New Jersey
Saturday 9:00 AM
TFAP@TEN
Ticket Pricing: free
An exhibition in honor of The Feminist Art Project's (TFAP) 10th anniversary featuring six TFAP-NJ artists. Established at Rutgers University in 2006, TFAP is an international collaborative initiative advancing the aesthetic and intellectual contributions of women in the visual arts. Artists: Anonda Bell, Nancy Cohen, Jaz Graf, So Yoon Lym, Babs Reingold, and Adrienne Wheeler.
Mabel Smith Douglass Library Galleries
8 Chapel Drive
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Mary H. Dana Women Artists Series Galleries
732-932-3726
Saturday 10:00 AM
Inspira Health Network Day of Dance
Heart-beating, feet-taping, finger-snapping, song-singing, fun-loving, laughter-filled day to kick up your health! Join Inspira Health Network for a fun-filled day and dance for your health! Enjoy dance performances - many with audience participation - as well as health screenings. Come and experience this unique opportunity giving you - The Power to Boogie!
Deptford Mall
1750 Deptford Center Rd
Deptford, NJ 08096
(856)848-8100
Saturday 10:00 AM
Winter Sports Card & Collectible Shows
Visit the Sports Card & Collectible Show for collectible items, jerseys, baseball cards and more.
Deptford Mall
1750 Deptford Center Rd
Deptford, NJ 08096
(856)848-8100
Saturday 10:00 AM
Tot Paint N Story
Enjoy storytime, then make a themed masterpiece with paint.
Cost: $12
Paint-a-Treasure
614 Station Ave.
Haddon Heights, NJ
Saturday 10:00 AM
Costume Jewelry Fundraiser
The Friends of the Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library are accepting donations of costume jewelry and jewelry boxes during regular library hours for a fundraising sale to be held May 20-22.
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
606 Delsea Drive
Washington Township, NJ 08080
856-589-3334
Saturday 10:30 AM
Camden City Girl Scouts SU meeting
Girl Scouts adults/leaders and older girls engage in building community and activities to promote Girl Scouting in Camden City. Thinking Day (International), Girl Scout Sunday/week, and Celebrate! Girls/adults can register for Girl Scouts online at the GSCSNJ website.
Riletta L Cream (Ferry Ave) Branch Library
852 Ferry Ave.
Camden, NJ 08104
(609)560-1560
Saturday 10:30 AM
Valentine's Day Cookie Sale
Just in time for Valentine's Day, a cookie sale in the Pennsauken Library's lobby at $1.00/bag. Also, taking orders for spring and Easter wreaths (cost: $25 large, $20 medium and $15 small). All wreaths are made to order so payment must be made when placing your order. All proceeds are used to fund items not covered in the library's budget.
Pennsauken Free Public Library
5605 N Crescent Blvd
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856)665-5959
Saturday 12:00 PM
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Count birds at the feeding station, build nesting boxes for spring, explore your artistic side and learn cool facts about birds you may not have known before.
Cost: FREE
Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Rd.
Cranbury, NJ 08512
Saturday 12:00 PM
Model Railroad Club Open House
Ticket Pricing: Admission Free - Donations Welcome
In the basement of the Footlighters Playhouse, the Burlington County Model Railroad Club runs the fictional Rancocas Valley Lines (RVL). It is basically an eastern style railroad that does not depict any particular area, however, there are local town names that are recognizable. It was built as a two track mainline, with a separate Mountain Division. There is one main classification facility (Daley Yard) and a secondary yard at Douglas, with a new engine facility and additional yard tracks, leading into a ten track hidden staging yard.
Footlighters Playhouse
900 Pomona Road
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
Basement of the Footlighter Playhouse
(856) 733-0010
Saturday 1:00 PM
Burlington County Art Guild Annual Winter Members' Exhibit
Ticket Pricing: Free Admission
The Burlington County Art Guild presents their Annual Winter Members' Exhibit. Participating member artists will be showcasing their works in a library setting. You will see a variety of style, technique, subject matter and medium. Show will be viewable during library hours and all work is for sale. Please see the information desk for purchasing contact information.
Pemberton Library
16 Broadway
Browns Mills
New Jersey 08015
609-893-8262
Saturday 2:00 PM
Winter Tree Exploration
Learn about life in the forest by uncovering the secret lives of trees. Discover the many ways that trees provide for others in the forest community.
Cost: $5
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve
31 Titus Mill Rd.
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-7592
Saturday 6:00 PM
Artwalk On Main
Ticket Pricing: free admission
Downtown Medford galleries will showcase a mix of art work on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.
Medford Arts Center
18 N Main St
Medford, NJ 08055
Hansen Warner Building
Medford Art Center and Medford Memorial Community Center
609-654-6033
Saturday 7:30 PM
Conserving Energy In Your Home
Are you interested in learning about steps you can take to reduce your use of energy in your home, save money on your electric bills and help the environment? Curious about how solar energy and geothermal systems really work and whether they are right for you? Registration is now open for our adult education course focused on home energy efficiency. The course aims to extend many of the lessons learned from designing and building our energy efficient Center to what a homeowner can do in either building a new house or retrofitting an existing home to use energy more efficiently, reduce energy bills and lower impacts on the environment and climate change. The course will consist of six Wednesday evening lectures and three Saturday morning field trips.
Cost: $180, SBMWA Member; $230, SBMWA Non-Member
Watershed Center
31 Titus Mill Rd.
Pennington, PA 08534
Sunday 9:30 AM
Birding Brunch For Valentine’s Day
Learn about bird mating habits, check out nesting boxes for early arrivals and learn how you can attract breeding pairs to your yard this spring.
Cost: $5 for members; $7 for non-members
Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Rd.
Cranbury, NJ 08512
Sunday 3:00 PM
MyGOAL Autism Family And Sibling Support Groups
This support group lets families share and connect with one another. The Parent/Caregiver and Siblings Group (ages 8 and older) meet at the same time.
Stress Management strategies (including massages for the caregivers) are offered during the first hour, and a special guest or professional shares pertinent information during the second hour. Child care is provided to families at no cost.
Cost: FREE
Saint Peter's University Hospital
254 Easton Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
877-886-9462
Pennsylvania
Saturday 8:00 AM
Early Morning Bird Walks
Meet in the parking lot, and be sure to bring binoculars and a bird identification book.
Cost: FREE
Churchville Nature Center
501 Churchville Ln.
Churchville, PA 18966
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
School's Out, Get Outside
At Briar Bush, kids in Kindergarten through sixth grade can explore the outdoors, hang out with the animals, play games and participate in nature crafts.
Cost: $65
The Briar Bush Nature Center
1212 Edge Hill Rd.
Abington, PA 19001
Saturday 9:30 AM
African American History Month
Visit the National Constitution Center this February in honor of African American History Month. Explore the Museum's The Story of We the People exhibit and discover key milestones in African-American history. Participate in the Center's daily interactive programs to learn about the lives of African-American leaders, the history behind the Emancipation Proclamation, and more.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Independence Mall
Philadelphia, PA 19106
513-409-6600
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM
Headed To The White House
This one-of-a-kind exhibit engages students, teachers and families with the election season.
Using the U.S. Constitution as its launch pad, this hands-on exhibit takes visitors from the campaign trail to Inauguration Day all in one visit.
Cost: $3 in addition to admission.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Phila., PA 19106
215-409-6600
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Professional Artist Members Exhibition
Main Line Art Center presents the work of a selection of Professional Artist Members in its award-winning galleries.
The juried exhibition opens with a reception on Friday, Jan. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, and features painters, photographers, sculptors and mixed media artists from the Greater Philadelphia area.
Cost: FREE
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd.
Haverford, PA 19041
610-525-0272
Saturday 10:00 AM
Philly Home Show
The Philly Home Show will inspire your inner HGTV star. The show will feature a highly-interactive exhibits including the 2016 Designer Challenge, three uniquely designed Chic Sheds, the IKEA Dueling Kitchens, inspiring discussion topics led by HGTV Celebrities, and hands-on DIY workshops with local home and decor experts.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA
Exhibition Hall F
(484)342-3600
Saturday 11:00 AM
Storytime! Peter Pan
The Hedgerow Company shares classic stories in a way that encourages creativity and interaction. Kids can be a part of the storytelling, too, when they help the storytellers create a brand new audience-inspired tale, as they discover that all that’s needed is a little inspiration and imagination to bring ideas to life.
Cost: $10 general admission
Hedgerow Theatre
64 Rose Valley Rd
Rose Valley, PA 19063
610-565-4211
Saturday 11:00 AM
Valentine’s Day, The Colonial Way
In the colonial era, before the invention of the techniques that give chocolate the smooth consistency people know and love today, chocolate was usually consumed as either a hot beverage or as an ingredient in various “made” dishes. In this program, historic cook Connie Unangst will prepare a variety of 18th-century recipes using chocolate. Visitors can stop in the kitchen at any time during the hours of 11am to 3pm to see what’s cooking.
Guided tours of the manor will also be offered on the hour throughout the day, and the site’s museum shop will also be open. Visitors can also take a guided tour of Pottsgrove Manor during regular museum hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Tours begin on the hour. The last tour of the day begins at 3pm.
Cost: $2
Pottsgrove Manor historic site
100 King St.
Pottstown, PA 19464
610-326-4014
Saturday 1:00 PM
Making a Hand Lotion Bar
Ticket Pricing: $15.00
Protect your skin against the winter's harshness with this glorious hand lotion made into an easy to use bar! Please call to RSVP.
Spirit to Sole Connection
23 N. Centre Street
Merchantville, NJ 08109
8568340883
Saturday 2:00 PM
Black History Month Matinee: Ruby Bridges
This Disney movie follows the story of Ruby Bridges, a 6-year-old who was one of the first African-American children to attend a desegregated school in the Deep South.
Cost: FREE
Free Library of Philadelphia, Whitman Branch
200 Snyder Ave.
Phila., PA 19148
Saturday 2:30 PM
Share The Love Fest
This music festival is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Our Community Cup Coffeehouse.
Cost: Donations welcome.
Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church
2 E. Sylvan Ave.
Rutledge, PA 19070
610-328-3824
Saturday 5:00 PM
A Valentine's Night Out
This is a night for parents/guardians to go out or simply relax for a few hours. Your child(ren) will be having fun with arts & crafts, playing games, listening to stories, eating pizza and making cupcakes. Ages: 2 to 5 yrs. Please call 215-242-3568 to register.
Cost: $25.00, child; $20.00, each sibling.
Cuddles-N-Care Day Care
7707 Germantown Ave.
Chestnut Hill, PA 19118
Saturday and Sunday 6:30 PM
Lovin' On The Wild Side
Adults can celebrate Valentine’s Day during this evening filled with behind-the-scenes experiences, up-close encounters, exclusive after-dark tours and more.
Cost: $175
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Ave
Phila., PA 19104
Saturday 7:30 PM
Twelfth Night:Filter Theatre & Royal Shakespeare Company
Two worlds collide in this new take on Shakespeare’s lyrical Twelfth Night. Britain’s Filter Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company pair classical verse with a riotous gig in this radically-cut and fast-paced story of romance, satire and mistaken identity.
Cost: $20
Annenberg Center Live
3680 Walnut St.
Phildealphia, PA 19104
Sunday 9:00 AM
19th Annual Fisherman's Flea Market
Ticket Pricing: $3 Regular Admission/$10 Early Admission at 8 a.m.
Palmyra Fire Department 19th Annual Fisherman's Flea Market. New and used equipment. Fresh and saltwater gear.
Charles Street School
100 West Charles Street
Palmyra, New Jersey 08065
(856)786-0718
Sunday 11:00 AM
Birding Adventure
With kid-friendly binoculars, the event will consist of a bird-watching walk, learning about feathered friends, drink cocoa and do a bird related craft.
Cost: $12
Clark Park
4398 Chester Ave.
Phila., PA 19104
866-878-3595
Sunday 12:00 PM
PECO Family Jams: Love Letters
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by creating your own one-of-a-kind cards to tell that special someone how much they mean to you. Use printmaking blocks, paints, stamps, and more to customize cards for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year.
Cost: FREE with admission
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South St.
Phila., PA 19147
Sunday 12:00 PM
Beauty Princess Party at Verde Salon
Ticket Pricing: Individual services cost $10 each, and the package is $15
In honor of "Beauty and the Beast" on Broadway, all princesses will have a choice to be dolled up like "Belle" with braids, mini makeovers or both! In addition to giveaways, cut-out pictures with the cast and red-rose cupcakes provided by Classic Cake in Cherry Hill, attendees can also enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to see "Beauty and the Beast" on Broadway at the Kimmel Center! All proceeds will benefit CHOP at Virtua.
Verde Salon
4 Powell Lane
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856)858-0911
Sunday 1:00 PM
Kids' Valentine's Day Food And Fun Dining Skills Brunch
Kids ages 8-15 can enjoy an afternoon of food at a nice restaurant while learning about table place settings, identifying utensils and glassware, proper use of a napkin, selecting the correct utensils, difficult-to-eat foods, eating various foods, styles of dining, entering and exiting, posture, conversation, leaving the table and proper seating.
Select from a choice of cheesy eggs and home fries or waffles with whipped cream.
Participants discuss all of the rude behaviors we may see when dining while Miss Mistake shows them how bad it looks or sounds. Guests have some giggles while kids act as their own Miss/Mr. Mistake so they can feel which behaviors aren’t welcomed. Meal/drink, craft and songs (time permitting), take-home workbook and completion certificate are included.
