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

Verizon FiOS and Disney Junior are celebrating the upcoming debut of "Minnie's Masquerade" on Disney Channel with events hosted by Radio Disney, Disney Junior and Verizon FiOS, and you're invited! Stop by King of Prussia Mall on Saturday, March 19, 2011 and meet Minnie Mouse then get your picture taken with her. While you are waiting to get your picture taken you can play awesome "Minnie's Masquerade" themed games with the Road Crew and decorate your own masquerade mask. Plus, enter for a chance to win a Disney Junior Flip camera and a Magical Bedroom Makeover! The Road Crew will be partying from 11am-2pm. Parents, don't forget your camera!

Also, be sure to watch Minnie's Masquerade on Disney Junior on Disney Channel April 11th at 9am on Verizon FiOS, or Watch On Demand any time!

Minnie Mouse* can only meet as many fans as time allows. First come, first served.

*Entertainment subject to change.



For more information: http://radio.disney.go.com

Location: King of Prussia Mall 160 North Gulph Road King of Prussia, PA 19406

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: free to attend

Sponsored Post:This post is sponsored by Just Between Friends Consignment Sales Event on April 2nd & 3rd at Brandywine Youth Club 41 Thornton Road - Glen Mills, PA

Join in the LEGO^® Store Monthly Mini Model Build!
Visit your local LEGO Store on the first Tuesday of every month and you can learn how to build a cool mini model, and take it home – for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. A new model will be available every month and will be specially themed to that month – ask a Store Associate for details! Models are not for sale and cannot be purchased. One free per child. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. See store for more details.


For more information: http://stores.lego.com

Location: 160 North Gulph Road King of Prussia

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 6-14 only

Cost: free


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This post is sponsored by Just Between Friends Consignment Sales Event on April 2nd & 3rd at Brandywine Youth Club 41 Thornton Road - Glen Mills, PA

If you are looking for some family friendly fun to start off the New Year, I might have the answer for you, we have a ticket giveaway to see a family friendly rock show presented by Kidrockers at the World Café Live with local bands The Shackeltons and Reading Rainbow.

WHAT: Kidrockers presents The Shackeltons and Reading Rainbow. Hosted by Seth Herzog.

WHERE: The World Café Live, 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19104 215-222-1400

WHEN: Saturday, January 8th at 11:30 AM.

FOR: All ages. Ages 3-13 recommended. Adults must be accompanied by a kid and vice versa.

INFO HERE: www.kidrockers.com

TICKETS: $44 family four pack. Advance tickets here: http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3412



Now the best part is getting the chance to win a family four pack to the show. Fun Things will be giving away 2 family 4 packs to the show on Saturday January 8th. To enter fill out the form below before Wednesday January 5th I will announce and contact the winners on Thursday.

Good luck!

Join in the LEGO^® Store Monthly Mini Model Build!
Visit your local LEGO Store on the first Tuesday of every month and you can learn how to build a cool mini model, and take it home – for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. A new model will be available every month and will be specially themed to that month – ask a Store Associate for details! Models are not for sale and cannot be purchased. One free per child. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. See store for more details.


For more information: http://stores.lego.com

Location: 160 North Gulph Road King of Prussia (inside the mall near JC Penny lower level)

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 6-14 only

Cost: free

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This post is sponsored by Sweet & Sassy of Exton PA

For more information: www.greenerpartners.org

Location: Hillside Farm at Elwyn -111 Elwyn Road, Media, PA 19063

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: Suggested Donation $ 5 - 20

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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

Join master black belt and TCLR teacher, Marc Shay with his students from American Karate Studios as they perform an exciting and interactive martial arts demonstration of Kenope Karate, Aikido, Chi Kung, Tai Chi and more for the whole family.

Free and Open to Public. No reservations necessary.

Click here for a full listing of all of Swarthmore’s First Events




For more information: www.thecreativelivingroom.com
Location: 15 Chester Road |Swarthmore, PA
This event is appropriate for: the whole family
Cost: free

Back by popular demand are our furry, feathery, scaley and exotic friends from the Philadelphia Zoo! You don't want to miss out on the all fun as we discover who's who at the zoo!

The Springfield Mall Giggle Gang is an interactive club for parents and kids between the ages of one and five that teaches important lessons relating to the environment and the surrounding community in a fun, interactive way. The club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Springfield Mall at 10:30 a.m. and is FREE for members of the Springfield Mall Shoppers Club. The Shoppers Club is a community of smart shoppers receiving exclusive benefits when shopping at Springfield Mall. For more information, contact Springfield Mall Customer Service at 610.328.1200 ext. 0.


