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Join the Continental Army at Valley Forge Park

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Join the Continental Army

Saturday, March 1st

at 11AM

Children ages 6-12 are invited to "enlist" in the Continental Army. Participants will be mustered-in to the Continental Army by receiving enlistment papers and copies of Continental currency. Attendees are encouraged to return for future programs, as the topics covered will be different each time. Those who participated in the first programs will help to teach and train newcomers, just as Washington's veteran soldiers would have done, and will be promoted as the program continues.

No reservations necessary. Program takes place the 1st Saturday of each month, January-April, at 11AM. Meet at the Visitor Center.

For more information:   www.nps.gov

Location:   1400 North Outer Line Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406

This event is appropriate for:   ages 6-12

Cost: free

Join the Continental Army at Valley Forge Park

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Join the Continental Army

Saturday, January 4th

at 11AM

Hagley Science Saturday

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Hagley Science Saturday

Aeronautics and Aerodynamics

Saturday, November 23, 2013

1 to 4 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what makes things fly? Or how objects defy gravity? Science Saturdays will help you answer these questions and more. Each month features a challenging opportunity for families to work together.

For more information: www.hagley.lib.de.us

Location: 200 Hagley Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19807

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 3 and older

Cost: $14 for adults, $10 students and seniors, $6 ages 6-14, and free for members and children 5 and under

Bingo Night at Upper Darby/Sellers Library

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Bingo Night

Friday November 15th

6:30pm - 8pm

Hang out at the library for Bingo fun.

Winners under grade 6 choose fun prizes

This is a drop in program.

No registration required

For more information: 610-789-4440 or udcsd@delcolibraries.org

Location: Upper Darby/Sellers Library 76 S State Rd Upper Darby

This event is appropriate for: all ages

Cost: Free

Hoopnotica

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Hoopnotica

Saturday, November 16th

at 11am – 12pm

Get your metabolism going with a hoopdance class before all that holiday eating. Blending the invigoration of cardio with the mind-body connection of yoga, Hoopnotica® gets you moving!

This program will be held at the Media Community Center on 4th & Jackson Sts.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please call 610-566-1918 or email mecsd@delcolibraries.org to register.

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

Location: Media Community Center, 301 N Jackson St, Media, PA 19063

This event is appropriate for: for ages 14 and older

Make a Ship at Home Depot

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Make a Tabletop Ship

at Home Depot

Saturday November 2nd

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Come build The Home Depot's spectacular Tabletop Ship!
FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 - 12.
Offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.
Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.
All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin.
One workshop kit, apron and pin per child, while supplies last.
Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.
Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis.
Thank you for registering online to help us better plan our craft kit quantities needed.

* Find Your Local Store

For more information and to Register: 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

Widener’s FreshBaked Theatre Company to Present The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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Widener’s FreshBaked Theatre Company to Present
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Sundays, Nov. 3

and

Nov. 10, at 2 p.m

Widener University’s FreshBaked Theatre Company will presentThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow on two consecutive Sundays, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. in Alumni Auditorium, located on Widener’s Main Campus in Chester, Pa. The play is for children ages 6 and up and families. Running time is 50 minutes.

In this version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, award-winning playwright Kathryn Schultz Miller retells Washington Irving’s classic ghost story with young audiences in mind. The performance packs thrills, chills and laughs and features a spooky jaunt through the woods . . . and a spine-tingling encounter with the infamous Headless Horseman.

The FreshBaked Theatre Company will also host special matinee performances for local schools and homeschooling families on Wednesday, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Nov. 7. These performances are by reservation only. Contact Director Lisa Eckley Cocchiarale at ljcocchiarale@mail.widener.edu for more information.

Since 2001, Widener’s FreshBaked Theatre Company has produced quality drama for children and families in the greater Chester area. The ensemble seeks to enhance Widener University’s commitment to civic engagement by sharing the magic of live performing arts. “Our mission is to present inventive drama for young minds and the people who nurture them,” said Cocchiarale.

For more information: www.widener.edu

Location: Alumni Auditorium, located on Widener’s Main Campus in Chester, Pa.

