Lights Around the World at Shot Tower Rec Center!
Dec
3
10:00 AM10:00

Lights Around the World at Shot Tower Rec Center!

  • Shot Tower Recreation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a free fun family program at Shot Tower Rec Center! We will be heading around the world to learn about the lights of all different holidays through pictures, stories, games, sensory, crafts, snacks, and much more!

This program is free and open to all ages, thanks to a generous grant from the Queen Village Neighbors Association.

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Antarctica at Shot Tower Recreation Center!
Oct
1
10:00 AM10:00

Antarctica at Shot Tower Recreation Center!

  • Shot Tower Recreation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

How much do you like snow and penguins? Enough to live in a place covered in ice all year long? Since moving to Antarctica isn’t a good idea, come to Shot Tower Rec to learn all about this icy continent at the bottom of the Earth. We will look at pictures and maps, read stories, learn about who and what does live in Antarctica (and why!), play with sensory items, and a lot more.

This program is free and open to all ages, thanks to a generous grant from the Queen Village Neighbors Association.

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Japan at Camden County Library Voorhees!
Sep
27
6:30 PM18:30

Japan at Camden County Library Voorhees!

  • Camden County Library System: M Allan Vogelson Regional Branch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Did you know jet skis, pocket calculators, and novels all come from Japan? If you want to learn more about this far away from us country, come to the Voorhees branch of the Camden County Library for a fun program with pictures, maps, stories, sensory, movement, games, craft, and much more!

This program is free and best for school age children and their families.

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Explore Philadelphia's Sister Cities at Parkway Pals Playday!
Sep
10
11:00 AM11:00

Explore Philadelphia's Sister Cities at Parkway Pals Playday!

Did you know Philadelphia has 11 sister cities? What is a sister city, anyway? Come to Parkway Pals Playday in Sister Cities Park to find out! You can visit me at the geography table where there will be all sorts of pictures, maps, and sensory stuff or catch me on stage at 11:25 for some around the world fun!

This event is free and open to all ages.

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Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! The Ocean!
Mar
6
3:00 PM15:00

Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! The Ocean!

Cooking around the world is back at Lilypad! Join us as we warm up by learning about different countries and places through cooking!

Where is 99% of the living space on Earth? If you are thinking about salt water, you are on the right track!
This week we will be heading to Ocean! Will we be making something salty or full of jelly? Come find out! There will also be maps, stories, sensory and more.

This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 and a participating adult. The kids do most of the work, so space is limited to six children per class.

$15 pre-register through PayPal, Venmo (alyciaven), Facebook, or email

$20 drop in


Cooking Class


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Around the World at Cub Social! Norway!
Mar
5
10:00 AM10:00

Around the World at Cub Social! Norway!

Join us on Thursday mornings at Cub Social, South Philly’s newest indoor play space!

Each week we will explore a different place from around the world through stories, sensory, crafts, and more!

This week we will be learning about Norway! Famous for trolls, reindeer, and those fancy ladies from Frozen, this will be a very fun class. Maybe we will even build a snowman?

These programs are geared towards children ages four and younger. Older children are welcome!

Drop in $13 per child, also includes play space.

Free for members

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Around the World with Baby Wordplay Fairmount! Norway!
Mar
4
10:00 AM10:00

Around the World with Baby Wordplay Fairmount! Norway!

Join us at Baby Wordplay Fairmount as we head around the world using stories, sensory, music, movement and much more!

This week we will be learning about Norway! Home to reindeer, trolls, those fancy ladies from Frozen, and the Northern Lights, join us for a fun class. We might even build a snowman!

This class is best suited for children 18 months and older and a participating adult.

Drop in $15 or class card!

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Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! Norway!
Mar
2
9:30 AM09:30

Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! Norway!

Cooking around the world is back at Lilypad this winter! Join us as we warm up by learning about different countries through cooking!

