7 events found.
Week of Events
Book Faire: Presented by Way Past Books
Join us for Book Faire, a free Community Day celebrating the joy of reading! Families can enjoy storytimes, roaming fairytale characters, and a giveaway of 6,000 gently used books provided by BookSmiles. Sponsored by Way Past Books, BookSmiles, and TD.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026 -Carousel
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May 3, 2026 -Makerspace Open Studio
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May 3, 2026 -Tot Spot: Toddler Tunes
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May 3, 2026 -Storytime: Willow Takes on the Weather
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May 3, 2026 -Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
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May 3, 2026 -Art Workshop: Illuminated Letters
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May 3, 2026 -Workshop: Cryptography Quest
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May 3, 2026 -Tot Spot: Toddler Tunes
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May 3, 2026 -Art Workshop: Illuminated Letters
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May 3, 2026 -Workshop: Cryptography Quest
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May 3, 2026 -Storytime: Willow Takes on the Weather
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May 3, 2026 -Art Workshop: Illuminated Letters
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May 3, 2026 -Workshop: Cryptography Quest
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May 3, 2026 -Art Workshop: Illuminated Letters
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May 3, 2026 -Workshop: Cryptography Quest
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May 3, 2026 -Putt Putt
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May 3, 2026 -End of Day Parade
Carousel
Take a spin on our glimmering carousel — a piece of history built over 100 years ago! Ride the intricately carved horses, rabbits, cats, pigs and goats or our stationary chariots. The carousel is wheelchair accessible, so everyone can enjoy. Full-day carousel passes are $5 for non-members; members ride free.
Makerspace Open Studio
Experiment with building, different materials, and new techniques as you create during our open-ended free play time in the Makerspace Studio.
Storytime: Willow Takes on the Weather
Join us for a reading of "Willow Takes on the Weather" with our educators. Do you ever wish you could fight off bad weather? When Willow’s sunshiney plans are ruined by a rain storm, she has to learn to play with the weather instead of fight against it.
Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
Join us for an interactive music program where we’ll play some music, learn a song, then sing and dance along!
Art Workshop: Illuminated Letters
Get inspired by calligraphy as you create a unique work of letter art! Use painting, drawing, and collaging to make your very own illuminated letter.
Workshop: Cryptography Quest
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by honoring Taher Elgamal, a pioneer of modern cryptography! Create and reveal your own invisible ink messages while discovering how scientists keep information safe and secure.
Art Workshop: Illuminated Letters
Get inspired by calligraphy as you create a unique work of letter art! Use painting, drawing, and collaging to make your very own illuminated letter.
Workshop: Cryptography Quest
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by honoring Taher Elgamal, a pioneer of modern cryptography! Create and reveal your own invisible ink messages while discovering how scientists keep information safe and secure.
Storytime: Willow Takes on the Weather
Join us for a reading of "Willow Takes on the Weather" with our educators. Do you ever wish you could fight off bad weather? When Willow’s sunshiney plans are ruined by a rain storm, she has to learn to play with the weather instead of fight against it.
Art Workshop: Illuminated Letters
Get inspired by calligraphy as you create a unique work of letter art! Use painting, drawing, and collaging to make your very own illuminated letter.
Workshop: Cryptography Quest
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by honoring Taher Elgamal, a pioneer of modern cryptography! Create and reveal your own invisible ink messages while discovering how scientists keep information safe and secure.
Art Workshop: Illuminated Letters
Get inspired by calligraphy as you create a unique work of letter art! Use painting, drawing, and collaging to make your very own illuminated letter.
Workshop: Cryptography Quest
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by honoring Taher Elgamal, a pioneer of modern cryptography! Create and reveal your own invisible ink messages while discovering how scientists keep information safe and secure.
End of Day Parade
Follow the beat and stomp your feet as we end our day in a playful parade from Food & Family up to Hamilton Hall!
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026 -Makerspace Open Studio
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May 6, 2026 -Tot Spot: Petal Party!
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May 6, 2026 -Storytime: The Ocean Calls – A Haenyeo Story
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May 6, 2026 -Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
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May 6, 2026 -Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
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May 6, 2026 -Workshop: Paper Pilots
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May 6, 2026 -Tot Spot: Petal Party!