This event is appropriate for: children ages 6 and up

Cost: Admission to all performances of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is by free will cash donation, with all funds benefiting community aid organizations in Chester. Suggested donation is $1-2 per person.

Make a Football Ring Toss Game at Home Depot

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Make a Football Ring Toss Game

Saturday September 7th

9am - 12pm

Home Depot is having a FREE workshop this Saturday, September 7th 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 and to Register: 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

Broomall Fire Company Spring Carnival

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Broomall Fire Company

Spring Carnival

Dates & Times

Friday, April 26th

Starting at 6 PM till 11 PM

Saturday, April 27th

Starting at 3 PM till 11 PM

Sunday, April 28th

Starting at 1 PM to 6 PM

Friday, Mayl 3rd

Starting at 6 PM till 11 PM

Saturday, May 4th

Starting at 3 PM till 11 PM

Sunday, May 5th

Starting at 1 PM to 6 PM

Ticket Prices

Individual tickets $1.50 each, sold in quantities of 2 tickets

Block of 25 tickets for $25.00

Block of 56 tickets for $50.00

For more information: www.broomallfirecompany.com

Location: 10 N. Malin Rd.Broomall, PA. 19008 (across from Broomall Firehouse)

This event is appropriate for the whole family

Cost: $1.50- $50 for tickets

National Junior Ranger Day at Valley Forge Park

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National Junior Ranger Day

Saturday, April 27th
10:00 AM to 2:30

During National Park Week, national parks across the country will honor and welcome new Junior Rangers. Spend the day in your local national park and earn your Junior Ranger badge! Take part in hands on activities, games, art and more! This program is best suited for kids ages 6 to 12. Please stop by the Visitor Center first for information and details about all activities.

This event is weather dependent. Rain date is to be announced. Please check our website,http://www.nps.gov/vafo, the day of the event for information on cancellation or rescheduling. For information on more National Parks Week activities, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/npweek/

Location: Valley Forge National Park: 1400 North Outer Line Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406

This event is appropriate for: ages 6-12

Widener’s FreshBaked Theatre Company to Present Robin Hood

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Widener’s FreshBaked Theatre Company to Present

Robin Hood

Children’s Theater Benefits Chester Food Pantry

Widener University’s FreshBaked Theatre Company will present “Robin Hood” for young audiences on Sunday, April 14 and Saturday, April 20 at 3 p.m. in Alumni Auditorium on Widener’s Main Campus in Chester, Pa. The play is for ages 5 and up and has a running time of 45 minutes.

In this interpretation of “Robin Hood”, adapted by Kathleen Schultz Miller, Robin Hood and his Merry Friends of Sherwood take young audience members on a fun-filled adventure as they steal from the rich and give to the poor. Young and old participate throughout the performance, becoming members of Robin's rowdy band and even competitors in a high stakes archery tournament. Live music, performed by Widener students, rounds out the merriment

For more information: www.widener.edu or contact ljcocchiarale@mail.widener.edu.

Location: Alumni Auditorium on Widener’s Main Campus in Chester, Pa

This event is appropriate for: Ages 5 and up

Cost:Admission to all shows is by free will cash donation, with all funds benefiting the Bernardine Center Food Pantry. Suggested donation is $1-2 per person.

World War II Camp at Colonial Plantation

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World War II Camp

Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th

11:00 -5:00 with last entry at 4:00 (Saturday)

11:00 to 3:00 with last admission at 2:00 (Sunday)

Join us for a small reenactment of 20th Century History. The time is 1945 and the allies are pushing towards Berlin.

Refreshments and Souvenirs will be sold.

For more information: http://www.colonialplantation.org/

Location: 3900 North Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square, Pa. 19073

Cost: Admission is $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for children ages 4 to 12.Children under age 4 are free.

Celebrate Teen Tech Week With Live Action Angry Birds at Radnor Library

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Friday March 15

3:30 PM

Celebrate Teen Tech Week with a live-action take on the popular mobile app. Held outside the Winsor Room. For grades 6 and up. Registration required by phone, in person, or online.

