Bala Cynwyd · Bala Cynwyd Library
Families pick up a take and make craft at the Junior Room desk while supplies last.
Philadelphia · Philadelphia Zoo
A Halloween event with trick-or-treating through the zoo, costume contests and pumpkin feedings.
Bala Cynwyd · Bala Cynwyd Library
A monthly library scavenger hunt for children and families to complete during open hours.
Lafayette Hill · William Jeanes Community Room
Children who have read the book discuss it and do related activities.
Lafayette Hill · William Jeanes Memorial Library, Teen Zone
Teens drop in to play Nintendo Switch games and board games with snacks provided.
Drop in anytime between 6 and 7:30 pm
Gladwyne · Gladwyne Library, Junior Room
A craft afternoon celebrating Día de los Muertos.
King of Prussia · Upper Merion Township Library, Little Theatre
Elementary children make Halloween crafts and join activities.
Conshohocken · Conshohocken Free Library, CFL Community Room
Children in pajamas investigate space rocks in a science detective program.
Lafayette Hill · William Jeanes Community Room
The library shows the live-action Moana with free popcorn.
Chestnut Hill · Morris Arboretum & Gardens
An evening Bat Week program with a short talk on bats in Pennsylvania, followed by a walk through the gardens to look for bats.
One registration covers one adult and one child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Norristown · Elmwood Park Zoo
The zoo opens an hour early with a less crowded setting for guests with special needs and their families.
Chestnut Hill · Morris Arboretum & Gardens (meet at the Fernery)
Visitors learn about carnivorous plants and make a plant monster craft to take home, and costumes are encouraged.
Free with general admission
Lafayette Hill · William Jeanes Community Room
Children who have read the graphic novel Doodleville discuss it and do related activities.
Ambler · Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Ambler Branch
A Halloween science show with experiments and reactions for kids at the Ambler library.
Conshohocken · Cedar Grove Park
Children in costume enjoy music, games, snacks, prizes and a karate demo.
Belmont Hills · Belmont Hills Library
A seasonal craft or activity for all ages.
Norristown · Elmwood Park Zoo
An after-hours trick-or-treating session at the zoo for guests with sensory needs and their families and caregivers.
Norristown · Elmwood Park Zoo
An evening of trick-or-treating at the zoo for kids and adults in costume, with animal meet and greets included with the ticket.
Ardmore · Ardmore Library, ARD Program Room
Visitors drop in any time on Halloween to make crafts to take home.
Conshohocken · Plaza at SORA West
Weekly Saturday market with 16 to 24 vendors, breakfast from 1874 Social, outdoor seating and live music from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Free parking is available in the adjacent garage off West Elm Street.
Belmont Hills · Belmont Hills Library
Visitors come in costume for spooky crafts and activities through the day.
King of Prussia · Upper Merion Township Library, Henderson Room
Kids drop in to make a Diwali craft.
Drop in any time between 5:30 and 6:30 pm; supplies are limited
King of Prussia · Upper Merion Township Library, Little Theatre
A special storytime of read alouds and songs for the Festival of Lights.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a bell-to-bell ban on cellphones in Pennsylvania schools, MoreThanTheCurve reports. The Senate approved Senate Bill 1014 by a vote of 47 to 3. WHYY says Pennsylvania joins 26 other states with a statewide, all-day restriction. Bell to bell means the whole school day, so I suspect a few teenagers are drafting their objections right now. By text, probably.
Villanova University officially dedicated the Cavanaugh Family Boathouse on October 25 along the riverfront in Conshohocken, in Whitemarsh Township, according to MoreThanTheCurve. The early report is short on detail, so we will pass along more when it turns up. For now, the Schuylkill has a new neighbor with oars.
6abc's The Dish recently visited Aroma on Ford, a new Italian spot in West Conshohocken, and spoke with two of its chefs. The featured dish was the malfaldine bolognese, which the station called authentic, rich, creamy and meaty. It was, in its words, worth every bite. You can read the MoreThanTheCurve summary for the details.
A new swim school has opened in Conshohocken. Aqua-Tots teaches kids from 4 months old up to 12 years, according to MONTCO.Today. The material we have does not list an address or hours, so check the full report before you go hunting for goggles. A swim school that starts at 4 months is aiming at a very small and very wet customer.
| Date | Events | Lead story |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 Mon | 19 | Home rule charter is on the Conshohocken ballot |
| 2026-10-24 Sat | 25 | Buses Replace Norristown Line Trains This Weekend |
| 2026-10-23 Fri | 27 | Conshohocken Elementary lands among Pennsylvania's top 10 |
| 2026-10-22 Thu | 28 | Home rule charter lands on the Conshohocken ballot |
| 2026-10-21 Wed | 27 | Conshohocken Borough Council meets tonight at 7 PM |
| 2026-10-20 Tue | 17 | Data center application withdrawn in Upper Merion while West Conshohocken proposal waits |