Parents can enjoy their own Valentine's date at the same restaurant.
Cost: $99 + sibling discount.
Local Restaurant - TBA
TBA
Chalfont, PA 18914
Sunday 2:00 PM
Follow The Drinking Gourd
From jazz and tango to anthems of the Civil Rights marches of the 1960s, Follow the Drinking Gourd will celebrate time-honored African American musical traditions.
Cost: FREE
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine St.
Phila., PA
Sunday 2:30 PM
Family Tour: Artsee Highlights
Guests can see the sights in new ways on this interactive guided exploration of the collection gallery.
Cost: Adults $25; students/youth $15; members free; children 5 and under FREE
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Delaware County
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM
Educational Indoor Mini Golf
Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! The Planet is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by Philly's Academy of Natural Sciences.
This exhibition pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains and more.
Cost: $4.95-$6.95
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
Fore! The Planet Minigolf
This exhibition, created by the Academy of Natural Sciences, pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains and more.
Cost: Cost varies.
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
Saturday 10:00 AM
Toddler Time at Sky Zone Glen Mills
Sky Zone Glen Mills
10 Conchester Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
If they can walk, they can jump! Toddler Time at Sky Zone is a special time just for the little ones, where they can explore exciting new ways to be active, all while staying safe. All Toddler Time activities are specifically designed for children. Only $7 for your little one to jump for the hour.
Ages walking to kindergarten only. No older siblings or adults may jump. All toddlers must wear SkySocks
For more info: http://www.skyzone.com/glenmills/Calendar
Saturday 10:30 AM
Be My Valentine" YogAmi?~Kids Yoga ? Story
Media Arts Council Gallery
609 West State St.
Media, 19063
"Be My Valentine" YogAmi~Kids Yoga ? Storytime
Kids Yoga, Songs,? Stories? &? ArtCome celebrate Valentine's Day?? ?through ?kids yoga, songs, stories, games and art? ??with Allison DeSalvo of World of Song?! Children will explore?? heart-opening yoga poses that ??warm ?you up on a cold winter's day? and enjoy join?ing? the holiday party? in Bear's den where he's sleeping while his animal friends from the forest share and care for each other expressing the true meaning of love through friendship. A fun family yoga storytime in preparation for spring! Geared for Ages 2 - 7 ~ All Welcome! Space Limited~Reservations Requested? at "Events" at www.worldofsong.com?. Suggested? Donation? $10 - one child/ $15 - two or more children per family?. ?Pay What You Can :)? ?Your contributions supports family programming on 2nd Saturdays!?
Location: Media Arts Council Gallery, 609 West State St., Media, 19063.
267-282-1242
Saturday 10:00 AM
Gardening With Children
This month Miss Marcia will be having fun with vegetables. There are so many vegetables and this class will introduce you to many of them. We will help you to start your own vegetables from cuttings. As always, a fun craft will be included. Class is free, but please call 610-876-7116 to register.
Cost: FREE
Linvilla Orchards
137 West Knowlton Rd.
Media, PA 19063
610-876-7116
Saturday 11:00 AM
Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Store
King of Prussia
340 W. DeKalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Free craft activity every Saturday 11am to 3pm
For more info: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
Sunday 10:00 AM
Kitchen Herb Garden
A Kitchen Herb Garden is a great way to get fresh flavor in your meals all winter long. The price includes 3 herb plants, a beautiful terracotta planter, soil, and our expert Garden Center staff! What a Fun and flavorful way to spend a Saturday morning. $35 fee. Call today to reserve your spot at 610-876-7116.
Cost: $35
Linvilla Orchards
137 West Knowlton Rd.
Media, PA 19063
610-876-7116
Sunday 1:30 PM
Family Black History Month Celebration
Celebrate the lives of famous African-Americans in history through stories, music, and a craft. Please call 610-566-1918 to register.
Cost: FREE
Media-UP Free Library @ Media Firehouse
11 S. Jackson St.
2nd Floor
Media, PA 19063
Delaware
Saturday 9:00 AM
Songs Of Love
Guided tours explore the variety of love songs recorded at Victor Records.
Early phonographs and recordings chronicle the developments of the sound recording industry and the achievements of E.R. Johnson, founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company.
Cost: FREE
Johnson Victrola Museum
375 S. New St.
Dover, DE
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Winter Weekends
Guests explore three floors of exhibitions in the Visitor Center, stroll along the river through dozens of historic structures from the Industrial Revolution and explore the gardens & grounds of Eleutherian Mills at a self-guided pace.
Demonstrations of historic machinery, gunpowder explosions and coal-fired steam engine operations happen throughout the day. The Workers’ Hill community is open for visits including the Belin House Organic Cafe. Complimentary timed tickets for guided tours of the Eleutherian Mills Residence, the first du Pont family home built in America, will be provided to guests upon arrival.
Cost: FREE with admission, $14
Hagley Museum
201 Hagley Creek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-658-2400
Saturday 10:00 AM
Tales Of Slavery And Freedom Walking Tour
Every Saturday this month, join historical interpreters in period clothing for 45-minute tours that relate to Delaware’s once complicated position on slavery.
Cost: FREE
John Bell House
43 The Green
Dover, DE
Saturday 11:00 AM
Victorine's Valentines Day
Visitors can taste gingerbread, make a Victorian valentine using the “scrap” method, write valentine verses with a quill pen and design a candy bar wrapper.
A special exhibit featuring antique valentine cards and candy packaging will be on display.
Cost: FREE with admission
Hagley Museum
201 Hagley Creek Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-658-2400
Saturday 1:00 PM
DSA Beat The Winter Blues Pool Party
Enjoy open swim with friends and family in an indoor pool.
Hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware.
Cost: FREE
Howard T Ennis School
20346 Ennis Rd.
Georgetown, DE 19947
Saturday 4:00 PM
La Sylphide
The Romantic Ballet, La Sylphide is the perfect Valentines Day experience for children. The story is based on love and the beauty of Romantic Ballet.
Cost: $25
Salesanium School
1801 North Broom St.
Wilmington, DE 19802
866-908-5666
FUN THINGS TO DO FOR KIDS WEEKEND 2/20
New Jersey
Saturday 10:00 AM
Read And Explore: Keeping Warm In Winter
Read two animal-themed stories and explore your sense of touch with wool and feathers, then make paper-bag animal to take home.
Cost: $7
Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-2310
Saturday 10:00 AM
Tot Paint N Story
Enjoy storytime, then make a themed masterpiece with paint.
Cost: $12
Paint-a-Treasure
614 Station Ave.
Haddon Heights, NJ
Saturday 12:00 PM
Model Railroad Club Open House
Ticket Pricing: Admission Free - Donations Welcome
In the basement of the Footlighters Playhouse, the Burlington County Model Railroad Club runs the fictional Rancocas Valley Lines (RVL). It is basically an eastern style railroad that does not depict any particular area, however, there are local town names that are recognizable. It was built as a two track mainline, with a separate Mountain Division. There is one main classification facility (Daley Yard) and a secondary yard at Douglas, with a new engine facility and additional yard tracks, leading into a ten track hidden staging yard.
Footlighters Playhouse
900 Pomona Road
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
Basement of the Footlighter Playhouse
(856) 733-0010
Saturday 12:00 PM
African Drum And Dance
The museum celebrates music and dance around the world throughout February, so bring your dancing shoes for dancing and fun.
Cost: FREE with admission
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Saturday 1:00 PM
Burlington County Art Guild Annual Winter Members' Exhibit
Ticket Pricing: Free Admission
The Burlington County Art Guild presents their Annual Winter Members' Exhibit. Participating member artists will be showcasing their works in a library setting. You will see a variety of style, technique, subject matter and medium. Show will be viewable during library hours and all work is for sale. Please see the information desk for purchasing contact information
Pemberton Library
16 Broadway
Browns Mills
New Jersey 08015
609-893-8262
Saturday 1:00 PM
Rain Barrel Workshop
Ticket Pricing: $45 SWCA members, $55 non members
Learn how to turn a 55 gallon recycled food-grade plastic barrel into a rain barrel to collect water for your garden from your home's downspouts. Barrels, tools, and step-by-step instructions provided. Offered by Saddler's Woods Conservation Association and Alissa Ambacher, NJDEP watershed ambassador. Please register.
Haddon Township Environmental and Historical Center
143 E. Ormond Ave.
Haddon Township, NJ 08107
856 8697372
Saturday 1:00 PM
Winter Faire - Indoor Snowball Fight
Ticket Pricing: Free
Pick a team, grab a snowball, and start throwing! Enjoy the thrill of an epic snowball fight while staying warm and dry inside. The event will be broken down into timed blocks by age; check in at the event for details.
Mount Laurel Library
100 Walt Whitman Ave.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856)234-7319
Saturday 1:00 PM
Winter Faire
Ticket Pricing: Free
Come out for an afternoon of fun for all ages. More details to follow.
Mount Laurel Library
100 Walt Whitman Ave.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856)234-7319
Saturday 2:00 PM
Animal Tracking
Learn about the art and science of animal tracking in this class, which will introduce a variety of tracking skills like clear print classification, trailing, animal locomotion and reading sign. The class will also offer helpful tips for tracking during an outside field session.
Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and bring a notebook.
Cost: $7, non-members; $5, members
Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Rd.
Cranbury, NJ 08512
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 PM
Asteroid: Mission Extreme
Take an epic journey in the NJSM Planetarium to discover the dangers and opportunities that asteroids present.
Cost: $7, adults; $5, children 12 and & younger
New Jersey State Museum
205 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08625
Saturday 6:00 PM
Artwalk On Main
Ticket Pricing: free admission
Downtown Medford galleries will showcase a mix of art work on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.
Medford Arts Center
18 N Main St
Medford, NJ 08055
Hansen Warner Building
Medford Art Center and Medford Memorial Community Cente
609-654-6033
Saturday 7:00 PM
Webelos Camp-In
Webelo Scouts enjoy scavenger hikes, science experiments and animal visits, followed by a sleepover at the Watershed Center.
Cost: $35, boy; $15, adult.
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve
31 Titus Mill Rd.
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-7592
Saturday 7:00 PM
Pajama Pals
Ages 3-6: Shake out the sillies and get ready for bed with friends! Stories, songs, and fun in this special evening storytime. Siblings are welcome. Kids (and parents!) are invited to wear their pajamas to the event. No registration required.
Mount Laurel Library
100 Walt Whitman Ave.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856)234-7319
Saturday 7:30 PM
Conserving Energy In Your Home
Are you interested in learning about steps you can take to reduce your use of energy in your home, save money on your electric bills and help the environment? Curious about how solar energy and geothermal systems really work and whether they are right for you? Registration is now open for our adult education course focused on home energy efficiency. The course aims to extend many of the lessons learned from designing and building our energy efficient Center to what a homeowner can do in either building a new house or retrofitting an existing home to use energy more efficiently, reduce energy bills and lower impacts on the environment and climate change. The course will consist of six Wednesday evening lectures and three Saturday morning field trips.
Cost: $180, SBMWA Member; $230, SBMWA Non-Member
Watershed Center
31 Titus Mill Rd.
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-7592
Sunday 11:00 AM
Passport To Discovery: Culinary Fusion
Join staff from Rent-A-Chef to discover culinary fusion.
Cost: $13.95
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Sunday 1:00 PM
Bowling Bonanza Fundraiser
Enjoy an afternoon of bowling to support the special needs (ACHaD) department at the JCC.
Cost: $25, minimum donation.
The Big Event Entertainment Experience
1536 Kinds Hwy N.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
856-424-4444
Sunday 1:00 PM
Summer Camp Open House
Plug your kids into nature this summer! Bring your family and friends to experience first hand how Summer Camp Programs at Fernbrook Farms Environmental Education Center can benefit your child. Camp programs are available for ages 3-14, with full day programs for ages 5 and up. Come ask any questions you may have about Fernbrook's Summer Camp programs and enjoy an afternoon on the farm complete with snacks, wagon rides, time to meet the staff and visits with the farm animals. This is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with the family.
Cost: FREE
Fernbrook Farms Environmental Education Center
142 Bordentown-Georgetown Rd.
Chesterfield, NJ 08515
Sunday 2:00 PM
Geocaching With L.L. Bean
Learn all about geocaching, the latest form of treasure hunting, and how to use your smart phone or GPS in new ways at this interactive workshop.
Cost: FREE
Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Rd.
Cranbury, NJ 08512
Pennsylvania
Saturday 8:00 AM
Early Morning Bird Walks
Meet in the parking lot, and be sure to bring binoculars and a bird identification book.
Cost: FREE
Churchville Nature Center
501 Churchville Ln.
Churchville, PA 18966
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM
Headed To The White House
This one-of-a-kind exhibit engages students, teachers and families with the election season.
Using the U.S. Constitution as its launch pad, this hands-on exhibit takes visitors from the campaign trail to Inauguration Day all in one visit.
Cost: $3 in addition to admission.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Phila., PA 19106
215-409-6600
Saturday 10:00 AM
Family Terrariums: Miniature Worlds
Guests can bring their smallest found objects and props to design a live, miniature moment.
Plant materials, jars and direction provided.
Cost: Members: $36/Non-Members: $39.
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd.
Haverford, PA 19041
610-525-0272
Saturday 11:00 AM
StoryUP! Free Family Show
Watch improvisational actors present an interactive show based on ideas and stories from the child audience, with the kids taking part all the way.
