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Things to do with kids in Media

Family-friendly things to do in Media in 2026: 205 kid-friendly events plus 12 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Monday, June 29, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

12 places 24 events mostly Outdoors Plan a day with FamHop

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  1. Martha Burton Community ParkOutdoors · Free
  2. Rushton Woods PreserveOutdoors · Free
  3. NPE PlaygroundOutdoors · Free
  4. Kirkwood TreeOutdoors · Free
  5. Delco WoodsOutdoors · Free
  6. Rose Tree GardenOutdoors · Free
  7. Martin ParkOutdoors · Free
  8. Newlin Grist Mill ParkOutdoors · Free
  9. Delaware County Institute of ScienceCulture · $$
  10. Newtown Railroad MuseumCulture · $$
  11. The Edge Fitness ClubsWellness · $
  12. Rocky Run YMCAWellness · $
  13. Summer Meal ProgramMonday, June 29, 2026 · Community Collaboration Space, Community Large Meeting, Community Small Meeting
  14. NEW Adult Summer Reading at Newtown Public LibraryThursday, July 30, 2026 · Delaware County Library System Events
  15. Adult Summer Reading ChallengeSaturday, August 1, 2026 · Adult Library
  16. Take & Make Craft KitsWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Children's Room
  17. Teen Summer Vibes Photo ContestWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Delaware County Library System Events
  18. 3D Printer for TeensWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Teen's Room
  19. End of Summer Tie-Dye PartyWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Side Lawn
  20. Teen Volunteer Time Set Up/Clean Up at Chess and Logic Puzzle Club 1:00-4:00Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Community Collaboration Space, Roosevelt Community Center
  21. Kids Logic Puzzle and Chess Club 1:30-3:30 at MFLWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Community Collaboration Space, Roosevelt Community Center
  22. Chess ClubWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Winsor Room
  23. Free Vision Care Day at the LibraryWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Adult Library
  24. Open Maker Space Hours w/ Arts & Crafts Focus @ MFLWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Maker Space
  25. Summer Social ClubWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Community Room
  26. Free Summer Meals for YouthWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Community Room
  27. Pom-Pom Catapults with the 4-H clubWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Community Room
  28. Steam-Sational!Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Second Floor
  29. Educational Minecraft - ages 6+Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Maker Space
  30. Summer Explorers: Unearth a StoryWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Children's Room
  31. TeenCraft Station | Summer EditionWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Teen Library
  32. Robot Playground @ MFLWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Maker Space
  33. Teen TakeoverWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Children's Room
  34. Mirror, Mirror: Kaleidoscope LabWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Maker Space
  35. Crochet & StitchWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Community Room
  36. Beginner Crochet ClassWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Maker Space

Family-friendly spots in Media

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Upcoming family events in Media

