and popular non-fiction. Hours: 10-4 Friday 10-4 Saturday 10-4 Sunday Admission: FREE Donations welcome Free parking

DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION Playground (for children 10 and younger) April 1 – September 30 Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 6pm Saturday – Sunday, 10am – 7pm October 1 – December 31 Friday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm Playhouse (for children 5 and younger) April 1 – September 30 Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 4pm Saturday – Sunday, 10am – 7pm October 1 – March 31 Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse offers a free, safe…

Hey, kids! We can show you how fun and easy cooking can be: Learn to make delicious recipes, from main courses to desserts and snacks, with plenty of tasting along the way. For the weekly line up of classes click HERE. For specific times and more details, find your local store here. • Available at all stores; class times vary by store location. • Class size is limited – call your local store to register.

Clark Park is home to one of the largest and most well-populated farmers’ market in Philadelphia, and boasts over a dozen vendors manning tables piled high with organic fruits, heirloom vegetables, milk, eggs, cheeses, meats and more. Sweet pastries and breads fresh from Amish ovens line the walkways, and the smells of honey, cut flowers, dried herbs, and chocolates perfume the park 43rd St. & Baltimore Ave. Saturday, 10am-2pm (year-round)

Come out for weekly family fun. First, we gather in the Discovery Center for story time, then go on a naturalist-led walk on our trails, catching tadpoles, watching butterflies, exploring the woods, and more.

Come join us every Saturday for stories and crafts! No child too small or too big; the more the merrier! Who-hoo!

Join us in the Children's Department every Saturday morning for Storytime, featuring everything from new releases to classic favorites. We invite you and your family to share in the magic of reading!

The Lakeshore Learning Center classes are every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Lakeshore Learning Center classes are held at every Lakeshore Learning Center. The closest in the Philadelphia area are: King of Prussia 340 W. DeKalb Pike King of Prussia, PA 19406 Cherry Hill Marketplace at Garden State Park 2020 Marlton Pike West Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

On the first Sunday of every month, visitors will enjoy free admission, family entertainment and informative seminars from 10 am to 6 pm. Free First Sundays is generously presented by PECO. Free tickets can be obtained at the Barnes Foundation beginning at 9 am. Advance reservations are not available for Free First Sundays. This offer is limited to tickets for two adults and two children per transaction. Tickets are limited and available on a first come-first served basis. Tickets include…

The Franklin Institute is pleased to present Community Nights! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at these FREE educational and fun-filled science extravaganzas that include The Franklin Institute's famous permanent exhibits, special programs, and hands-on activities. Admission is free and there is no need to pre-register. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Click on the date you would like to visit for more information: Community Night moves to Tuesdays in 2018! 2018 Dates January 16 February 20 March 20…

Discover the Schuylkill Center with this free family event, featuring hiking and nature play with our NaturePHL program. We will meet in our Vistor Center before hitting the trails. All ages welcome! This is a reoccurring event. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/schuylkillcenter/ to check if this week's event is still scheduled.