Come celebrate Valentine's Day with your little ones at the FREE Second Saturday Family Fun Series from 10:30-11:30 a.m! With a theme of “Hearts, Hugs & Family Love,” teaching artist Allison DeSalvo will lead this free family event featuring songs about love and friendship, movement, circle games, interactive story time and imaginative play. Children will...
Drop by Scott Arboretum & Gardens on your day off from school to learn about the wonders of the winter gardens. Complete a winter-themed nature craft and go on a scavenger hunt throughout the gardens. Join us at 10:30 am for a free, family-friendly tour of the Arboretum & Gardens. This is a free, drop-in...
Escape the winter blahs and bring the family to celebrate the vibrant colors and heritage of Colombia! The Colombian Festival will feature an interactive celebration of the country’s traditional music, dance and culinary tastes in the next installment of our Family Live Arts Cultural Series. Colombia Mi Corazon es Tuyo, a folkloric, intergenerational and artistic...
Was Mozart poisoned by a jealous rival? Did he genuinely believe he was writing his own funeral mass? Join CCC Executive Director John Alston for an illuminating talk that separates fact from legend as we explore the final year of Mozart’s life and the creation of his hauntingly beautiful Requiem. Discover who really helped him...
Join the Chester Children’s Chorus for a moving performance of Mozart’s Requiem. One of the most profound works in the choral repertoire, Mozart's Requiem will be performed alongside 30 community singers, professional soloists, and an orchestra, bringing together generations of voices and musicians. This masterpiece, performed only every three to four years, holds special meaning...
Second Saturdays brings the whole family into a colorful world of music, movement, art-making, stories, and imaginative play inspired by Allison DeSalvo's signature Music, Art & Me program. Sing songs, explore rhythm instruments, dance and create simple hands-on art projects based on monthly themes. Geared for children 18 months to 5 years who participate at...
Celebrate Dr. Seuss Month at The Mill at Rockdale with an interactive tribute to the most beloved children's book author of all time! Digger & David: THE SEUSS IS LOOSE! is a high-energy performance featuring puppets, magic, storytelling, and plenty of rhyme. From One Fish, Two Fish to Green Eggs and Ham, this show brings...
Welcome spring with our heartwarming Teddy Bear & Doll Tea Party! Treat your little ones to a delightful traditional tea with all the trimmings geared for the younger set. Children are cordially welcome to bring their favorite teddy bear, doll or other favorite luvvie to join them at the table and enjoy the festivities where...
Learn how to make Ukrainian Pysanky! In this workshop you’ll learn the basics for creating your own pysanky egg. Learn to work with wax resist and dye colors to layer a colorful keepsake decoration. Designs are pre-drawn and all supplies are included. If you’ve taken a previous pysanky workshop, you can bring your kistka and...
Celebrate the spring season at the Farmstead! At 11 AM and 1 PM, children 2 to 12 are invited to search the fields and collect eggs filled with surprises in an egg carton. Enjoy hands-on activities around the farm! 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Ridley Creek State Park Naturalist, Gary Stolz Pre-registered tickets: Adults, Seniors,...
Embroidery is a relaxing craft that you can use to decorate creative beautiful fiber art works. You can choose from letters, or other designs, and even create your own designs falling from the umbrella! Learn how set up, and place embroidery embellishments, perfect for the beginner who wants to learn more! Children ages 9 and...
A Common Thread: Learn about the common threads of linen and wool that were essential to everyday dress, economics, and politics during the Revolution. Lend a hand processing flax and carding wool in honor of National Textile Day! Storytime at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM, Join us for a reading of How a Shirt Grew...
A Common Thread: Learn about the common threads of linen and wool that were essential to everyday dress, economics, and politics during the Revolution. Lend a hand processing flax and carding wool in honor of National Textile Day! Storytime at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM, Join us for a reading of How a Shirt Grew...
Join 115 children from the Chester Children’s Chorus for their annual spring concerts, featuring classical and choral works, followed by a joyful tribute to The Beatles. The program includes favorites such as "Hey Jude," "Help!," "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds," "Let It Be," and more. These performances will also mark the final concerts of...
Celebrate the good health and happiness of children during a Japanese Children’s Festival! This event features a joyful interactive celebration of Japan’s traditional music, dance and culinary tastes in observance of Pan Asian American Heritage Month. Families will be invited to sample traditional Japanese foods. Children will create origami samurai helmets and Koinobori kite streamers,...