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May 6, 2026 -Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
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May 6, 2026 -Workshop: Paper Pilots
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May 6, 2026 -Yoga
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May 6, 2026 -Storytime: The Ocean Calls – A Haenyeo Story
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May 6, 2026 -Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
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May 6, 2026 -Workshop: Paper Pilots
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May 6, 2026 -Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
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May 6, 2026 -Workshop: Paper Pilots
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May 6, 2026 -End of Day Parade
Makerspace Open Studio
Experiment with building, different materials, and new techniques as you create during our open-ended free play time in the Makerspace Studio.
Tot Spot: Petal Party!
Ages 3 and under: Spring is here! New petals are growing on trees and slowly falling to the ground. Join us as we explore different colors, textures, and shapes of new flower petals in a jumbo sensory bin.
Storytime: The Ocean Calls – A Haenyeo Story
Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. Can she overcome her fear of the ocean in order to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps? Read this story with our educators to find out.
Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
Join us for an interactive music program where we’ll play some music, learn a song, then sing and dance along!
Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and learn about Hawaiian bark cloth, called kapa. Design your print by finding inspiration from the different patterns often found in kapa.
Workshop: Paper Pilots
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and honor Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazing aviator. Design and test your own paper airplanes as we explore the science of flight!
Tot Spot: Petal Party!
Ages 3 and under: Spring is here! New petals are growing on trees and slowly falling to the ground. Join us as we explore different colors, textures, and shapes of new flower petals in a jumbo sensory bin.
Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and learn about Hawaiian bark cloth, called kapa. Design your print by finding inspiration from the different patterns often found in kapa.
Workshop: Paper Pilots
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and honor Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazing aviator. Design and test your own paper airplanes as we explore the science of flight!
Yoga
Come relax and practice moving our bodies as we learn some yoga breathing exercises and basic poses.
Storytime: The Ocean Calls – A Haenyeo Story
Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. Can she overcome her fear of the ocean in order to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps? Read this story with our educators to find out.
Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and learn about Hawaiian bark cloth, called kapa. Design your print by finding inspiration from the different patterns often found in kapa.
Workshop: Paper Pilots
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and honor Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazing aviator. Design and test your own paper airplanes as we explore the science of flight!
Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and learn about Hawaiian bark cloth, called kapa. Design your print by finding inspiration from the different patterns often found in kapa.
Workshop: Paper Pilots
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and honor Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazing aviator. Design and test your own paper airplanes as we explore the science of flight!
End of Day Parade
Follow the beat and stomp your feet as we end our day in a playful parade from Food & Family up to Hamilton Hall!
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026 -Carousel
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May 7, 2026 -Makerspace Open Studio
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May 7, 2026 -Tot Spot: Petal Party!
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May 7, 2026 -Storytime: The Ocean Calls – A Haenyeo Story
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May 7, 2026 -Art Open Studio
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May 7, 2026 -Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
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May 7, 2026 -Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
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May 7, 2026 -Workshop: Paper Pilots
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May 7, 2026 -Tot Spot: Petal Party!
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May 7, 2026 -Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
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May 7, 2026 -Workshop: Paper Pilots
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May 7, 2026 -Storytime: The Ocean Calls – A Haenyeo Story
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May 7, 2026 -Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
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May 7, 2026 -Workshop: Paper Pilots
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May 7, 2026 -Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
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May 7, 2026 -Workshop: Paper Pilots
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May 7, 2026 -Yoga
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May 7, 2026 -End of Day Parade
Carousel
Take a spin on our glimmering carousel — a piece of history built over 100 years ago! Ride the intricately carved horses, rabbits, cats, pigs and goats or our stationary chariots. The carousel is wheelchair accessible, so everyone can enjoy. Full-day carousel passes are $5 for non-members; members ride free.
Makerspace Open Studio
Experiment with building, different materials, and new techniques as you create during our open-ended free play time in the Makerspace Studio.
Tot Spot: Petal Party!
Ages 3 and under: Spring is here! New petals are growing on trees and slowly falling to the ground. Join us as we explore different colors, textures, and shapes of new flower petals in a jumbo sensory bin.
Storytime: The Ocean Calls – A Haenyeo Story
Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. Can she overcome her fear of the ocean in order to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps? Read this story with our educators to find out.
Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
Join us for an interactive music program where we’ll play some music, learn a song, then sing and dance along!
Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and learn about Hawaiian bark cloth, called kapa. Design your print by finding inspiration from the different patterns often found in kapa.
