Fun Things To Do With Kids: Weekend Events in PA

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Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County Top 10 Weekend Events for January 3rd, 4th, and 5th

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Our top 10 picks for this weekend January 3rd, 4th, and 5th

Friday

1. Kindermusik presented by Musik FUNdamentals at Radnor Library (registration required)

2. Sensory-friendly train evening at Brandywine River Museum

Saturday

3. MAKE break Snowman Canvas at Michaels

4 Make a Mini Hockey Game at Home Depot's Kids Workshop

5. Makin Music at Ridley Township Public Library (registration required)

6. Snowflakes for Someone Special at J. Lewis Crozer Library

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7. Disney on Ice presents Road Trip Adventures (Friday and Saturday)

8. Storytime and Activities Featuring "Grumpy Monkey" at Barnes and Noble

Sunday

9. Elf the Musical at The Media Theatre

10. Bank of America Free Museum Days (all weekend)

* Check out our calendar for more ideas

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County Top 10 Weekend Events for November 18th, 19th, & 20th

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Our top 10 picks for this weekend November 18th, 19th, & 20th

Friday

1. Let’s Play With Blocks! at Media-Upper Providence Free Library

2. Get ready for electrifying, edge-of- your-seat performances at the UniverSoul Circus

3. The Nutcracker, performed by PA Academy of Ballet Society at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center (shows all weekend)

Saturday

4. Day Out With Thomas on the Strasburg Railroad

5. “Thanks & Giving” 12th Annual World of Song Children’s Holiday Benefit Concert

6. The Philadelphia Orchestra Offers Relaxed Sensory Friendly Sound All Around Performances

7. Native American Adventures at Tyler Arboretum

8. Head to Michaels KIDS CLUB to make Felt Gingerbread

Sunday

9. Hop on board the Santa Express along the West Chester Railroad

10. Disney Moana Party! at Media-Upper Providence Free Library

Bonus Events

Miss Jackie's Super-Duper Fun Crafts and Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Arctic Adventure & Rainforest Explorers at Delaware Museum of Natural History

* Check out our calendar for more ideas

Make Silly Monsters at Michaels

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Silly Monsters

September 28th
10am -12pm

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 - 12:00PM. 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: $2

Fun Things Top 10 Weekend Events for September 13, 14,15

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Our top 10 picks for this weekend September 13th, 14th, & 15th

Friday

1. Head to the Granite Run Mall this weekend for the Delaware County Fair

2. Plenty of entertainment for your entire family with fabulous food, live music, a farmer's market, great shopping at the Devon Fall Classic .

Saturday

3. It's that time of year Pumpkinland opens this weekend at Linvilla Orchards.

4. Thomas the Tank Engine is set to roll into Strasburg Rail Road for Day Out With Thomas starting September 14th- 22nd.

5. Stamptember fun at Michaels Stores

6. Make a Classic Fire Truck at Lowes Stores

7. "It's a Hard Knock Life" at Hedgerow Theater with Annie Jr.

Sunday
8. Plenty of family fun at the Radnor Fall Festival.

9. Lots of family friendly events at the Folcroft Community Day.

10. Free Sunday mornings at Brandywine River Museum

* Check out our calendar for more ideas.

Fun Things Top 10 Weekend Events for September 6, 7, & 8

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Our top 10 picks for this weekend September 6th, 7th, & 8th

Friday

1. Head to Thornbury Park to enjoy the movie Invincible followed by a spectacular fireworks display!

2. Unicorn Pool Noodle Storytime & Craft at The Creative Living Room

3. Bond with your little one during Kindermusik with Becky Douglas at the Radnor Library

Saturday

4. Granite Run Mall Kids Club presents Mr. Scott the Music Man.

5. Make a Football Ring Toss Game at Home Depot

6. Make some Fall Crafts at Michaels Stores

7. "It's a Hard Knock Life" at Hedgerow Theater with Annie Jr.

8. Family fun at the Ridley Park Victorian Fair

9. Learn about history during Chadds Ford Days this weekend

Sunday

10. Free Sunday mornings at Brandywine River Museum

* Check out our calendar for more ideas.

Upper Chichester Community Carnival

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Upper Chichester Community Carnival

August 29, 30, 31 & September 1st

Open Nightly 6pm & Sunday 1pm

Ride Specials: Pay-One-Price Thursday, Friday, and Saturday $10!