Know anyone who likes those Frozen movies? This week we will be heading to Norway! There will also be maps, stories, music, and more!

This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 and a participating adult. The kids do most of the work, so space is limited to six children per class.

$15 pre-register through PayPal, Venmo (alyciaven), Facebook, or email

$20 drop in

Cooking Class
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One Book One Philadelphia Neighborhood Flag Making! Free at Charles Santore Branch of the Free Library
Feb
29
3:00 PM15:00

One Book One Philadelphia Neighborhood Flag Making! Free at Charles Santore Branch of the Free Library

  • Charles Santore Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a free program at the Charles Santore Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia!

We will be learning about and creating flags! There will be flags on display, books to explore, games to play, and much more.

You can replicate your favorite flag, improve upon one, or create a brand new flag that represents you, your community, or whatever you want!

This program is geared towards school age children and is free and open to the public.

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One Book One Philadelphia Neighborhood Flag Making! Free at Bushrod Branch of the Free Library
Feb
27
4:30 PM16:30

One Book One Philadelphia Neighborhood Flag Making! Free at Bushrod Branch of the Free Library

  • Bushrod Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a free program at the Bushrod Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia!

We will be learning about and creating flags! There will be flags on display, books to explore, games to play, and much more.

You can replicate your favorite flag, improve upon one, or create a brand new flag that represents you, your community, or whatever you want!

This program is geared towards school age children and is free and open to the public.

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One Book One Philadelphia Neighborhood Flag Making! Free at Welsh Road Branch of the Free Library
Feb
25
4:00 PM16:00

One Book One Philadelphia Neighborhood Flag Making! Free at Welsh Road Branch of the Free Library

  • Welsh Road Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a free program at the Welsh Road Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia!

We will be learning about and creating flags! There will be flags on display, books to explore, games to play, and much more.

You can replicate your favorite flag, improve upon one, or create a brand new flag that represents you, your community, or whatever you want!

This program is geared towards school age children and is free and open to the public.

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One Book One Philadelphia Neighborhood Flag Making! Free at Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Branch of the Free Library
Feb
24
4:00 PM16:00

One Book One Philadelphia Neighborhood Flag Making! Free at Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Branch of the Free Library

  • Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a free program at the Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia!

We will be learning about and creating flags! There will be flags on display, books to explore, games to play, and much more.

You can replicate your favorite flag, improve upon one, or create a brand new flag that represents you, your community, or whatever you want!

This program is geared towards school age children and is free and open to the public.

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Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! Jamaica!
Feb
24
9:30 AM09:30

Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! Jamaica!

Cooking around the world is back at Lilypad this winter! Join us as we warm up by learning about different countries through cooking!

This week we will be heading to Jamaica. There will also be maps, stories, music, and more!

This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 and a participating adult. The kids do most of the work, so space is limited to six children per class.

$15 pre-register through PayPal, Venmo (alyciaven), Facebook, or email

$20 drop in

Cooking Class
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One Book One Philadelphia Express Yourself Collage and Storytime! Free at Northeast Regional Library
Feb
22
2:00 PM14:00

One Book One Philadelphia Express Yourself Collage and Storytime! Free at Northeast Regional Library

Join us for a free event at the Northeast Regional Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia this Saturday.

We will be reading the books When We Were Alone and Sweetest Kulu and creating collages that celebrate someone very important-ourselves!

This program is designed for children ages 4 and up.

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Around the World at Cub Social! Kenya!
Feb
20
10:00 AM10:00

Around the World at Cub Social! Kenya!

Join us on Thursday mornings at Cub Social, South Philly’s newest indoor play space!

Each week we will explore a different place from around the world through stories, sensory, crafts, and more!

This week we will be learning about Kenya!

These programs are geared towards children ages four and younger. Older children are welcome!

Drop in $13 per child, also includes play space.

Free for members

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Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! Dominican Republic!
Feb
10
9:30 AM09:30

Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! Dominican Republic!