Cost: FREE
Philadelphia City Institute Branch - Free Library
1905 Locust St.
Phila., PA 19103
609-980-8367
Saturday 11:00 AM
Storytime: Peter Pan
Kids can be a part of the storytelling, too, when they help the storytellers create a brand new audience-inspired tale, as they discover that all that’s needed is a little inspiration and magination to bring ideas to life.
Cost: $10
Hedgerow Theatre
64 Rose Valley Rd
Rose Valley, PA 19063
610-565-4211
Saturday 1:00 PM
Witchhazel” Is Your Favorite?
The collection of these captivating winter bloomers can be found throughout the Arboretum.
Children can create a witchhazel-related craft in the Upper Gallery of the Visitor Center.
Cost: FREE with admission
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E. Northwestern Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Saturday 1:00 PM
Wildlife In Winter Part 2: Camouflage And Other Adaptations
The second of three Wildlife in Winter programs will teach visitors all about camouflage and different adaptations animals use to survive in winter, led by environmental educator, Holly Merker.
Cost: $5 for TLC members; $10 for non-members
Bucktoe Creek Preserve
432 Sharp Rd.
Avondale, PA 19311
610-347-0347
Saturday 1:00 PM
How To Protect Your Information (Introduction To Encryption)
Whether it is your teacher’s test questions or your parent’s credit card number this information must be privacy protected. During this TechShop, you will learn how information is protected online. The students will create their own ways to protect information. Throughout the day students will work on puzzles, encryption and code breaking. At the end of the day students will see how fast and if they can figure out the encrypted information, i.e. they will crack the code. Let’s see who can protect their information.
Please bring your own laptop to this TechShop.
This workshop is for girls ages 11-14.
Registration is free but limited: http://www.techgirlz.org/techshop/how-to-protect-your-information-introduction-to-encryption/
Cost: FREE
Villanova University Idea Accelerator @ the Falvey
800 Lancaster Ave.
Villanova, PA 19085
Saturday 1:00 PM
Winter Nature Play Day
Come to the Visitor Center for fun and thematic self-guided activities, art projects and opportunities for a guided hike.
Cost: $3, non-members; FREE, members.
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
1635 River Rd.
New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-2924
Saturday 2:30 PM
Black History Month STEM Program
Stop by for a themed hands-on workshop on all things science, technology, engineering and math.
Cost: FREE
Free Library of Philadelphia, West Oak Lane Branch
2000 E Washington Ln.
Phila., PA 19138
Saturday 6:30 PM
“Full Snow Moon” Night Hike & Campfire
Watch for the “Full Snow Moon,” so named by Native Americans as it appears during some of the year’s heaviest snowfalls. First, you'll hear stories, myths and legends focusing on the owls in our region. Then set out on a hike to the top of the hill to view the moonrise and the surrounding constellations. In the spirit of those who referred to this moon as the “Shoulder-to-Shoulder Around the Campfire Moon,” everyone, will then gather around the campfire and enjoy songs, stories and a marshmallow roast.
Cost: $10, PWC members; $13, nonmembers
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's Brownstone Barn
1 Skippack Pike
Schwenksville, PA 19473
610-287-9383
Saturday and Sunday 7:30 PM
Cheers For CHOP
Live entertainment by DJ Jazzy Jeff and iconic bands Go Go Gadjet and Saved By The 90s; cocktails; and silent and live auctions are in store.
The third annual Cheers for CHOP is one of the fastest-growing fundraising events in the area. It is hosted by Friends of CHOP, a dynamic group of Philadelphia’s most social and philanthropic young influencers who believe in the mission of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and are committed to advancing its research, teaching and clinical priorities through vibrant fundraising efforts.
Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit CHOP’s Emergency Department.
Cost: $150, general admission; $250, VIP.
Valley Forge Casino Resort
1160 First Ave.
King of Prussia, PA 19406
267-426-6489
Sunday 9:00 AM
Birding Adventure
With kid-friendly binoculars, kids will take a bird-watching walk, learn about feathered friends, enjoy cocoa and do a bird related craft.
Cost: $12
Overbrook Education Center
6134 Lancaster Ave.
Phila., PA 19151
866-878-3595
Sunday 10:00 AM
Goodness Gracious Gravity!
View gravity-defying experiments and demonstrations, including a popular egg-drop experiment. Teamwork is key as you work together to create, problem solve and test your theories.
Cost: FREE
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
1950 Spring Mill Rd.
Gladwyne, PA 19035
610-527-5234x106
Sunday 10:00 AM
Family Art Together: Skip Into Spring
Share in creative collaborations to welcome the springtime sun. Explore the fundamentals of art as you and your child or grandchild create fun projects together while learning about the world we live in.
Activity stations help keep kids' attention as they create projects and experiment with new materials. A new project is created each week.
Cost: $58, non-members; $55, members
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd.
Haverford, PA 19041
610-525-0272
Sunday 11:00 AM
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle's beloved storybook caterpillar returns, along with an assortment of favorite puppet characters! The triple-bill includes the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar's metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly, the account of Little Cloud's travels through the sky and the Mixed-Up Chameleon's discovery of his own unique nature. These whimsical tales have enchanted several generations. Mermaid Theatre's acclaimed stage adaptation teaches as it entertains.
Cost: $17.50-28.50
Merriam Theatre
250 S. Broad St.
Phila., PA 19102
215-790-7177
Sunday 1:00 PM
African American Iconic Images Collection Trolley Tour
The tour, hosted by the Mural Arts Program, explores civil rights, freedom and equality via a collection of images that give a visual autobiography of Philadelphia and African American figures of the past and present.
Cost: $32, adults; $28, ages 3-12.
African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch St.
Phila., PA
Sunday 1:00 PM
Creative Collaborations: Family Printmaking
Families can explore printmaking techniques and layer art to make 2-D collaborative creations.
Guests will try monoprints, relief prints, gelatin prints, stamping and more.
Cost: Members: $65/Non-Members: $70
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd.
Haverford, PA 19041
610-525-0272
Sunday 2:00 PM
Bark, Bark, Bark
Learn to identify trees in the winter by their bark. Bark structure, bark types, and bark ecology will be covered as well as tree identification.
Dress for the weather and meet at the park office. Appropriate for ages: 8 and up with an adult.
Cost: FREE
Norristown Farm Park
Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike
E. Norriton, PA 19403
610-270-0215
Sunday 2:00 PM
African Art Adventure ArtSee Cart
The ArtSee Cart is full of things to look at, touch and create with.
Cost: FREE
Where?
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Sunday 2:00 PM
Lion Dance
Lion Dance introduces beloved ancient Chinese folk art pieces, including excerpts from Peking Opera featuring the popular Monkey King character, as well as the Chinese red ribbon dance.
Cost: FREE
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine St.
Phina., PA
Sunday 2:30 PM
Family Tour: Artsee Highlights
Guests can see the sights in new ways on this interactive guided exploration of the collection gallery.
Cost: Adults $25; students/youth $15; members free; children 5 and under free
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Sunday 3:00 PM
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra
The orchestra will perform Berlioz's Harold in Italy and Shostakovich's controversial Fifth Symphony, a work that has sparked much debate due to its dual interpretation of either loyal patriotism or extreme rebellion toward the former Soviet Union.
Cost: $15-$25
Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall
300 S. Broad St.
Phila., PA 19102
Delaware County
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM
Educational Indoor Mini Golf
Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! The Planet is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by Philly's Academy of Natural Sciences.
This exhibition pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains and more.
Cost: $4.95-$6.95
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
Saturday 9:00 AM
Toddler Time at Sky Zone Glen Mills
Sky Zone Glen Mills
10 Conchester Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
If they can walk, they can jump! Toddler Time at Sky Zone is a special time just for the little ones, where they can explore exciting new ways to be active, all while staying safe. All Toddler Time activities are specifically designed for children. Only $7 for your little one to jump for the hour.
Ages walking to kindergarten only. No older siblings or adults may jump. All toddlers must wear SkySocks
For more info: http://www.skyzone.com/glenmills/Calendar
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
Fore! The Planet Minigolf
This exhibition, created by the Academy of Natural Sciences, pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains and more.
Cost: Cost varies.
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
Saturday 11:00 AM
Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Store
King of Prussia
340 W. DeKalb Pike
King of Prussia
PA 19406
Free craft activity every Saturday 11am to 3pm
For more info: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
Saturday 6:00 PM
Night Hike at Tyler
515 Painter Road
Media, PA, 19063
Winter is a magical time to experience Tyler after dark. With the (almost full) Moon shining through the bare trees, we’ll take a walk through the woods and discover what happens at night when no one is around. Tyler educators will share points of special interest and seasonal highlights while leading a comfortably paced walk. The evening will conclude indoors with warm drinks and snacks. Please bring a flashlight and wear shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
Suitable for ages 4 and up.
$6 members, $12 non-members
To register please call Joanne Landau at 610-566-9134, ext. 215
For more info: http://www.tylerarboretum.org/
Sunday 10:00 AM
Build Your Own Fairy Garden Or Terrarium Class
Build your own Fairy Garden or Terrarium Class is one of our more popular classes. We supply everything you need to build your own terrarium. You can choose from a variety of containers and plants and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the whole process. Call ahead to register for class at 610-876-7116.
Cost: $35
Linvilla Orchards
137 West Knowlton Rd.
Media, PA 19063
610-876-7116
Delaware
Saturday 8:30 AM
PAWS Conference And Annual Meeting
Open to all who loves pets or are interested in the world of pet therapy, this PAWS for People event includes a keynote address on the human/animal bond & over 16 workshops to choose from, in topics like pet health & wellness and pet therapy.
Cost: $45, early registration; $50, after Feb. 6.
Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
1600 Rockland Rd.
Wilmington, DE
Saturday 9:00 AM
Fats Waller Day
Pay tribute to the jazz legend, view a clip of his performance and listen to stories of his musical legacy.
Cost: FREE
Johnson Victrola Museum
375 S. New St.
Dover, DE
Saturday 10:00 AM
Cooking With Judi
Cooking with Judi at 10 am. Soups On! This month we are doing soups. Nothing feels better than hot soup on a cold winter’s day. Judi will share her tried and true soup recipes for body and soul! Please register in advance to reserve your bowl!
Cost: FREE
Linvilla Orchards
137 West Knowlton Rd.
Media, PA 19063
610-876-7116
Saturday 10:00 AM
Tales Of Slavery And Freedom Walking Tour
Every Saturday this month, join historical interpreters in period clothing for 45-minute tours that relate to Delaware’s once complicated position on slavery.
Cost: FREE
John Bell House
43 The Green
Dover, DE
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Winter Weekends
Guests explore three floors of exhibitions in the Visitor Center, stroll along the river through dozens of historic structures from the Industrial Revolution and explore the gardens & grounds of Eleutherian Mills at a self-guided pace.
Demonstrations of historic machinery, gunpowder explosions and coal-fired steam engine operations happen throughout the day. The Workers’ Hill community is open for visits including the Belin House Organic Cafe. Complimentary timed tickets for guided tours of the Eleutherian Mills Residence, the first du Pont family home built in America, will be provided to guests upon arrival.
Cost: FREE with admission, $14
Hagley Museum
201 Hagley Creek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-658-2400
Saturday 11:00 AM
Maker Day
Enjoy a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, in celebration of the Maker movement. It will feature demonstrations from area makers showcasing craftsmanship and technology including wood-lathing, 3-D printing & a pop-up makerspace for visitors to tinker with recycled items.
Cost: $14
Hagley Museum
201 Hagley Creek Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-658-2400
Saturday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Cinderella
First State Ballet Theatre, Delaware's professional ballet company, presents the beloved rags to riches story in a production featuring dancing, sparkling costumes and Prokofiev's music.
Cost: $38-48, adults; $19-24, students; $5 discount, seniors and groups
Baby Grand Theatre
818 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
180-037-GRAND
New Jersey
Saturday 9:00 AM
Lenape Band Parents Association Annual Spring Craft Show
Lenape Regional High School
235 Hartford Rd.
Medford, NJ 08055
School hallways
609-654-5112
Saturday 9:30 AM
Sports Leagues for Adults (Coed Flag Football)
Blue Barn Recreation Center
1040 Tuckerton Road
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856)809-2688
Saturday 10:00 AM
Tot Paint N Story
Enjoy storytime, then make a themed masterpiece with paint.
Cost: $12
Paint-a-Treasure
614 Station Ave.
Haddon Heights, NJ
Saturday 10:00
America: We Served! Three Centuries Of African American Soldiers
Stories of America's black men and women at war come to life through re-enactors and living historians.
Cost: $8
Old Barracks Museum
101 Barrack St.
Trenton, NJ 08608
Saturday 10:00 AM
Costume Jewelry Fundraiser
The Friends of the Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library are accepting donations of costume jewelry and jewelry boxes during regular library hours for a fundraising sale to be held May 20-22.
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
606 Delsea Drive
Washington Township, NJ 08080
856-589-3334
Saturday 12:00 PM
More than Fifteen Minutes of Fame: Warhol's Prints and Photographs
This exhibition of 35 works from the collection of the Zimmerli include the artist's screenprints Vegetarian Vegetable from Campbell's Soup II (1969) and Electric Chairs (1971), as well as selected Polaroids and black-and-white photographs of celebrities popular in the 1980s. Hours Tuesdays through Fridays: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Zimmerli Art Museum
71 Hamilton St.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University
848-932-7237
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 PM
Asteroid: Mission Extreme
Take an epic journey in the NJSM Planetarium to discover the dangers and opportunities that asteroids present.
