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Things to do with kids in Norristown
Family-friendly things to do in Norristown in 2026: 37 kid-friendly events plus 27 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
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- McCann Park
- Bartash Park
- Engro Field
- Lafayette Street Gateway
- Simmons/MLK Park Complex
- Simmons/MLK Park Complex
- Walnut Street Playground
- Cherry Street Park
- Crawford Park
- Elmwood Park
- Poley Skate Park
- War Memorial Park
- Guardino Park
- Thomas Barone Park
- Washington Street Park
- Ackey's Park
- Fort Washington State Park
- Gateway Open Space Park at Cold Point
- Penllyn Woods and Park
- Norristown Farm Park
- Movie Tavern
- Elmwood Park Zoo
- Anytime Fitness
- Planet Fitness
- Wee Readers Storytime
- Storybook Canvas
- Baby Bounce & Rhyme
- Private Event: Family Services
- 8-Bit Club
- Bilingual Storytime
- DIY Papel Picado for Teens
- Shake & Boogie
- Wee Readers Storytime
- Pop-Up Craft: Autumn Jar Lanterns
- Storybook Canvas
- Storytime with Victim Services
- Pure in Heart Ministries - Purple Table Talk for Girls and Teens ages 7-19
- Novel Knockout Smash Bros. Tournament
- Baby Bounce & Rhyme
- The Hive: An After School Teen Space
- WonderLab
- Bilingual Storytime
- Shake & Boogie
- Teen Cooking & Culture
- Activities for Adults of All Abilities
- Wee Readers Storytime
- Make a Fall Grapevine Wreaths with NGC
- Storybook Canvas
Family-friendly spots in Norristown
OutdoorsMcCann Park
OutdoorsBartash Park
OutdoorsEngro Field
OutdoorsSimmons/MLK Park Complex
OutdoorsElmwood Park
OutdoorsPoley Skate Park
OutdoorsGuardino Park
OutdoorsWashington Street Park
OutdoorsAckey's Park
OutdoorsFort Washington State Park
OutdoorsNorristown Farm ParkCultureMovie Tavern
WellnessAnytime Fitness
WellnessPlanet Fitness
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Upcoming family events in Norristown
MonOct 12
TueOct 13
ThuOct 15
- 10:30 AMWee Readers StorytimeStories, songs, rhymes, and activities for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver . This session in honor of Juneteeth.
- 6 PMPop-Up Craft: Autumn Jar LanternsGet in the fall spirit with a jar lantern!
FriOct 16
- 10:30 AMStorybook CanvasStep inside the pages of your favorite books!
- 10:30 AMStorytime with Victim Services
SatOct 17
MonOct 19
- 10:30 AMBaby Bounce & RhymeEnjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and fingerplays for baby and you!
- 3:15 PMThe Hive: An After School Teen SpaceCome hang out after School! Teens, ages 13 to 17, are invited to join us after school to do homework, read, play games, crafts, or an…
- 4:30 PMWonderLabTake part in exciting science experiments each week!
TueOct 20
- 10:30 AMBilingual StorytimeJoin us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities in Spanish and English!
WedOct 21
- 10:30 AMShake & BoogieJoin us every Wednesday morning at 10:30am for Shake & Boogie, our music and movement program for toddlers and preschoolers!
- 4:30 PMTeen Cooking & CultureThis program is part of our regular "youth-led humanities" cooking program!
ThuOct 22
- 10:30 AMActivities for Adults of All AbilitiesDrop in on our weekly activities for adults of all abilities.
- 10:30 AMWee Readers StorytimeStories, songs, rhymes, and activities for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver . This session in honor of Juneteeth.
- 6:30 PMMake a Fall Grapevine Wreaths with NGCMembers of the Norristown Garden Club will visit the library to share their gardening expertise.
FriOct 23
- 10:30 AMStorybook CanvasStep inside the pages of your favorite books!