Workshop: Paper Pilots
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and honor Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazing aviator. Design and test your own paper airplanes as we explore the science of flight!
Tot Spot: Petal Party!
Ages 3 and under: Spring is here! New petals are growing on trees and slowly falling to the ground. Join us as we explore different colors, textures, and shapes of new flower petals in a jumbo sensory bin.
Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and learn about Hawaiian bark cloth, called kapa. Design your print by finding inspiration from the different patterns often found in kapa.
Workshop: Paper Pilots
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and honor Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazing aviator. Design and test your own paper airplanes as we explore the science of flight!
Storytime: The Ocean Calls – A Haenyeo Story
Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. Can she overcome her fear of the ocean in order to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps? Read this story with our educators to find out.
Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and learn about Hawaiian bark cloth, called kapa. Design your print by finding inspiration from the different patterns often found in kapa.
Workshop: Paper Pilots
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and honor Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazing aviator. Design and test your own paper airplanes as we explore the science of flight!
Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and learn about Hawaiian bark cloth, called kapa. Design your print by finding inspiration from the different patterns often found in kapa.
Workshop: Paper Pilots
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and honor Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazing aviator. Design and test your own paper airplanes as we explore the science of flight!
Yoga
Come relax and practice moving our bodies as we learn some yoga breathing exercises and basic poses.
End of Day Parade
Follow the beat and stomp your feet as we end our day in a playful parade from Food & Family up to Hamilton Hall!
Friday, May 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026 -Carousel
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May 8, 2026 -Makerspace Open Studio
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May 8, 2026 -Tot Spot: Petal Party!
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May 8, 2026 -Storytime: The Ocean Calls – A Haenyeo Story
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May 8, 2026 -Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
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May 8, 2026 -Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
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May 8, 2026 -Workshop: Paper Pilots
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May 8, 2026 -Tot Spot: Petal Party!
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May 8, 2026 -Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
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May 8, 2026 -Workshop: Paper Pilots
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May 8, 2026 -Storytime: The Ocean Calls – A Haenyeo Story
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May 8, 2026 -Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
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May 8, 2026 -Workshop: Paper Pilots
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May 8, 2026 -Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
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May 8, 2026 -Workshop: Paper Pilots
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May 8, 2026 -Yoga
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May 8, 2026 -End of Day Parade
Carousel
Take a spin on our glimmering carousel — a piece of history built over 100 years ago! Ride the intricately carved horses, rabbits, cats, pigs and goats or our stationary chariots. The carousel is wheelchair accessible, so everyone can enjoy. Full-day carousel passes are $5 for non-members; members ride free.
Makerspace Open Studio
Experiment with building, different materials, and new techniques as you create during our open-ended free play time in the Makerspace Studio.
Tot Spot: Petal Party!
Ages 3 and under: Spring is here! New petals are growing on trees and slowly falling to the ground. Join us as we explore different colors, textures, and shapes of new flower petals in a jumbo sensory bin.
Storytime: The Ocean Calls – A Haenyeo Story
Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. Can she overcome her fear of the ocean in order to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps? Read this story with our educators to find out.
Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
Join us for an interactive music program where we’ll play some music, learn a song, then sing and dance along!
Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and learn about Hawaiian bark cloth, called kapa. Design your print by finding inspiration from the different patterns often found in kapa.
Workshop: Paper Pilots
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and honor Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazing aviator. Design and test your own paper airplanes as we explore the science of flight!
Tot Spot: Petal Party!
Ages 3 and under: Spring is here! New petals are growing on trees and slowly falling to the ground. Join us as we explore different colors, textures, and shapes of new flower petals in a jumbo sensory bin.
Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and learn about Hawaiian bark cloth, called kapa. Design your print by finding inspiration from the different patterns often found in kapa.
Workshop: Paper Pilots
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and honor Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazing aviator. Design and test your own paper airplanes as we explore the science of flight!
Storytime: The Ocean Calls – A Haenyeo Story
Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. Can she overcome her fear of the ocean in order to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps? Read this story with our educators to find out.
Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and learn about Hawaiian bark cloth, called kapa. Design your print by finding inspiration from the different patterns often found in kapa.
Workshop: Paper Pilots
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and honor Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazing aviator. Design and test your own paper airplanes as we explore the science of flight!
Art Workshop: Hawaiian Textiles
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and learn about Hawaiian bark cloth, called kapa. Design your print by finding inspiration from the different patterns often found in kapa.