Cost: $7, adults; $5, children 12 and & younger
New Jersey State Museum
205 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08625
Saturday 6:00 PM
Artwalk On Main
Medford Arts Center
18 N Main St
Medford, NJ 0805Hansen Warner Building, Medford Art Center and Medford Memorial Community Center Venue Phone: 609-654-6033
Saturday 7:30 PM
Conserving Energy In Your Home
Are you interested in learning about steps you can take to reduce your use of energy in your home, save money on your electric bills and help the environment? Curious about how solar energy and geothermal systems really work and whether they are right for you? Registration is now open for our adult education course focused on home energy efficiency. The course aims to extend many of the lessons learned from designing and building our energy efficient Center to what a homeowner can do in either building a new house or retrofitting an existing home to use energy more efficiently, reduce energy bills and lower impacts on the environment and climate change. The course will consist of six Wednesday evening lectures and three Saturday morning field trips.
Cost: $180, SBMWA Member; $230, SBMWA Non-Member
Watershed Center
31 Titus Mill Rd.
Pennington, NJ 08534
Saturday 8:00 PM
The Seven Year Itch - Live on Stage!
Ticket Pricing: Tickets: $28.00
Whether you watched it during its three year run on Broadway, or saw the 1955 movie with Marilyn Monroe in her iconic white dress, you are surely familiar with this charming play about fidelity and temptation. Find out if Richard will behave or fall to the temptation of "The Seven Year Itch" in this comedy, which first made Marilyn Monroe famous on the silver screen. Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Broadway Theatre of Pitman
43 S. Broadway
Pitman, NJ 08071
856-384-8381
Sunday 9:15 AM
JCC Familiy Healthy Heart Fit Fest
Come for a day of family fitness that features Zumbathon, Pilates Roll Up For Red, Drums Alive and Family Groovics.
You'll also enjoy prizes, giveaways and healthy snacks throughout the day.
Cost: $15; $30 for up to a family of 4
Katz JCC
1301 Springdale Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
856-424-4444
Sunday 12:00 PM
Irish Festival
Celebrate Irish culture with music and dancing.
Cost: FREE with admission
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Sunday 1:00 PM
JCC ACHaD Bowling Bonanza Fundraiser
This bowling fundraiser benefits the JCC's special-needs department.
Cost: $25
Big Event Entertainment Experience
1536 Kings Hwy. N.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Sunday 2:00 PM
Cherry Hill High School East presents Disney's “Beauty and the Beast
Cherry Hill High School East
Disney's “Beauty and the Beast," a Tale as Old as Time
Cherry Hill High School East has chosen the Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast" as its featured theatrical performance this spring. Watch as Belle and the Beast fall in love, learning along the way that beauty is found within.
Performances are scheduled for Fridays February 26 and March 4 at 7:30 PM, Saturdays February 27 and March 5 at 2:00 PM, and Sundays February 28 and March 6 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students. Tickets can be bought at 856-424-2222 ext. 2019. The Box Office will be open on weekdays from February 22 to March 4, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Tickets can also be bought at the Box Office an hour prior to the performance. Buy your tickets while they last!
“Brunch with Belle,” a brunch with the iconic characters from “Beauty and the Beast,” will be on Saturday, March 5 at 12:00 PM. Children and parents are invited to meet their favorite characters, and then see the show at 2:00 PM. The cost is $21.50 for children and $23.50 for adults, including a $1.50 transaction fee per ticket. Tickets can be bought online at http://chetb.weebly.com/store/c3/Events.html. You may also email events.cheboosters@hotmail.com or call Val Aylesworth at 856-295-1795 to order tickets. Please RSVP by February 26, 2016.
Sunday 6:00 PM
Girls Lacrosse Training with Dynasty Lacrosse
Haverford School which is located at 450 Lancaster Avenue
Haverford, PA
Lacrosse clinics Sunday 6pm The Haverford School and Wednesday 6:30pm The Agnes Irwin School.
Girls Lacrosse Training
Register Now for Dynasty Lacrosse
Kindergarten - High School
Below register for Duck Clinics. These clinics will provide instruction from professional coaches that will work on stick and position specific drills. The clinics will be held on Sunday nights from 6:00PM- 7:30PM at the Haverford School which is located at 450 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA
Pennslyvania
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM
Early Morning Bird Walks
Meet in the parking lot, and be sure to bring binoculars and a bird identification book.
Cost: FREE
Churchville Nature Center
501 Churchville Ln.
Churchville, PA 18966
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM
Headed To The White House
This one-of-a-kind exhibit engages students, teachers and families with the election season.
Using the U.S. Constitution as its launch pad, this hands-on exhibit takes visitors from the campaign trail to Inauguration Day all in one visit.
Cost: $3 in addition to admission.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Phila., PA 19106
215-409-6600
Saturday 10:00 AM
Winter Wonders: Winter Birds
Meet some resident feathered friends, then make a tasty treat to take home just for the birds. Program includes a story, an outdoor walk and a craft and is appropriate for ages 3 to 8.
Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Walks are weather permititng.
Cost: $7, one child with adult + $3 for each additional; FREE, members.
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
1635 River Road
New Hope, PA 18938
Saturday 11:00
Celebration Of African Cultures
Experience traditional storytelling, African dance and music performances and workshops, children's activities, gallery tours, an African marketplace and more.
Cost: $15, adults; $15, ages 6-17
Penn Museum
3260 South St.
Phila., PA 19104
Saturday 11:00 AM
PNC Grow Up Great
In 19th-century America, African slaves were banned from playing their instruments anywhere with the exception of Congo Square in New Orleans. The charged rhythms grown in this soil became the roots of Jazz.
Trumpet African Drums Percussion Drum Set.
Cost: FREE
Kimmel Center's Commonwealth Plaza
300 S. Broad St.
Phila., PA 19102
Saturday 11:00 AM
Storytime: Peter Pan
Kids can be a part of the storytelling, too, when they help the storytellers create a brand new audience-inspired tale, as they discover that all that’s needed is a little inspiration and magination to bring ideas to life.
Cost: $10
Hedgerow Theatre
64 Rose Valley Rd
Rose Valley, PA 19063
Saturday 1:00 PM
Organ Demonstration With Organist Rudy Lucente
Prior to the 1pm tour, listen to a 15-minute performance on the famous Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ.
Cost: FREE
Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall
300 S. Broad St.
Phila., PA 19102
215-790-7177
Saturday 1:00 PM
Kidgits Wish Upon A Star Party
Dreams will come true as children will be able to jump inside a licensed Disney Moon Bounce, take photos with standees of their favorite Disney characters, and dance and play games with DJ Mickey G. Activities will be located just outside of Banana Republic Court.
Sponsored by Piazza Volkswagen of Langhorne and Mike Piazza Honda
Cost: FREE
Oxford Valley Mall
2300 E Lincoln Hwy.
Langhorne, PA 19047
Sunday 9:30 AM
Baby Interactions
Social and fun interactions for babies through pre-walkers. Expect stories and songs with sign language, crawling and outdoor fun.
Cost: $10
Awbury Arboretum
1 Awbury Rd.
Phila., PA 19138
866-878-3595
Sunday 10:00 AM
Family Art Together: Skip Into Spring
Share in creative collaborations to welcome the springtime sun. Explore the fundamentals of art as you and your child or grandchild create fun projects together while learning about the world we live in.
Activity stations help keep kids' attention as they create projects and experiment with new materials. A new project is created each week.
Cost: $58, non-members; $55, members
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd.
Haverford, PA 19041
610-525-0272
Sunday 12:00 PM
Annual Songwriters Showcase
This event is strictly for original student compositions – making it one of the most creative musical events around. Alumni of this show have gone on to win contests, attend prestigious music schools and even appear on TV.
Cost: FREE
New Leaf Club
1225 Montrose Ave.
Rosemont, PA 19010
610-649-2782
Sunday 12:00 PM
Maple Sugar Festival
Learn how maple syrup and sugar are made as guides take small groups through the woods to see the tapped trees and then watch it being boiled into sugar. End the walk at WVWA’s headquarters for hot chocolate and warm treats with maple syrup.
Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Last tour leaves at 3pm.
Cost: WVWA Members: $5 adult/$3 child (12 & under), Non-Members: $10 adult/$5 child
Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association
12 Morris Rd.
Ambler, PA 19002
Sunday 1:00 PM
Creative Collaborations: Family Printmaking
Families can explore printmaking techniques and layer art to make 2-D collaborative creations.
Guests will try monoprints, relief prints, gelatin prints, stamping and more.
Cost: Members: $65/Non-Members: $70
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd.
Haverford, PA 19041
610-525-0272
Sunday 1:00 PM
Family Clay Mug
Guests can create a family treasure to fill with cocoa to keep you warm this winter.
Children and their caretakers will roll out a slab of clay to carve and shape with designs.
Cost: Members: $61/Non-Members: $64
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd.
Haverford, PA 19041
610-525-0272
Sunday 2:00 PM
Bantaba: The Circle Of Celebration
The Seventh Principle brings together traditional African and modern African-American dance while teaching about the respective cultures on opposite sides of the Atlantic.
Cost: FREE
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine St.
Phila., PA
Delaware County
Saturday 8:00 AM
Educational Indoor Mini Golf
Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! The Planet is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by Philly's Academy of Natural Sciences.
This exhibition pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains and more.
Cost: $4.95-$6.95
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
Saturday 8:00 AM
An Integrative Approach To ADHD: Mind, Body And Modern Medicine
This half-day conference features national experts on ADHD, networking opportunities and includes a continental breakfast for attendees.
Register early; it sells out every year.
Cost: $40 per person or $60 per couple/two people per household
Neumann University
One Neumann Drive
Thomas Bruder Life Center
Aston, PA 19014-1298
Saturday 9:00 AM
Toddler Time at Sky Zone Glen Mills
Sky Zone Glen Mills
10 Conchester Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
If they can walk they can jump! Toddler Time at Sky Zone is a special time just for the little ones, where they can explore exciting new ways to be active, all while staying safe. All Toddler Time activities are specifically designed for children. Only $7 for your little one to jump for the hour.
Ages walking to kindergarten only. No older siblings or adults may jump. All toddlers must wear SkySocks
Saturday and SUnday 9:00 AM
Fore! The Planet Minigolf
This exhibition, created by the Academy of Natural Sciences, pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains and more.
Cost: Cost varies.
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
Saturday 9:30 AM
Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids, Meteors at the Delaware Museum of Natural History WhenSat, February 27, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday 12-4:30 p.m.
Asteroids and comets have had a significant effect on Earth's history, and they are likely to influence the future as well. While asteroids and comets are popular subjects for movies such as Armageddon and Deep Impact, they are also playing their own starring role in NASA research.
The Delaware Museum of Natural History's Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids, Meteors shares recent discoveries and cutting-edge planetary science with a variety of interactive, multimedia experiences, ranging from computer-based activities to a larger scale pod where visitors can play the role of explorer-in-training.
ADMISSION: $9 for adults, $7 for children (3-17), $8 for seniors, FREE for children 2 and younger. FREE for Museum members.
MORE INFO: Visit www.delmnh.org
(302) 658-9111
Saturday 10:00 AM
Coconut Lavender Sea Salt Scrub Class
New, and just in time for that dry winter skin! The Garden Center Staff will guide you in making your very own special jars of Homemade Lavender Scrub to slough away those winter blues. All supplies included in class fee.
Cost: $15
Linvilla Orchards
Media, PA 19063
610-876-7116
Saturday 11:00 AM
Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Store
King of Prussia
340 W. DeKalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Free craft activity every Saturday 11am to 3pm
For more info: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com
Saturday 11:00 AM
Spacewars at Hedgerow Theatre
Hedgerow Theatre
64 W Rose Valley Rd
Media, PA 19063
Go on a galactic adventure through the Star Wars Universe in this brand new, original play created by Shaun Yates for the Hedgerow Youth Classes. Be a part of this ridiculous journey through space and time as Wii-Don Strax, Jak Stargazer, and Tex Rolo try to save the galaxy from the real evil: Abyssinian Fallenstar.
Performances:
Saturday February 27th
11:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 AM
Peter Pan & Wendy: A New Musical @ The Media Theatre
Media Theater For The Performing Arts
104 E State St,
Media, PA 19063
Peter Pan & Wendy: A New Musical @ The Media Theatre
Saturday shows begin at 11am
Sunday shows begin at 12pm
In this new musical version of the classic tale set in present day, Peter whisks the Darling children to Neverland, a place with no rules, no school, and no parents — every kids’ dream (or so it seems)! In this new version, Peter Pan is a superstar and Neverland is the place to be where computers and laptops don’t exist and imaginations take flight! All of your favorite characters are there, including Tinker Bell and that funny crocodile. The perfect show for ages 6 to tweens, which parents will also enjoy! Humorous, heartfelt, and for today’s children of all ages.
Saturday 2:00 PM
Tots Time-Out!
It’s a time “out” for indoor and outdoor experiences with your 2- to 4-year-old. Exploring, moving, sensing, crafting and singing are all in store.
Caregiver must accompany child(ren).
Cost: $10
Awbury Arboretum
1 Awbury Rd.
Phila., PA 19138
866-878-3595
Delaware
Saturday 9:00 AM
Maroan Anderson: An African American First
Guided tours highlight the struggles of Marian Anderson as an African-American artist.
