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Things to do with kids in Norristown, this week

Outings and places for kids up to age 6 in Norristown, PA, taken from our Philadelphia list by the town in each address. This week has 3 dated outings, and 3 more are coming up.

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This week

This week in Norristown

Dated outings from this week’s list, soonest first.

Oct31Sat

Boo at the Zoo at Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo · 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401

When
Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1
Time
10:30am–3:30pm
Price
Included with zoo admission (Adults $18.95 online, kids 3–12 $15.95 online, 2 and under free); free zoo passes and coupons don’t apply
Ages
0–10
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Coming up

Coming up in Norristown

From our holiday and seasonal lists, each checked on the organizer’s page.

Nov20to Dec 30

Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo · 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401

Christmas lights
When
Select nights, Nov 20 – Dec 30, 2026
Time
5–9pm; last entry 8:30pm
Price
Adults $27.95 online, kids 3–12 $24.95 online, 0–2 free; $18.95 after 7:30pm
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Good questions

Norristown with kids: the FAQ

Trick-or-Treat Night at Elmwood Park Zoo (Fri Oct 30), Boo Just For You (Sensory-Friendly) at Elmwood Park Zoo (Fri Oct 30) and Boo at the Zoo at Elmwood Park Zoo (Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1). Each one links to its official page with times and prices.

Free admission for Norristown Borough residents at Elmwood Park Zoo on Oct 31, Santa’s Workshop at Wild Lights on Nov 20 and Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo on Nov 20.

Yes. Free admission for Norristown Borough residents at Elmwood Park Zoo is free, going by the official page. Parking and extras can still cost money.

We go by the town in each listing’s own address, or the library branch for storytimes. Anything with a different town in its address stays on the Philadelphia pages. Every listing links to the venue’s or organizer’s page, and we only show a date, time or price when that page does. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.

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