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

Last month I had the chance to check out the Saturday Play date sponsored by Kids In Center City at the Comcast building. This was a great family field trip because we took the train into the city and since it was the weekend when we were having torrential downpours we never had to step foot outside!

We got to meet Kelly and Chica from the Sprout Channel, my youngest is a huge fan! Also The Franklin Institute, The Art Museum, The Constitution Center and The Philadelphia Art Alliance will have kids friendly activities.

Here's a clip of last months fun:



This Saturday April 17th there will be another Play date and a chance to meet Chica and participate in more kids friendly activities.


For more information: www.kidsincentercity.com
Location: The Market and Shops in the Comcast Building
This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost: free

The Expo will have a wide variety of exhibits, attractions and entertainment that will be available for your family to enjoy. The sponsors and exhibitors are set to display a host of products and services specially tailored to families with young children and prospective parents. Here are just a few of the things you and your family will be able to enjoy at the Baby & Toddler Expo:


*Check out products and services specially tailored to families with young children and
prospective parents.
*Visit the Montgomery Media pavilion and have your baby's picture on a souvenir front page of
your local paper.
*Enjoy our giant inflatable play park and hourly entertainment.
*Enjoy the thrills at the ever-popular Diaper Derby.





For more information: http://www.babyandtoddlerexpo.com/
Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Oaks, PA
This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost: $7.50 for adults
$5.00 for children 3 to 12
FREE admission for children 2 and under.

The Philadelphia Zoo and Walmart have kicked off a limited time $10 Walmart Wednesdays promotion available on March 10, 17 and 24. The promotion, which features a $10.00 ticket, includes admission and parking at the Zoo on these dates and represents an approximate 60% discount for individual guests.

The Philadelphia Zoo is located at 3400 West Girard Avenue in Philadelphia, PA and operates from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM everyday. For more information on the Philadelphia Zoo and the $10 Walmart Wednesdays promotion please visit www.philadelphiazoo.org.

Come to wonder and be amazed during a Longwood Gardens Christmas November 26, 2009 through January 10, 2010. The horticulture showplace near Kennett Square, PA dazzles guests with spectacular floral displays, stunning trees, holiday music, 500,000 outdoor lights, dancing fountains and ice skating under the stars to delight the entire family. Admission to the display is by Timed Ticket only, with tickets issued for specific dates and times. Timed tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at http://www.longwoodgardens.org/, by calling 610-388-1000 610-388-1000 ext. 100, or in person at Longwood.




Enjoy sumptuous dinners, fun Breakfasts with Santa and the popular Yuletide Buffet throughout the holiday season. Families are invited to enjoy Breakfast with Santa December 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 8:00 and 9:30 am. Enjoy an array of breakfast items that are sure to please the entire family. Reservations are required and prices include Gardens admission. Ages 12 & over $40, ages 5-11 $22; Ages 4 and under, free. Pricing for Garden Passholders are ages 12 and older: $28; ages 5-11: $16.Enjoy the holiday in style with the festive Yuletide Buffet featuring a carving station, a variety of side dishes, soups, delicious desserts and more. Reservations are required. The Buffet is open to the public December 19-23, 26-31; 3:00–8:00 pm. Prices include Gardens admission: Ages 12 & older: $52 ages 5-11: $31; ages 4 and under: free. Passholder pricing is $40 for ages 12 and older and $25 for ages 5-11.Groups are welcome at our Yuletide Buffet! Call 610-388-1000 610-388-1000 ext. 512 for special dates and hours, pricing information and reservations. Reservations are being accepted beginning October 1.

For more information: http://www.longwoodgardens.org/.
Location: Kennett Square PA
This event is appropriate for all ages
Cost:General Admission prices are $16 for adults; $14 for seniors (age 62+), $6 for students (ages 5-22) free age 4 and under. Tickets to view the ice skating performances are an additional fee of $5 ($3 for Garden Passholders and groups).