Star race car Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own. Call the store for event details.

NOTE: This is NOT a character event.

For more information: www.borders.com

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

This event is appropriate for: Kids ages 3 to 8 are invited to join the party!

Cost: free

Strawberry Festival fundraiser on Saturday, May 21 from 3 – 7pm (rain or shine) at Rose
Tree Elementary School, located at 1101 First Avenue in Media. A celebration of family and
community spirit, the Strawberry Festival is a fun-filled afternoon of affordable games for kids of
all ages, prizes, live music, delicious picnic-themed foods and strawberry-themed desserts and
baked goods.

In addition to games including Minute to Win It, Angry Birds and Break the Plate, families can
pan for semi-precious gems in a real water-operated Gem Mining sluice built and donated by
Media-based carpenter, Michael R. Rhile. Rose Tree Fire Company will also be on-hand to give
kids the firefighter experience by letting them try on firefighting gear and target shooting with a
real fire hose. There will also be a Home Run Derby, a silent auction with prizes donated by local
businesses, and a Bake Off competition where local residents will showcase their best strawberry
creations for a chance to win the Silver Pie Pan prize.

Sponsored by the Rose Tree Elementary Parent Teacher Group (PTG) and area businesses, proceeds from the Strawberry Festival enable the PTG to provide important funding for the school’s library resources, computer technology, classroom trips, assemblies and much more.




Location: RoseTree Elementary School- 1101 First Avenue in Media

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

On Saturday March 12th check out this fun indoor activity for the kids! Starts at 10am and goes till 11am. 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


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February 12, 2011 2:00 PM

Celebrate Silverlicious with games, crafts, giveaways and a Pinkalicious Parade! All Pinkalicious fans ages 4 to 8 are welcome.

Please note: this is NOT a costume character event.



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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Tis the season for magic, family, and fun as the beauty and joy of the Nutcracker Ballet comes alive at the beautiful 300 seat Meagher Theatre, Neumann University , Aston. International Ballet Classique (IBC) presents full-length productions of this holiday favorite on Friday December 10 at 7:30 pm, Saturday December 11 at 7:30 pm and Sunday December 12 at 2:00 pm.

It’s snowing - it’s glowing! Join Clara as her magical Nutcracker Doll comes alive to battle the Mouse King; travel through the Land of Snow and journey into the " Land of Sweets " where the toys come alive to entertain Clara and her Prince. A special treat for all ages! Production is under the artistic direction of Principal Dancers, Denis Gronostayskiy and Anastasia Babayeva, graduates of the renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow.



Dates:

Thursday, December 9, 2010 @ 9:30 am (Sold Out)
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday December 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m
Saturday, December 11, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 12, 2010 @ 2:00 pm

***The Saturday 2pm performance will feature Ms Amy Buckman a 6 ABC TV News Personality who will be the 'guest narrator' to read the story of the Nutcracker before the curtain rises. Ms Buckman has studied ballet from age 4 to age 21 and she has danced ballet around the the world under the sponsorship of the United Nations.***

For more information: www.academyballetru.com

Location: Meagher Theatre One Neumann Drive Neumann University , Aston

This event is appropriate for: smaller children will do better at the special abridged at 9:30am on Thursday December 9, call for more info. 610-459-9221

Cost: Regular priced tickets are $20.00; seniors and students discounted at $16.00

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Join children's storyteller Mr. Malcolm for Thanksgiving Fun at the Aston Library! Free for all ages!


For more information: http://astonlibrary.org/

Location: Aston Public Library -3270 Concord Road Aston

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: free to attend

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Experience the fun and creativity of LEGO Duplo through play table activities for your preschooler. Participants can take home a special memento. Space is limited so RSVP.


For more information: www.potterybarnkids.com

Location: COURT AT KING OF PRUSSIA 690 WEST DEKALB PIKE KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406

This event is appropriate for: 8 and under

Cost: free

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Local children will gather at Springfield Mall for the much-anticipated Santa Arrival and Special
Holiday Concert. If Santa Claus arriving at Springfield Mall isn’t enough excitement for the start of another holiday season, local award-winning song writer, Allison de Salvo of World of Song, performs a children’s concert followed by holiday characters leading the crowd in Springfield Mall’s annual Countdown to Christmas.


For more information :www.shopspringfieldmall.com

Location: 1250 Baltimore Pike Springfield

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: free to attend

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Come celebrate the release of the newest Wimpy Kid book with us! Book 5, The Ugly Truth, is coming out November 9. There will be a reading from the new book, games, snacks and a chance to create your very own journal!

Registration is REQUIRED. Please call or email to sign up. Check our website for other upcoming events: mediauplibrary.org

Location: Media-Upper Providence Free Library

This event is appropriate for: kids 8 and older

Cost: free

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Peter Bruckner, of the Marionette Theatre of the Stars presents “Wactu, The Animal Painter,” an ancient American Indian tale about Wactu- the creator spirit. This interactive program is performed with a magical bird marionette and accompanied by ceder flute. Kids will make a colorful beaded craft to wear. Craft time will start at 5:30 pm.

Story Time geared for children 2 – 10 years. All Welcome! This event is free -and open to the public. Donations Appreciated. No reservations are necessary. Bring your Friends!




For more information: www.thecreativelivingroom.com

Location: 15 Chester Road Swarthmore

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 2-10

Cost: free to attend

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A Frightfully Funny Good Time for the Whole Family!


Baroness Frankenstein has opened her castle to a descendant of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a Medusa with snakes in her hair, the Count, Mummy, the mad Igor, a Phantom Bride and the Invisible Man. The castle owner sends monthly checks to pay for the staff she imagines is working at the castle. Now she is coming for a visit. What to do? What else but have the creatures pose as servants!


For more information: http://marplenewtownplayers.com/

Location: Swarthmore United Methodists Church 129 Park Ave Swarthmore

Cost: General Admission Tickets: $8.00 at the door, $7.00 in advance

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I have always been a huge fan of Crayola Color Wonder products since I found them, so when I was given the chance to try out some of the travel products I jumped at the chance! On a recent car trip to Maryland I pulled at my arsenal of Color Wonder products to make our trip more pleasant for everyone and the best part is their mess free so I don't have to fret over markers getting all over our seat and cleaning the kids up after we get to our destination.

The great Crayola Color Wonder products that we took along on your summer trip include:

* Crayola Color Wonder Stow & Go Studio provides a solid, compact drawing surface with stay-put clips that can secure a single piece of paper or an entire Color Wonder activity book. Kids will enjoy creating with mess-free Color Wonder markers that make colors magically appear on special paper and reveal special hidden surprises.



* Crayola Color Wonder Fingerpaints & Paper make the once impossible possible - fingerpainting in the car! The set includes clear, fast-drying gels that feel just like traditional fingerpaint. The set comes with 5 mess-free colors (red, yellow, green, blue and orange) in a hand-shaped storage container, a built-in finger cleaning sponge and 12 extra-wide sheets of Color Wonder paper. When kids are finished painting, they simply snap the fingerprint lids closed and paint stays fresh and ready to use again!

* Crayola Color Wonder Story Stampers includes 5 Color Wonder markers in red, blue, green, purple and orange, a Color Wonder stamp pad, 6 sea creature stamps, and an 18-page coloring pad with undersea background settings. Each setting is unique, so every page will inspire a different fish tale just waiting to be told! Kids´ imaginations will take them beneath the sea as they stamp color sea creatures using the colorless Color Wonder stamp pad to create innovative stories and scenarios then can then color in. It's like high tide for your imagination!



The best part is Crayola is offering a printable $1.00 off coupon Crayola Color Wonder product today! Click here to print your coupon




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