Hi Neighbor,
New Year’s resolutions are not my jam. I’ve tried small ones, like drinking more water, and big ones, like making new friends. Nothing sticks. (I’m still chronically dehydrated and could probably use another friend or two.) I’ve seen the trend to replace resolutions with a More/Less List, as in “More Dancing!” and “Less Complaining!” but that feels too vague and open-ended to me, like something I’ll write down and forget about ten minutes later. (Plus, I really like complaining.)
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Happy New Year,
Kate
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Happy New Year, neighbor, and congrats on surviving the holidays! Treat yo self to a sweet mango treat, need a last-minute babysitter, and some brand new retail (or red light?) therapy on King Street, plus lots more!
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BUNDLE UP, BUTTERCUP!
Mummers Pep Rally
Saturday, January 18, 12:00 PM
Suburban Square
Gear up for Eagles playoff season by cheering on the Mummers as they parade through the Square with live music and extravagant green gear. Go Birds! Details
Winter Fireside
Saturday, January 11
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tyler Arboretum
Spend a fun-filled winter Saturday enjoying live music, outdoor games, firepits and marshmallows, food trucks, guided hikes and more. Details
Founders Philly Freeze-Out
Saturday, February 1
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Main Street, Manayunk
Bundle up and head to Main Street to catch live ice carving demonstrations, incredible ice sculptures, food and drink specials, giveaways, the Founders Winter Market and more! Details
MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 20
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Honor MLK’s legacy with a host of nature- and forest-focused service projects. Registration required. Details
From now until 2/28/25 receive 15% off labor on standard riding mower or zero-turn service.
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YEAR OF THE SSSSSNAKE!
Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, January 25
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Main Line Art Center
Usher in the year of the Snake with hands-on art activities for all ages and an outdoor performance of the iconic Lion Dance by the Philadelphia Suns. Free but registration required. Details
CultureFest! Lunar New Year
Saturday, January 25
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Penn Museum
A full day of festivities—including storytelling, artmaking, live music and dance performances—that ends with a traditional Lion Dance. Details
Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 1
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
State Street, Media
Catch a live performance of the Lion Dance on State Street.
Details
BRRRRILLIANT BLENDS
Wine, Cheese & Honey Pairings
Saturdays & Sundays in January
Penns Woods Winery
Spend a cozy winter weekend afternoon sampling four wines paired with local cheeses and honeys. Reservations required. Details
Ardmore Winter Beer Fest
Saturday, January 11, 12:30 PM
Ardmore Music Hall
Sip the winter blues away at this tropical-themed event! Over 50 brews to sample plus island-inspired bites and live music by Slowey and the Boats. Details
Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival
Saturday, January 25
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Enjoy chocolate in all its sweet and gooey splendor, from hand-rolled truffles to rich and silky fondue. Quench your thirst with Champagne, Prosecco, premium wines and fine whiskies.
Details
WHAT’S COOKIN’
Philly Restaurant Favorites
Thursday, February 6
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Wayne Art Center
Explore a combination of favorite dishes from famous Philadelphia restaurants, including Crab and Brie Phyllo Cups from Frog, Rigatoni Amatriciana from The Victor Café and Old City Tavern’s Apple Cranberry Cobbler. Wine pairings by Stony Run Winery.
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Seed to Supper Cooking Workshop
Saturday, January 25
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Join Riverbend and Greener Partners for a kid-friendly, hands-on morning in Riverbend’s indoor and outdoor kitchens! Participants will whip up delicious, healthy recipes while learning fun food facts. For ages 8 and up with a parent or caregiver. Details
Taste of Phoenixville
Thursday, January 16, 6:00 PM
Franklin Commons, Phoenixville
Treat your tastebuds to delicious cuisine and beverages from over 20 local vendors, bid on exceptional silent auction packages, enjoy live music and show off your best dance moves. Proceeds benefit Good Samaritan Services. Details
BOOKISH
Pretty Wrecked Book Chat
with Local Author Tracy Viola
Saturday, January 11, 3:00 PM
Tredyffrin Library
Pretty Wrecked is the inspiring true story of Tracy Viola's journey through addiction and recovery. Join us as she shares her experience, strength, and hope, and happily/honestly answers any questions from participants. Details
Book Reading and Signing: Lost, Found, Kept: A Memoir
Friday, January 17
7:00 PM
Moore Books, Havertown
How does a psychologist fail to recognize that her intelligent, sensitive, and book-loving mother has created "the worst hoarder house ever seen?" After making the horrifying discovery that her mother had no water in her house for at least two years, Deborah begins the otherworldly excavation of a childhood home she hasn't been inside for three decades. Details
Writing Your Life
Six Tuesdays starting January 14, 7:00 PM - 8:30PM
Narberth Bookshop
Want to try your hand at memoir or fiction? In a supportive and encouraging space you will write to prompts and shape the writing into stories. Details
Free Museum Passes at Your Local Library
Chester County Libraries
Delaware County Libraries
Lower Merion Libraries
Upper Merion Township Library
