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Indoor Mini Golf at Linvilla Orchards

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Dec 26-30 & Jan 13-Mar 31

9am – 5pm

Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! The Planet' is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia! This exhibition pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf.

18 unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and more. Perfect for kids of all ages, your entire family will enjoy playing miniature golf while learning about our environment – every step of the way!

For more information: https://www.linvilla.com

Location: Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA
This event is appropriate for: ages 4 and up

Cost: Adult (11 and over) $6.95
Child (10 and under) $5.95

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County County Top 10 Weekend Events for February 9th, 10th, and 11th

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Our top 10 picks for this weekend February 9th, 10th, and 11th

Friday

1. Play K: Dental Health Storytime at Media UP Library

2. Drive-In Movie Day at Middletown Library (registration required)

Saturday

3. Head to Michaels to make Valentine's Day Cards

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4. Make your own Catapult Olympics at Tyler Arboretum (registration required)

5. Fore! The Planet Indoor Mini Golf at Linvilla Orchards

6 "Click, Clack, Moo I Love You!" storytime at Barnes and Noble Broomall

7. Learn about the Olympics at the Penn Museum Second Saturday Celebration

8. Victorine's Valentine's Day at Hagley Museum

Sunday

9. Alex & The Kaleidoscope Concert at Ardmore Music Hall

10. Princess and the Pea at the Media Theatre

* Check out our calendar for more ideas

Theater/ Holiday Shows in the Philadelphia Area

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Carve out some family time this holiday season by catching some great shows that are happening in the Philadelphia area this holiday season.

The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars

December 8th and 9th

The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars – a performance group featuring the region’s most talented teens – brightens the holiday season with the family show.

Audiences of all ages will enjoy the Shooting Stars as they light up the stage with the annual Holiday Show

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at Hedgerow

November 24th - December 24th

This year marks our 24th annual presentation of the classic Dickens tale about the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from miser to man who honors Christmas in his heart, as adapted by internationally known playwright Nagle Jackson. Come find out why this has become a Delaware Valley holiday tradition.

Jack Frost Saves Christmas at the Media Theater

Saturdays at 11am and Sundays at Noon from Nov. 26 through Dec. 31

The rollicking, merry, and heartfelt musical is all about a boy who is unique because everything he touches turns to ice. Jack Frost appears out of a snow bank and meets four humorous animals: a rabbit, a polar bear, a penguin, and a raccoon. He then escapes from the North Pole and finds himself in a ‘mistaken identity’ situation. Featuring Austy Hicks as Jack Frost and Roger Ricker as Mr. Holly.

Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre

November 22 - January 21

Ever since J.M. Barrie's story first appeared in 1904, countless versions have been produced on stage and in the film. Now, Arden Children's Theatre presents a brand-new production that celebrates the joy of storytelling and the power of imagination. Join Peter on his adventure to Neverland, a magical island where there are no parents, no chores, and fairies and pirates rule! Introduce your children and grandchildren to the characters you loved from J.M. Barrie's timeless masterpiece: Wendy Darling, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, a horde of mischievous Lost Boys, Nana the dog, and – last but not least – a very hungry, ticking crocodile.

Disney on Ice: Dare To Dream

December 24th - December 28th

Celebrate what’s possible as the adventures of five daring Disney heroines spark the courage inside us all at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream! In her Disney On Ice debut, see how far Moana will go when she embarks on an action-packed voyage with mighty demigod Maui in a quest to save her island, become a wayfinder, and find her own identity. Anna’s devotion to her estranged sister Elsa sets her on a perilous journey to mend their bond, and stop an eternal winter. Rapunzel breaks out of her tower and teams up with an unlikely companion, Flynn Rider, as she goes to great lengths to realize her dream. Armed only with courage, Belle befriends the enchanted castle staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s rough exterior. With help from her friends and a little magic, Cinderella is determined to make the wish in her heart come true. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, discover why no dream is too big when we find the strength to shape our own destiny at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream!

