Past Events

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

Enjoy a Baby & Toddler Story Time at Falls of Schuylkill Branch: Located at the intersection of Midvale Avenue, Warden Drive, and Conrad Street, the Falls of Schuylkill Branch has a lovely garden tended by volunteers. The branch serves the community of East Falls with a variety of programs for all ages.

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.

Wednesdays, 2-6pm Join The Food Trust and Community Art Collective for a farmers' market at Pleasant playground, featuring a Kids Food Play table! Shop for fresh local produce from area farmers and support your community. Kids will have be able to participate in engaging food education activities and can decorate their own resuable canvas shopping bag they can use at the market! Pleasant playground is located on the corner of Chew Avenue and E. Pleasant. For more information, visit: www.thefoodtrust.org/farmers-markets

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)

Saturday, May 23 – Monday, May 25; Friday, May 29-Saturday, May 30: MEET BEN FRANKLIN, 12-2 p.m. New, this summer, come face-to-face with Philadelphia's favorite "electrifying" Founding Father - only at the Historic Philadelphia Center. Learn about Dr. Franklin's trailblazing experiments with electricity, interact with a collection of his revolutionary inventions, and listen as he shares captivating tales from his life as a statesman, inventor, and diplomat. Historic Philadelphia Center 6th and Chestnut Streets Philadelphia PA 19106

BLUE CROSS RIVERRINK WINTERFEST HOURS: MONDAY - THURSDAY 1PM – 11PM FRIDAY 1PM – 1AM SATURDAY 11AM - 1AM SUNDAY 11AM - 11PM SPECIAL HOURS - HOLIDAYS The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) has teamed up with great Philadelphia partners: Independence Blue Cross, Garces Group, Franklin Fountain, and Groundswell Design Group to once again transform Penn’s Landing into a winter wonderland called Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, open to the public from November 27, 2015 – February 28, 2016. This outdoor…

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.

Ryerss Museum & Library hosts a number of monthly events, listed below as well as special annual events. All of our activities are free and open to the public. Crafty Kids meet in the library 2nd Saturday of Every Month 1p - 2:30p Please call or check our website to confirm monthly events as the calendar is subject to change.