Hi Neighbor!
Cold toes, cabin fever, and major Main Line tea ☕️—this week’s neighborhood roundup has it all. From a beloved gourmet shop saying goodbye (RIP 😢) to buzzy new restaurant openings, a gluten-free bakery glow-up, and a possible new Radnor park in the making, here’s what everyone will be talking about while we count down the less than 45 days ‘til spring. READ FEBRUARY'S IN THE LOOP!
Stay warm,
Kate
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Ready, Set, Winter Olympics! @ Mathnasium of Exton
Friday, February 20 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
290 Main Street, Suite 200, Exton
Get ready to challenge your brain and have a ton of fun at the Mathnasium Winter Olympics Game Night!
This FREE, in-person event is packed with cool math games, snacks, prizes, friendly competitions, and exciting challenges for K–12 students all in a fun, winter-themed environment. Whether you’re a math whiz or love a good brain teaser, there’s something for everyone.
Limited to 50 students—register today and celebrate your math skills while having a blast!
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Glow Mini Golf at La Cabra Brewing
Saturday, February 14 l 3 PM – 10 PM
La Cabra, Berwyn
Enjoy glow-in-the-dark mini golf, fun brews, and a festive vibe — perfect for a daytime or evening celebration with friends. (Adults only after 7:30 PM). Details
Friends “Happy Birthday, America!” Valentine Tea
Saturday, February 7 l 12 PM – 2 PM
Easttown Library, Berwyn
Gather generations together and join us for a festive afternoon at the Friends' annual family tea party. This year we'll also celebrate America's 250th birthday! Dress in your finest tea attire and enjoy delectable treats, charming crafts, and more! Details
Love & Chocolate: Kids Valentine’s Day
Sunday, February 8 l 11:00 AM
The Willows Mansion, Radnor
themed craft tables for children, valentine making, hot chocolate & cookies, photo opportunities in our balloon room, storytimes, tea & coffee for adults….and, of course, chocolate! This is a FREE event. Details
TALK & TOUR
Author Talk: Sheilah Vance on Threshold to Valley Forge
Saturday, February 7 l 2 PM
Radnor Library
Historian Sheilah Vance will discuss her new book highlighting
The Gulph Mills Encampment revealing the fascinating details of
Washington's and the Continental Army's last stand before they moved into winter quarters at Valley Forge in 1777. Details
Newlin Grist Mill Guided Tours
Saturday & Sunday, February 7–8: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Newlin Mill Complex, Glen Mills
Guided historical mill tours. Details
IN & OUT & ABOUT
Philadelphia Auto Show
Saturday, February 7: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday, February 8: 10 AM – 6 PM
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia
Big indoor car show with exhibits, ride demos, and family zones. Details
Bird Walk with Chuck Root and Emily Dodge
Saturday, February 7 l 9 AM - 11 AM
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Take an educational walk with one of our knowledgeable volunteers! Discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes - each week guarantee different species! Walk will meet by visitor center and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces. There are restrooms near the trailhead. No registration required. Details
Winter Forest Bathing: A Restorative Nature Immersion
Sunday, February 22 l 1 PM – 3:30 PM
McKaig Nature Education Center, Wayne
Take a slow, sensory-rich journey through the woods in this guided forest bathing experience rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Rather than a hike, this is a gentle nature immersion focused on presence, calm, and sensory connection with the winter landscape. Details
Ice Skating & Winter Wonderland at The Stables
Saturday, February 7 l 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sunday, February 8 l 12 PM – 9 PM
The Stables, Malvern
A cozy Winter Wonderland — complete with an ice skating rink, making it the perfect spot for your family to eat, drink, and celebrate all season long. Details
Glice Skating
Weekends l 11 AM – 4 PM
Linvilla Orchards, Media
Take a spin on this synthetic surface designed to mimic real ice. Purchase timed tickets in advance. Details
Trail Tuesdays
Tuesdays, 10 – 11 AM
Valley Forge Park
Walk, talk, and get healthy during these weekly walks in the park. All levels of fitness welcome. Details
EXPERIENCE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Black History Celebration
Saturday, February 7 l 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall, Philadelphia
Explore immersive, hands-on workshops celebrating Black changemakers past and present — from inventing and dancing to designing and drumming. Details
The African American Children’s Book Fair
Saturday, February 7 l 1 PM - 4 PM
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA (suggested entrance at 13th & Arch Street West)
Admission: FREE (on-site registration)
Join one of the nation’s longest-running and largest single-day celebrations of Black children’s literature. The African American Children’s Book Fair brings together award-winning authors and illustrators of children’s books for book signings, presentations, giveaways, prizes, games, and more. Families and young readers of all ages are invited to explore a wide selection of books — from preschool to young adult — that reflect diverse cultures, stories, and experiences. Details
Black History Month: History Maker Saturdays & Storytelling Sundays
All Saturdays & Sundays in February
11 AM – 3 PM
Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia
Admission:FREE – open to the public
This family-friendly Black History Month series brings history to life at the historic Betsy Ross House with interactive, costumed interpreters and storytellers. Meet engaging interpreters portraying influential Black figures from colonial Philadelphia. Learn about their lives, contributions, and stories from the 18th century and beyond. Enjoy captivating tales about the Black experience in Philadelphia, told by professional storytellers in the “Once Upon a Nation” tradition. Details
Good Bones
Through March 22
Arden Theatre Company
Special Performance Highlights
- Teen Night: Saturday, February 7 • 7:00 PM
- Post‑Show Talkback: Sunday, February 15 • 2:00 PM
- Young Friends Night: Thursday, February 12 • 7:00 PM
Good Bones is the Philadelphia premiere of the newest play by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright James Ijames. This powerful drama explores community, change, and the soul of our cities as city planner Aisha returns to her childhood neighborhood to help developers “revitalize” the place she grew up. When she clashes with a local contractor who has a different vision for the community’s future, the two must confront who gets to stay — and who must go in an evolving city landscape. Details
Upper Darby Underground Railroad Walking Tour
Self‑Guided Historic Walking Tour
Explore the rich history of the Underground Railroad in Upper Darby with this self‑guided walking tour that highlights important local sites connected to the historic network that helped people escape enslavement. This 4.5‑mile tour takes about 90 minutes and includes 8 notable stops — from houses and farms that played a role in the anti‑slavery movement to historic cemeteries and community landmarks with connections to abolitionist activity in the region. Details