For more information: www.shopspringfieldmall.com
Location:1250 Baltimore Pike Springfield PA
This event is appropriate for kids ages 1-5 years old
Cost: free

Every Tuesday in August, the Delaware Museum of Natural History is partnering with Artisans' Bank to lower admission prices to just $1 per person during August Dollar Tuesdays. Visitors are invited to explore the wonders of the natural world at the Museum for just $1 on August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, courtesy of Artisans' Bank.

New this year, visitors can buy ice cream from Bruster's and hot dogs from Johnnie's Dog House on the outdoor patio to enjoy a family picnic. Bruster's will offer fun flavors like "Purple Dinosaur" and "Grasshopper," and Johnnie's will be serving "Diplodocus Dogs." A portion of the proceeds from the sale of ice cream and hot dogs will be donated to the Museum.

Admission includes entry to the special exhibit, Tree Houses, where families can discover tree-dwelling animals using sterescopic viewfinders, tracking clues, and sound.

Artisans' Bank is the Presenting Sponsor of August Dollar Tuesdays.

WHAT: Artisans' Bank August Dollar Tuesdays
WHERE: Delaware Museum of Natural History, 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE
WHEN: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 (Every Tuesday in August)
HOURS: Open Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ADMISSION: $1 per person. May not be combined with any other discounts, promotions, or offers.
MORE INFO: Call 302-658-9111 or visit www.delmnh.org

Home Depot is having a FREE workshop this Saturday, August 7, 2010 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, 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 3 and older

Cost:free

On Monday, August 2nd at 9:30am, please join Denise of Makin' Music at Glen Eagle Square for Makin' Music Monday. They'll be playing a mix of our original songs and traditional favorites, with lots of fun musical props - this is one regular performance not to be missed! Be sure to check out their new location near Outback Steakhouse - just look for the signs.

For more information: www.gleneaglesquare.com
Location: 573 Wilmington West Chester Pike · Glen Mills
This event is appropriate for: the whole family
Cost: free

Slamtastic Parties will be hosting Family Night this Monday 7/26 at the Chick-fil-A Ridley Park from 5:30-7PM. Face Painting, balloons animal and ice cream.

It's a great chance for your FAMILY to slow down and enjoy time together!

For more information: www.cfarestaurant.com
Location: 405 Macdade Blvd Folsom
This event is appropriate the whole family

Fun Things was Featured on NBC 10 this morning by Tracy Davidson. In case you missed it check it out!

Discover. Learn. Inspire. Enjoy the Arts with Target.

Target invites you and your family to see more of the arts while spending less. As part of our efforts to support education in the communities we serve, Target sponsors free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events nationwide.

Don't miss the Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Event, July 16-18, at a museum or performing arts institution near you. Bring your family and enjoy the arts with Target!

Philadelphia Area Events

* Arden Theatre (Reduced-Price)
Arden Theatre, Philadelphia
Target 2-for-1 Family Series
Various performance dates
www.ardentheatre.org

* The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia
Target Arts & Wonder
Sunday
Target Free Sunday
7/18/2010 from 3 to 5pm
www2.fi.edu
Free Admission

* The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia
Target Community Night
3rd Wednesday of the month
www2.fi.edu
Free Admission after 5pm

* Please Touch Museum
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
Target First Wednesdays
1st Wednesday of the month
www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/
Reduced Admission

For more information: http://sites.target.com
Location: various locations
This event is appropriate for:the whole family
Cost: free

For more information: www.borders.com
Location:
Springfield Square Shopping Center
Springfield, PA 19064

Glen Mills
968 Baltimore Pike
Glen Mills, PA 19342

Bryn Mawr
Rosemont Shopping Center
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Wynnewood
80 East Wynnewood Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096

This event is appropriate for: ages 5 and older

Cost: free to attend

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

Pirate Tale in which you and your students will be swept away onto the high seas, by Cap'n' Snark -- the Cleverest Pirate on the Seven Seas. You'll meet his First Mate, a parrot named Mr. McFinkeldorf; and you'll go on an exciting treasure hunt, full of adventures. Along the way, your class will learn that anything of value is worth the hard work required to obtain it. They will also learn that the true treasure is knowledge!


Friday June 25 at 11am. FREE! Pirates! Pretzels! Plunder!

Hosted by Media-Upper Providence Free Library.

For more information: www.mediauplibrary.org

Location: Media Borough Community Center: 4th and Monroe Sts., Media, PA

Cost: free