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Showing posts with label Delaware County toddlers. Show all posts

Train Rides With Santa in the Philadelphia Area




Make some holiday memories take a train ride with your family and Santa or even hop on the Polar Express.  Order your tickets early because many of these experiences sell out early.




Night Before Christmas Train

December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 19th, 20th,21st, and 22nd


This very unique train recreates the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve. A reader dressed in a Victorian nightshirt and cap will read Clement Clarke Moore's classic poem, The Night Before Christmas, as passengers enjoy cookies and milk as the train rolls along. After the train ride, children are also treated to storybook readings of holiday classics aboard our Caboose (stationary) and visitors of all ages can enjoy a ride aboard the Tinsel Trolley, a self-propelled motor car.




Santa’s Paradise Express

November 23rd - December 22nd

Santa himself will climb aboard and visit with families as they travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA, and back.




Nov 23, 24, 29, 30
Dec 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
11AM, 1PM, 3PM
Additional 5PM departures: Dec 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
       
All aboard Santa's Express! Join Santa for a 90-minute journey on our heated decorated train through the Chester Creek Valley. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be greeting everyone at Market Street Station and then going along for the ride to Glen Mills. Once at Glen Mills passengers can disembark and explore the historic station. There are plenty of photo opportunities on Santa's lap inside the station. Remember your cameras! Upon return to West Chester, all passengers receive treats from Santa!





Trips run November 23,24,25, 30 
December 1,2,7,8,9,14,15,16



Inspired by the run-away hit movie produced by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. and the award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and your family take a ride on The Polar Express.
Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, families are sure to enjoy their trip complete with hot chocolate and cookies served on board the train. Passengers will then be entertained by a reading of the Polar Express. Santa will greet the children and each child will receive their own sleigh bell, just like in the movie, to those who BELIEVE.
Experience the joy of singing songs with our roaming hobos, be amazed at our Juggling Chef and make your wishes in person to Santa himself!



Santa Claus Express

Saturdays and Sundays November 29th  - December 23rd

Why stand in line at the mall and wait to see Santa, when you can ride our train and have Santa come to you? The Jolly Old Elf himself rides the train and greets everyone on board, and gives all children a chocolate treat. Be sure to bring your camera and have Santa pose for pictures with your child during this 1½-hour round-trip to Ashland.


Just Between Friends Consignment Sale

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale
September 5th -8th



Do you have baby/children’s clothes, toys, and furniture that have been outgrown? Do you want to get rid of them and earn extra cash? If so, Just Between Friends is right for you.

Anyone can consign during this semi-annual event. Just register online, tag your items before the day of the sale using their on-line tagging system, and then drop them off at the sale. JBF does the rest.
  •  Consignors make 60% of their sales (consignors who also volunteer make 70%).
  • You set your own price and decide if your item is discounted during half-price days
  • Consignors will receive 2  presale passes to shop before the public.
  • The fee to consign is only $11.
  • Consignors are required to have a minimum of  $100 worth of items.
  • With the on-line bar-coding system (www.myjbftags.com), it is easy to enter your tags and print them off.
  •  You will then be able to track your sales during the event
  • They accept seasonally appropriate clothing items during the sales as well as toys, books, and furniture.
If you don’t want to consign, you can shop for great deals on quality items.

Dates and Times for Shopping:

Wed., Sept. 4th: 9 am–9 pm Presale Day
Thurs., Sept. 5th: 9 am-7 pm (SALE OPENS TO THE PUBLIC)
Fri., Sept 6th: 9 am-7 pm – Public Shop (New Merchandise )
Sat., Sept 7th: 9 am-4 pm – Public Shop
Sun., Sept. 8th: 8 am-4 pm – Public Shop(50% OFF DAY)



Shopping Tips and Information
  • Wear comfortable shoes so you can get good deals quickly.
  • Bring your child's measurements and a tape measure to check the items you are buying.
  • We prefer Cash but also accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. 
  • Children are welcome during the public shopping hours however it gets very busy. If possible, we recommend getting a babysitter so you can enjoy your shopping experience.
  • We have a holding area and extra-large shopping bags for your convenience.
  • We are unable to allow children to play with the toys at the sale. Items are the property of consignors and if they are broken or separated they cannot be sold.

I participated in many of Just Between Friends sales and it really is a convenient way to de-clutter your house. I sold a ton of my girl’s clothes and even two strollers. What I really loved was that you could check exactly what was sold through the JBF website.  Even as a shopper I loved some of the great deals I scored when I shop the JBF consignment sales.

Check out this great sale September 4th -8th at Brandywine Youth Club, 41 Thornton Road - Glen Mills, PA 19342

Darlington Hosts Preschool Open House

Darlington Hosts Preschool Open House
“An Adventure through the Arts”
Tuesday, December 10

drum

Preschool music teacher Stevie Neale shows Preschool student Aisling Donahue (of Wilmington)
how to play a drum during a Native American unit


Darlington Arts Center is hosting a kid-friendly Preschool Open House on Tuesday, December 10 from 9:45 am – 11:00 am. Parents are encouraged to bring their children and participate in “An Adventure through the Arts.” Throughout the morning, children will participate in 3 different activities with Darlington’s teaching artists (music, art, dance, or drama), and families will have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet Preschool instructors, and learn about the curriculum.

New spaces are opening in January, and registrations will be accepted at the event. By attending Preschool Open House, families will receive a $10 coupon. Please RSVP toKatie@darlingtonarts.org

Registrations for January will also be accepted at the event. By attending Preschool Open House, families will receive a $10 coupon. Please RSVP to Katie@darlingtonarts.org

Darlington’s preschool program uniquely exposes young learners to music, art, dance, and drama. Emphasizing creativity, imagination, exploration, and active participation, the program helps students develop critical comprehension and memory skills. Students benefit from multi-week units of core curriculum developed by a certified teacher, traditional preschool activities including circle time and outdoor play, high-quality arts-based learning activities with professional Teaching Artists, and learning responsibility and cooperation by working with peers. For more information, visit www.darlingtonarts.org.

Darlington Arts Center is located at 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA. It is convenient to Delaware, Chester and New Castle counties, less than a mile east of Rte. 202, just south of Rte. 1, and 1¼ miles from the Delaware state line. For questions or directions, please call (610) 358-3632 or visit www.darlingtonarts.org

Breakfast With Santa at Granite Run Mall


November 30th


Registration will start at 9:15AM at Guest Services located on the lower level, next to Center Court. (Note: Registration is only available starting at 9:15AM and one ticket will be provided to each child in attendance for the breakfast. Parents will be asked for their email address.) Santa will arrive at Entry #1 via the Rocky Run Fire Company at 9:45AM followed by a special reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Center Court. Free breakfast courtesy of Chick-Fil-A will be served at approximately 10:30AM. To conclude the event, Mr. Scott the Music Man will perform in Boscov’s Court from 10:15AM-11:45AM. 

 (Note: Traditional photos with Santa at Center Court will start at approximately 10:45AM following the breakfast portion of the event.)

For more informationwww.shopgraniterunmall.com


Location: 1067 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063

Cost: free

Ridley Park Victorian Fair

September 7th
from 10am to 4pm

The annual Ridley Park Victorian Fair at The Lake with Food, Music, Magic, Victoria Dancing and vendors. An annual favorite for families around Delaware County.



For more information: http://www.ridleyparkonline.com
Location: The Lake at Constitution Street Ridley Park, PA 19078

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: free to attend