Looking for a creative outlet this December? Parks & Rec and our partners are hosting events where both adults and kids can:
- Paint or make crafts with friends.
- Learn how to knit, crochet, or embroider.
- Hear a story and make a craft.
- Hand-sew an ornament.
Please note: events may be canceled or postponed due to bad weather. Be sure to check the links below to confirm date, time, and location.
GET CRAFTY AT THESE EVENTS:
Arts & Crafts
Art Hour
December 16 and 30, 2023
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Samuel Playground –3935 Gaul Street, 19134.
Youth ages 8 to 12 years old are invited to get creative at this drop-in art workshop. Visit Facebook for more information.
Register for Winter Break Camp
December 27-28, 2023
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
12th and Cambria Playground–2900-30 N. 11th Street, 19133.
Looking for a winter break camp? Parks & Rec offers snacks, games, arts and crafts, and more. Register by December 21, 2023. Learn more details.
Sign up for Winter Break Camp
December 27-29, 2023
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shissler Recreation Center– 1800-56 Blair Street, 19125.
Parks & Rec’s winter break camp offers games, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Visit Parks & Rec’s Finder for more information.
PAST
Nature Tots: Nature Gifts
December 5, 2023
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Pennypack Environmental Center—8600A Verree Road, 19115.
Kids ages two to five are invited to listen to a story and make a simple craft. Create gifts for the birds at the center and take one home. Visit Eventbrite for more details and to register.
Crochet Night
December 6, 2023
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Pennypack Environmental Center—8600A Verree Road, 19115.
Come and crochet. Learn how to make a scarf with other crafters. Bring hooks and yarn. See details on Eventbrite.
Second Saturday: Fabric Ornaments with Tacony Lab
December 9, 2023
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Glen Foerd–5001 Grant Avenue, 19114
Make a fabric ornament using hand-sewing techniques. All materials will be provided. Visit their website to register.
December 1, 8, and 15, 2023
6 p.m.
Holmesburg Recreation Center–4500 Rhawn Street, 19136.
Calling all young artists! Come get creative. Bring a paint smock. Read more and learn how to register for this event.
The Watershed is an Open Book
December 16, 2023
12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fairmount Water Works–650 Water Works Drive, 19130.
Enjoy hands-on activity stations, community building, and take home a free water-themed book. Organized by Schuylkill Banks. Go to their website for more information.
Storytime: December Holidays
December 16, 2023
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ryerss Museum and Library –7370 Central Avenue, 19111.
Enjoy stories and make a simple craft. See more details on Facebook.
Ryerss Fibercraft Friends
December 8 and 22, 2023
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Ryerss Museum and Library –7370 Central Avenue, 19111.
Do you like to knit, crochet or do embroidery? Come make new friends. Enjoy the relaxation of a crafting circle. Please bring your own materials and tools. Learn more information on their website.