Pay-One-Price Sunday $15!

For more information: www.upperchichester.org

Location: Furey Road Fields Upper Chichester Township, PA

Make El Chupacabra from Disney's Planes at Lowes

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On Saturday, August 24th and Sunday August 25th register to make El Chupacabra from Disney’s Planes-! Bring your child to Lowe's this weekend to build the iconic truck from the Toy Story films. The fun starts at 10am on Saturday morning and 2pm on Sunday . You need to register -click here to register

For more information: www.lowesbuildandgrow.com

Location: 116 W Township Line Rd, Havertown, PA or 3100 Brandywine PKWY Wilmington DE

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 6 and older

Cost: free

Family Day in the Park with Pro Martial Arts

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August 18th, 2013

2:00-5:00pm

For more information:   www.promartialarts.com/drexelhill

Location:   Merry Place Playground-599 Glendale Rd Havertown PA

This event is appropriate for:   the whole family

Cost: free

Make a Bookmark at Michaels

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Make a Bookmark

August 17th
10am -12pm

For more information: www.michaels.com

Location: 601 W Baltimore Pike Springfield, PA

This event is appropriate for: ages 3 and older

Cost: $2

Fun Things Top 10 Weekend Events for August 9, 10, & 11

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Top 10 picks for this weekend August 9th, 10th & 11th

Friday

1. Plenty of things to see at the 4-H Fair Summer Fair

2. Head to the Ridley Township library to see the Sciencetellers

3.Upper Darby Summer Stage proudly presents “Fiddler on the Roof”.

4. Enjoy some puppetry during the Puppet Festival in Swarthmore. (Please note that each show has a rating and some even state the ages of children that can attend)

Saturday

5. Make Dusty from Disney’s Planes at Lowes Build and Grow Clinic

6. Get your tickets to see Snow White with a twist at Hedgerow Theater

7. Make a creativity can at Michaels stores

8. Watch the Lorax under the stars in Media

Sunday

9. You are invited to join the fairies and all their magical friends for a party at Tyler Arboretum

10. Free Sunday mornings at Brandywine River Museum

* Check out our calendar for more ideas.

Win Tickets to see“Fiddler on the Roof!” at Upper Darby Summer Stage

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“Fiddler on the Roof!”

August 2, 3, 9 and 10

Mainstage at Upper Darby Summer Stage proudly presents “Fiddler on the Roof!”
The Broadway-style musical is a fresh and innovative approach to the classic, August 2, 3, 9 and 10 at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center

The crown jewel of the 38th season of Upper Darby Summer Stage is the Mainstage production, “Fiddler on the Roof,” proudly presented on August 2, 3, 9, 10 at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. Directed by New York City professionals and performed by young adults up to the age of 28 and accompanied by full orchestra, the production is a fresh and innovative approach to the classic.

Ticket Giveaway for a Family 4 Pack of to see “Fiddler on the Roof"
Sorry this Contest is Closed

For more information:   www.udpac.org or call 610.622.1189

Location:   Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

This event is appropriate for:   8 and older

Cost: $10 - $13

Toys''R''US LEGO Chima Store Event

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Build an exclusive LEGO Legends of Chima Speedorz Challenge and test run your LEGO Legends of Chima Speedors at your local Toys''R''Us!
For more information: http://www.toysrus.com

Location: 1154 W Baltimore Pike Media, PA 19063

Cost: free to attend

Make RC from Disney Pixar’s Toy Story at Lowes Build Clinic

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On Saturday, July 27th and Sunday July 28th register to make RC from Disney Pixar’s Toy Story! Bring your child to Lowe's this weekend to build the iconic truck from the Toy Story films. The fun starts at 10am on Saturday morning and 2pm on Sunday . You need to register -click here to register

For more information: www.lowesbuildandgrow.com

Location: LOWE'S OF N. WILMINGTON, DE 3100 BRANDYWINE PKWY

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 6 and older

Cost: free

Make a Summer Tote at Michaels

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Summer Totes

July 20th
10am -12pm

For more information: www.michaels.com

Location: 601 W Baltimore Pike Springfield, PA

This event is appropriate for: ages 3 and older

Cost: $2

L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Day at Pleasant Hill Park

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Saturday July 13th

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The 2013 L.L.Bean Bootmobile Outdoor Discovery Tour comes to Philadelphia this summer with the first-ever “Outdoor Discovery Day” in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Pleasant Hill Park and a surprise stop at LOVE Park. The Bootmobile, a larger-than-life sized vehicle in the form of the famous Bean Boot, will stop by LOVE Park on Friday, July 12, to encourage families to come discover a new outdoor activity at Outdoor Discovery Day on Saturday, July 13. Outdoor Discovery Day is part of a summer-long effort by L.L.Bean to inspire families to spend more time outdoors and provide an opportunity to try a new outdoor activity.