Cooking around the world is back at Lilypad this winter! Join us as we warm up by learning about different countries through cooking!

This week we will be heading to the Dominican Republic. There will also be maps, stories, music, and more!

This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 and a participating adult. The kids do most of the work, so space is limited to six children per class.

$15 pre-register through PayPal, Venmo (alyciaven), Facebook, or email

$20 drop in

Cooking Class
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Around the World at Cub Social! Egypt!
Feb
6
10:00 AM10:00

Around the World at Cub Social! Egypt!

Join us on Thursday mornings at Cub Social, South Philly’s newest indoor play space!

Each week we will explore a different place from around the world through stories, sensory, crafts, and more!

This week we will be learning about Egypt!

These programs are geared towards children ages four and younger. Older children are welcome!

Drop in $13 per child, also includes play space.

Free for members

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Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! Egypt!
Feb
3
9:30 AM09:30

Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! Egypt!

Cooking around the world is back at Lilypad this winter! Join us as we warm up by learning about different countries through cooking!

This week we will be heading to Egypt. Did you know there is a Pizza Hut across from the Pyramids? Don’t worry, we will not be making or ordering pizza-it would take way too long to get here. There will also be maps, stories, music, and more!

This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 and a participating adult. The kids do most of the work, so space is limited to six children per class.

$15 pre-register through PayPal, Venmo (alyciaven), Facebook, or email

$20 drop in

Cooking Class
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Around the World at Cub Social! Mexico!
Jan
30
10:00 AM10:00

Around the World at Cub Social! Mexico!

Join us on Thursday mornings at Cub Social, South Philly’s newest indoor play space!

Each week we will explore a different place from around the world through stories, sensory, crafts, and more!

This week we will be learning about Mexico!

These programs are geared towards children ages four and younger. Older children are welcome!

Drop in $13 per child, also includes play space.

Free for members

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Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! Mexico!
Jan
27
9:30 AM09:30

Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! Mexico!

Cooking around the world is back at Lilypad this winter! Join us as we warm up by learning about different countries through cooking!

This week we will be heading to Mexico. The birthplace of both corn and chocolate, the only question will be-salty or sweet? There will also be maps, stories, music, and more!

This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 and a participating adult. The kids do most of the work, so space is limited to six children per class.

$15 pre-register through PayPal, Venmo (alyciaven), Facebook, or email

$20 drop in

Cooking at Lilypad
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Around the World at Cub Social! Hawaii!
Jan
23
10:00 AM10:00

Around the World at Cub Social! Hawaii!

Join us on Thursday mornings at Cub Social, South Philly’s newest indoor play space!

Each week we will explore a different place from around the world through stories, sensory, crafts, and more!

This week we will be learning about Hawaii!

These programs are geared towards children ages four and younger. Older children are welcome!

Drop in $13 per child, also includes play space.

Free for members

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Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! Hawaii!
Jan
20
9:30 AM09:30

Cooking Around the World at Lilypad! Hawaii!

Cooking around the world is back at Lilypad this winter! Join us as we warm up by learning about different countries through cooking!

This week we will be heading to Hawaii. We will sample some pineapple and practice our pop ups while our delicious treats bake in the oven. There will also be maps, stories, music, and more!

This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 and a participating adult. The kids do most of the work, so space is limited to six children per class.

$15 pre-register through PayPal, Venmo (alyciaven), Facebook, or email

$20 drop in

Cooking at Lilypad
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Around the World at Cub Social! Indonesia!
Jan
16
10:00 AM10:00

Around the World at Cub Social! Indonesia!

Join us on Thursday mornings at Cub Social, South Philly’s newest indoor play space!

Each week we will explore a different place from around the world through stories, sensory, crafts, and more!

This week we will be learning about Indonesia!

These programs are geared towards children ages four and younger. Older children are welcome!

Drop in $13 per child, also includes play space.

Free for members

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