*photo courtesy of Arden Theatre

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County Top 10 Weekend Events for December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

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Our top 10 picks for this weekend December 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Friday

1. “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” to Upper Darby Performing Arts Center

2. Plenty of family fun during Christmas in Wayne

Saturday

3. Register to make a Gingerbread House at Home Depot

4. Festival of Lights at Rose Tree Park

5. Go on an adventure to Neverland during Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre

6 "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" storytime at Barnes and Noble Broomall

7. Have lunch with Santa at Cardinal O'Hara

8. Swarthmore Town Center Home for the Holidays

Sunday

9. Celebrations Around the World at the Penn Museum

10. The Narberth Dickens Festival

* Check out our calendar for more ideas

Dutch Wonderland Deal: $32.99 for Admission: Dutch Wonderland: Rides, Shows & More

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Dutch Wonderland has been voted one of the Top 5 Best Kid's Parks in the World by Amusement Today magazine, with over 30 fun-filled rides and live entertainment. Cool off in Duke's Lagoon water play area and make discoveries at Exploration Island, where dinosaurs come to life. From wiggle racers to roller coasters, Dutch Wonderland has rides and attractions for all ages. Find out why Dutch Wonderland has consistently been recognized as one of the Philadelphia area's premier family theme parks.

Click here to get the deal

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"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at UD Summer Stage

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"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is coming to UD Summer Stage

This production is the Philadelphia premiere and is a spectacle on a grand scale.

Something big is coming to the Philadelphia region. Upper Darby Summer Stage presents the Philadelphia regional premiere of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” on July 28 & 29, August 4 & 5 at 7:30 pm and July 29 and August 5 at 1:30 pm.Performances take place at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center.

Based on Victor Hugo’s powerful novel and adapted from the Disney film, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is nothing less than an epic production. It is a dramatic tale of complex relationships, featuring a gorgeous, spine-tingling score created by musical legends Allen Menken and Steven Schwartz. This musical production is the next “Les Miserables”, matching the intensity of the music and challenging complexities of each character.

Tickets for this production are affordable ranging from $13 to $17, enabling anyone to experience a professional, high standard production. Tickets may be purchased at udpac.org or by calling the box office at 610.622.1189.

The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center is located at 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, minutes from the Main Line and Center City. The performance is approximately 2.5 hours, including intermission. Parking is free. The production is appropriate for children 12 and up.

Upper Darby Summer Stage has been selected as the first theatre in the Philadelphia region to tackle this emotional story, exploring the good and evil tendencies inside of everyone. Adding to the spectacle is an onstage choir. The Mainstage production is not a children’s theater show and is not performed by children.

Composer Allen Menken spoke about the production in an interview. “It’s much more than simply a Disney animated musical brought to the stage,” said Menken. “It’s a pretty serious musical. It represents a huge coming together of talent. It’s anything but a musical comedy. It’s a musical drama.”

For more information about “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and Upper Darby Summer Stage’s 42nd season visit udpac.org.

Spin Master Announces Expanded PAW Patrol Roll Patrol Road Tour for 2017

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Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY), a leading global children's entertainment company, announces the third annual PAW Patrol Roll Patrol Road Tour, a multi-city life-size activation that successfully blends the award-winning toy line with the top rated preschool property produced by Spin Master Entertainment and broadcast on Nickelodeon. Beginning July 28 until its completion in October, the PAW Patrol Roll Patrol Road Tour will travel across North America allowing kids to connect with their favorite PAW Patrol characters through an immersive PAW Patrol-branded experience.

Spin Master Corp. announces the third annual PAW Patrol Roll Patrol Road Tour, a multi-city life-size activation that successfully blends the award-winning toy line with the top rated preschool property produced by Spin Master Entertainment and broadcast on Nickelodeon. (CNW Group/Spin Master)

Each PAW Patrol Roll Patrol Road Tour stop is free to the public and will make stops at select Walmart, Toys"R"Us and Target retail locations in 13 different markets. Kids can explore the inside of the life-size PAW Patroller and meet their favorite PAW Patrol characters, as well as reenact their own rescue missions through an interactive play experience featuring the new Sea Patrol theme. Families can celebrate the experience with a memorable photo and limited edition giveaways.

The life-size activation will also have a dedicated area showcasing Spin Master's newest entertainment property, Rusty Rivets. Kids can combine, design and "rustify" inside Rusty's life-size Rivet Lab and meet the heroes from the show - Rusty and Ruby. Alongside Rusty Rivets, kids can play with the squeezable sand you can't put down, Kinetic Sand, and experience soaking surprises with Soggy Doggy, Spin Master's newest launch in the games category.

Click here to see if your favorite four-legged gang is headed your way and to register for the free events.

