A list of the best things to do in Delaware County this weekend
April 1st, 2nd and 3rd
What to do this weekend with your family? Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend. There is so much to do for families and kids, especially now that most venues are open and happy to welcome you back.
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Hop over to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards and join us on a hayride to the Easter Bunny’s house! Be sure to bring your camera to take lots of pictures of the Easter Bunny as he greets your hay wagon. Visitors will enjoy a story and a special treat! After the ride, remember to stop by the Garden Center for beautiful Easter plants, flowers and accessories or the Farm Market for fresh bakery items or a homemade chocolate treat!
Nature Tots are back at the refuge! Children ages 3-5 and an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge ranger! Participants will enjoy story-times, crafts, hikes, and more! Registration is required. Please pre-register for Nature Tots, by sending a quick email to erika_scarborough@fws.gov , so that we know to expect you. Like all refuge activities, this event is FREE!
Kids, bring your favorite adults and discover the tree-mendous trees of Natural Lands!
From woodpecker hideouts and cracking-good nuts to essential oxygen and cooling shade, trees give us gifts year-round. We’ll read the story We Planted a Tree and celebrate the importance of trees through hands-on activities, storytime, tree planting, and a stroll through the woods.
Natural Lands is pleased to partner with Longwood Gardens’ eighth annual Community Read initiative, a program designed to encourage reading for pleasure. This year's feature book is We Planted a Tree by Diane Muldrow in which young families in two very different parts of the world plant a tree. As the trees flourish, so do the families.
Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required.
Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with our Earth Day volunteer event. Each year, we bring together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout troops, and youth groups, to work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife, protect important natural resources, and preserve the park’s plant and animal communities. Past projects have included planting trees, installing bird boxes, and stream cleanups.
For 2022, we have expanded Earth Day into Earth Month! Instead of one day of projects, we will have four. Each Saturday in April we will meet to plant trees, remove invasive plant species, repair trails, and improve habitat for wetland wildlife! Groups will be scheduled for 3-hour shifts (9am-12pm and 1-4pm).
The Museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with free admission* to the galleries and its new special exhibition, Wayne Thiebaud.
In addition to free admission, creative art activities* will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inspired by Wayne Thiebaud’s fantastic landscapes, create collaborative watercolor riverscapes and capture the view of the Brandywine River in colorful drawings and textured collage. Discover the tricks artists use to depict distance on an imaginary journey through the Museum’s galleries.
*Pre-registration is required for free timed tickets and art activities; spaces are limited.
Hop on over to our special Easter brunches with appearances by the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a delicious brunch, participate in our Easter activities, and meet one of our beloved education animals. Don’t forget to grab a photo with the Easter Bunny and then enjoy exploring the Zoo! There are three brunch sessions each day: 10:00 am, 11:15 am, and 12:30 pm. Space is limited for this event, so please register early and arrive on time.
This spring, Peddler’s Village presents the 3rd Annual PEEPS® in the Village, on display from Friday, March 11 through Sunday, April 24. The colorful display will include more than 90 creations of wall art, dioramas, and sculpture, featuring the popular Pennsylvania-made bunnies and chicks, and carefully handmade and contributed by Philly-area residents and organizations. Admission to the display is free. Guests are invited to vote for their favorite entries. Housed in the new Visitor & Event Center, located off Street Road and Peddler’s Lane.
Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion - Deal Alert
As Philadelphia’s newest science museum, it showcases one of the most diverse living arthropod collections in the United States. With two floors of new museum exhibits, a 7,000 square foot tropical butterfly pavilion, and Next Generation aligned educational programming, they offer a unique and interactive experience for all to enjoy.
This groundbreaking exhibition will celebrate the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts as seen in the films and stories of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World using best-in-class immersive design and technology. From the mysteries of Hogwarts™ castle to the antics of its mischievous yet brilliant students; from daring duels to dragons and Dark Arts; from glittering Gringotts™ to the magnificent Ministry of Magic - the exhibition will bring magic to life, connect visitors with the larger global community of fans of the Wizarding World, and reveal the artistry and craftsmanship behind the blockbuster films.
Visitors will get an up-close look at authentic props and original costumes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts™ films as they engage with innovative, awe-inspiring, and magical environments and installations in this: the most comprehensive touring exhibition ever presented about the Wizarding World.
Ice skating at Iceworks in Aston is truly one of the most fun things to do with your kids in Delaware County.
Spring is the season of renewal, growth, of ever-evolving splendor. Our millions of tiny geophytes begin the season, blanketing our vistas with sweeps of spring-has-sprung color.
As the season unfolds, flowering trees delightfully punctuate the landscape, radiant tulips stretch toward the sun, and the delicious fragrance of wisteria floats along the breeze, beckoning you further into the effervescent beauty of spring. Beginning April 23, our Open Air Theatre and Italian Water Garden fountains spring to life, as do our Square Fountain, Round Fountain (Flower Garden Walk), Sylvan Fountain (Peirce’s Park), and Children’s Corner fountains … bringing with them the refreshing sounds and sights of water in our Gardens.
Put spring in all of your steps.
Don’t miss Elmo’s Eggstravaganza – our exciting Easter Celebration on select dates in 2022! Guests can visit Sesame Place for a hoppin’ good time with rides, shows, Sesame Street Party Parade, and special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends. March 26th - April 18th
Guests to the Philadelphia Museum of Art can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park have adventures behind every corner. They are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park.
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