MetroKids

11/07/2025

Back to the Classroom: Creativity Edition
Summer is slowly coming to an end, and school is on the horizon! Perhaps you’re attending a new school or starting a new after-school activity.
https://www.metrokids.com/back-to-the-classroom-creativity-edition

Get ready for the new school year with these books for all ages about getting creative and heading back to school.

10/07/2025

Editor’s Picks: We Love It!
Brainometry Cubed

A hands-on, brain-boosting puzzle game that challenges kids to think critically and solve spatial problems. Featuring colorful, interlocking cubes, this engaging STEM toy enhances pattern recognition, problem-solving and logical thinking skills. $11.99, ages 6+, amazon.com

Bookmoji

An interactive tool that helps kids build personalized avatars reflecting their interests.
https://www.metrokids.com/editors-picks-we-love-it-2

Looking for gift ideas? Check out these picks from NAPPA that will please any child, from family-friendly games to cute plushies.

09/07/2025

Apple-Picking in the Delaware Valley
There’s nothing to get you in the autumn spirit quite like picking apples. Whether it’s a fun way to spend a Saturday with your kids, an excuse to hang out with your friends or the key to making that perfect apple pie, going to an orchard to pick your own apples is a beloved tradition.
https://www.metrokids.com/apple-picking-in-the-delaware-valley

Picking your own apples is a fun fall activity for the whole family, and there are plenty of places in the Delaware Valley to do it.

09/07/2025

Camps Across the U.S. Respond to Texas Camp Tragedy
Summer camps across the country are sharing their condolences after a devastating flood in Texas killed 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic during the Fourth of July weekend, including camp co-owner and co-director Dick Eastland. An additional five campers and one counselor are still missing as of Tuesday, July 8.
https://www.metrokids.com/camps-across-the-u-s-respond-to-texas-camp-tragedy

Following the flood that killed 27 Camp Mystic campers and counselors, camps across the country are offering condolences and support.

08/07/2025

Parent You Should Know … Rachel Hollander Sirner
Rachel Hollander Sirner of Merion Station is a devoted mom to two boys, Rafi (5) and Kobi (3), and a loving wife to Ari. As senior director of IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed) at Hillel International, Hollander leads an initiative that uses Birthright Israel to deepen Jewish connection and identity among college students.
https://www.metrokids.com/parent-you-should-know-rachel-hollander-sirner

Rachel Hollander Sirner discusses her work at Hillel International and how her leadership experience shapes her parenting style.

07/07/2025

Summer Fun in the Delaware Valley: July 11-13
Make the most of the nice weather this weekend by getting outside! Don't miss these fun events all about nature, plants and animals.
https://www.metrokids.com/summer-fun-in-the-delaware-valley-july-11-13

Make the most of the nice weather this weekend by getting outside! Don't miss these fun events all about nature, plants and animals.

04/07/2025

Happy Fourth of July! What are your Independence Day plans?

03/07/2025

If you haven't read our June/July issue yet, now's the perfect time to check it out! We've got plenty of tips and ideas for fun ways to spend your summer, from crowd-favorite tourist attractions to some of the weirdest things to do and see in the .
Also in this issue:
- Your favorite doctors and dentists for 2025
- Dads and the pet they didn't want
- Preparing for a tooth extraction
- Alternatives to baby showers
- for kids of all ages
- And more!
https://dmag.metrokids.com/June-2025/index.html

01/07/2025

Adaptive Sports Are the Name of the Game
Springtime has finally arrived, and with it warmer temperatures and outdoor team sports. Major League Baseball started last month, and all over the region, kids are picking up bats and balls and getting ready to swing for the fences.
https://www.metrokids.com/adaptive-sports-are-the-name-of-the-game

Springtime has finally arrived, and with it warmer temperatures and outdoor team sports. Major League Baseball started last month

30/06/2025

Independence Day Fun in the Delaware Valley
Happy 4th of July! There are plenty of fun events taking place in the Delaware Valley that are the perfect place to celebrate the country's birthday and enjoy delicious treats, fun activities and fireworks.
https://www.metrokids.com/independence-day-fun-in-the-delaware-valley

Happy 4th of July! There are plenty of fun events in the Delaware Valley that are the perfect place to celebrate the country's birthday.

25/06/2025

Fun for the Whole Family in the Philadelphia Area This Weekend!
As the Fourth of July grows nearer and the weather gets hotter, there are plenty of great family activities to check out outside in the Philadelphia area. Just make sure you pack some water and sunscreen!
https://www.metrokids.com/fun-for-the-whole-family-in-the-philadelphia-area-this-weekend

Bucks Fevers Tunes, Fourth Friday in South Street Headhouse District and more family fun this weekend in the Philadelphia area

23/06/2025

Beat the Heat this Week
The Eastern U.S. is in for a rough couple of days, with the official start of summer being marked by a severe heatwave.
https://www.metrokids.com/beat-the-heat-this-week

A heatwave is coming this weekend. These tips will help you prepare for it and make sure you're cool and hydrated in the hot weather.