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Things to do with kids this weekend in Media (October 9–11)

Updated October 10, 2026

The weekend of October 9–11 in Media brings Ridley Park Fall Festival at Offsite (Sunday) and Halloween Costume Exchange at Peter Rabbit Storytime Room (Friday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.

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Family events in Media this weekend: October 9–11

Friday, October 9

28 events · 24 free · already happened

  1. FIRST LOOK! Friends of Newtown Public Library Book Sale ($10)

    Community Room · Media · $ · All ages

    Get the first look at the Friends of the Newtown Public Library Fall Book Sale!

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  2. Family Story Time

    Meeting Room · Media · Ages 1–12

    s at 10 AM for ages 5 and under (siblings welcome).

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  3. Friends of Newtown Public Library Book Sale

    Community Room · Media · All ages

    Shop the Friends of the Newtown Public Library Fall Book Sale!

    Free Official ↗

  4. Preschool Yoga w/ Miss Kenz @ MFL

    Roosevelt Community Center · Media · Ages 1–12

    Preschool Yoga w/ Miss Kenz 2nd Friday each month at 10am Ages 2-6 Registration required.

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  5. Digital Skills Class

    Community Room · Media · Ages 3–12

    Want to feel more confident using technology?

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  6. Music Munchkins I

    The HUB · Media · Ages 3–12

    Come and join the band! Music Munchkins is a family music making experience. Children and parents are encouraged to chant, sing, play…

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  7. Reading Rocks!: A Music, Dance, and Comedy Show with Mr. Matt from Turtle Dance Music

    Winsor Room · Media · Ages 1–12

    Winsor Room - No registration required - Ages 18 months & up The Reading Rocks! show features wonderful classic and original children’s…

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  8. Story Time

    Marcy Abrams Meeting Room · Media · Ages 1–12

    Come along for laughter, lyrics, and learning!

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  9. Viking Sewing/Embroidery Club

    Roosevelt Community Center · Media · Ages 5–12

    Once a month, the Viking Sewing Club meets to work on projects big and small, beginner and advanced.

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  10. Delco Arts Week Collage

    Children's Room · Media · Ages 3–12

    Play with blocks of color, texture, text, and images to create a work of art with Miss Sharon.

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  11. Family Storytime

    Amphitheater · Media · Ages 1–12

    Storytime for all ages! Join us for singing, moving, and of course, reading! Drop on by the Outdoor Amphitheater or inside the Council Room…

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  12. Fiber Friends Fridays: A "Bring Your Own" Crafting Group

    Delaware County Library System · Media · Ages 5–12

    Bring your own craft project to work on in the company of friends!

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  13. Music Munchkins II

    The HUB · Media · Ages 3–12

    Come and join the band! Music Munchkins is a family music making experience. Children and parents are encouraged to chant, sing, play…

    Free Official ↗

  14. Learning About the Lenni-Lenape: Land, History & Living Culture

    Children's Room · Media · Ages 5–13

    In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day , join us for an engaging program exploring the Lenni-Lenape , an Indigenous people whose ancestral homelands include our region.

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  15. Scary Movie Magic! The Conjuring, 1:00 PM showing

    Programming Room · Media · Ages 3–12

    Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville.

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  16. Friday Film: MICHAEL (2026)

    Winsor Room · Media · Ages 10–13

    Films Fridays, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11 2:00pm Winsor Room Michael (2026) PG-13 The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson -- from his…

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  17. Friday Building Club

    Children's Room · Media · Ages 5–12

    Do you like to build? We do too! Drop in & build anything you can imagine. Each week we will have different blocks or building toys…

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  18. Free Afterschool Meals for Youth

    Community Room · Media · All ages

    Come by after school to grab a free healthy meal in a safe and welcoming space!

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  19. Knot Your Average Keychain

    Maker Space · Media · Ages 5–13

    Turn a few feet of colorful paracord into a keychain you'll actually use.

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  20. Teen Clean Up Volunteering at Middletown Free Library 3:30-5:30PM

    Community Collaboration Space · Media · Ages 10–13

    Need to get some community service hours for school or scholarships?

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  21. Tween D&D II

    Meeting Room · Media · Ages 5–13

    D&D for tweens - players create characters and go on epic quests led by a game master.

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  22. Art Attack

    Children's Room · Media · $ · Ages 5–12

    grade A new art project each month. Younger students may need help from their adult. Please register each child separately. There are three…

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  23. Literacy League

    Children's Room · Media · Ages 3–12

    This is an early literacy program for children ages 5-12.

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  24. After Hours Board Game Night

    Community Collaboration Space · Media · Ages 10–13

    Come and play board games at the library!

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  25. Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

    Community Room, Meeting Room · Media · $ · Ages 10–13

    Grab your team of family and/or friends and join us for a puzzle race!

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  26. Open Mic Night for Writers

    Offsite, Zoom · Media · $ · Ages 5–12

    Our popular Open Mic Night is now online on Zoom!

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  27. Halloween Costume Exchange

    Peter Rabbit Storytime Room · Media · All ages

    Donation Drop-off : September 14 - October 7 - Children’s Desk Costume Shopping : Friday, October 9, 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday, October 10, 9 AM…

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  28. Take & Make Craft Kits

    Children's Room · Media · Ages 3–12

    Available in the Children's Library. Free craft kits for Preschool - 2nd grade and Grades 3 - 5. New kits weekly while supplies last!