2017 Roll Patrol Road Tour schedule*:

Dates

Aug. 18-20

Pennsylvania

1570 Chester Pike, Eddystone, PA 19022 (Friday only)

275 N. Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 (Saturday and Sunday)

Sept. 1-3

New Jersey

409 Almonesson Rd., Depford, NJ 08096 (Friday only)

4475 E. Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 (Saturday and Sunday)

Sept. 8-10

New York

4135 Transit Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221 (Friday only)

3463 McKinley Pkwy., Hamburg, NY 14075 (Saturday and Sunday)

For more information: http://roadtour.pawpatrol.com/en_us/

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County Top 10 Weekend Events for July 21st, 22nd and 23rd

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Our top 10 picks for this weekend July 21st, 22nd and 23rd

Friday

1. Shrek, The Musical, Jr.at Upper Darby Summer Stage

2. Alex and the Kaleidoscope at Ridley Township Public Library

Saturday

3. Head to Michaels to paint a Safari Animal Canvas

4. Sweet Corn & Blackberry Celebration at Linvilla Orchards

5. Science Saturday at Hagley Museum

6. Go on an adventure with Alice in Wonderland at the Media Theatre

7. Fireworks & Fountain Shows at Longwood Gardens

8. Storytime and Crafts at Barnes and Noble Broomall

Sunday

9. Take a ride on the West Chester Railroad during the Summer Picnic Special

10. “David Rogers’ BIG BUGS” at Tyler Arboretum

* Check out our calendar for more ideas

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County Top 10 Weekend Events for March 24th, 25th, & 26th

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Our top 10 picks for this weekend March 24th, 25th, & 26th

Friday

1. Register for Stars and Stroll at Tyler Arboretum

2. Check out the Dinosaur Revolution at Delaware Museum of Natural History

Saturday

3. Stock up on spring and summer clothes at the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale

4. Make your own watercolor frame at Michaels

5. Head to the Middletown Library for Russian Storytime

6. Easter Egg Hunt at Aston Community Center

7. Mad Hatter Tea Party at the Springfield Mall (registration required)

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

Sunday

9. Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute

10. Indoor Mini Golf at Linvilla Orchards

* Check out our calendar for more ideas

New Years Eve Family Events in the Philadelphia Area

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Countdown til Noon at Marple Sports Arena
December 31st 11am-1pm
Come celebrate New Years Eve MSA style! We will have a balloon drop for all of our friends who do not normally get to stay up and celebrate!

Count Down 2 Noon at The Please Touch Museum
December 31st with Celebrations @ 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Want to take part in one of the most exciting New Year's Eve parties in the area, but don't want to keep the kids up late? Come to Please Touch Museum's annual Countdown to Noon® celebration on December 31st, for a fun, festive alternative to keeping the little ones up past midnight. Countdowns will take place at Noon and again at 1 p.m. to accommodate all of the little party animals and their families.

Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Brandywine Zoo
December 31st @11 am - 12:15 pm
Celebrate the New Year Zoo-style by ringing in the New Year at NOON! We'll have games, crafts, and a celebratory atmosphere and of course a sparkling apple cider toast as the clock strikes 12 (Noon that is!)

“New Years Rockin’ Noon” at Delaware Children’s Museum
Let the countdown begin! Ring in 2017 at the DCM with a special New Year's Eve countdown celebration that won't conflict with your kid's bedtime. Grab a bag of confetti, craft your own noisy "New Year's Eve Kazoo," and help us countdown to 12 PM with a rockin' DCM dance party. When the clock strikes 12-noon, brace yourself for a shower of confetti and a colorful start to a wonderful new year.

New Years Eve Family Jam
Bring in the new year family style at The Ardmore Music Hall!
Ardmore Music Hall's New Year's Eve (Day) Family Jam
featuring Alex & The Kaleidoscope
The Ball drops at 12 (noon) so you can party with your whole family:
- Kids Zone Upstairs with a balloon artist, face-painting, arts and crafts + full kids brunch menu.
- Downstairs cash bar for non-driving parents, family photo booth and amazing music by Alex & The Kaleidoscope

Fireworks at Penn's Landing
December 31st at 6 pm and midnight. You can watch the fireworks from the PA or NJ side of the Delaware River.

New Years Eve in Kennett Square

Young children and their parents are invited to kick off our NYE celebration at 6 pm. Enjoy entertainment, food & activities until 8. "Raising and Lighting" our Mushroom will take place sometime between 7 and 8.

