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Summer Stage Steps Into Roald Dahl’s Magical World With James & The Giant Peach, Jr.

Summer Stage Steps Into 
Roald Dahl’s Magical World With 
James & The Giant Peach, Jr.





Upper Darby Summer Stage welcomes audiences to float along with James & The Giant Peach, Jr! With performances on August 3rd, 4th, & 5th at 10:30am and August 4th at 7:00pm, the show follows a young boy as he and his insect friends embark on an exhilarating journey across the ocean inside a giant peach.

 

James & The Giant Peach, Jr. is part of this year’s series of family-friendly, hour-long shows presented by Upper Darby Summer Stage’s Children’s Theatre program. Tickets range from $10-$14 and may be purchased online any time at www.udsummerstage.org or by calling the Box Office at 610.814.7270 during office hours on Monday–Thursday from 9am-4pm or 9:30am-4pm on show days. The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center is located at 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue in Drexel Hill, just minutes from the Main Line and Center City. Parking is free. Masks are suggested but not required.

 

In this Summer Stage classic based on Roald Dahl’s best-selling book, James Henry Trotter (Olivia McGowan of Springfield) is off on an epic adventure to track down the peach from his old fruit tree. Along the way, he’ll meet friends like Spider (Nes Himdi of Upper Darby), Earthworm (Amirah Pooree of Upper Darby), Grasshopper (Mekhi Postell of St. David’s), Centipede (Matthew Niznan of Upper Darby), and Ladybug (Alana Gangadeen of Drexel Hill) who will help guide him on this exciting quest that puts courage to the test.

 


For more information:   https://summerstage.udfoundation.org/

Location: Upper Darby Summer Stage 1051 Pontiac Road, #707Drexel Hill

This event is appropriate for:  the whole family 

Cost: Tickets range from $10-$14

5 Ideas Do With the Kids This Week in Delaware County January 13th -17th



Keep the kids busy this week with some of these fun-filled events happening this week.

Monday
January 13th
Winter Carnival at Haverford Township Library


Tuesday
January 14th


Rhythm Babies at Wolff's Apple House

Wednesday
January 15th

Little Chefs: Fun with Flavors- Salty at Tyler Arboretum  (registration required)



Thursday
January 16th

Play a round of indoor mini-golf at Linvilla Orchards


Friday

January 17th

Stories and a Puppet Show: “Witch’s Winter Kitchen” at Media Upper Providence Library


For more ideas take a look at our calendar: https://www.kidsdelco.com/p/events-calendar.html

1st Start Summer Camp

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1 st Start Summer Camp is back for round 2 at Swarthmore College the week of July 17-21!

1st Start Camp is a half day AM camp (9-12 PM) where campers will play a variety of sports and fun activities! All of the head counselors are PA certified teachers from the area who are super fun!

The cost of the camp for the week is $200. Want to go to camp but can’t make the whole week? No problem! E-Mail Coach John and we can prorate the cost depending on how many days you can make. We don’t want anybody missing out on the fun! 

To register for camp please click here: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/1stStartLacrosse

For any questions on camp or registration please email Coach John at coachjohn@1ststartlacrosse.com

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

Granite Run Kids Club Presents: Mr. Scott the Music Man

Tuesday, June 5th 
Granite Run Kids Club Presents: 
Mr. Scott the Music Man 
10:30 - 11:45am 




This is a FREE event that is held the 1st Tuesday of the Month and is open to all kids.




For more information: www.shopgraniterunmall.com 


Location: Boscov's Court - 1067 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063


Cost: free

Safe Kids Car Seat Check


Car Seat Check Up Event 
9/24/2011
10: 00AM to 01:00 PM 


Free child safety seat inspection. Four out of child car seats are used incorrectly. Be sure yours is not one of them. Get your child care seat inspected be a certified technician at Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, Pa., on Saturday, September 24, 10AM to 1PM. Appointment necessary! Call 215-590-5437 to schedule at time

This event is a partnership between Safe Kids SE PA, PA State Police, AAP Traffic Injury Prevention Project, Street Smarts, Montgomery County Health Department and Kohl's Injury Prevention Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. An appointment is necessary, please call 215-590-5437 to schedule a time.





