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Things to do with kids in Norristown
Family-friendly things to do in Norristown in 2026: 28 kid-friendly events plus 27 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, August 12, 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
- Dungeon Club
- Garden Club
- Teen Game Day
- Novel Knockout Smash Bros. Tournament
- Baby Bounce & Rhyme
- Teen Crochet Club
- WonderLab: Candy DNA
- Teen Baking Class
- On the Button: Teen Button Making
- Celebration of Life for Larry Forry
- Shake & Boogie
- Dungeon Club
- Garden Club
- Kids Cook: Makeup Session
- Teen Game Day
- Special Storytime Event with Victim Services Center
- Baby Bounce & Rhyme
- Korean Traditional Art Workshop: Making a Minhwa Wood Theater
- Movie & a Craft
- Shake & Boogie
- ChompSaw Table Project
- Dungeon Club
- Activities for Adults of All Abilities
- Garden Club
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
MonAug 17
- 10:30 AMBaby Bounce & RhymeEnjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and fingerplays for baby and you!
- 3:30 PMTeen Crochet ClubStudents 12+ are invited to join us for crocheting (and other needlework if desired) every Monday this summer.
- 4:30 PMWonderLab: Candy DNATake part in exciting science experiments each week!
TueAug 18
- 10 AMTeen Baking ClassTeens Bakers: Sign up to bake every other Tuesday morning in July and August. 10am-noon.
- 12:30 PMOn the Button: Teen Button MakingCome and design your own button. Supplies will be provided. Registration Required. Ages 11-17 Questions? Email: [email protected]
- 2 PMCelebration of Life for Larry ForryDrop in anytime between 2pm and 4pm to share memories of the late Larry Forry, who worked for the library for many years.
WedAug 19
- 10:30 AMShake & BoogieJoin us every Wednesday morning at 10:30am for Shake & Boogie, our music and movement program for toddlers and preschoolers!
- 3 PMDungeon Clubis a monthly open table game for teens interested in fantasy roleplaying.
ThuAug 20
- 3 PMGarden ClubHelp to care for our library garden! You even get to take home what we harvest. We’ll meet at the community garden at Eisenhower School,…
FriAug 21
- 3 PMKids Cook: Makeup SessionLearn to mix, bake, chop, and more! Don't forget to bring your appetite. Registration is required. This program is intended for children…
- 3 PMTeen Game DayJoin other teens for gaming on our big screen in the teen area (first floor by back windows).
MonAug 24
- 10:30 AMBaby Bounce & RhymeEnjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and fingerplays for baby and you!
- 3 PMKorean Traditional Art Workshop: Making a Minhwa Wood TheaterJoin our volunteer presenter Suhyun as she talks about traditional Korean art and shows participants how to make a Minhwa Wood Theater.
WedAug 26
- 10:30 AMShake & BoogieJoin us every Wednesday morning at 10:30am for Shake & Boogie, our music and movement program for toddlers and preschoolers!
- 1 PMChompSaw Table ProjectWe will look at some examples of tables and how they're constructed, then each participant will design their own table, then construct it out of cardboard.
- 3 PMDungeon Clubis a monthly open table game for teens interested in fantasy roleplaying.
ThuAug 27
- 10:30 AMActivities for Adults of All AbilitiesDrop in on our weekly activities for adults of all abilities.
- 3 PMGarden ClubHelp to care for our library garden! You even get to take home what we harvest. We’ll meet at the community garden at Eisenhower School,…