Welcome to the 50th annual Rose Tree Festival of Lights! December 4, 2025 – January 3, 2026Empty heading Open Nightly Sunday to Thursday 5:00–9:30 Friday & Saturday 5:00–10:00 DELCO FARE & FLAIR NIGHTS Food Trucks, Vendors, and Live Entertainment! December 4, 6, 7, 13 & 14 5:00-8:30 Check back soon for the remaining schedules
Join us on January 10, 2026 from 2-4pm as we say hello to our new Narberth Lab! We’ll be making two delightful, edible, FREE crafts! Join us! No registration required!
In honor of the 16th anniversary of National Fossil Day, Valley Forge National Historical Park is celebrating the amazing Ice Age fossils of Valley Forge with a day of interactive, family-friendly activites and special programs. Learn about mastodons, saber-toothed cats, giant ground sloths, and lots of other incredible critters that walked the ancient landscape of Valley Forge hundreds of thousands of years before George Washington and the Continental Army ever set foot here. When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 between 10am and 4pm Where: Visitor Center at Valley Forge Note: Valley Forge Fossil Day was originally scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025 but was unable to take place due to the lapse in appropriations of the federal government. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Age: Kids and FamiliesFREE/Donations kindly accepted Join us for our "Nature is Snow Much Fun" Discovery Day, a free, family-friendly event where young explorers ages 3–12 can learn about nature in winter through fun activities and hands-on exploration. Children and their guardians are welcome to embark on a self-guided nature scavenger hunt with our themed checklist or simply enjoy the trails at their own pace. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
Take a short walk with us around the Tree House grounds listening for owls and using our thermal imager to detect nocturnal wildlife like flying squirrels and opossums. FREE. Please register on Eventbrite.
Saturday, January 24th 10am-3pm Winter CelebrationCome celebrate the winter season! Meet Frosty the Snowman and get your photo taken. Create some winter crafts and enjoy fun activities. This indoor space has displays to learn about mammals, bats, watersheds and more. Also, you can visit with our critters, including our rabbits, reptiles, and amphibians! Light refreshments will be provided. The building will be staffed from 10am until 3pm. No registration is needed for this event, please park in parking lot #1 and walk across the driveway to the building. Reach out with any questions, rebecca.blacketter@montgomerycountypa.gov!All ages; Free Email Rebecca.Blacketter@montgomerycountypa.gov with any questions or concerns. Contact information is also important because if for any reason we need to cancel an event we can reach out to you directly. Also reach out for directions if needed! GPS does not always take you to the right location of the park. Our educator, Rebecca can make sure you get where you need to be! Thank you!
Storybook fans, get ready to unlock your imagination one page at a time! At each event, we’re making a different take-home craft based on a beloved children’s tale. Plus, kids can design and decorate characters for their own stories—and try out top-rated products in the Play & Discover area! Parents and guardians, be sure to check in when you arrive for a chance to win a $100 Lakeshore E-Gift Card! This is a free, walk-in event held at all locations during the hours listed. No reservations needed.
ICE ON STATE is BACK! The Media Business Authority is now accepting ice sculpture orders for ICE ON STATE, presented by Visit Delco, PA -- this exciting event is returning to downtown Media on January 24th & 25th! Last year, 30+ custom sculptures spotlighted local businesses and wowed thousands of visitors along State Street, and this year will be even bigger & bolder! * Sculptures are NOT limited to businesses! *Celebrate schools, nonprofits, teams, birthdays, retirements, and milestones with a one-of-a-kind ice creation
Join us at Briar Bush to celebrate the magic of winter! Enjoy guided hikes, animal encounters, games, crafts, and more. No registration required—just dress for the weather and join the fun! Location: Briar Bush Nature CenterDate: Sunday, January 25, 2026Time: 1:00pm-4:00pmCost per Participant: FREE (Registration NOT required.) Notes:This program will take place indoors and outdoors, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.