For more information:  www.safekidsweb.org


Location:  Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road Media PA, 19063



RotorFest Helicopter Air Show


On Saturday, September 25th and Sunday, September 26th The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center will be hosting its 14th annual All Helicopter Air Show RotorFest.




Why: To celebrate our helicopter history and inspire the inventors of tomorrow! Helicopter Rides $40/person!

Who: The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center presents RotorFest 2010

What: The World's Largest All Helicopter Air Show

Where: 1220 American Blvd., West Chester, PA - off Airport Rd. between the Brandywine Airport & QVC

When: Rain or Shine - Saturday & Sunday. Sept. 25th & 26th. From 10:00am to 4:30pm. Adults & Children over 2 years $10.


For more information: please call 610.436.9600 or check out the Museum web site at www.helicoptermuseum




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Fun Things Birthday Party Best List


I have been receiving a lot of request for birthday party suggestions. I thought it would be a good idea to list the birthday party venue, food and cake providers that I have personal experience with. The following list contains birthday product and service providers that I have either used or experienced for kids parties. I am considering making this a permanent feature on my blog so email mail me your birthday party best at tracey@kidsdelco.com and I will add them to the list. Thanks!

Best Party Supplies
Amazon.com - all the party supplies you need are now avaialble on Amazon.com. We have created an Amazon store to make it easier to find party supplies for the most popular themes for boys and girls.
Best Cakes
Wayside Market, Media, PA – best sheet cake. If you looking for sheet cake made to order this is the place for you. They can incorporate any birthday party theme onto your cake.
Kyj’s Bakery, Brookhaven, PA – best traditional cake. I love the frosting on their cakes.
Cold Stone Creamery Springfield, PA – great ice cream cakes with signature flavors like Midnight Delight and Cookie Dough.
Traub’s Bakery, Prospect Park, PA – this is a Delco legend and the cakes are always moist and nicely decorated.
Best Party Venues
Double D Gymnastics, Glen Mills, PA – what I like about Double D is that your party is private. You don’t need to worry about sharing space with others and that makes it easier to keep track of the kids at your party.
Pinocchio's Pizzeria, Media, PA – the back room at Pinocchio's offers great pizza and a private room. The rest is up to you. Bring crafts and activities and this is a good low budget option.
Special Teas Tea Room, Chadds Ford, PA – this place is great for girls ages 5-8. You can really pull off a Fancy Nancy party by having all your guests dress up in their best finery, hats, scarves, gloves and fake pearls.
Makin' Music, Aston, PA – this is a place you can have a high-energy birthday party where your kids can make some noise without getting in trouble
Hidden Valley Farm, Ridley Creek State Park – this is a great place to have pony ride party. They have a small room to have cake and ice cream but the real star will be the ponies.
Linvilla Orchards, Media, PA – if you are having a birthday in the fall, this place is a sure hit. Hayrides, apple picking and outdoor fun. You can’t go wrong.
Color Me Mine, Glen Mills, PA – create your own pottery and keep the kids active. This is a good place to keep the kids active and let them express themselves.
The Creative Living Room, Swarthmore, PA – this is another great creative outlet for your kids. Let the creative staff bring out your child’s inner artist.
Sweet and Sassy, Exton, PA – this is a little bit outside of Delco but if you have a girly, girl, this place offers the full spa treatment and a runway so your little fashionista can show off.
Sproul Lanes, Springfield, PAthis is a nice clean bowling ally and they have dinosaur ball ramps that your kids will just love.
IceWorks, Aston, PA – this is a very large facility and a great place to have a birthday party. It has a separate party room and can offer food and soda packages.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Springfield, PA these parties offer a fun activity and a bear to take home. You could combine this with one of the restaurants in the mall (Friendly’s or Sbarro Pizza) for great party experience.
Winner's Circle, Newtown Square, PA – they have a semi-private room offering video games, fun and good food. Combined it with a night out at the movies at the Regal Edgemont Square 10, and you have a great birthday part for tweens.
Marple Sports Arena, Broomall, PA – this is the ultimate sports arena, from skate packages to mountain climbing packages your athletic 8-12 year old will have a birthday to remember.
Blue Santa Beads, Media, PAanother option for the creative child. Have a bead party, $100.00 for eight kids and they even have an option where they will bring the beads to you for an in-home party.
LoopdiHoops, Ardmore, PAHow about a hula-hoop party? Decorate your hula-hoop or have a hula-hoop dance party. This is another great idea of tweens.
Go Festive FotoBooth Party, Philadelphia, PA – for that really special party or sweet 16, a FotoBooth and dress up clothes can make for a one-of-a-kind birthday.
Best Party Food
Best Pizza
Coco’s Brookhaven, PA – if you like a doughy crust and good sauce this is the pizza for you.
Pinocchio's Pizzeria, Media, PA – the pizza is good but it’s the restaurant that sets the place apart. My family has been going here for years and it’s tradition. Also they have a backroom that’s great for kids birthday parties.
Pat’s Pizza Brookhaven, PA – this is the value play. You can get two medium or large pizzas at a value price.
Best Hot Roast Beef
Ro Lynn Delicatessen Brookhaven, PA – you won’t get lunch meat here, they are doing the real thing. Roast beef with gravy and rolls at a great price.
Sam and Sam, Upland, PA – this a recommendation from a friend. I have heard that this is a great deal for a hot roast beef party platter.
Hoagie Tray
Primo Hoagies, Media, PA – I have never been let down with a Primo Hoagie tray. You get quality meets and bread that your guest will love.
Chicken Nugget Platter
Chick-Fil-A – multiple locations in Delaware County – I only put this category in here so I could tell you what a great hit a Chick-Fil-A nugget platter always is at every birthday party we have.
Mexican
Qdobu, Springfield, PAone of the best birthday parties we ever had was a fiesta theme. Mexican is a great party food and Qdobu offers good catering at a good price.
Pretzels
Pretzel Boys, Aston, PA – buttery good pretzels always make the party.