MonJun 29
  1. 12 PMSummer Meal ProgramCommunity Collaboration Space, Community Large Meeting, Community Small Meeting · Library · Ages 5–13Join us this summer for the Summer Meal Program at Sharon Hill Public Library!Free
ThuJul 30
  1. 12 AMNEW Adult Summer Reading at Newtown Public LibraryDelaware County Library System Events · Library · Ages 5–12Who says Summer Reading is just for kids? 📚☀️ Join Newtown Public Library's Adult Summer Reading Challenge from June 15–August 15!
SatAug 1
  1. 12 AMAdult Summer Reading ChallengeAdult Library · Library · Ages 5–12Hey Grownups! Summer Reading isn't just for kids! Join Upper Darby Township Primos Branch's Adult Summer Reading Challenge from June 22 –…
WedAug 12
  1. 12 AMTake & Make Craft KitsChildren's Room · Library · Ages 3–12Available in the Children's Library. Free craft kits for Preschool - 2nd grade and Grades 3 - 5. New kits weekly while supplies last!Free
  2. 12 AMTeen Summer Vibes Photo ContestDelaware County Library System Events · Library · Ages 10–13Email your favorite summer photo to mateen@delcolibraries.org between August 1st and August 31st for a chance to win a gift card.
  3. 1 PM3D Printer for TeensTeen's Room · Library · Ages 10–13Drop in to use the 3D printer. First come, first served. For rising grades 6-12. Teen Room
  4. 1 PMEnd of Summer Tie-Dye PartySide Lawn · Library · All agesFor all ages (children, teens, and adults) Our End of Summer Tie-Dye Party is back!
  5. 1 PMTeen Volunteer Time Set Up/Clean Up at Chess and Logic Puzzle Club 1:00-4:00Community Collaboration Space, Roosevelt Community Center · Library · Ages 5–13Parents, do you have a teen (aged 13-17) who is great at Chess, analytical thinking, and working with kids; and who is trying to get…
  6. 1:30 PMKids Logic Puzzle and Chess Club 1:30-3:30 at MFLCommunity Collaboration Space, Roosevelt Community Center · Library · Ages 5–13Kids Logic Puzzle and Chess Club at the Middletown Free Library from 1:30-3:30pm!! Need a brain-stimulating activity while the kids are out of school?Free
  7. 2 PMChess ClubWinsor Room · Library · Ages 5–12Radnor Memorial Library ALL Wednesdays, 1/7 (then weekly, some exceptions during the booksale) 2:00-5:00pm Winsor Room Delaware Valley…Free
  8. 2 PMFree Vision Care Day at the LibraryAdult Library · Library · Ages 3–12Take care of your eyesight by stopping by the Library for a FREE Vision Care Day courtesy of the Eddystone Walmart Vision Center.Free
  9. 2 PMOpen Maker Space Hours w/ Arts & Crafts Focus @ MFLMaker Space · Library · Ages 5–13Open Maker Space Hours @ MFL Wednesdays 2pm-4pm These Open Maker Space Hours on Wednesdays will be arts and crafts focused.Free
  10. 2 PMSummer Social ClubCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–13Your summer. Your vibe. Your library. Come through the library this summer for Summer Social Club . Each week, we will have something…Free
  11. 3 PMFree Summer Meals for YouthCommunity Room · Library · All agesFuel up for summer! Youth can stop by for a free healthy meal in a safe, welcoming space. Thanks to our partnership with Feed Philly Now…Free
  12. 3 PMPom-Pom Catapults with the 4-H clubCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–12Wed. Aug. 12 @ 3:00 PM (Ages 8-12) Experience Summer Science at the Library with the 4-H club & build a pom-pom catapult! *REGISTRATION…
  13. 3:30 PMSteam-Sational!Second Floor · Library · Ages 5–12For 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders. This is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) program. Join us to create a fun…
  14. 4 PMEducational Minecraft - ages 6+Maker Space · Library · Ages 5–12 · $Welcome to Educational Minecraft Each Wednesday of this month we will introduce a lesson where children will have to solve problems,…
  15. 4 PMSummer Explorers: Unearth a StoryChildren's Room · Library · Ages 3–12Children’s Area - Ages 3 & up - No registration necessary Family-friendly art and learning activities inspired by our Summer Reading theme: Unearth a Story!
  16. 4 PMTeenCraft Station | Summer EditionTeen Library · Library · Ages 10–13Drop in and get creative at our weekly TeenCraft Station!
  17. 4:30 PMRobot Playground @ MFLMaker Space · Library · Ages 5–13Select Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm Ages 8+ Join Mr.
  18. 4:30 PMTeen TakeoverChildren's Room · Library · Ages 5–13 · $Teens are invited to takeover the children's library to hang out, eat snacks, play games, and make stuff.
  19. 5 PMMirror, Mirror: Kaleidoscope LabMaker Space · Library · Ages 5–12Discover the dazzling science of light and symmetry by building your own working kaleidoscope!
  20. 5:30 PMCrochet & StitchCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13Beginners welcome! Bring your own projects to share with and inspire others, or get help with those tricky stitches. Supplies are available…Free
  21. 6 PMBeginner Crochet ClassMaker Space · Library · Ages 10–13Evenings (August & September) Whether you’re picking up a crochet hook for the first time or looking to strengthen your foundational…