Last week, we celebrated Grandfriends Days at PIC—and what a turnout! More than 150 grandfriends joined us, filling our classrooms with joy, laughter, and love. We’re so grateful for these extraordinary people who mean so much to our young learners. These grandfriends learned about PIC and spent...

Last week, we celebrated the season at the annual Fall Family Festival. With a backdrop of fallen leaves, the fun included pumpkin painting, colored spaghetti, scraping the inside of pumpkins, filling scarecrows with straw and so much more. We want to thank everyone who came out to share the morning...

ArtStart 2025 was a great evening with approximately 150 people coming out to enjoy food and drink, a wine tasting, a spectacular children's art exhibit, live music, silent auction, and raffle prizes. Almost $40,000 was raised to support the Tuition Assistance Fund at PIC! We are grateful for all...

ArtStart 2025 Tickets are on sale now! Don't miss this Thursday night out for grownups featuring food and drinks, a premiere children's art exhibition, music, and a silent auction. It is a time with old friends and the chance to meet new ones. BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE We are grateful for the generous...

ArtStart, PIC's annual fall fundraiser is in the works. Event planning has begun and the committee is putting together the best time ever. ArtStart is a Thursday night out for grownups featuring food and drinks, a premiere children's art exhibition, music, and a silent auction. It is a time with old...

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Lemonade Lull last week. We had grownups and children alike drinking lemonade, eating cookies and pretzels, and having a good time. The Lemonade Lull kicks off our summer family events and next up is our Ice Cream Social on July 23.

Over 350 children and their families from West Philadelphia came out to the Magic Circle Nature Playground on Saturday to enjoy Day of Play. The morning kicked off with an hour concert by City Love. PIC families and friends helped make the event possible by volunteering their time and talents at the...

DAY of PLAY is MAY 3rd! 10 am – 10:45 am: Family Concert on the Playground See a fun family performance by Philadelphia based band City Love ! 11 am – 2 pm: Free Playground Activities A celebration of music, art, and gardening activities will all be happening on the Magic Circle Nature Playground...

a monthly message from Executive Director Jamila Carter Last Tuesday and Wednesday, we celebrated our annual Grandfriends Days, welcoming over 100 grandfriends. As I shared PIC's rich history with our guests, their cheers and encouragement eased my nerves and left me deeply touched. The sight of our...

Last week, we had our annual Fall Family Festival. It's a time where families are invited to join their children for seasonal activities on the playground, totlot, and blacktop. With a backdrop of fallen leaves in vivid colors, the fun included pumpkin painting, leaf kite making, apple prints...