Cost: FREE
Johnson Victrola Museum
375 S. New St.
Dover, DE
Saturday 10:00 AM
Tales Of Slavery And Freedom Walking Tour
Every Saturday this month, join historical interpreters in period clothing for 45-minute tours that relate to Delaware’s once complicated position on slavery.
Cost: FREE
John Bell House
43 The Green
Dover, DE
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Winter Weekends
Guests explore three floors of exhibitions in the Visitor Center, stroll along the river through dozens of historic structures from the Industrial Revolution and explore the gardens & grounds of Eleutherian Mills at a self-guided pace.
Demonstrations of historic machinery, gunpowder explosions and coal-fired steam engine operations happen throughout the day. The Workers’ Hill community is open for visits including the Belin House Organic Cafe. Complimentary timed tickets for guided tours of the Eleutherian Mills Residence, the first du Pont family home built in America, will be provided to guests upon arrival.
Cost: FREE with admission, $14
Hagley Museum
201 Hagley Creek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-658-2400
Saturday 11:30
National Engineering Week: Zipline Racers
Celebrate National Engineering Week by constructing a zipline racer to take home. Use craft sticks to construct a frame and paper clips to construct a frame, design your outer covering, wind up your propeller, and send your racer down the line, while learning about potential and kinetic energy in the process.
Cost: $8.75
Delaware Children's Museum
550 Justison St.
Wilmington, DE
Saturday 12:00 PM
Pre-Oscar Party For Kids
Come celebrate the Oscars the day before the big event. Come dressed to the nines and ready to deliver your best Oscar acceptance speech, which will be recorded on a green screen! Light refreshments will be served. Registration required.
Cost: FREE
Claymont Library
400 Lenape Way
Claymont, DE 19703
Saturday 1:00 PM
Science Saturday: Pump It Up!
Experiment and innovate with a series of family activities during every Science Saturday. In this session, guests can dive into a different kind of water power and explore hydraulic pumps.
Cost: FREE with admission
Hagley Museum
201 Hagley Creek Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-658-2400
Saturday 1:30 PM
National Engineering Week: Bristle Bots
Build a bristle bot to take home. With just a mechanical toothbrush, a nailbrush, and some decorative supplies, you can create your own moving creature! Watch them navigate a maze and learn move in certain patterns during this interactive activity.
Cost: $8.75
Delaware Children's Museum
550 Justison St.
Wilmington, DE
FUN THINGS FOR KIDS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!
New Jersey
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
Bird Seed Sale Days
New Jersey Audubon offers birdseed to members at a discount on the first weekend of each month. Support NJA Plainsboro Preserve by purchasing some high-quality, locally grown birdseed, mixes and suet.
Select bird feeders will be on sale the day of the pickup at the preserve. Expertly trained staff can help you make your selections to help encourage your favorite local birds to visit your feeders.
Sunday open 12noon -4pm
Saturday open 9am-4pm
Cost: FREE
Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Rd.
Cranbury, NJ 08512
609-897-9400
Saturday 9:30 AM
Maple Sugaring Brunch & Hike
Hike with a teacher-naturalists to tapped maple trees, learn about the process to convert maple say to syrup and visit the "evaporation station." A home-cooked pancake brunch, served with maple syrup from trees on the Reserve is the highlight of the day.
Part of the program is conducted outdoors, so bundle up and wear boots. Sign up for brunch at 9:30am or 11am.
Cost: $12, kids; $20, adults; FREE, ages 3 & younger; $8, member kids;, $12 adults.
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve
31 Titus Mill Rd.
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-7592
Saturday 10:00 AM
Read And Explore: Composting
Participants will talk about turning our “garbage” back into soil, read stories and look at compost materials. Each child will make their own compost container to take home.
Cost: $7
Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-2310
Saturday 10:00 AM
Tot Paint N Story
Enjoy storytime, then make a themed masterpiece with paint.
Cost: $12
Paint-a-Treasure
614 Station Ave.
Haddon Heights, NJ
Saturday 11:30 AM
Dr. Seuss Storytime/Craft
Ages 4 and up are welcome to come to a storytime and craft celebrating Dr. Seuss' recent birthday! Hear some Dr. Seuss stories and make an adorable paper-plate Lorax. Please sign up by March 3.
Free Public Library of Monroe Township
713 Marsha Avenue
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856)629-1212
Saturday 12:00 PM
Celebration of 171st Anniversary of Winslow Township's Founding
Ticket Pricing: Absolutely free
Free admission! Free hotdog! Free beverage! Free birthday cake! Enjoy a family afternoon of education and fun at the town's Birthday Party. The celebration features histories of families, schools and churches, and interesting activities for young and old. Pirate lore, Winslow's finest - EMTs, police officers, and firemen, and see artifacts, photos and historical displays. See 19th century dolls, find out about honeybees. Kids make "spring critter" magnets or make an 1862 pillow.
Bud Duble Senior Center
33 Coopers Folly Road
Winslow, NJ
(609)458-2293
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 PM
International Grape Festival
As a part of this month's celebration of festivals from around the world, celebrate the International Grape Festival.
Cost: $13.95
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Saturday 1:00 PM
Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday
Kids bring a favorite book to share during storytime led by the Cat in the Hat.
Cost: $11, adults; $7, kids.
Jenkinson's Aquarium
300 Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 PM
Asteroid: Mission Extreme
Take an epic journey in the NJSM Planetarium to discover the dangers and opportunities that asteroids present.
Cost: $7, adults; $5, children 12 and & younger
New Jersey State Museum
205 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08625
Saturday 2:00 PM
Cherry Hill High School East presents Disney's “Beauty and the BeastWhenSat, March 5, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Disney's “Beauty and the Beast," a Tale as Old as Time
Cherry Hill High School East has chosen the Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast" as its featured theatrical performance this spring. Watch as Belle and the Beast fall in love, learning along the way that beauty is found within.
Performances are scheduled for Fridays February 26 and March 4 at 7:30 PM, Saturdays February 27 and March 5 at 2:00 PM, and Sundays February 28 and March 6 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students. Tickets can be bought at 856-424-2222 ext. 2019. The Box Office will be open on weekdays from February 22 to March 4, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Tickets can also be bought at the Box Office an hour prior to the performance. Buy your tickets while they last!
“Brunch with Belle,” a brunch with the iconic characters from “Beauty and the Beast,” will be on Saturday, March 5 at 12:00 PM. Children and parents are invited to meet their favorite characters, and then see the show at 2:00 PM. The cost is $21.50 for children and $23.50 for adults, including a $1.50 transaction fee per ticket. Tickets can be bought online at http://chetb.weebly.com/store/c3/Events.html. You may also email events.cheboosters@hotmail.com or call Val Aylesworth at 856-295-1795 to order tickets.
Saturday 7:00 PM
Peter Pan The Musical And Character Luncheon
Watch the musical and enjoy a luncheon with the characters.
Cost: $5-$10
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
4034 Fernwood Ave.
Egg Harbor Township , NJ 08234
609-383-3366
Saturday 7:30 PM
Conserving Energy In Your Home
Are you interested in learning about steps you can take to reduce your use of energy in your home, save money on your electric bills and help the environment? Curious about how solar energy and geothermal systems really work and whether they are right for you? Registration is now open for our adult education course focused on home energy efficiency. The course aims to extend many of the lessons learned from designing and building our energy efficient Center to what a homeowner can do in either building a new house or retrofitting an existing home to use energy more efficiently, reduce energy bills and lower impacts on the environment and climate change. The course will consist of six Wednesday evening lectures and three Saturday morning field trips.
Cost: $180, SBMWA Member; $230, SBMWA Non-Member
Watershed Center
31 Titus Mill Rd.
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-7592
Sunday 9:00 AM
Special Abilities Open Gym
This fun open gym gives kids physical, sensory & social stimulation, builds coordination, physical awareness & strength and increases self-esteem, courage and confidence.
Cost: $8, kids; FREE, caregivers
Bright Stars Academy
3330 Bargaintown Rd. #4
Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234
Pennsylvania
Saturday 8:00 AM
Breakfast With The Easter Bunny
Seatings are at 8am and 9:50am.
Cost: FREE
Oxford Valley Mall
2300 E Lincoln Hwy
Langhorne, PA 19047
Saturday 9:00 AM
Falling Snowflakes Hike
Bundle up for a morning walk through frosty meadows to learn about the wonders of snowflakes.
Bring your families to make snowflake crafts and enjoy hot chocolate at the conclusion of the walk.
Cost: $5; $3, members.
Bucktoe Creek Preserve
432 Sharp Rd.
Avondale, PA 19311
610-347-0347
Saturday 9:00 AM
Anuual Sapsucker Festival
Explore the world of maple sugar on the historic grounds. Tree-tapping demonstrations, sample stations, kids’ games and crafts and live owl presentations will take place throughout the day.
Learn how birds like the yellow-bellied sapsucker rely on Pennsylvania’s forests for food sources, such as sap. Scout programs also available.
There will be a pancake breakfast from 9am to 2pm. Rain or shine event. Directions at end of calendar.
Cost: FREE; $5, pancake breakfast.
John James Audubon Center
1201 Pawlings Rd.
Audubon, PA 19403
610-666-5593ext109
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM
Headed To The White House
This one-of-a-kind exhibit engages students, teachers and families with the election season.
Using the U.S. Constitution as its launch pad, this hands-on exhibit takes visitors from the campaign trail to Inauguration Day all in one visit.
Cost: $3 in addition to admission.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Phila., PA 19106
215-409-6600
Saturday 10:00 AM
Umbrella Adventure
Decorate an umbrella, then use it on a walk in the park or through the neighborhood.
Cost: $12
Awbury Arboretum
1 Awbury Rd.
Phila., PA 19138
866-878-3595
Saturday 11:00 AM
StoryUP! Free Family Show
Join in a adventure each month as improvisational actors present an interactive show based on ideas and stories from the child audience, with the kids taking part all the way.
Cost: FREE
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
68 West Chelten Ave.
Phila., PA 19144
609-980-8367
Saturday 12:00 PM
Beach Dance Party
At this summer-themed dance party, gusts will explore creative movements, follow a teacher's dance moves and dress up in beach and island gear.
Students will play dance games while listening to songs inspired by sun and fun from their favorite movies.
Cost: $22
Darlington Arts Center
977 Shavertown Rd.
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
Saturday 1:00 PM
Family Tour: Fairmount Water Works
Outside, learn about Fishway Dam. Inside, receive an orientation to Water in our World, and watch a short film about the history of this building.
Cost: FREE
Fairmount Water Works
640 Water Works Dr.
Phila., PA 19130
866-878-3595
Saturday 1:00 PM
Yarn Along
Calling all knitters and crocheters! Bring your needles, hooks and creative spirit to stitch an original piece for the upcoming exhibit, Wrapped Up: Yarnbombing. This new piece will adorn one of the Arboretum's iconic trees or sculptures set to debut March 26.
Cost: FREE
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Phila., PA 19118
Saturday 1:00 PM
Potts And Family: Colonial Consumer Exhibit Opening And Lecture
Visit this historic talk to open the site’s new exhibit, Potts and Family: Colonial Consumers, set to run through Nov. 6.
At 1pm, Elizabeth Jones-Minsinger, a PhD candidate at the University of Delaware History Department’s American Civilization Program, will present “Uncovering Women’s Work: Household Consumption and Production in the Mid Atlantic, 1750-1815.” This lecture will focus on how women in Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania engaged in economic activity—especially the business of shopping—during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
After the lecture, visitors can take a guided tour of the site and the new exhibit. Drawing from an extant 1751-1754 Potts ledger, the exhibit explores how the Potts family interacted with their world through commerce. Far from being a self-sufficient, isolated planation, the residents of Pottsgrove Manor were extensively connected to the bustling port city of Philadelphia. The purchases of foodstuffs, clothing and fabric, school tuition, and the services of laborers that are detailed in the ledger provide fascinating insight into the consumer culture of early Pennsylvania.
Cost: $2, suggested donation.
Pottsgrove Manor Historic Site
100 King St.
Pottstown, PA 19464
610-326-4014
Saturday 7:30 PM
Dance Theatre Of Harlem Performance
Dance Theatre of Harlem performs ballet masterpieces around the world. The company brings unprecedented relevance to classical ballet with cutting-edge new works and beloved masterpieces performed by some of the most beautiful and exceptionally-trained dancers around.
Cost: $75: Center Orchestra/Pit; $60: Center Balcony; $45: Balcony; $30: ADA Balcony
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
3680 Walnut St.
Phila., PA 19104
Saturday 7:30 PM
Shrek The Musical
Times: Thurs., Fri., Sat.: 7:30pm
Sat. matinee: 2pm. Enjoy breakfast with the characters in addition to the show.
Cost: $12, online; $14, adults; $12, students & seniors at door.
Unionville High School
750 Unionville Rd.
Route 82
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Unionville High School
Sunday 9:30 AM
Baby Interactions
Social and fun interactions for babies through pre-walkers. Stories and songs with sign language, crawling and outdoor fun are all in store.
Cost: $10
Smith Memorial Playground
3500 Reservoir Dr.
Phila., PA 19121
866-878-3595
Sunday 10:00 AM
Family Art Together: Skip Into Spring
Share in creative collaborations to welcome the springtime sun. Explore the fundamentals of art as you and your child or grandchild create fun projects together while learning about the world we live in.
Activity stations help keep kids' attention as they create projects and experiment with new materials. A new project is created each week.
Cost: $58, non-members; $55, members
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd.