A Wee-Folk and Tree-rific Celebration!


On Sunday, September 19 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, families are invited to the Arboretum’s Tree-rific Celebration: Wee Folk & Nature’s Secrets. Girls, boys and adults who attend this magical event, in costume, each receive $1 off the price of a regular admission, and, Tyler’s Gift Shop has arranged for an easy and kid-friendly costume alternative with an ample supply of wizard hats, magic wands, faerie wings, halos and skirts available for purchase.

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to participate in Tyler’s new Enchanted Parade, led by the Arboretum’s Faerie Queen and Wizard King. The magical procession will start at 2:00 pm, on Painter Lawn. Before and after the Enchanted Parade, kids can enjoy numerous ongoing activities and crafts.

Wee faeries, wizards, gnomes or elves will love joining in on our Magical Bubbles Faerie Dancing. The Tree-rific Scavenger Hunt featuring Tyler's ever-popular Totally Terrific Treehouses. Listen spell-bound to magical tales during Enchanted Story Time readings. Create on-site Gnome Homes and Faerie Houses for the Arboretum's magical spirits to inhabit, and create a mushroom and enchanted halo to take home. It’s a fun-filled outdoor family afternoon, not to be missed.


For more information: www.tylerarboretum.org

Location: 515 Painter Rd Media Pa

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost:

Non-member adults (16 to 64), $9

Non-member seniors (65+), $8

Non-member youths (3-15), $5; children under 3 are free


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Giggle Gang Event




Thursday September 16
at 10:30
Giggle Gang
presents "Go Fish"

Gear up Giggle Gang for a fantastically fishy underwater adventure. We'll sing songs and listen to a story about a little fishy's great big journey, and then we'll create some fishy friends of our own to take home with us.