For more information:   http://www.radnorlibrary.org

Location:   114 W. Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087

This event is appropriate for:   students in grade 6 or older

Cost: free

Charter Day at the Brandywine Battlefield

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Sunday March 10th

Charter Day at the Brandywine Battlefield

Noon -4 pm

For more information: www.brandywinebattlefield.org

Location: Brandywine Battlefield Historic Site

1491 Baltimore Pike Chadds Ford, PA

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Ductivities: Duct Tape Crafting Club at the Radnor Library

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Friday, January 25th

at 3:30PM -5pm

Learn how to make useful things out of the world’s most versatile tape. .

For more information:  www.radnorlibrary.org/

Location:  114 W. Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087

This event is appropriate for:   for grades 6 and up

Skate with Santa at Marple Sports Arena

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Deal Alert for Fun Things Fans:if you print out this flyer you can get in for FREE!

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

Location: 611 South Park Way Broomall, PA 19008

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Ticket Giveaway for the Delaware County Symphony Concert a Russian Fairy Tale

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Sunday December 2, 2012

at 3:00pm

The concert will feature a performance of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's opera Snegurochka (The Snow Maiden). Snegurochka is a Russian fairy tale about the daughter of the Spring Fairy and the King of Frost who yearns to live with people. The opera, sung in English, explores love and the interactions of mythological characters and humans.

For more information: http://www.dcsmusic.org

Location: Meagher Theater at Neumann University in Aston

This event is appropriate for: children ages 12 and up.

Cost: General $15; Seniors/ Students $12

Win a Family Pack (4 tickets) to see the show on December 2nd at 3pm

Patriot’s Day Event at Brandywine Battlefield

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Patriots Day

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24th

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join Brandywine Battlefield for their last event of the season on Patriots Day. On Saturday, November 24th, Brandywine Battlefield will be hosting a wide variety of activities and interactive programs for the whole family! George Washington will be here to interact with visitors and to give a lecture in our museum. Also, we will have Ned Hector, a Continental encampment with soldiers, 18th Century Gunsmith, Blacksmith and Carpenter, continuous tours of Washington’s HQ, Musket Drilling for Children, Firing Demonstrations, and much more! What better way to close out the Thanksgiving Holiday then to come in to Brandywine Battlefield for an day of hands on history and fun!

For more information: www.brandywinebattlefield.org

Location: Brandywine Battlefield- 1491 Baltimore Pike Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Cost: Adult - $8 Senior - $5 Youth/Student - $3 Under 5 free.

Make North's Sleigh from the movie Rise of the Guardians at Lowes

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On Saturday November 17th check out this fun indoor activity for the kids! Starts at 10am on Saturday morning . 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

Lego Nameplate Building Event at Pottery Barn Kids

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Head to Pottery Barn Kids for a LEGO® Nameplate Building Event this Saturday, Nov. 10th from 10am-12pm. Create your very own name plaque using LEGO bricks and featuring your favorite DC Universe™ Super Hero icon. Quantities are limited, so arrive early!

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

Location: Court At King Of Prussia- 690 West Dekalb Pike
King Of Prussia, PA 19406

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 4-12 (guardian must be present)

Cost: free

Join the Continental Army at Valley Forge Park

Join the Continental Army at Valley Forge Park

Hagley Science Saturday

Bingo Night at Upper Darby/Sellers Library

Hoopnotica

Make a Ship at Home Depot

Make a Tabletop Ship

at Home Depot

Widener’s FreshBaked Theatre Company to Present The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Make a Football Ring Toss Game at Home Depot

Broomall Fire Company Spring Carnival

National Junior Ranger Day at Valley Forge Park

Widener’s FreshBaked Theatre Company to Present Robin Hood

World War II Camp at Colonial Plantation

Celebrate Teen Tech Week With Live Action Angry Birds at Radnor Library

Charter Day at the Brandywine Battlefield

Ductivities: Duct Tape Crafting Club at the Radnor Library

Skate with Santa at Marple Sports Arena

Ticket Giveaway for the Delaware County Symphony Concert a Russian Fairy Tale

Patriot’s Day Event at Brandywine Battlefield

Make North's Sleigh from the movie Rise of the Guardians at Lowes

Lego Nameplate Building Event at Pottery Barn Kids

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