Haverford, PA 19041
610-525-0272
Sunday 11:00 AM
PNC Arts Alive First Sundays For Families
Get inspired by the creative possibilities of crayons during this “crayon-athon.”
Cost: FREE
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Rd.
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610-388-8336
Sunday 1:00 PM
Creative Collaborations: Family Printmaking
Families can explore printmaking techniques and layer art to make 2-D collaborative creations.
Guests will try monoprints, relief prints, gelatin prints, stamping and more.
Cost: Members: $65/Non-Members: $70
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd.
Haverford, PA 19041
610-525-0272
Sunday 1:00 PM
ArtSee Activities: Circus/Costumes
Pablo Picasso painted many pictures starring circus acrobats and Harlequin figures, which will inspire the dazzling colors and patterns in the costume designs kid can create at this event.
Cost: FREE
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Sunday 2:00 PM
Umbrella Adventure
Decorate an umbrella, then use it on a walk in the park or through the neighborhood.
Cost: $12
Smith Memorial Playground
3500 Reservoir Dr.
Phila., PA 19121
866-878-3595
Sunday 2:00 PM
Winds And Weather Workshop
Learn about cloud types, precipitation, wind direction and other parameters & discuss the folklore associated with weather predictions.
The program begins indoors and will be followed by a short walk outside to see the clouds, experience current conditions, and make our own weather forecast based on what you've learned.
Cost: FREE
Norristown Farm Park
Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike
E. Norriton, PA 19403
610-270-0215
Sunday 3:00 PM
Summer Camp Kick-off Party
Art-making activities for kids ages ages 4-14 include sewing, painting and sculpture.
Attendees who register for camp at the event can take advantage of an extension on the early bird special, which ends Feb. 29, for 25 percent off all full-day summer camps at any of the art center's three locations: Fairmount, Queen Village or Cherry Hill.
Cost: FREE
Philly Art Center's Queen Village Studio
514 Bainbridge St.
Phila., PA
Sunday 6:30 PM
Easter Pet Photo Night
Bring the family pet for an Easter photo.
Cost: FREE
Oxford Valley Mall
2300 E Lincoln Hwy
Langhorne, PA 19047
Delaware County
Saturday and SUnday 8:00 AM
Educational Indoor Mini Golf
Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! The Planet is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by Philly's Academy of Natural Sciences.
This exhibition pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains and more.
Cost: $4.95-$6.95
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
Fore! The Planet Minigolf
This exhibition, created by the Academy of Natural Sciences, pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains and more.
Cost: Cost varies.
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
Saturday 9:00 AM
Home Depot's Kids Workshops
Marple
700 Reed Road
Broomall, PA 19008
(610)356-3927
Ridley Township
300 East Macdade Blvd
Folsom, PA 19033
(610)532-6884
Upper Darby
5342 W Baltimore Pike
Primos-Secane, PA 19018
(610)394-9600
Concord Township
200 Hatton Drive
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610)459-4278
Designed for kids 5-12, these free workshops teach do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while instilling a sense of accomplishment. Offered on the first Saturday of each month between 9 a.m. and noon* at The Home Depot®. With the help of a parent younger kids are welcome to join. Hope to see you there!
* until supplies last
The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.
For more info: http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops
Saturday 9:00 AM
Toddler Time at Sky Zone Glen Mills
Sky Zone Glen Mills
10 Conchester Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
If they can walk they can jump! Toddler Time at Sky Zone is a special time just for the little ones, where they can explore exciting new ways to be active, all while staying safe. All Toddler Time activities are specifically designed for children. Only $7 for your little one to jump for the hour.
Ages walking to kindergarten only. No older siblings or adults may jump. All toddlers must wear SkySocks
Saturday 11:00 AM
Saturday 11:00 AM
Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Store
King of Prussia
340 W. DeKalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Free craft activity every Saturday 11am to 3pm
For more info: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com
Delaware
Saturday 9:00 AM
First Saturday At First State Heritage Park
Discover Delaware's Capital during First Saturdays in the First State.
Something new every month! Discover Delaware's Capital
Cost: FREE
First State Heritage Park
121 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd N
43 The Green
Dover, DE 19901
Saturday 9:30 AM
Cub Scout Bears & Girl Scout Daisies And Brownies: Caring For Animals
This exclusive program teaches scouts about the basics of animal care and how you can provide a more enriching life for animals. Program includes zoo tour, animal encounters and an animal training demonstration.
Pre-registration required by Thurs., March 17.
Note: Program Min 10/Max 30. Program meets requirements for Bear Elective Adventure: Critter Care. Program meets most requirements for the Daisies 3 Cheer for Animals Birdbath Award and the Brownies Pets badge.
Cost: $12, scout & additional kids; $5, parents & chaperones.
Brandywine Zoo
1001 North Park Dr.
Brandywine Park
Wilmington, DE 19802
302-571-7747
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Winter Weekends
Guests explore three floors of exhibitions in the Visitor Center, stroll along the river through dozens of historic structures from the Industrial Revolution and explore the gardens & grounds of Eleutherian Mills at a self-guided pace.
Demonstrations of historic machinery, gunpowder explosions and coal-fired steam engine operations happen throughout the day. The Workers’ Hill community is open for visits including the Belin House Organic Cafe. Complimentary timed tickets for guided tours of the Eleutherian Mills Residence, the first du Pont family home built in America, will be provided to guests upon arrival.
Cost: FREE with admission, $14
Hagley Museum
201 Hagley Creek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-658-2400
Saturday 10:30 AM
Community Read: Wilderness Survival And Lunch
Hike outdoor trails while learning about the survival skills you’d need to hike the Appalachian Trail like Emma Rowena “Grandma” Gatewood, the first woman to hike the whole trail solo & in one season, at the age of 67.
The trek will end with a hot dog and potato chip lunch. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and close-toed hiking shoes.
Cost: $9, adults; $7, kids 3-17; $5, members.
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19713
302-658-9111
Saturday 11:00 AM
The Cat’s Pajamas 25th Big Bash Birthday Concert
Known by thousands of families since 1990, The Cat’s Pajamas is now winning over a second generation of fans with high-octane kid-rock, madcap theatricality and a rocking Great Big Band.
For this concert, The Cat’s Pajamas will play songs spanning four albums and two live concert DVDs, ending with 2012’s award-winning Backseat Driver. In addition to nonstop tunes, expect 4-foot sharks, pirates, movie stars, raffle and a family dance party with plenty of birthday cake.
Doors are at 10:30am.
Cost: $10
World Cafe Live at The Queen
500 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Saturday 12:30 PM
Brandywine Zoo Volunteer Open House
Come to an open house to learn about different volunteer positions at the zoo, or, interested applicants ages 14 and up may visit the zoo's website to read more or follow links to the Delaware State Parks volunteer application form.
Please note, volunteer opportunities are contingent upon successfully completing application process, including a background check.
Cost: FREE
Brandywine Zoo
1001 N. Park Dr.
Brandywine Park
Wilmington, DE 19802
302-571-7747
Saturday 2:00 PM
Pinkalicious The Musical
Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe. Only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.
Cost: $25
The Grand Opera House
818 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Saturday 7:00 PM
Willy Wonka Jr. Musical
Willy Wonka Jr. will be performed by the Aldersgate Youth Players at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Friday, March 4th at 7 pm, Saturday, March 5th at 2 pm and Sunday, March 6th at 2 pm.
The story is based on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the film musicals based on the book. It provides fast-paced fun for the whole family as finders of the golden tickets seek the chance to succeed to Willy Wonka’s candy empire. You will recognize songs such as Pure Imagination and The Candy Man. Show duration is about one hour and has one intermission. Nearly 60 young people are in the cast.
Cost: FREE
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
2313 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
302-832-5101
Sunday 2:00 PM
Great Women In History Event
Join County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and County Council Members Elisa Diller and John Cartier for this event honoring the great contributions of women in history.
Music Performance by Leonette Davis-Collins Special Guest Speakers: Velma Scantlebury-White, M.D., Christiana Care Health System JoAnn Balingit, Ph.D., Poet Laureate of Delaware Carol Eggert, Retired Brigadier General and Vice President of Comcast
The program will be immediately followed by a tour of Rockwood Mansion's Victorians and Spiritualism Exhibit.
Girl Scouts who attend will earn a “Women in History” patch!
Don’t miss the raffle prizes.
Cost: FREE
The Carriage House at Rockwood Park
4651 Washington St. Extension
Wilmington, DE 19809
302-395-5652
FUN THINGS FOR KIDS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!!
New Jersey
Saturday
Ticket Pricing: $125 per scout and $55 per chaperone
Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes spend two fun-filled days and nights at Appel Farm that include a campfire, s'mores, an ice cream sundae party and all workshops you need to earn your aMuse and Breathe Journey awards! Meals included! Reservation deadline: March 5, 2016.
Appel Farm Arts and Music Center
457 Shirley Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856)358-2472
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
Discovery Den
A new play area for exploring natural history, especially for visitors ages 0-8 years and their caregivers.
Investigate fossils, go camping, create a puppet show about New Jersey wildlife or read a book.
Cost: FREE with admission
New Jersey State Museum
205 W. State St.
Trenton, NJ 08625
Saturday 9:45 AM
SMASH Series
This series explores the intersections of science, art and history. For this event, discover how art and engineering are entwined in sculpture, architecture and design.
Cost: $5, adults; $4, seniors; FREE, ages 12 & younger.
New Jersey State Museum
205 W. State St.
Trenton, NJ 08625
Saturday 10:00 AM
Tot Paint N Story
Enjoy storytime, then make a themed masterpiece with paint.
Cost: $12
Paint-a-Treasure
614 Station Ave.
Haddon Heights, NJ
Saturday 10:00 AM
Alice In Wonderland
Follow the Ritz Kidz Company down the rabbit hole as they explore Wonderland with Alice and her friends. This interactive adventure is meant for kids ages 3-8 and their families.
Cost: $10
The Ritz Theatre Company
915 White Horse Pike
Haddon Township, NJ 08107
856-858-5230
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Egg Hunt On The Farm
Listen to Easter tunes while the kids search for eggs hidden around the farm, then snap a photo with the Easter Bunny and its friends.
Cost: $7
Oasis Family Farm
3 Circle Dr.
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
609-259-7300
Saturday 10:00 AM
Read And Explore: Getting Ready For Spring
Get ready to wake up from winter and prepare to start gardening. As St. Patrick’s Day is the traditional day to plant peas and spinach and get the garden ready, you'll be just in time.
The program lasts about an hour and includes a story and educational segment. After story time, each child will plant seeds to take home.
Cost: $7
Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-2310
Saturday 11:00 AM
Kayla’s Creative Art Studio Re-launch
Just in time for National Craft Month, Kayla’s Creative Art Studio is re-launching as a one-stop-shop and destination studio for creatives and crafters alike. ?
Cost: FREE
Kayla's Creative Art Studio
629 Springfield Ave.
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
201-532-0312
Saturday 11:30 AM
Easter Egg Hunt for Ages 0-3
Ages 0-3 are welcome to the egg hunt! Hunt for eggs with treats in them, and listen to some stories afterward. (And remember, it's B.Y.O.B. - Bring Your Own Basket.)
Free Public Library of Monroe Township
713 Marsha Avenue
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856)629-1212
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 PM
Cherry Blossom Festival
As a part of this month's celebration of festivals from around the world, celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Cost: $13.95
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM
Magic Tree House: Space Mission
Blast off in the NJSM Planetarium with Jack & Annie to discover the secrets of the sun, moon, planets and more.
Cost: $7 adults, $5 kid 12 and under.
New Jersey State Museum
205 W. State St.
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-292-6333
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM
World War II Exhibit
View military and civilian paraphernalia including weapons, equipment, uniforms, flags and coinage of both the Allied and Axis powers in the Pacific as well as the European theatres.
Cost: $4, adults; $3, kids.
South Jersey Museum of American History
123 E. High St.
Glassboro, NJ 08028
856-442-0688
Saturday 1:30 PM
Egg Hunt for Ages 4 And Up
Ages 4 and up are invited to an indoor egg hunt! Afterwards, hear some read-alouds. It's B.Y.O.B. - Bring Your Own Basket.
Free Public Library of Monroe Township
713 Marsha Avenue
Williamstown, NJ 08094
Children's Area
856)629-1212
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 PM
Asteroid: Mission Extreme
Take an epic journey in the NJSM Planetarium to discover the dangers and opportunities that asteroids present.
Cost: $7, adults; $5, children 12 and & younger
New Jersey State Museum
205 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08625
Saturday and Sunday 6:00 PM
Journey Jamboree
Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes, spend two days and nights that will include a campfire, s’mores, an ice cream sundae party and all the workshops you need to earn your aMuse and Breathe Journey awards.
Reserve your spot by March 5.
Cost: $125 per scout, $55 per chaperone
Appel Farm Arts & Music Center
457 Shirley Rd.
Elmer, NJ 08318
Sunday 1:00 PM
JCC Community Purim Carnival
Dress up as your favorite Purim character and join the celebration. Activities include a moonbounce, carnival booths, hamentashen, food and more.
Cost: JCC Child Members: $7; Non-JCC Child Members: $10; Adults & Children under 2 are
Katz JCC
1301 Springdale Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
856-424-4444
Sunday 1:00 PM
Summer Camp Open House
Plug your kids into nature this summer! Bring family and friends to experience first-hand how Summer Camp Programs at Fernbrook Farms Environmental Education Center can benefit your child.