The Springfield Mall Giggle Gang is an interactive club for parents and kids between the ages of one and five that teaches important lessons relating to the environment and the surrounding community in a fun, interactive way. The club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Springfield Mall at 10:30 a.m. and is FREE for members of the Springfield Mall Shoppers Club. The Shoppers Club is a community of smart shoppers receiving exclusive benefits when shopping at Springfield Mall. For more information, contact Springfield Mall Customer Service at 610.328.1200 ext. 0.


For more information: www.shopspringfieldmall.com

Location:1250 Baltimore Pike Springfield PA

This event is appropriate for kids ages 1-5 years old

Cost: free


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PNC Free Sunday Morning at Delaware Museum of Natural History

PNC Free Sunday Morning on Sept. 12
WHAT: PNC Free Sunday Morning - Free admission from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. courtesy of the PNC Foundation on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010.

WHERE: Delaware Museum of Natural History, 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19807

DATE: Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010

TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

ADMISSION: Free.

MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.delmnh.org or call 302-658-9111.


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The LEGO Store Monthly Mini Model Build!




Lego Mini Model Build!
King of Prussia Mall
LEGO Boy with Backpack: September 7th, begins at 5:00pm until supplies last


For more information: http://stores.lego.com
Location: 160 North Gulph Road King of Prussia (inside the mall near JC Penny lower level)
This event is appropriate for: kids ages 6-14 only
Cost: free


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Fall Family Classes at Main Line Art Center




Create Together Parent & Me Workshop
Sun., Sept. 26 & Oct. 3, 10:30 -11:30 am
$50 Member/$57 Non-Member

Share in the wonder of creation and exploration as you and your child enjoy your first art experience together. Join us for this mini commitment-free sampler. Using age-appropriate materials. Open to ages 2-3 and their caregiver. Tuition covers one child and parent pair. Each additional child $15 M/ $20 NM. $20 discount when registered for more than one family workshop.



Create Together Parent & Me Workshop
Sun., Oct. 10- 17, 10:30-11:30 am
$50 Member/$57 Non-Member

Share in the wonder of creation and exploration as you and your child enjoy your first art experience together. Join us for this mini commitment-free sampler. Using age-appropriate materials. Open to ages 2-3 and their caregiver. Tuition covers one child and parent pair. Each additional child $15 M/ $20 NM. $20 discount when registered for more than one family workshop.

Jack O'Lantern Family Workshop
Sun., Oct. 24, 10:30 am-12 pm
$45 Member/$55 Non-Member

Your family will be the talk of the town with an artistic Jack O'Lantern display for Halloween. In this workshop students work together to carve their own frightfully fun pumpkin. A large pumpkin and carving materials will be provided. Tuition covers one child and adult pair. Each additional child $15 M /20 NM Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. $20 discount when registered for more than one family workshop.

Monster Mash!
Sat., Oct 30, 2:30-4:30 pm
$36 Member/$44 Non-Member

Bring your friends and join us for this jam-packed Halloween celebration! We will make scary boo-tiful creations including ghouls and goblins, spooky masks and bat-mobiles. The celebration includes hands-on art projects, face painting and a healthy snack. Since art can be messy so we suggest not wearing costumes. Caregiver is welcome to stay (or drop-off to run errands!). Open to ages 4 and up. Tuition covers one child and adult pair. $20 discount when registered for more than one family workshop.

Sign up today classes fill quickly!

For more information: www.mainlineart.org

Location: Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Road Haverford, PA 19041

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 4 and older

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Free Sunday Mornings at Brandywine River Museum


For the month of September the Brandywine River museum will offer free admission from 9:30 am until noon on Sunday mornings (September 5th,12th, 19th and 26th)



For more information: www.brandywinemuseum.org/

Location: Brandywine River Museum, U.S. Route 1 Chadds Ford, PA

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: free



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Kids Eat Free at Ikea this Weekend

Kids Eat Free

Spend Labor Day Weekend with IKEA!

