Fun Things Top 10 Weekend Events for May 24, 25, & 26

Our top 10 picks for this weekend May 24th, 25, & 26th

Friday

1. Get your tickets to see Arden Children’s Theatre preform Pinocchio

2. Check out all the family fun at the Devon Horse Show this Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday

3.  Make a Hero Doll at Michaels

4. 17th Century Skirmish at Colonial Plantation

5.  Drop by the Radnor Library for the Family Place Playground

6  Catch the Saturday Matinee of Despicable Me. at the Springfield Library

7.  Honor Fallen Military Heroes at the National Constitution Center

8. Celebrate the holiday weekend at Longwood Gardens during their Fireworks and Fountains show 

9. Last weekend to see Pinkalicious at the Media Theater.

10. See the additions to Tyler Arboretums collection of Totally Terrific Treehouses, and explore the old favorites.

  

Don't forget to check out our listing of Memorial Day Parades and Fireworks

* Check out our calendar for more ideas.

Honor Fallen Military Heroes this Memorial Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center

Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27, 2013

This Memorial Day weekend, the National Constitution Center will honor U.S. service men and women who have given their lives in defense of the Constitution and its legacy of freedom. From Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27, 2013, visitors can participate in an array of FREE activities about the history and significance of the Memorial Day holiday. PLEASE NOTE: The Center will have extended hours on Sunday, May 26, 2013 and will open at 9:30 a.m.

The Center will offer special price breaks throughout the weekend:

• Visitors who purchase three tickets will get the fourth ticket free.
• Families can purchase a Freedom Family Membership to the Center for a 20% discount; members enjoy free, unlimited museum access, invitations to members-only programs and events, a 10% discount in the museum store and Delegates’ Cafe, and more.

The Center’s Memorial Day Weekend programming includes:

Memorials: How a Nation Remembers Show10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m.
This 20-minute interactive program illuminates the history of our nation’s famous memorials, including Little Bighorn, the U.S.S. Arizona, and the Lincoln Memorial.


Liberty Tree Show
10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Memorial Day Weekend marks the “birthday” of the National Constitution Center’s very own living memorial, the Liberty Tree. Visitors can learn about the history of Liberty Trees in America and the story of how Pennsylvania’s Liberty Tree came to live on the Center’s lawn.

Flag Etiquette Workshop
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Explore the history and meaning behind America’s national symbol and learn about the ways to handle the flag with reverence and respect.

Flag Ceremonies
9:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
The American flag will be raised every morning and lowered every evening on the Center’s front lawn. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate as they learn the proper protocol for this poignant ceremony.

Giant Flag Folding Activity
1:30 p.m.
After learning the ins and outs of flag etiquette, visitors can put their new knowledge to the test as they help fold the National Constitution Center’s giant American flag!

Patriotic Karaoke Station
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visitors will have an opportunity to sing their favorite songs about America.

Make and Take Craft Activities
10 a.m. to 3 p.m
Visitors can create patriotic crafts including poppy pins—the symbol of Memorial Day- as well as star wreaths and crepe paper American flags.



For more information:   constitutioncenter.org/

Location: National Constitution Center- 525 Arch Street, Independence Mall Philadelphia, PA 19106

Delaware County Memorial Day Parades, Celebrations & Fireworks

Parades & Celebrations

Radnor
Memorial Day celebration. ALL military veterans are welcome to march! Monday, May 27th at 9:45 AM (Rain or Shine)

The parade will be followed by the Memorial Ceremony (at the corner of Runnymede and South Wayne Avenues)

The parade will start from the Radnor Financial Center and end at the memorial on South Wayne Avenue

Ridley Park
Monday May 27th: Memorial Day Celebration at Veterans' Park Sellers &Ridley Aves) Beginning at 10am

Thornbury Township
Monday May 27th The Township will host a ceremony at Thornbury Park to remember all those who have served and sacrificed for all of us. 

Media
On Monday May 27th at 10am on State Street in Media

Upland Borough
The parade will start at Upland Baptist Church on Monday, May 27th beginning at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude at the War Memorial located at Bristol Lord Field (6th & Main Streets).

