Come dance, wiggle, read aloud, and have tons for fun! for kids under 7 and their caregivers.

Join Miss Chelsea the Children's Librarian for an hour of crafts. Craft is decided each week at the librarian's discretion. This program is intended for children and their families.

Come do some messy arts and crafts with us.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at Colorspace Labs, located at 1714 N. Mascher Street, follow our purple circle. What you can do during OPEN GYM: co-work, FEATURED Design It Yourself (DIY) Activity - $10, design exercises with or without coaching, look through our library of books, play + try out design games + toys for ALL AGES, ask the coach about design careers, creative reset, WALK-INS WELCOME. No registration required. All are welcome.

Join Botanical Scientist Cynthia Skema to learn to see both the obvious as well as the more subtle characteristics that make winter tree identification interesting. Registration is required.

Storytime + Design is a 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. No registration required and design coach assisted.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at Colorspace Labs, located at 1714 N. Mascher Street, follow our purple circle. What you can do during OPEN GYM: co-work, FEATURED Design It Yourself (DIY) Activity - $10, design exercises with or without coaching, look through our library of books, play + try out design games + toys for ALL AGES, ask the coach about design careers, creative reset, WALK-INS WELCOME. No registration required. All are welcome.

Storytime + Design is a 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. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at Colorspace Labs, located at 1714 N. Mascher Street, follow our purple circle. What you can do during OPEN GYM: co-work, FEATURED Design It Yourself (DIY) Activity - $10, design exercises with or without coaching, look through our library of books, play + try out design games + toys for ALL AGES, ask the coach about design careers, creative reset, WALK-INS WELCOME. No registration required. All are welcome.

Storytime + Design is a 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. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

Join us for the Lantern Slide Salon. Admission is free—donations are suggested to ensure the future and quality of Wagner's free education programs and to preserve its National Landmark building and collections.

Our 101 Series is a beginner style design demonstration. No doodads are made, only learning. Join us to work through the design process and understanding how designers base their design solution from a concept with head coach + founder Erike. We’ll do our best to understand how to get to a concept, how it develops, and try some sketching and exercise how to get to a concept on our own. Registration includes designer(s) introductions, design thinking process, and live demonstration of tools alongside expert(s), and light refreshments. OPEN TO ALL adult and youth designers. Prior design experience is not required. Leave with skills, knowledge + appreciation.

Join us to work through the design process and understanding how designers base their design solution from a concept with head coach + founder Erike. We’ll do our best to understand how to get to a concept, how it develops, and try some sketching and exercise how to get to a concept on our own. No doodads/pieces will be made, this is purely a session to get to know process and tools.

Our 101 Series is a beginner style design demonstration. No doodads are made, only learning. Join us to work through the design process and understanding how designers base their design solution from a concept with head coach + founder Erike. We’ll do our best to understand how to get to a concept, how it develops, and try some sketching and exercise how to get to a concept on our own. Registration includes designer(s) introductions, design thinking process, and live demonstration of tools alongside expert(s), and light refreshments. OPEN TO ALL adult and youth designers. Prior design experience is not required. Leave with skills, knowledge + appreciation.

Join us every third Saturday to take a joyful family stroll through wintry Morris. Free with general admission. Sponsored in part by Independence Blue Cross.

It's a special Music for Tiny Friends Library Tour, one Saturday each month from October through March! All events are at 10:30 a.m. October 18: Lillian Marrero Library - 601 W Lehigh Ave November 15: Kensington Library - 104 W Dauphin St December 20: Richmond Library - 2987 Almond St January 17: Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library - 600 W Girard Ave ⭐February 21: McPherson Square Library - 601 E Indiana Ave⭐ March 21: Fishtown Community Library - 1217 E Montgomery Ave Embark on an adventure in sound and song with teaching artist Miss Margaret at this musical playgroup for children ages 4 and under & their caregivers. We’ll explore different age-appropriate themes, sing together, encourage growth toward developmental milestones in language and movement, and foster coordination with dance and drumming. Miss Margaret provides the drums, shakers and hand percussion--just bring yourself and your voice! Find Miss Margaret on Instagram: @musicwithmissmargaret And online: https://www.musicwithmissmargaret.com/

Winterfest 2026 is happening! Click the link to get your tickets and secure your lane now!

Winterfest 2026 is happening! Click the link to get your tickets and secure your lane now!

Join us on Sunday October 19th to celebrate the release of this awesome new book! The author and illustrator will be on hand. We'll have snacks, a book reading and lots of activities for the family.

FNA's monthly event during warmer weather months where we celebrate local performers and expand our appreciation of the arts. Children are welcome! The event is free to attend! Bring a blanket, a picnic basket and enjoy the tunes.

A delightful board book for young readers.

Come join us at Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park for an exciting day of Quidditch fun! Watch teams battle it out, and maybe even catch the Golden Snitch in action. Come dressed in your favorite Harry Potter wear! After the match, stick around for a Kidditch Lesson where kids (ages 6-12'ish) can learn the basics of this magical sport.

Martha Freeman worked as a reporter and teacher before becoming a full-time writer of books for young readers, including the Edgar Award–nominated Zap!, Born Curious, The Secret Cookie Club series, Who Stole Halloween?, and Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question. She also collaborated with NASA astronaut Mark Kelly on the Astrotwins books. The prolific writer lives in Oregon, and will visit LaserPhilly on November 8th for a special event celebrating her latest book: Kitty vs. Kindergarten.

Step into our magical mini-forest of twinkly trees, colorful backdrops, and holiday fun. We’ll have hands-on activities for kids and an onsite photographer capturing keepsake 4×6 prints of you, your family, or you + Santa (adults totally welcome). This is a pay-as-you-wish event. Drop cash in the box or scan our Venmo QR.

FNA's monthly event during warmer weather months where we celebrate local performers and expand our appreciation of the arts. Children are welcome! The event is free to attend! Bring a blanket, a picnic basket and enjoy the tunes.

Martha Freeman worked as a reporter and teacher before becoming a full-time writer of books for young readers, including the Edgar Award–nominated Zap!, Born Curious, The Secret Cookie Club series, Who Stole Halloween?, and Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question. She also collaborated with NASA astronaut Mark Kelly on the Astrotwins books.

Join us to celebrate the release of this awesome new book! The author and illustrator will be on hand. We'll have snacks, a book reading and lots of activities for the family.

Martha Freeman worked as a reporter and teacher before becoming a full-time writer of books for young readers, including the Edgar Award–nominated Zap!, Born Curious, The Secret Cookie Club series, Who Stole Halloween?, and Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question. She also collaborated with NASA astronaut Mark Kelly on the Astrotwins books. The prolific writer lives in Oregon, and will visit LaserPhilly on November 8th for a special event celebrating her latest book: Kitty vs. Kindergarten.

Fishtown restaurant, businesses and ambitious residents descend on Star|Bolt to show off their chili-making chops. With three categories, People's Choice & Best Resident Chili & Best Restaurant Chili, the competition is fierce but the event is nothing short of a chili-induced party complete with live music and neighborly comradery.

FNA's annual early-summer outdoor party, featuring delicious eats from local restaurants, local drinks, a children's play area, music, and more.