Come in to your local store for a free kids crafting event! We are going to be "painting" with yarn, and creating cute shapes and characters. All supplies are free for this event.
Come in for a fun, free event for kids! We’re going to make cute cards for Valentine’s Day. All supplies are free for this event.
Join Plant 4 Good and Sarah James Handmade for a heartfelt card-making event benefiting senior living communities in Ardmore and Germantown. Our goal is to create 100 handmade Valentine’s cards to brighten someone’s day. This event supports The Cupid Project, a national initiative delivering Valentine’s cards to nursing homes every year since 2018. An estimated 1.2 million seniors experience chronic loneliness each Valentine’s Day—many have lost a spouse and receive few or no visitors. 🗓 Saturday, February 7 🕐 1–4 PM (drop in anytime) 📍 Plant 4 Good, 100 Cricket Ave, Ardmore, PA All ages are welcome. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please sign up so we know how many participants to expect! There is no cost to participate, though donations toward supplies are appreciated. We also encourage reusing and recycling—feel free to bring items from home such as old Valentine’s cards, colored cardstock, or craft supplies. Parking: • Paid street parking on Cricket Ave • Free lot behind the shop (Saturdays) • Paid garage behind One Ardmore Building (Cricket Ave & Cricket Terrace)
Join us in-store to paint mason jars for Valentine’s Day. Just purchase the mason jar and Michaels will provide the rest of the supplies for free!
Come in for a fun, free event for kids! We’re going to make cute, heart-shaped keychains with pony beads. All supplies are free for this event.
Age: Kids and FamiliesFREE/Donations kindly accepted Join us for Discovery Day, a free, family-friendly event where young explorers ages 3–12 can learn about nature in winter through fun activities and hands-on exploration. Children and their guardians are welcome to embark on a self-guided nature scavenger hunt with our themed checklist or simply enjoy the trails at their own pace. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
Come in for a fun, free event for kids! We’re going to use chenille stems to make a cute bouquet of flowers. All supplies are free for this event.
Bring family and friends or come as a group to this free event and experience the way maple sugar was collected and made during the pioneer days. We will travel to the sugar bush to bring back some maple sap for the addition to the boiling pot of soon-to-be syrup.
Come in for a fun, free event for kids! We’re going to make cute butterflies out of pony beads and chenille stems. All supplies are free for this event.
oin us for a Spring Craft Show/Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 7th 2026, at Restored Church of Pottstown, where creativity meets inspiration! From 10 am to 2 pm, immerse yourself in a world of artistry, delicious refreshments and treats, and stimulating activities for all ages. Please arrive at 10:30 am for the Egg Hunt for all ages of children, please bring a basket or bag to put your easter eggs in! Let us know you are coming, by marking down you are going! Can't wait to see you all there! Just added a flea market that'll help fund for the church's mission trip group
The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates are excited to kick off their 2025 season with their annual Open House event – Pennsylvania’s Birthday. Formerly known as Charter Day, this event recognizes the day William Penn received his land grant for Pennsylvania from King Charles II of England in 1681. In observance of Pennsylvania’s founding, the Daniel Boone Homestead will offer an exciting open house and living history event featuring eighteenth century demonstrations, trades, and hands-on activities. Visitors can enjoy open-house tours of the Boone House and learn about the three families who lived there during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Volunteer will be cooking a hearty meal over the open hearth and discuss the “6 Weeks of Want.” In the parlor, visitors can view an apothecary display and learn about medicine in the eighteenth century. Other buildings in the historic area will also be open for viewing including the Smokehouse, Blacksmith Shop, Homestead Barn, and Bertolet Log House. Throughout the historic area, volunteers will demonstrate spinning, blacksmithing, and gunsmithing. In the craft shop, visitors can try writing with a quill pen and learn about education in the eighteenth century. Plus, children and their families can enjoy colonial toys and games. No admission is charged for this program, but donations are welcome. Please no pets (except service animals) and no smoking on site. Several activities and demonstrations are weather dependent. This program is funded and presented by the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates.