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So many books, so little time, yet spring seems the perfect season to leap into a new book. Fortunately, our neighborhoods are filled with great choices for browsing, perusing, borrowing, or buying, ranging from independently owned stores, used books stores, big chains, and our own lavish library system. Let’s spring into action by investigating our options…READ MORE
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Season 2025-2026, Wingspan Three Centuries, Six Decades
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia 2025-2026 Season highlights classical gems from Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Beethoven. This is classical music at its finest—quintessential chamber orchestra repertoire, featuring the music our audiences love. Led by Music Director David Hayes, the Chamber Orchestra brings a distinct intimacy and immediacy to each performance, offering audiences a closer connection to the music.
This season will feature Hayes’ fresh interpretations, making every performance impactful and exciting. Additionally, the season will feature new works by living composers, perfectly balancing timeless classics with fresh, contemporary voices.
Join us for the 2025-2026 season at the Perelman Theater, our summer concerts at Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden and Bartram’s Garden; and, new this year, performances at Goodhart Hall at Bryn Mawr College.
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BOOK NOOK: AUTHOR EVENTS
Fantasy Book Club: Sunrise on the Reaping
Wednesday, April 9
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Mavey Books, Ardmore
Join a book club discussion on this prequel to the Hunger Games where Haymitch’s back story unfolds. Details
Author Event with Beth Kephart
Sunday, April 6, 5:00 PM
Narberth Bookshop
Join local author as she introduces her highly anticipated new novel Tomorrow Will Bring Sunday’s News: a Philadelphia Story. Details
Author Greg Pizzoli
Thursday, April 10, 6:30 PM
Easttown Library
Meet local children’s author and creator of the graphic novel series Baloney and Friends as well as award winning picture books Watermelon Seed and Good Night Owl. Details
Celebrate Poetry Month
Wednesday, April 23
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Main Point Books, Wayne
Celebrate Poetry Month with poets Alison Hicks (Homing) and Amy Small-McKinney (And You Think it Ends) as they read from their latest collections. Details
Author Event: Still Healing, Rosalind Kaplan
Saturday, April 26, 7:30 PM
Moore Books, Havertown
Sip, snack, and conversation with first time author and local physician Rosalind Kaplan. She will discuss her book. Details
Best Selling Author Max Brallier
Thursday, May 1, 4:30 PM
Children’s Book World, Haverford
Max Braillier is coming to town to celebrate his latest book The Last Comics on Earth, a Song of Swords and Stuffies. He will speak about his journey to becoming a writer as well as the creative process involved. Suited for ages 8 – 12. Details
LET’S EAT!!!
Swarthmore Food Truckathon
Sunday, April 6
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Swarthmore
Chek out this delicious event featuring 23 food trucks and live music. Details
Food Truck Frenzy
Saturday, April 26
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Linvilla Orchards, Media
Bring your appetite! Taste delectable treats from a variety of food trucks throughout the afternoon while listening to live music. Details
Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival
Sunday, April 27
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Try everything from savory BBQ to sweet desserts from Philadelphia’s best food trucks and gourmet food vendors. Shop local vendors and listen to live music on TWO stages! Details
SPRING TRAINS, TROLLEYS, AND TRAILS
Easter Bunny Express
Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 13
Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19
Lansdale
The train departs every 15 minutes, but tickets must be purchased in advance. The Easter Bunny will be waiting! Details
Trolley Tours in the Park
Weekends only, March – June
11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Valley Forge National Historic Park
Take in some history while spending time outdoors on this 90 minute tour of the encampment grounds. Meet at the visitor’s center. Details
The Bunny Hop
Saturday, April 12
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Upper Dublin
Hop around on the Bunny Trail trying to catch Bugsy O’Hare! Using maps with clues, kids up to age ten will go on a scavenger hunt receiving rewards at various stops. Details
FIND YOUR PERFECT PLANT!
Stoneleigh Native Plant Sale
April 12 – April 21, or until sold out
Shop online for more than 280 varieties of native plants—including more than 100 new offerings. Shopping will be open online during the month of April, and pick up pre-purchased plants on April 26 or April 27. Details
Jenkins Arboretum Plant Sale Weekend
Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 26
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Devon
Choose from an expanded selection of native trees, perennials, and shrubs, including many rare and hard-to-find species. Proceeds from this sale support Jenkins and the Delaware Valley Rhododendron Society. Sale is outdoors, rain or shine. Details
Penn State Master Gardeners Plant Sale
Sunday, April 27
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, Philadelphia
Hundreds of varieties of vegetables and herbs Pollinator plants, with a focus on native species will be on sale. Details
SPRING FLINGS AND OTHER THINGS!
The Saturday Club Women’s & Children’s Consignment Sale
Thursday, April 3 - Sunday, April 6
Wayne
Annual Spring Women’s and Children’s Consignment Sale – just in time to do a little spring cleaning in your wardrobe! Sale proceeds support women, children and families in our community. Details
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival
Saturday, April 5 – Sunday, April 6
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
West Fairmount Park
Featuring a variety of events throughout the city, this yearly festival brings a taste of Japan to Philadelphia and highlights the beauty of Japanese sakura—the flowering cherry trees that brighten city streets and parks with their distinctive pink and white blossoms. Details
Clover Market
Sunday, April 13
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Chestnut Hill
This Market will feature 90+ carefully curated vendors with a wide variety of handmade and vintage goods along with food trucks, live music, and an abundance of shopping options. Details
SPRING THEATER
MAMMA MIA – Musical
Friday, April 4 and Saturday April 5, 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 6, 2:00 PM
Phoenixville Area High School, Phoenixville
Join in for this high-energy production featuring ABBA’s greatest hits, dazzling choreography, and a story of love, friendship, and self-discovery set on a sun-soaked Greek island. Details
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Thursday, April 24 – Saturday, April 26, 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 27, 1:00 PM
Lower Merion High School, Ardmore
LM Players present their spring show where residents of Athens mix with fairies from a local forest, with comic results. In the city, Theseus, Duke of Athens, is to marry Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. The weaver and his friends rehearse in the woods a play they hope to stage for the wedding celebrations. Details
A Year With Frog and Toad
Friday, April 4, 7:00 PM
Saturday April 5, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 6, 2:00 PM
McInnis Theatre at Eastern University, Wayne
Based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Details
EGG HUNTS FOR EVERYONE
Old-Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12 and 19
10:30 AM and 1:00 PM (timed tickets)
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska
Hop over to Giggleberry Fair Green for an afternoon of Easter-themed fun! Each time slot features an age-appropriate area for ages 1-10. Details
Media Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 10:00 AM
Media Borough Tot-lot and Lawn
Bring your baskets for this exciting egg hunt designed for kids up to fifth grade. There will also be a planting craft and photo station for bunny pictures. Details
Angel's Retreat Adults Only Egg Hunt
Friday, April 4, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Northbrook MarketPlace, West Chester
Bring a flashlight and a basket. Buffet dinner (vegan and vegetarian options), open bar, auction and puppy snuggles. Benefits rescued pups of Angel’s Retreat. Details
Spring Open House and Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 6, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Line It Up Farm, Coatesville
Visitors can enjoy pony rides ($5), free games, raffles ($5), vendors, food, an ice cream truck, free crafts, and so much more! The MainLine Easter bunny will be visiting and taking FREE pictures from 1pm-3pm! Details
Adult Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 4
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Downtown West Chester
Easter eggs packed with awesome adult prizes will be hidden around town. As a bonus, “egg-centive”, on-street, metered parking is free after 5pm! Details
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Mental Health Summit for Youth
Saturday, April 6, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Llanerch Presbyterian Church, Havertown
High School Students won’t want to miss this positive opportunity to connect with other high school students and learn about mental health through speakers, creative activities and more. Food, swag bags and great raffle items and more. Details
Wellness Week at the Willows
Sunday, April 6 – Thursday, April 10
Various Times
The Willows, Villanova
Wellness Week kicks off with a Wellness walk on Sunday, followed by four days of FREE Health and Wellness classes throughout the day and evening. Registration required. Details
Murphy's Giving Market Sneaker Ball
Friday, April 25, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
McCall Golf Club, Upper Darby
The night of fun will also include honoring the people who make Murphy’s Giving Market possible. Your contribution will fund the food pantry, clothing and hygiene distribution, case management services, preventative health events, and more! Details
Miles for Mental Health 5K Run and Walk
Sunday, April 27, 9:00 AM
Cynwyd Heritage Trail, Bala Cynwyd
Proceeds will support Operation Home and Healing, a program of Council for Relationships, providing counseling for active-duty service members, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and veterans of all eras (regardless of their characterization of discharge or combat status), and their spouses, and the veteran programs supported by the Rotary Club of Ardmore. Details
Our education event will address the epidemic of loneliness on college campuses and how to combat it.
Two expert speakers will be joined by our DMAX Student Storytellers who will share their personal mental health journeys. This valuable experience will reinforce the critical need for DMAX Clubs on college campuses.
We appreciate your continued support of DMAX and your passion for improving the mental health of young people.We are hosting a VIP Cocktail Reception, sponsored by Tito’s Vodka, at 5:45 PM, prior to the event. Complimentary food and beverage will be provided. Please join us in making connections and engaging in conversations to support mental health.
Sponsored by: Johnson & Johnson, Magellan Healthcare, WSFS Bank, Third Seven Capital, Ardmore Toyota, Waypoint Residential, American Legal Records, Community Care Behavioral Health, and Mainline Neighbors.
Register at DMAX Foundation
