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Volunteering is often described as a selfless act—something we do to help others—but over the last two years of volunteering at Cradles to Crayons, I’ve learned that giving back is just as much about personal growth and human connection as it is about service. READ MORE
Grateful for the chance to give back,
Chris
Winter weekends are better with a plan—forward this along.
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MAKE IT A DAY ON, NOT OFF
MLK Day of Service - Outdoors
Monday, January 19| 11AM - 1:30 PM
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy by working on service projects to protect the health of the forest and supporting nature. There will be a wide range of service projects available. Registration is required. Details
Martin Luther King, Jr. Crafts and Projects
Saturday, January 17 | 10AM – 5PM
Ardmore Library
Stop by the Program Room anytime during the day to make MLK crafts. A list of service suggestions for MLK day will also be available. No registration is required. Details
Drop-in Kindness Card Making for MLK Day
Monday, January 19 | 10AM - 11:15 AM
Media-Upper Providence Free Library
Spread some kindness by making a kindness card or two. You can take it with you, or leave it and it will be hidden in a library book for a nice surprise for another library visitor! Details
Upper Merion MLK Community Day Of Service
Monday January 19 | 10AM -1PM
Freedom Hall, Upper Merion Township Building
Take part in a variety of fun community service activities that will benefit different community organizations in the Delaware Valley. No registration required, drop by any time, and do one activity or do them all! Details
MLK Day of Service: Habitat Restoration Project
Monday, January 19 | 10:30 AM - 1PM
Riverbend, Gladwyne
Honor Dr. King’s legacy through a hands-on habitat restoration volunteer event that will help to care and strengthen local ecosystems. Details
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Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead
Winter Masquerade Fundraiser
Celebrate history in style and honor 50 years of the Farmstead and 250 years of American History at our signature celebration, Winter Masquerade! Enjoy an evening of colonial music and dance, local libations, decadent fare, and a silent auction. Ticket includes a sit-down dinner and open bar. Proceeds support CPF’s 18th-century living history farm, the care of our heritage-breed animals, and our education programs—from field trips and community outreach to summer camps and historic skills workshops.
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FROSTY FESTIVALS & FUN
Winter Fireside
Saturday, January 24 | 11AM - 3PM
Tyler Arboretum, Media
Enjoy a winter day outdoors with food, drinks, music in the barn, story time, kids’ activities, and firepits. Details
Winter Animals Kids Yoga Adventure
Monday, January 19 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Willows Mansion, Villanova
A cozy movement-filled winter animals themed yoga program, complete with hot cocoa, and a winter-themed craft. Appropriate for children ages 3-6. Registration required. Details
Ice On State
Saturday, January 24 – Sunday, January 25 l 12PM
State Street, Media
Two days of stunning ice sculptures, winter fun, shopping, dining, and festive vibes throughout downtown. Details
Philly Goat Project Tree Cycle Festival
Saturday, January 17 | 12 – 3PM
Laurel Hill West Cemetery Conservatory, Bala Cynwyd
Whether you have a tree to recycle or not, you can enjoy an afternoon packed with family friendly activities including free s’mores and hot cocoa, a Goat Petting Zone and learning more about their programs. Details
Founders Philly Freeze-Out
Saturday, January 31 | 11AM – 4PM
Main Street, Manayunk
Main Street turns into a Winter Wonderland. Live ice carving demonstrations, incredible ice sculptures, lion dancing, a snowy igloo, the Manayunk Chowder Crawl, Founders beer specials in restaurants and bars, giveaways, a Winter Market, and more! Details
Fire & Frost Festival
Friday & Saturday, January 16 & 17 l 4-8PM
Peddlers Village, New Hope
Featuring dozens of spectacular ice sculptures, fire artistry performances, a live DJ, and a Find Jack Frost scavenger hunt and more! Details
Yoga and a Sound Bath Meditation
Sunday Feb 1 l 10AM
Saturday Club, Wayne
Tickets: $40, spots are limited!
Start February with a yoga flow followed by a calming sound bath in downtown Wayne… stick around for coffee and brunch bites afterward! This event is open to the public. Details