Come ask any questions you may have about Fernbrook's Summer Camp programs and enjoy an afternoon on the farm complete with snacks, wagon rides, time to meet the staff and visits with the farm animals.
Cost: FREE
Fernbrook Farms Environmental Education Center
142 Bordentown-Georgetown Rd.
Chesterfield, NJ 08515
Pennsylvania
Saturday 8:00 AM
Easter Bunny Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast with the Easter bunny and gingerbread mascot, Yummie.
The buffet includes a feast of Lancaster County food including French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries, breakfast ham, fruit, biscuits, orange juice, coffee and hot chocolate.
All kids 10 and younger receive an Easter bag containing filled plastic eggs and treats. They'll also have the opportunity to meet Yummie and the Easter Bunny & have photos taken on the cafe patio, as well as an egg hunt.
Seating times: March 19, 25 & 26 at 8am and 9:30am.
Cost: Children: $9.95 (ages 3-10) Adults: $14.95 Toddlers: free (2 and under)
Kitchen Kettle Village
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike
Intercourse, PA 17534
Saturday 8:00 AM
Boy Scout And Cub Scout Day
Scouts will learn about American history and the importance of good citizenship—all while meeting badge or adventure requirements.
Groups are given personalized agendas and Scout Day activity packets that will guide them through the day’s programs and activities. All Scouts receive a National Constitution Center Scout Day patch.
Includes museum admission and Scout Day activities. Lunch not included.
Cost: $14, scouts; $12, adults; one FREE leader for every 10 Scouts.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Phila., PA 19106
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM
33rd Anniversary
Celebrate the occasion by playing paintball at a discounted rate and 250 free paint balls.
Cost: $24.99
Skirmish USA
211 N Meckesville Rd.
Albrightsville, PA 18210
180-075-47647
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM
Headed To The White House
This one-of-a-kind exhibit engages students, teachers and families with the election season.
Using the U.S. Constitution as its launch pad, this hands-on exhibit takes visitors from the campaign trail to Inauguration Day all in one visit.
Cost: $3 in addition to admission.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Phila., PA 19106
215-409-6600
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
More than 300 American artisans will personally show and sell their handcrafted work.
Visitors who work up an appetite during their shopping can enjoy small-batch foods to sample and buy from specialty purveyors. Kids' entertainment makes the show a fun weekend activity for the whole family.
Cost: Adults: $8 online; $10 at the door; FREE, ages 12 & younger.
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Ave.
Oaks, PA 19456
800-210-9900
Saturday 10:00 AM
Build And Paint A Bird House
This hour-long workshop is age-appropriate: older kids will construct their own birdhouse from pre-cut lumber, while younger kids can paint and decorate pre-constructed houses.
Participants will learn more about the birds you can expect to see in those boxes and each family will be sent home with instructions on where and how to hang the box. All participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $10; $8, member children.
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Rd.
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Saturday and Sunday 10:30 AM
Easter Bunny Brunch And Egg Hunt
During this annual event, celebrate with an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, family photos with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt.
There will be two sittings each day: 10:30am and 12:30pm.
Cost: $30.95, adults; $19.95, ages 3-12; FREE, ages 2 & younger.
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd.
Norristown, PA 19401
Saturday 10:30 AM
Saturdays@SCEE
Gather in the Discovery Center for story time and then hit the trails for guided exploration and discovery.
Cost: FREE
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
8480 Hagy's Mill Rd.
Phila., PA 19128
215-482-7300
Saturday 11:00 AM
Soup-er Saturday: Dr. Seuss-a-bration
Families listen to storytime during lunch.
Cost: FREE
Avon Grove Library
117 Rosehill Ave.
West Grove, PA 19390
Saturday 11:00 AM
Egyptomania
Guests enjoy an interactive belly-dancing workshop, hands-on crafts and games, Egyptian hieroglyph lessons and talks on Egyptian history and archaeology.
Cost: FREE with admission
Penn Museum
3260 South St.
Phila., PA 19104
Saturday 11:00 AM
Grow Up Great
Bring your little jazz lovers to The Great American Songbook.
Grow Up Great introduces kids to the vibrant world of jazz. What is melody? In the early 20th century, popular music composers like Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Hoagy Carmichael combined jazz and classical aesthetics to create the melodies of the Great American Songbook. Kids will learn the sounds of the trumpet, piano and bass.
Cost: FREE
Kimmel Center's Commonwealth Plaza
300 S. Broad St.
Phila., PA 19102
Saturday 11:00 AM
Bunny Hop Photo Op
Snap photos as you stop to see trees & plants and pick up treats.
Cost: $5
Smith Memorial Playground
3500 Reservoir Dr.
Phila., PA 19121
866-878-3595
Saturday 11:00 AM
StoryUP! Free Family Show
Join in an adventure each month as improvisational actors present an interactive show based on ideas and stories from the child audience, with the kids taking part all the way.
Cost: FREE
Free Library of Philadelphia, Fishtown Community Branch
1217 E. Montgomery Ave.
Phila., PA 19125
609-980-8367
Saturday 11:00 AM
Lego Club
Kids build forts, cities or whatever else they cam imagine out of Legos.
Cost: FREE
Roslyn Library
2412 Avondale Ave,
Roslyn, PA 19001
Saturday 12:00 PM
Music For Aardvarks Demo Class
This national music program for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, is now available in Philadelphia.
Songs are featured on the Nick Jr TV channel. This class is meant to promote the upcoming 10-week spring session. Pre-registration is required; space is limited.
Cost: FREE
First Unitarian Church
2125 Chestnut St.
Phila., PA 19103
Saturday 1:00 PM
Easter Bunny Visit
The Easter Bunny hosts an afternoon of stories and songs. Be sure to bring your camera for a pic!
Cost: FREE
Torresdale Library
3079 Holme Ave.
Phila., PA 19136-1101
Saturday 1:00 PM
Family Tour: Fairmount Water Works
Outside, learn about Fishway Dam. Inside, receive an orientation to Water in Our World, and watch a short film about the history of this building.
Cost: FREE
Fairmount Water Works
640 Water Works Dr,
Phila., PA 19130
866-878-3595
Saturday 3:00 PM
Seussology
Test your knowledge of all things Seuss, master the Foot Book Dance, say rhymes without getting tongue-twisted, and hear the story The Bear, the Rabbit, and the Zinniga-Zanniga, which comes to life when the main character, the rabbit, appears. The show is lively and interactive, hosted by a silly cat who loves causing mischief.
To register, go to www.phoenixvillelibrary.org, click on Kids Tab, Programs & Events, then event.) or call.
Show is performed by Currier's Magical Mania.
Cost: FREE
Phoenixville Public Library
183 Second Ave.
Phoenixville, PA 19460
610-933-3013x124
Sunday 11:00 AM
Peep And Egg Reading And Games
Celebrate the first day of spring with a reading of Peep and Egg: I’m Not Hatching! by Laura Gehl. After story time, Gehl will lead interactive games and crafts related to the book.
Copies of Peep and Egg will be available for purchase and signing. While there, check out the entries for the third-annual Peeps Diorama Contest.
Cost: FREE
Big Blue Marble Bookstore
551 Carpenter Ln.
Phila., PA 19119
215-844-1870
Sunday 12:00 PM
Rita’s First Day Of Spring Italian Ice Giveaway
For the 24th year, Rita’s Italian Ice is giving away free Italian ice at more than 600 stores, including all Philly area locations. Customers will get their treat in a limited-edition First Day of Spring cup.
To find out the business hours of your local Rita’s, visit: ritasice.com.
Cost: FREE
Rita's Italian Ice
958 County Line Rd.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Sunday 2:00 PM
African Art Adventure ArtSee Cart
When the ArtSee Cart pops up, there are plenty of things to look at, touch and do.
Cost: FREE
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Phila., PA 19130
Sunday 2:00 PM
Easter Egg Hunt
Bring a small Easter basket to collect the eggs that are hidden in the park. Meet at the pavilions.
Cost: $1
Norristown Farm Park
Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike
E. Norriton, PA 19403
610-270-0215
Sunday 2:00 PM
Easter Celebration
Fun includes stories, egg dyeing, a craft and an egg hunt.
Cost: FREE
Northeast Regional Library
2228 Cottman Ave.
Phila., PA 19149-1297
Sunday 2:00 PM
Easter Family Fun Day And Egg Hunt
Introduce your little ones to Swedish Easter traditions. Kids can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Swedish Easter witches, enjoy face painting and go on an egg hunt.
This year, artists from The Clay Studio will be joining the fun by helping families design a clay animation! Join them to create and animate clay characters using the art of stop motion. Learn to create a story, supply voices for characters and bring your creation to life. The Clay Studio will edit the videos and post to YouTube.
Cost: $8; FREE, members & kids 2 & younger.
American Swedish Historical Museum
1900 Pattison Ave.
Phila., PA 19145
Sunday 2:30 PM
Family Tour: Artsee Highlights
See the sights in new ways on this interactive guided exploration of the collection gallery.
Cost: $25, adults; $15, students/youth; FREE, members & kids 5 & younger
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Phila., PA 19130
Sunday 3:00 PM
Eco-Egg Hunt
Find eggs by following a series of ecological clues hidden in eggs that are in the woods and fields. The treasure trove will be found at the end of the hunt.
Pre-registration by March 17 is required. Meet at the pavilions.
Cost: $1
Norristown Farm Park
Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike
E. Norriton, PA 19403
610-270-0215
Sunday 6:00 PM
76ers Awareness Night
Join Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a Philadelphia 76ers game against the Boston celtics and help spread awareness about the organization.
Fun activities for athletes start at 3pm. Get your tickets at www.sixers.com/promocode and enter code "SOPA."
Wells Fargo Center
601 S. Broad St.
Phila., PA
267-479-1125
Delaware County
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM
Educational Indoor Mini Golf
Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! The Planet is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by Philly's Academy of Natural Sciences.
This exhibition pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains and more.
Cost: $4.95-$6.95
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
Fore! The Planet Minigolf
This exhibition, created by the Academy of Natural Sciences, pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains and more.
Cost: Cost varies.
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
Saturday 9:00 AM
Expert Fishing Derby
If you’ve always dreamed of catching that trophy trout, this is the opportunity to do just that.
The lucky fisherman who reels in the biggest catch wins a $250 grand prize! Orchard Lake is stocked with tons of the very best rainbow trout, with the largest up to 25”. Each fisherman is allotted to keep one fish, and each additional fish kept is $4.99 a pound.
No fishing license is required, bait will be for sale, and breakfast, lunch and drinks will be available. Feel free to bring your own rod or they are available for rent. This event is rain or shine.
Cost: $29.99
Orchard Lake at Linvilla Orchards
137 West Knowlton Rd.
Media, PA 19063
610-876-7116
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM
Hayrides To Bunnyland
Hayrides carry families through the woods to the Easter Bunny’s house.
Be sure to bring your camera since the Easter Bunny likes to take pictures and give special treats to everyone who visits.
After the ride, stop by the Garden Center for Easter plants, flowers and accessories or the Farm Market for fresh bakery items or a homemade chocolate treat. The Farm Market is 9 m -6pm daily.
Cost: $9
Linvilla Orchards
137 West Knowlton Rd.
Media, PA 19063
610-876-7116
Saturday 11:00 AM
Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Store
King of Prussia
340 W. DeKalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Free craft activity every Saturday 11am to 3pm
For more info: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
Saturday 11:00 AM
OrKID Day at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348
DescriptionLet's play on OrKID Day.
Plan a fun-filled day in our Gardens with the whole family. Explore orchids firsthand at discovery stations, observe orchid illustrators in action, create an orchid illustration of your own to take home, and enjoy a family seek-and-find in our warm, 4-acre Conservatory.
For more info: http://longwoodgardens.org
Saturday 11:00 AM
Mad Hatter Tea Party
Springfield Mall
1250 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA 19064
Visit the Bunny on March 5th, 16th or 19th between 11-2 then join us for a Mad Hatter Tea Party! There will be crafts, food & drinks, face painting, gifts and more. We also have special prizes for parents who are lucky enough to pick the right key!
RSVP in advance or sign up at the event. It is free for all so come join us for some fun!
For more info: http://shopspringfieldmall.com/calendar
Delaware
Saturday 9:30 AM
Eggstravaganza: Breakfast & Egg Hunt
Enjoy a pancake breakfast for the whole family. After breakfast, watch your kids hunt for treat-filled eggs in the gardens. Pre-registration is strongly suggested as space is limited.
Doors open at 9:30am. Breakfast begins at 9:45am. Egg hunt begins at 10:15am.
Cost: $5, members & non-members $5 plus admission: Adults: $9 Children (3-17): $7 Sen
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
Saturday 10:30 AM
Career & Animal Science Workshop: Animal Training
Training is an important part of working with animals. During this workshop, participants learn the basic principles of operant conditioning training and how it improves the lives of the zoo's animals.
Cost: $10; $6, member student.
Brandywine Zoo
100 N. Park Dr.
Brandywine Park
Wilmington, DE 19802
302-571-7747
Saturday 11:00 AM
Easter EggStravaganZoo!
The Easter Bunny has planned an egg hunt for the kids that will be followed by hands-on fun with everyone’s Easter favorites: baby chicks & ducks, sheep, rabbits, mini-pigs/goats and more.
Don’t forget your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny and Mother Goose.
Rain date: March 20.