Workshop: Paper Pilots
Join us as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and honor Hazel Ying Lee, a trailblazing aviator. Design and test your own paper airplanes as we explore the science of flight!
Yoga
Come relax and practice moving our bodies as we learn some yoga breathing exercises and basic poses.
End of Day Parade
Follow the beat and stomp your feet as we end our day in a playful parade from Food & Family up to Hamilton Hall!
Saturday, May 9, 2026
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May 9, 2026 -BookSmiles Book Giveaway
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May 9, 2026 -Character Meet and Greet
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May 9, 2026 -Makerspace Open Studio
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May 9, 2026 -Tot Spot: Toddler Tunes
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May 9, 2026 -Interactive Play
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May 9, 2026 -CAPA Performance: Alice in Wonderland
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May 9, 2026 -Interactive Storytime: Knight Owl
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May 9, 2026 -Fairytale Writing Workshop with Philadelphia Young Playwrights
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May 9, 2026 -Fairytale Storytime
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May 9, 2026 -CAPA Performance: Matilda
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May 9, 2026 -Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
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May 9, 2026 -Musical Performance
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May 9, 2026 -Fairytale Dance Party
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May 9, 2026 -Royal Portraits
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May 9, 2026 -Workshop: Ogre Slime
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May 9, 2026 -Storytime with Moore College of Art & Design
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May 9, 2026 -Interactive Play
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May 9, 2026 -Fairytale Storytime
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May 9, 2026 -Tot Spot: Toddler Tunes
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May 9, 2026 -Funky Fairytale
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May 9, 2026 -Performance: The Fairy and the Snapdragon
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May 9, 2026 -Interactive Storytime: Knight Owl
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May 9, 2026 -Performance: The Fairy and the Snapdragon
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May 9, 2026 -Fairytale Storytime
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May 9, 2026 -Friendship Jousting
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May 9, 2026 -Fairy Tale Fashion Parade
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May 9, 2026 -End of Day Parade
BookSmiles Book Giveaway
While supplies last: Bring home up to three gently used books, donated by BookSmiles.
Makerspace Open Studio
Experiment with building, different materials, and new techniques as you create during our open-ended free play time in the Makerspace Studio.
CAPA Performance: Alice in Wonderland
Enjoy a special performance by the talented students from the Philadelphia High School of the Creative and Performing Arts!
Interactive Storytime: Knight Owl
Join us for an interactive storytime at the castle in Hamilton Hall. When Owl finally gets his chance to become a brave knight, he learns that his strengths lie in his cleverness, bravery, and kindness skills.
Fairytale Writing Workshop with Philadelphia Young Playwrights
Work with our friends from Philadelphia Young Playwrights as we write a collaborative fairytale together!
CAPA Performance: Matilda
Enjoy a special performance by the talented students from the Philadelphia High School of the Creative and Performing Arts!
Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
Join us for an interactive music program where we’ll play some music, learn a song, then sing and dance along!
Musical Performance
Join Noggin Hill for a musical performance featuring your favorite nursery rhymes.
Fairytale Dance Party
Join us for an interactive music program where we’ll play some music, learn a song, then sing and dance along!
Workshop: Ogre Slime
Abracadabra! Drop-in and turn this “ogre-slime” into something glittery and fun!
Storytime with Moore College of Art & Design
Enjoy a special storytime with students from Moore College of Art & Design as they share original illustrated stories.
Funky Fairytale
Come watch a one-of-a-kind performance written and performed by the artists from Philadelphia Young Playwrights and visitors.
Performance: The Fairy and the Snapdragon
Join us for an original performance of the Fairy and The Snapdragon, brought to you by local theater company My Mother Once Read .
Interactive Storytime: Knight Owl
Join us for an interactive storytime at the castle in Hamilton Hall. When Owl finally gets his chance to become a brave knight, he learns that his strengths lie in his cleverness, bravery, and kindness skills.
Performance: The Fairy and the Snapdragon
Join us for an original performance of the Fairy and The Snapdragon, brought to you by local theater company My Mother Once Read .
Fairy Tale Fashion Parade
Come put together your fairytale look and then follow the beat and stomp your feet (or dragon claws) as we end our day in a playful parade from Food & Family up to Hamilton Hall!
End of Day Parade
Follow the beat and stomp your feet as we end our day in a playful parade from Food & Family up to Hamilton Hall!