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Saturday, October 10

21 events · 21 free

  1. Friends of Newtown Public Library Book Sale

    Community Room · Media · All ages

    Shop the Friends of the Newtown Public Library Fall Book Sale!

    Free Official ↗

  2. Let's Speak French! Conversation Table

    Community Room · Media · Ages 10–13

    Join us for the French Conversation Group , meeting the first and second Saturdays of each month at 10am!

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  3. Kid Craft: Halloween Theme

    Marcy Abrams Meeting Room · Media · All ages

    Join our teen volunteers to make a craft, play a game, and read a story at 10:30am This program is first come, first serve.

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  4. PAWS for Reading

    Children's Room · Media · Ages 5–12

    ! Saturday October 10th Starts at 10:30 AM Registration required, please call or stop in at the library to register!

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  5. Draw "Pete the Cat" with Tiffaney Dattilo

    Children's Room · Media · Ages 5–12

    Draw everyone's favorite cat in this special drawing event with celebrated local teaching artist, Tiffaney Dittalo.

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  6. Saturday Family Storytime: Pumpkin Season!

    Programming Room · Media · Ages 5–12

    Pumpkin spice and everything nice! We will celebrate everyone's favorite fall flavor with stories, singing, dancing, and playtime! All ages…

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  7. Saturday Storytime @HTFL

    Camoratto Reading Steps · Media · Ages 5–12

    Join Haverford Library’s children’s librarians for Saturday Storytime!

    Free Official ↗

  8. STEM Saturday

    Marcy Abrams Meeting Room · Media · Ages 3–12

    Come play and explore with our STEM Kits.

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  9. Camp College

    Programming Room · Media · Ages 5–13

    Are you an 11th or 12th grader interested in learning about the college application process?

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  10. Local Author Talk with Dr. Onaje Muid

    Community Room · Media · Ages 10–13

    The Muid-Smith-Landor Sociocultural Family Stress Theory, Assessment and Theory of Change Trilogy Model Join Dr.

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  11. Silent Read-In

    Winsor Room · Media · Ages 5–13

    is Let Freedom Read Day , the end of Banned Books Week (10/4-10/10).

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  12. The 2026 Yeadon Public Library Young Artist-In-Residence Exhibit

    Main Lobby · Media · Ages 5–13

    Join us as we select a teen to serve as resident artist for Yeadon Public Library 2026-2027 projects.

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  13. Chester Reads! 35th Anniversary Community Read

    Children's Room, Front Lawn · Media · All ages

    Bring a book, grab a chair, and help Chester read 350 pages in just 60 minutes!

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  14. Collingdale Kids' Club

    Community Room · Media · Ages 5–13

    Join us at the library for Kids’ Club, a fun-filled program designed for children to learn, create, and explore together!

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  15. Halloween Dance Party

    Community Room · Media · All ages

    2 PM - 4 PM Join us in the Community Room to celebrate Halloween with a Dance Party!

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  16. PAWS for Reading

    Malatesta Children's Library · Media · Ages 5–12

    Is your child a reluctant reader? PAWS for Reading gives children the opportunity to read aloud to certified therapy dogs in a calm,…

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  17. Comic Art Class with Keville Bowen

    Delaware County Library System · Media · Ages 5–13

    Comic Book Club: Learn the craft of creating comics as we simulate the comics industry.

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  18. Gaming After Dark

    Adult Library · Media · Ages 10–13

    Join us after hours on Saturday night gaming, drawing, relaxing, and hanging out with friends.

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  19. Halloween Costume Exchange

    Peter Rabbit Storytime Room · Media · All ages

    Donation Drop-off : September 14 - October 7 - Children’s Desk Costume Shopping : Friday, October 9, 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday, October 10, 9 AM…

    Free Official ↗

  20. Take & Make Craft Kits

    Children's Room · Media · Ages 3–12

    Available in the Children's Library. Free craft kits for Preschool - 2nd grade and Grades 3 - 5. New kits weekly while supplies last!

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  21. Take-N-Make for Grown-Ups: Floral Air Dry Clay Ghosts

    Delaware County Library System · Media · Ages 5–12

    UPDATE 10/1/26 - All seats are currently filled.

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Sunday, October 11

6 events · 6 free

  1. Ridley Park Fall Festival

    Offsite · Media · All ages

    We'll be in downtown Ridley Park for the Ridley Park Fall Festival from 12-5 pm for all kinds of fall fun!

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  2. Friends of Newtown Public Library Book Sale -$6 Fill-a-Bag Deal!

    Community Room · Media · All ages

    It’s the final day of the Friends of the Newtown Public Library Fall Book Sale!

    Free Official ↗

  3. Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons (Teens)

    Winsor Room · Media · Ages 10–13

    Curious about D&D? Learn how to play! Create a character and go on an adventure. Snacks provided. For new players. For 6th to 12th graders.…

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  4. The Chronicles of Yarnia - Crocheting for a Cause Group

    Community Collaboration Space · Media · Ages 10–13

    For any new comers… Experience is necessary.

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  5. Track & Build Day @ MFL

    Community Collaboration Space, Second Floor · Media · Ages 5–13

    Every Tuesday; 10am-8pm 2nd Sunday each month; 1pm-5pm Every Tuesday you can come and build using our collection of LEGO bricks, Lincoln…

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  6. Halloween Costume Exchange

    Peter Rabbit Storytime Room · Media · All ages

    Donation Drop-off : September 14 - October 7 - Children’s Desk Costume Shopping : Friday, October 9, 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday, October 10, 9 AM…

    Free Official ↗

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