September 4, 5 & 6, 2010: Kids Eat Free! Choose any three kid-sized items to create a meal. Kids under 12 only. child must be present. Value of $2.49


For more information: www.ikea.com/us/en/

Location:
Ikea South Philadelphia
2206 S. Columbus Blvd.Philadelphia, PA 19148

Ikea Conshohocken
400 Alan Wood Road Conshohocken, PA 19428


This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: free kids meal

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First Friday in Swarthmore with the Creative Living Room

Pillows & Pajamas Story Time at The Creative Living Room

on Friday September 3
at
6 – 6:45 pm




“A Night at the Museum” with Allison DeSalvo and special guest, artist Judy Fowler

Join TCLR’s Music and Art teacher Allison DeSalvo and special guest, artist Judy Fowler as they take children on a colorful, imaginary journey into the world of art through stories and a group mural project. Fowler shares her paintings to create a fun, live gallery experience for the whole family.

Geared for children 3 – 10 years

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For more information: www.thecreativelivingroom.com

Location: 15 Chester Road Swarthmore

This event is appropriate for: Geared for children 3 – 10 years

Cost: free

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Free Admission to Museums this Weekend

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, Please Touch Museum and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts



Free Museum Schedule:


September 4th and 5th





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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Join Makin' Music at Hillwood Farm on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 10 AM to 2 PM. You can come see Makin’ Music’s home in the Barn and find out about classes and parties. They will be performing throughout the day, doing face painting, crafts, balloons for the kids—all sorts of Makin’ Music fun!

Plus, Rockdale will be having an Open House in the Cottage, so you can stop in there and meet the teachers, find out all about Rock Bands and hear some gre...at music.

AND, Soul Source will be having an Open House in the Farmhouse, so you can stop in there and find out all about their offerings (they’ve got stuff for grown-ups and kids).

It’s really a whole Hillwood Farm Open House! Hope you can join us for all the fun!




For more information: www.makinmusic.com

Location: Hillwood Farm-5561 Pennell Road-Media, PA

This event is appropriate for: the whole family Cost: free to attend

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Target First Wednesdays at the Please Touch Museum


For more information: www.pleasetouchmuseum.org

Location: Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA 19131

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: $2 after 5pm

Day Out With Thomas on the Strasburg Rail Road


September 11-19, 2010.

All aboard for the best birthday party ever! Thomas the Tank Engine is set to roll into Strasburg Rail Road for Day Out With Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2010. All Thomas fans are invited to spend the day with their favorite engine and celebrate his 65th birthday from September 11-19, 2010. This nine-day event will include activities and excitement for the whole family.



· A 22-minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine

· The opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt™, Controller of the Railway

· A Thomas & Friends™ Imagination Station, featuring stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts and crafts activities and coloring sheets

· Storytelling and video viewing

· Ride on the Cagney, a miniature steam train

· “Steer” the pint-sized Cranky Cars around a track

· Ride Strasburg Rail Road’s hand-powered Pump Car

· 2010 commemorative merchandise and giveaways, including a mini-view finder giveaway that tells the story of Thomas’ upcoming adventure, Misty Island Rescue

· Shop a large selection of Thomas merchandise, including toys, books, railway sets, DVD’s, apparel and more



The 22-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine will depart every 45 minutes, rain or shine. Check www.StrasburgRailRoad.com for specific train times.

Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Ticket prices are $18 for ages 2 and up (service charges and fees may apply). Purchase tickets for Day Out With Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2010 by calling Ticket Web toll-free at 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.ticketweb.com or www.StrasburgRailRoad.com.

For more information and directions contact the Strasburg Rail Road at 717-687-7522 or www.StrasburgRailRoad.com. Day Out With Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2010 is presented by HIT Entertainment and sponsored by MEGA Brands.