Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable […]
Looking for fun "things to do"? Check out one of Philly's most unique attractions. It's a walking tour of Old City Philadelphia and a walking magic show! There is no other tour like this. Award-winning magician, Robert Malissa, created a walking tour to historic and offbeat locations, each of which is the basis for a […]
Meet the Men Who Birthed a Nation. Think you know the guys on your money? Think again. Join us at Christ Church Burial Ground for a lively dive into the lives of America’s original "Daddies." Beyond the iconic Benjamin Franklin, you’ll meet the rebels, rascals, and visionaries—like Rush, Ross, and Hopkinson—who signed the Declaration and […]
Art Battle Philadelphia is a live painting competition featuring 12 local artists who each have 20 minutes to create a piece of art from start to finish. The audience votes after each round to determine which artists advance and who wins. In between rounds, there are spoken word and poetry performances. The event takes place […]
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology. 2026 Bird Walks: January […]
Join us on Wednesday, June 10th in the Print and Picture Collection and on Saturday, June 27th in the Rare Book Department to create your own pins based on images from the Free Library's Special Collections. Events will run from 1 pm - 3 pm. Stop by anytime to make a button! This program is a part of the […]
Walmart invites Eddystone and Philadelphia-area residents to be part of history at the America’s Birthday Roadshow. This traveling experience features a custom Airstream mobile studio where community members can record and share meaningful local memories and stories. As part of the nationwide America 250 initiative, select recordings will be preserved in the Library of Congress […]
Enjoy gourmet lobster rolls paired with crisp bubbly & Live Music on the Lawn! Catch the Cousins Main Lobster Truck onsite from 12:00-5:00pm Take $5.00 OFF bottles of bubbly, including Blanc de Blanc, Brut Rose & our sparkling red wine, Ruby Brut! Stackable for Wine Club members. Live Music on the Lawn from 1:00-4:00pm – […]
Live Music at the Vineyard! At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA On selected Saturdays and/or Sundays, 2 pm to 6 pm (or as posted). Enjoy performances from local artists. Check the website for complete details: performances and schedule subject to changes. No cover charge.
Step out of the heat and into history! Drop into the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to explore our exhibition, Paths to Independence, featuring a rare selection of historical documents that shaped the American Revolution. Then dive into hands-on activities inspired by these materials. After exploring our broadside wall, create your broadside reflecting on what independence […]
The deepest-held secret in wine is called terroir. Thousands of sommeliers worship terroir as the spark behind all great wines. Others say it’s a myth cooked up by a gaggle of medieval monks and juiced up by a coterie of modern marketing mavens. The one thing that is obvious to all in the know: there […]
The Vintage Costume Jewelry Show is Friday, June 7, 2024 from 9 am-1 pm at the Sparta Avenue Stage, 10 Sparta Ave., Sparta, NJ 07871. See authentic hallmarked vintage costume jewelry from 1880-1980 at reasonable prices in mint condition. This 1st. Friday of each month show, will continue throughout 2024. Open to the public, free […]
