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Colebrookdale Railroad

The Colebrookdale Railroad offers nearly two-hour expeditions into the Secret Valley, one of the most scenic and historic regions in the northeast. Board one of our meticulously restored century-old rail cars for a two-hour expedition into one of the most scenic and historic regions in the northeast. Once the province of pioneers and patriots, the Colebrookdale is your ticket to a verdant land lost in time. Special autism-friendly excursions.
64 S. Washington St. (station)
Boyertown , PA , 19512
Phone: (866) 289-4021
40° 19' 52.9788" N, 75° 38' 10.8384" W

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National Park Service

Location:

1849 C St NW
Washington, DC, 20240
United States

Phone:

202-208-6843

2025 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Dates: 
06/19/2025
08/04/2025
09/27/2025
Time: 
See website for details.

Location:

104 South 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
United States

Phone:

215-440-3440

APS Family Fun Day

Dates: 
05/17/2025
Time: 
12 - 4 pm

Location:

American Philosophical Society Jefferson Garden
105 South 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
United States

Phone:

215-440-3440

APS Family Fun Day

Dates: 
05/17/2025
Time: 
12:00PM - 4:00PM

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Newlin Grist Mill

Location:

219 South Cheyney Road
Glen Mills, PA, 19342
United States

Phone:

610-459-2359

Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill

Dates: 
09/20/2025
Time: 
10am-4pm

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Location:

315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
United States

Phone:

215-925-2222

First Friday: 80s Night

Dates: 
05/02/2025
Time: 
5-7pm

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Location:

235 N. 4th St.
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
United States

Phone:

(215) 925-7788

Kids Craft Drop-In Days

Dates: 
05/17/2025
06/21/2025
Time: 
11:00am

Organization:

Newlin Grist Mill

Location:

219 South Cheyney Road
Glen Mills, PA, 19342
United States

Phone:

610-459-2359

Kitchen Encounters

Dates: 
05/17/2025
06/28/2025
09/06/2025
Time: 
10am-3pm

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Location:

1700 W Montgomery Ave
Philadelphia, PA, 19121
United States

Phone:

215-763-6529

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Location:

235 N. 4th St.
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
United States

Phone:

(215) 925-7788

Mother's Day Tea Party *FREE*

Dates: 
05/11/2025
05/17/2025
Time: 
11-1PM

Organization:

Newlin Grist Mill

Location:

219 South Cheyney Road
Glen Mills, PA, 19342
United States

Phone:

610-459-2359

Public Archaeology at Newlin Grist Mill

Dates: 
05/17/2025
06/21/2025
07/19/2025
Time: 
10am-3pm

Location:

104 South 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
United States

Phone:

215-440-3440

Revolutionary Saturdays at American Philosophical Society

Dates: 
06/28/2025
Time: 
11 am - 3 pm

Location:

104 South 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
United States

Phone:

215-440-3440

Revolutionary Saturdays at American Philosophical Society

Dates: 
07/26/2025
Time: 
11 am - 3 pm

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Location:

5 Haldeman Road
Schwenksville, PA, 19473
United States

Phone:

610-287-9349

Revolutionary War Weekend at Pennypacker Mills

Dates: 
05/17/2025
05/18/2025
Time: 
Sat., May 17th from 10am-5pm and Sun., May 18th from 10am-4pm

Location:

208 lincoln drive
philadelphia, PA, 19144
United States

Phone:

2154385711

Town Fair

Dates: 
05/31/2025
Time: 
11am-4pm