Lansdowne Borough
The 2013 Memorial Day Parade begins at the corner of Lansdowne and Lacrosse Avenues with the first units beginning the march down Lansdowne Ave. at 9 am sharp. .

Fireworks
Longwood Gardens
Saturday May 25th at 9:15 part of Longwood Fireworks and Fountains

Sesame Place

Sunday, May 26th  at 9:00 PM
The night sky will sparkle at Sesame Place, with a spectacular fireworks show, set to Sesame Street music, making the festivities on Memorial Day weekend truly memorable. Fireworks will begin at 9pm. Sunday Only. Twilight admission not valid.

Craft Your Hero Doll at Michael

Craft Your Hero Doll

Saturday May 25th

10 am - 11:30 am

Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10AM - 11:30AM. See a store associate to join the fun!

For more information:   www.michaels.com

Location: 601 W Baltimore Pike Springfield, PA

This event is appropriate for:   ages 3 and older

Cost: Free

17th Century Timeline and Skirmish at Colonial Plantation

17th Century Timeline and Skirmish

May 25 and 26

Saturday - 11am to 5pm with last entry at 4pm (skirmish at 12:30 and 3:30)

Sunday - 11am to 3pm with last entry at 2:30pm (skirmish at 2:00)

Europe in the 17th century has outgrown its borders. Political and religious wars on the continent and in Great Britain have catapulted its people into the modern age. The Americas have been mapped and explored for more than a century and the great Continental powers have staked their claims to the new territory. Conflict and clashes of culture are happening. Witness a period of our history that shows the expanding horizons of both Europe and America. 


For more information:   http://www.colonialplantation.org

Location: Ridley Creek State Park  3900 North Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square, Pa. 19073

This event is appropriate for:   the whole family

Cost: Adults - $10.00 and children (4 to 12) -$8.00

Family Place Playground at the Radnor Lbrary

SATURDAY MAY 25

10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM

If you’re looking for indoor children’s activities at no cost this spring, come to Family Place Playground!  Drop in any time between 10am and 12pm for open free play with toys designed for children age 1-5 years, providing an opportunity to build creativity and practice developmental skills. No registration required. For more info call 610-687-1124.


For more information:   http://www.radnorlibrary.org/

Location:  114 W. Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087

This event is appropriate for:   children age 1-5 years,

Cost: free

Movie Matinee at the Springfield Library

Saturday Movie Matinee

May 25

2:00 PM

This month's movie is Despicable Me.


Tickets are $1.00 each and can be purchased in advance in the Youth Services Library or at the door.


For more information:  www.springfieldtwplib.org/

Location:   70 Powell Rd Springfield Pa 19064

This event is appropriate for:   the whole family

Cost:  tickets are $1 each

Family Fun at the Devon Horse Show

The Devon Horse Show runs from May 23rd - June 2nd. This year they are offering family and children's days, which makes it a perfect time to visit.

• 
  Family Day: Thursday, May 23. Specials at the Fair and Midway. Free General Admission tickets to the first 150 children
• Family Day: Tuesday, May 28. Includes the afternoon guided back-barn tours. Specials at the Fair and Midway.
• Family Day: Sunday, June 2. Specials at the Fair and Midway. Pony Rides from 11am -1pm! Don't miss the Itty Bitty Hat Parade at 11am!

Check out more great events on the  Devon Horse Show website

For more information: www.thedevonhorseshow.org

Location: Lancaster Pike and Dorset Rd Devon, PA 19333

This event is appropriate for the whole family

Fun Things Top 10 Weekend Events for May 17, 18, & 19

Our top 10 picks for this weekend May 17th, 18th, & 19th

Friday

1. Get your tickets to see Arden Children’s Theatre preform Pinocchio

2. Plenty of fun at the Knights of Columbus carnival at St. John Fisher

Saturday

3. Celebrate spring during Lansdowne Friends School's May Fair celebration

4. Become a nature detective as you look for clues about the wild animals living at the Tyler Arboretum during Family Tracks And Traces Safari

5.  Brandywine River Museum and Philadelphia Museum of Art will offer free admission International Art Museum Day

6. Discover the hidden world of bugs that live in our streams at the Family Aquatic Bug Hunt at Tyler Arboretum

7. View and learn about the trucks on display at the Touch a Truck Event at Granite Run Mall

8. Head to Michaels Craft Stores to make a Celebrate Your Hero craft

9.  New and expecting parents can head to the Marple Township Library for a "baby shower" to learn about all their great programs the library offers

Sunday 

10. Free Sunday mornings at  Brandywine River Museum         

* Check out our calendar for more ideas.