New Year's Eve Fireworks at Sesame Place

The night sky sparkles at Sesame Place, with our spectacular fireworks show, set to Sesame Street music, making the festivities on New Year's Eve truly memorable. Fireworks will begin immediately following their Neighborhood Street Party Christmas Parade on December 31st

New Year’s Eve Splash at Adventure Aquarium
Ring in the New Year among family, friends and fish at our family-friendly New Year’s Eve Splash on December 31 from 10 am - 6:00 pm – the perfect way to celebrate the start of 2017. Visit with favorite animals during twilight hours, dare to walk through the Shark Tunnel and end the evening with fireworks over the Delaware River.

Kids' New Years Eve Countdown at Franklin Square
Closeout Franklin Square’s 10th Birthday Season with the most family-friendly New Year’s celebration in town! Enjoy music and crafts beginning before the Square Drop from atop SquareBurger at 6 pm and Sugar House New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront, viewable from the Square. The indoor Franklin Square Pavilion will host a Kids’ Dance Party until 8 pm for the final Electrical Spectacle of 2016

What to do with the Kids Over Winter Break

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The presents have been opened and toys have been played with and every parent fears the words "I'm bored" over Christmas break. Don't fret Fun Things has you covered with events to keep your family busy over break.

Catch a Show

Go on a year long adventure with Frog and Toad at the Arden Theater

Follow Your Heart with Disney on Ice at the Wells Fargo Center

Pennsylvania Ballet's George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Sleeping Beauty: A Musical Panto at the People's Light

Visit a local Museum

The Academy of Natural Science

Discovery Days at Delaware Museum of Natural History

Franklin Institute

Constitution Center

The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Go Ice Skating

Blue Cross River Rink Winter Fest

Ice Works

Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park

Horizon Services Riverfront Rink

Looking for a holiday event? Click here to check out our holiday event guide.

Tracking Santa

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So the kids are making you crazy today asking you when Santa will arrive? So why not have them track Santa.

The Norad Santa Tracker keeps children updated about Santa's whereabouts. Based on his current location, they know whether they should head to bed before he arrives. The website offers a Christmas countdown, games, activities, 2D and 3D training maps, Santa Camera videos and more.

The Google Santa Tracker takes you to Santa’s Village, which is filled with ways to follow Santa. Head to Google Santa Tracker to find a countdown clock to Christmas Eve and 24 different activities to pass the time before Santa arrives.

Happy Tracking!

A Year With Frog and Toad at The Arden Theatre

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Looking for the perfect show to take the kids to this holiday season? You definitely need to check out A Year With Frog and Toad at The Arden Theatre now through January 29th.

You may be familiar with the books written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel. When my children were younger Frog and Toad adventures were a staple in our household. It was exciting to see their adventures come alive on stage at The Arden.

"A Year With Frog and Toad follows the unlikely friendship between cheerful Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Their friendship blossoms and grows as they learn many life lessons along the way. Filled with musical numbers that will make you laugh and cry."

There are many lessons in the show. The main lesson is friendship. It is about compromising and working together. Another lesson that the snail teaches is to never give up. The snail was given a job and no matter how long it took him to do the job he was going to get it done!

The great thing about seeing a show at The Arden Theatre is how they include the kids. At the end of the show, there is a Q & A session, kids, and even adults can ask questions about the actors or even see how different props move on stage. After the Q&A session, the cast stands in the lobby for pictures and questions.

Get you tickets early the show is selling tickets fast for this popular duo!

A Year With Frog and Toad includes weekday matinee performances for students and weekend performances for families. Single ticket prices are $18 - $36, with discounts available for groups of 20 or more, seniors, students, military, and educators. Arden Children’s Theatre 2-play subscriptions are available for $26 - $50.

Call the Arden Box Office at 215.922.1122, visit www.ardentheatre.org or walk-up at the box office at 40 N. 2nd Street in Old City, Philadelphia.

Indoor Mini Golf at Linvilla Orchards

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County County Top 10 Weekend Events for February 9th, 10th, and 11th

Theater/ Holiday Shows in the Philadelphia Area

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County Top 10 Weekend Events for December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Dutch Wonderland Deal: $32.99 for Admission: Dutch Wonderland: Rides, Shows & More

"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at UD Summer Stage

Spin Master Announces Expanded PAW Patrol Roll Patrol Road Tour for 2017

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County Top 10 Weekend Events for July 21st, 22nd and 23rd

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County Top 10 Weekend Events for March 24th, 25th, & 26th

New Years Eve Family Events in the Philadelphia Area

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Go Ice Skating

Tracking Santa

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