Visitors to L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Day will have the opportunity to:

Try a New Outdoor Activity – Experts from L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery Schools® and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will be on hand to teach fundamentals of fly casting, fishing, geocaching, lawn games, camping basics, and lots of fun outdoor activities for the whole family.
Learn More About Local Outdoor Resources – L.L.Bean will offer outdoor activity books for kids and provide information about local outdoor resources and activities in the Philadelphia area. Local residents are invited to share their outdoor tips and suggestions by posting to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram using #OutdoorDiscovery.
Win Great Gear – L.L.Bean will offer giveaways (while supplies last) and a chance to win a hiking, camping or beach gear prize package.
Find Out How to Discover Outdoor Resources on Your Own – L.L.Bean’s ParkFinder tool and app, powered by Oh, Ranger! allows you to search thousands of national, state and local parks and public lands for outdoor activities including biking, birding, climbing, hiking, fishing, picnicking and much more.

For more information:    www.llbean.com.

Location:   Pleasant Hill Park, Linden Ave and Delaware Ave, Philadelphia 19136

This event is appropriate for:   the whole family

Cost: free

Head to Home Depot for a Special Workshop with a Despicable Me 2 Crafts

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Come Out and Play with

the Fun of "Despicable Me 2"!

Saturday July 6th

9am - 12pm

Home Depot is having a FREE workshop this Saturday, July 6th 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, d-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot aprons, and an achievement pin.

* Find Your Local Store

For more information: http://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 5 and older

Cost: free

Father's Day Lego Event at Toys R Us

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

Location: 1154 W Baltimore Pike Media, PA 19063

Cost: free to attend

National Trails Day at Valley Forge Park

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National Trails Day®

June 1, 2013

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Do your body, mind, and soul a favor by rounding up your closest friends and family and hitting the trail for the National Trails Day® celebration! Organizations and individuals all across the country are hosting a variety of fun outdoor activities, clinics, exhibits, and stewardship projects so YOU can enjoy the outdoors.

Here at Valley Forge you can take part in the celebration of trails by joining park staff, partners, and other trails enthusiasts at the Betzwood Picnic Area for a day of educational hikes, an environmental, conservation, and health & fitness fair, and a display of the latest outdoor equipment and gear. Connect with the local trails systems or volunteer to show your support for the trails.

For more information:   http://www.nps.gov/vafo/supportyourpark/groupops.htm

Location:   Valley Forge National Park

This event is appropriate for:   the whole family

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

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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

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County Top 10 Weekend Events for January 3rd, 4th, and 5th

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County Top 10 Weekend Events for November 18th, 19th, & 20th

Make Silly Monsters at Michaels

Fun Things Top 10 Weekend Events for September 13, 14,15

Saturday

3. It's that time of year Pumpkinland opens this weekend at Linvilla Orchards.

Fun Things Top 10 Weekend Events for September 6, 7, & 8

3. Bond with your little one during Kindermusik with Becky Douglas at the Radnor Library

Saturday

Upper Chichester Community Carnival

Make El Chupacabra from Disney's Planes at Lowes

Family Day in the Park with Pro Martial Arts

Make a Bookmark at Michaels

Fun Things Top 10 Weekend Events for August 9, 10, & 11

Top 10 picks for this weekend August 9th, 10th & 11th

Win Tickets to see“Fiddler on the Roof!” at Upper Darby Summer Stage

Toys''R''US LEGO Chima Store Event

Make RC from Disney Pixar’s Toy Story at Lowes Build Clinic

Make a Summer Tote at Michaels

L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Day at Pleasant Hill Park

Head to Home Depot for a Special Workshop with a Despicable Me 2 Crafts

Come Out and Play with

the Fun of "Despicable Me 2"!

Father's Day Lego Event at Toys R Us

National Trails Day at Valley Forge Park

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

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