Marple Township Library "baby shower"

Saturday

May 18th 

1pm – 3pm

Join Makin' Music at the Marple Township Library for a community "baby shower". This is an introduction to the library and local community resources for new and expecting parents. Fun activities, refreshments, and a chance to meet other parents! Also, come and meet various local community organizations and receive resource information from these organizations. For New and Expecting Parents No Registration Required!

For more information:   http://www.marplelibrary.org/

Location:  Marple Township Library-  2599 Sproul Rd., Broomall, PA

Cost: free

Ticket Giveaway to See Cirque du Soleil TOTEM on The Camden Waterfront

Cirque du Soleil 

TOTEM at The Camden Waterfront

Opens May 30th

Cirque du Soleil is coming to the Philadelphia area with TOTEM. TOTEM will open on May 30th for a four-week engagement under the blue-and-yellow Big Top over the bridge in New Jersey at Camden’s Waterfront.

TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations.

Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species.

Somewhere between science and legend TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential.

Tickets start at $40 and the Family 4pack offer gets you 4+ tickets for as low as $208 (min. of 1 adult & 1 child ticket in the order). To purchase tickets please visit cirquedusoliel.com

Fun Things is giving away a family four pack of  INVITE ONLY PREVIEW tickets for May 29th at 7:30. Winners chosen via random.org in one week. Good luck!

Family Tracks And Traces Safari at Tyler Arboretum

Family Tracks And Traces Safari

May 18, 2013

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Become a nature detective as you look for clues about the wild animals living at the Tyler Arboretum. Search for fox footprints, mole holes, owl pellets and the best evidence of all: animal scat! Learn the different types of animal scat as you make real-looking scat that you can eat! 

Pre-registration required

For more information:  http://www.tylerarboretum.org

Location:   Tyler Arboretum-515 Painter Road Media,PA 19063

This event is appropriate for:   ages 5 and older

Cost: $6 members, $8 non-members

Art Museum Day

Saturday May 18th  Brandywine River Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (10% discount in museum shop) Philadelphia Museum of Art will offer free admission on Saturday, May 18th, as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors' (AAMD) International Art Museum Day. In recognition of the important role museums play in their communities, museums will encourage visitors to share their museum experiences during Art Museum Day on a special printed form available at the museum admissions desk and via social media with the hashtag #artmuseumday in a collective public response.   A list of participating AAMD member art museums will be available on the AAMD website (http://www.aamd.org/newsroom/).  While AAMD's Art Museum Day and ICOM's International Museum Day is formally held each year on May 18, some institutions shift their celebrations to adjacent dates.  For more information: http://www.aamd.org/newsroom This event is appropriate for: the whole family Cost: free

Touch A Truck Event at Granite Run Mall

Touch A Truck

May 18th 

12-4PM

Cradle of Liberty Council & Boy Scouts of America's "Touch A Truck" event is May 18 from 12-4PM in the Granite Run Mall's Rt. 1 Lot. This event is free and open to the public. Attending families will be able to view and learn about the trucks on display. There will be scouting displays and an opportunity for families to sign up for scouting.

For more information, please contact Nick Nowak at nick.nowak@scouting.org

Rain Date is May 19

Location: 1067 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063

This event is appropriate for:  the whole family

Cost: free

Hagley's Creek Kids: A Day in the Life

Hagley's Creek Kids: A Day in the Life 

May 18th

 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Explore how life in the nineteenth century was different from today! Visitors can try chores, taste what was for dinner, and discover why people decided to settle along the Brandywine. Activities are included with general admission and are free for members.



For more information: www.hagley.lib.de.us

Location: 200 Hagley Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19807

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 3 and older

Cost: Free for Hagley members.
Admission is $6 for adults, $4 per child (free for children three and under), and includes cost of supplies.