* Check out our calendar for more ideas  

The presents have been opened and toys have been played with and every parent fears the words "I'm bored" over Christmas break. Don't fret Fun Things has you covered with events to keep your family busy over break.

Catch a Show

Go on a year long adventure with Frog and Toad at the Arden Theater

Follow Your Heart with Disney on Ice at the Wells Fargo Center

Pennsylvania Ballet's George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Sleeping Beauty: A Musical Panto at the People's Light 

Visit a local Museum

The Academy of Natural Science 

Discovery Days at Delaware Museum of Natural History

Franklin Institute 

Constitution Center

The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Go Ice Skating

Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park

Get Culture for Free from Bank of America

If you are a Bank of America check, ATM, or credit card holder you can visit museums this weekend for free. Bank of America offers this Museums on Us program on the first weekend of every month and gives you free general admission to 70 museums nationwide. Art, science, history or nature - your card gets you in whatever you are into. Locate a museum near you.



Museums in the Philadelphia area: Philadelphia Museum of Art, National Constitution Center, African American Museum of Philadelphia , Please Touch Museum and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts



Your ticket to culture and art may already be in your pocket! Free Museum offer details: This offer excludes special exhibitions, ticketed shows and fund raising events. Photo ID and any valid Bank of America Check, ATM, or credit card must be presented. Free admission limited to cardholder at participating institution.


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Celebrate the love of reading with Borders!

March 05, 2011 at 2:00 PM

Head to Borders for stories, games, arts and crafts and more! You can even submit your very own book review for publication on Borders.com!


For more information: www.borders.com

Location:
Springfield - Borders Springfield Square Shopping Center Springfield, PA 19064


Glen Mills - Borders 968 Baltimore Pike Glen Mills, PA 19342


Bryn Mawr - Borders Rosemont Shopping Center Bryn Mawr, PA 19010


Wynnewood - Borders 80 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA 19096

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 4-8

Cost: free to attend


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Meet Bugs, a lovable special needs Dalmatian and his owners, Lansdowne residents Gene and Betty Ward, who will discuss the unique challenges and joys of caring for a pet with special needs.


For more information: www.animalfriendsoflansdowne.com

Location: 55 S. Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050

This event is appropriate for: All ages

Cost: free

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For more information:www.theknackkids.com

Location:601 W Baltimore Pike Springfield

This event is appropriate for ages 3 and older

Cost: Free


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on Saturday

February 26th

9 to 11 a.m.

Free in all
Target stores

• Special reading of Dr. Seuss Books
  
• Free Dr. Seuss-inspired games and activities
• Exclusive Dr. Seuss giveaways

If you can't make it to a Target Store read with your child at home and check out the Dr. Seuss website for games and activities http://www.seussville.com/lb/home.html



For more information: http://www.target.com/readacrossamerica

Location: Springfield-857 Baltimore Pike Springfield, PA 19064
Springfield West-1200 Baltimore Pike Springfield, PA 19064Concord Township- 600 Hatton Dr Glen Mills, PA 19342
Brandywine-1050 Brandywine Pkwy Wilmington, DE 19803

This event is appropriate for all ages

Cost: free


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This family-oriented program explores the world of these fascinating night creatures and the myths associated with them. Tyler Educators Suzanne Clauser and Rachel Ndeto will begin the evening with an indoor program followed by a short hike to listen for calls of the Eastern screech owls (weather permitting). Hot drinks and snacks end the evening. Wear footwear appropriate for uneven trails and bring a flashlight. This program is suitable for children age 6 and older.

Grab the kids and come have fun together at Tyler. Interactive programs let you learn, create and explore nature and plants. Fee is for each participant.

$6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members

Pre-registration required.
For more information

Contact Joanne Landau, Registrar at 610-566-9134 x 215 or jlandau@tylerarboretum.org


Location: 515 Painter Rd Media Pa


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Celebrate Elmo's 3rd birthday with music, stories, crafts and more! Please note that this is not a costume character event. Activities will vary by store.





For more information: www.borders.com

Location:
Springfield - Borders Springfield Square Shopping Center Springfield, PA 19064


Glen Mills - Borders 968 Baltimore Pike Glen Mills, PA 19342


Bryn Mawr - Borders Rosemont Shopping Center Bryn Mawr, PA 19010


Wynnewood - Borders 80 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA 19096

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 4-8

Cost: free to attend


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Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday

February 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st

Open Skating

11:00pm - 3:30pm

Admission with Lunch $8.50

Includes choice of Slice of Pizza, Hot Dog or Popcorn Chicken,

Bag of Chips and Small Soda

Admission Skating Only $5.00

Cannot be combined with any other discounts

For more information: http://www.cnskatepalace.com/

Location: 3471 Concord Rd Aston PA 19014

This event is appropriate for: kids 5 and older

Cost: Skating only $5.50, skate and lunch $8.50, rental $2-$3

For more information: www.helicoptermuseum.org/

Home Depot is having a FREE workshop this Saturday, February 5th, 2011 from 9am to noon at all Home Depot stores. They are geared towards children age 5-12, but the younger children will likely need some help from you.


The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

* Find Your Local Store

For more information: www.homedepot.com

Locations:

Marple 700 Reed Road Broomall, PA 19008

Ridley Township 300 East Macdade Blvd Folsom, PA 19033

Upper Darby 5342 W Baltimore Pike Primos-Secane, PA 19018

Concord Township 200 Hatton Drive Glen Mills, PA 19342

This event is appropriate for ages 3 and older

Cost:free


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Media Celebrates the "Year of the Rabbit" with Philadelphia's premiere "Lion Dancers" Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy. Parade spans State Street and starts/ends @ Margaret Kuo's. 11:30am

For more information: http://visitmediapa.com

Location: State Street in Media PA

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: free to attend

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There are many animals that call Tyler home during the winter months. Come join the hunt as we look for their hiding places and learn how they survive through the cold months.

Each program for children ages 6-9 explores a different aspect of the plant or the natural world, and includes a lesson, outdoor exploration and activities. Adults are welcome to accompany children; fee is for the child only.



For more information: Contact Joanne Landau, Registrar at 610-566-9134 x 215 or jlandau@tylerarboretum.org

Location: 515 Painter Rd Media

This event is appropriate for:

Cost: $6 Fee for members $8 Fee for non-members

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