Week of Events
Free Community Day: Ready Set School Presented by IBX
Please Touch Museum’s school readiness campaign offers families the chance to learn about healthy habits and practices through play-based experiences, while enjoying FREE admission on three designated Sundays during Summer 2026. Sponsored by Independence Blue Cross. Space is limited and registration is required.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
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August 23, 2026 -IBX Mobile Wellness Van
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August 23, 2026 -Art Open Studio
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August 23, 2026 -Backpack Giveway
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August 23, 2026 -Face Paint Station
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August 23, 2026 -Music with Miss Margaret
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August 23, 2026 -Design Your Own Backpack Charm with Project Joy
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August 23, 2026 -Ava’s Farm Food Giveaways
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August 23, 2026 -DJ Workshop: Silent Outings
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August 23, 2026 -Music with Miss Margaret
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August 23, 2026 -DJ Workshop: Silent Outings
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August 23, 2026 -Storytime with Cousin John
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August 23, 2026 -Art Workshop: Whimsical Tie Dye
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August 23, 2026 -Workshop: Mad Science of West Jersey
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August 23, 2026 -Music with Miss Margaret
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August 23, 2026 -DJ Workshop: Silent Outings
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August 23, 2026 -Storytime with Cousin John
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August 23, 2026 -Art Workshop: Whimsical Tie Dye
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August 23, 2026 -Book Giveaways
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August 23, 2026 -Settlement Music School
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August 23, 2026 -Storytime with Cousin John
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August 23, 2026 -Art Workshop: Whimsical Tie Dye
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August 23, 2026 -Settlement Music School
IBX Mobile Wellness Van
Visit the Keystone First Mobile Wellness Van for health and wellness giveaways like first aid kits and books.
Backpack Giveway
With school right around the corner, grab a new backpack for your back-to-school needs! Backpack vouchers (one per child present) will be handed out first-come, first-serve, at the Admission Desk beginning at 9 AM while supplies last. Vouchers can be redeemed from 10 AM to 2 PM at the backpack station in Hamilton Hall.
Face Paint Station
Stop by one of our four face paint stations or the face glitter station and accessorize for the day! Included with admission.
Music with Miss Margaret
Music with Miss Margaret is here to engage children with musical entertainment and education adventure! Each experience aims to encourage development and creative expression via song, dance and play.
Design Your Own Backpack Charm with Project Joy
Stop by Hamilton Hall and join Project Joy to make your own charm to decorate your backpack for school!
Ava’s Farm Food Giveaways
Ava’s Farm will provide families with fresh parfaits, fruit cups, and salads, while supplies last.
DJ Workshop: Silent Outings
Get ready to move, groove, and make some music! Join Silent Outings for a fun DJ workshop where kids can explore cool sounds, try out real DJ equipment, have a silent dance party with headphones, and build confidence through creativity. Limited capacity; sign up at table outside of Meeting Room East.
Music with Miss Margaret
Music with Miss Margaret is here to engage children with musical entertainment and education adventure! Each experience aims to encourage development and creative expression via song, dance and play.
DJ Workshop: Silent Outings
Get ready to move, groove, and make some music! Join Silent Outings for a fun DJ workshop where kids can explore cool sounds, try out real DJ equipment, have a silent dance party with headphones, and build confidence through creativity. Limited capacity; sign up at table outside of Meeting Room East.
Storytime with Cousin John
Join local author Cousin John in the Wonder Theater where he will be reading his very own book.
Art Workshop: Whimsical Tie Dye
Make a classic summer craft with tie dye, ready just in time for back to school!
Workshop: Mad Science of West Jersey
Drop into the Makerspace with Mad Science of West Jersey for some STEM fun! Using the Bernoulli principle, guests will begin to understand the power of air and make and take home a football airplane.
Music with Miss Margaret
Music with Miss Margaret is here to engage children with musical entertainment and education adventure! Each experience aims to encourage development and creative expression via song, dance and play.
DJ Workshop: Silent Outings
Get ready to move, groove, and make some music! Join Silent Outings for a fun DJ workshop where kids can explore cool sounds, try out real DJ equipment, have a silent dance party with headphones, and build confidence through creativity. Limited capacity; sign up at table outside of Meeting Room East.
Storytime with Cousin John
Join local author Cousin John in the Wonder Theater where he will be reading his very own book.
Art Workshop: Whimsical Tie Dye
Make a classic summer craft with tie dye, ready just in time for back to school!
Book Giveaways
Take home a few gently used books! Vouchers (one per child present) will be handed out first-come, first-serve, at the Admission Desk while supplies last. Vouchers can be redeemed from 2 to 4 PM at the backpack station in Hamilton Hall.
Storytime with Cousin John
Join local author Cousin John in the Wonder Theater where he will be reading his very own book.
Art Workshop: Whimsical Tie Dye
Make a classic summer craft with tie dye, ready just in time for back to school!
Monday, August 24, 2026
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Friday, August 28, 2026
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Saturday, August 29, 2026
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