Cost: $2
3 Palms Zoo
924 Blackbird Forest Rd.
Clayton, DE
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM
Easter Bunny Express
The Easter Bunny hops aboard the train for a 1½-hour round-trip ride to Ashland, where all kids get a special treat.
Cost: $18, adults; $16, ages 2-12; FREE, kids 2 & younger.
Greenbank Station
2201 Newport Gap Pike
Wilmington, DE 19808
302-998-1930
Saturday 12:00 PM
Book With A Bunny
Read a spring-time story with the Easter Bunny, take your picture with the bunny and meet a real-life rabbit from the zoo.
Rain date Sun., March 20.
Cost: $7, adults; $5, ages 3-17; FREE, ages 3 & younger.
Brandywine Zoo
1001 N. Park Dr.
Brandywine Park
Wilmington, DE 19802
302-571-7747
Saturday 1:00 PM
PAWS For People Easter Bone Hunt
Kids, adults, families and dogs hunt for eggs filled with dog bones, treats and prizes for all.
Bring your own baskets. Festivities include games, light refreshments, music, face painting and Easter Bunny photos.
Cost: $8, by March 15; $10, after March 15; $5, ages 12 & younger; FREE, dogs.
Skyline United Methodist Church
3100 Skyline Dr.
Wilmington, DE 19808
Saturday 1:00 PM
Cub Scout Bears & Girl Scout Juniors: Earth’s Endangered
Learn about earth’s endangered animals. You'll discover why they are disappearing from their habitats and what you can do to help
Program includes live animal encounters, zoo tour and fun badge based activities. Pre-registration required by Thurs., March 17.
Note: Program Min 10/Max 30. Program meets most requirements for the Juniors Animal Habitats badge and Bear Adventure: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns.
Cost: $12, day pass & zoo patch.
Brandywine Zoo
1001 North Park Dr.
Brandywine Park
Wilmington, DE 19802
New Jersey
Saturday 9:30 AM
Sports Leagues for Adults (Coed Flag Football)
Coed Flag Football Games.
Blue Barn Recreation Center
1040 Tuckerton Road
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856)809-2688
Saturday 10:00 AM
Passport To Fun
Children and families are invited to explore countries around the world during a free Passport to fun event held in Freehold at the Learning Experience, one of the nations fastest growing Academies of Early Education for children six weeks to five years old.
On saturday, Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3538 US Hwy 9 in Freehold, Children along with their parents will be encouraged to embark on an imaginary journey to learn about new cultures and modes transportation by "traveling" to:
Africa
North America
South America
Europe
Asia
ANtartica
Australia
and, the Universe!
Cost: Free
The Learning Experience
3538 U.S. 9
Freehold, NJ 07728
Saturday 10:30 AM
Make and Take Bird Feeder
Ticket Pricing: Free
For ages 3-10 and a caregiver: Make a bird feeder for our feathered friends. Open to Heggan Library cardholders only. Advance online registration is required.
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
606 Delsea Drive
Washington Township, NJ 08080
856-589-3334
Saturday 10:30 AM
Recycle, Reuse & Regift
Give your holiday cards a second life! Learn to make origami boxes, gift tags and spherical ornaments.
Bring all of your cards, scissors and a ruler. Light refreshments provided. For ages 12 and up.
Cost: $5
Watershed Center
31 Titus Mill Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-7592
Saturday 11:00 AM
"Conscientious Objectors in WWII- Experiences of Two Men Who Refused to Fight" - Medford Leas Forum
Ticket Pricing: No charge
Medford Leas
Medford, NJ 08055
1 Medford Leas Way
(609)654-3000
Saturday 11:00 AM
Heritage Glass Museum Open House
Guest Speaker - Stephen Atkinson, South Jersey Glass Historian. Refreshments served.
Heritage Glass Museum
25 East High Street
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856)266-7053
Saturday 11:30 AM
Winnie the Pooh Day
Free Public Library of Monroe Township
713 Marsha Avenue
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856)629-1212
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 PM
Cherry Valley Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House
Ticket Pricing: Free Admission and Parking
Operating model railroad with almost 4,000 foot of track and this year featuring newly installed replica of the famous 30th street station in Philadelphia.
Grace Episcopal Church
7 E.Maple Avenue
Merchantville, New Jersey 08109
609-432-2871
Saturday 12:00 PM
Model Railroad Club Open House
Ticket Pricing: Admission Free - Donations Welcome
In the basement of the Footlighters Playhouse, the Burlington County Model Railroad Club runs the fictional Rancocas Valley Lines (RVL). It is basically an eastern style railroad that does not depict any particular area, however, there are local town names that are recognizable. It was built as a two track mainline, with a separate Mountain Division. There is one main classification facility (Daley Yard) and a secondary yard at Douglas, with a new engine facility and additional yard tracks, leading into a ten track hidden staging yard.
Footlighters Playhouse
900 Pomona Road
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
Basement of the Footlighter Playhouse
(856) 733-0010
Saturday 12:00 PM
Summer Camp Open House
Enjoy light refreshments and a simple camp craft. Staff will be available to answer questions and will have Summer 2016 camp schedules.
Register today and get an early bird discount.
Cost: FREE
Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Rd.
Cranbury, NJ 08512
Saturday 1:00 PM
14th Annual Antique Toy Train Show
The show features O and O-27-gauge toy trains, from the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s; vintage Plasticville buildings from the 1950’s; and vegetation and auxiliary structures that give the platforms a traditional holiday appearance.
Cost: $4, adults; $3, kids
South Jersey Museum of American History
123 E. High St.
Glassboro, NJ 08028
856-442-0688
Saturday 2:00 PM
Bird Feeding 101
Connect with nature, learn what kinds of seed attract which birds and what you can do to improve your winter feeding station at this event.
Cost: Cost: $5 for members; $7 for non-members
Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Rd.
Cranbury, NJ 08512
609-897-9400
Saturday 6:00 PM
Artwalk On Main
Ticket Pricing: free admission
Downtown Medford galleries will showcase a mix of art work on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.
Medford Arts Center
18 N Main St
Medford, NJ 08055
Hansen Warner Building
Medford Art Center and Medford Memorial Community Center
609-654-6033
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday Worship Service
A blended (contemporary/traditional) worship service to share in Christ's love! This is a very friendly and casual congregation. All are welcome!
First United Methodist Church of Mt Ephraim
201 New Jersey Ave
Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059
856-931-8090
Sunday 1:00 PM
Grounds For Sculpture Book Club
Ticket Pricing: $5 per session; includes park admission day of event and light refreshments
Nothing says warmth in winter more than curling up with a good book! Join the GFS Book Club to meet fellow book lovers and discover, discuss, and debate some truly great reads! Led by Jackie Kulesa, a librarian in Old Bridge and a passionate lover of books, art, and lively discourse, each selection we read highlights a different facet of art. You will need to bring your own copy - Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You by Courtney Maum.
Grounds for Sculpture
126 Sculptors Way
Hamilton, NJ 08619
(609) 586-0616
Pennsylvania
Saturday 8:00 AM
Early Morning Bird Walks
Meet in the parking lot, and be sure to bring binoculars and a bird identification book.
Cost: FREE
Churchville Nature Center
501 Churchville Ln.
Churchville, PA 18966
Saturday 9:15 AM
Introductory Classes At Temple Music Prep
These intro sessions give kids the opportunity to try a class without obligation before registering for the full semester
Cost: FREE
Temple University Center City
1515 Market St.
5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-204-1500
Saturday 10:00 AM
Reptiles: The Beautiful And The Deadly
Get eyeball to eyeball with live deadly snakes, colorful lizards, bizarre turtles and rugged crocodilians from around the world.
Nestled in naturalistic habitats, these cold-blooded animals will help dispel common myths and foster a basic understanding of how reptiles fit into the animal kingdom and their native environments.
Engaging, interactive components let visitors “milk” a viper, learn to speak croc in less than five minutes and test their knowledge with Turtle Trivia and Lizard Wizard.
Cost: Fee in addition to admission: $15.95, adults; $13.95, kids
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Phila., PA 19103
211-529-91000
Saturday 11:00 AM
Model Call For 2016 American Girl Fashion Show
All girls ages 5-12 interested in modeling in the American Girl Fashion Show are invited to audition. The shows will be held on March 12 and 13, 2016. C
lothing for the shows will be provided in sixes 6x and 10.
Cost: $30 application fee
Junior League of Philadelphia
27 Lancaster Ave.
Ardmore, PA 19003
Saturday 11:00 AM
Distaff Day
Watch demonstrations of traditional spinning techniques, learn about the natural fibers that were used to make yarn & thread for textiles and take a guided holiday tour for the final time this season.
Cost: $2, suggested donation
Pottsgrove Manor historic site
100 King Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
610-326-4014
Saturday 11:00 AM
Family Hour
Learn the story of Katie Stagliano, a young girl whose school project of a growing a single cabbage led her to create a whole garden to help bring fresh food to those in need. Now, hundreds of other young people have joined “Katie’s Krops” and started gardens of their own.
You'll also discover how plants grow, and each person will plant their own vegetable seed to take home.
Cost: FREE with admission
National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut St.
Phila., PA 19106
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM
Model Railroad Display
See and hear freight and passenger trains pulled by steam or diesel engines over 700 ft. of track through scenes with buildings, vehicles, people & trees create realistic scenes.
Numerous buttons allow kids of all ages to bring scenes to life. Kids will also see Thomas the Tank Engine and try their observation skills with a scavenger hunt.
Cost: FREE
Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club
400 S. Main St
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Saturday 1:30 PM
Family Movie: Shaun The Sheep
Bring a snack and enjoy this family film, where a sheep takes the day off for fun and gets more than he anticipated.
Rated PG.
Cost: FREE
Media-UP Free Library
11 S. Jackson St., 2nd Floor
Media, PA 19063
610-566-1918
Saturday
Hans Brinker And The Silver Skates
Set in 19th-century Holland, this new production celebrates the importance of grit and determination, the value of generosity, and the thrill of flying down the ice on a pair of skates.
Cost: $20-$36
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Saturday PM
Night Flight
This program designed for groups with children age 5-12 years and their adult chaperones. Guests will sleep in a treehouse, night hike through the zoo, meet a zookeeper and have up-close encounters with live animals.
Families, scouts, school or church groups are invited to experience the Zoo after dark.
Cost: $55
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Ave.
Phila., PA 19104
215-243-5353
Saturday
Drawn To Dinosaurs
Drawn to Dinosaurs delves into the science and art of visualizing a living animal based on fragmentary fossils. This intimate exhibit illustrates what scientists can deduce from the fossil record when creating a reconstruction of a skeleton or model and what they must look to artists to interpret. The centerpiece is a full cast of the plant-eating dinosaur Hadrosaurus foulkii, discovered in 1858 in Haddonfield, NJ. The academy created a full cast of this duckbilled dinosaur and put it on display in 1868, becoming the first place in the world where the public could go to see a dinosaur.
Cost: FREE with admission
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Phila., PA 19103
215-299-1000
Saturday
Twelfth Night Tours
Enjoy a guided tour of Pottsgrove Manor, decorated with greens and holly for the season. Learn about the traditional English customs of Twelfth Night and how they differed from modern celebrations.
Tours available during regular museum hours.
Cost: $2, suggested donation
Pottsgrove Manor
100 W. King St.
Pottstown, PA 19464
Saturday
Choo Choo Barn's Holiday Display
Choo Choo Barn is celebrating the season with an enhanced holiday display. Look for dozens of hidden Santas and watch as Santa’s sleigh flies above the gigantic model train display.
Cost: $7, adults; $4, kids ages 3-11
Choo Choo Barn
226 Gap Rd.
Ronks, PA
Saturday
Down The Rabbit Hole: Celebrating 150 Years Of Alice In Wonderland
To mark the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll's classic book, this exhibit will explore its history, as well as the stories behind its cultural impact. From Oct. 14-18, visitors can see a pop-up display of the original manuscript of the work,
The exhibit is comprised of three parts: Part one (Oct. 14-March 27), Wonderland Rules: Alice at 150, will explore the character's cultural legacy. The second part, Alice in Philly-land (Oct. 14-March 27) will shed light on the story of Alice and the city. The final portion, Why is Raven Like a Writing Desk?: Lewis Carroll's Riddles, Puzzles and Games, shows visitors another side of the author as a mathematician and puzzle lover.
Cost: $10, adults; $5, kids; FREE, ages 2 and younger
Rosenbach Museum & Library
2008-2010Delancey Place
Phila., PA 19103
Sunday 12:00 PM
PECO Family Jams: Creations In Clay
Many of the beautiful tiles and sculptures at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens started out as just a lump of clay. Stop by to learn basic clay handbuilding techniques and how to use simple tools to create a one-of-a-kind tile or sculpture out of self-hardening clay. Visitors will be able to take their artworks with them, as no firing or glazing is necessary.
Cost: FREE with admission
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South St.
Phila., PA 19147
Sunday 1:30 PM
LEGO Club
Enjoy free play with Legos.
Appropriate for ages 4-10.
Cost: FREE
Media-UP Free Library
11 S. Jackson St., 2nd Floor
Media, PA 19063
610-566-1918
Sunday 2:00 PM
The Great Horned Owl
Learn about the natural history of our largest owl, the Great Horned, at this informative indoor program.
There will be an interpreter and owl from Elmwood Park Zoo so visitors will get the chance to see one at very close range.
Cost: FREE; suggested donation of $3
Norristown Farm Park
Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike
E. Norriton, PA 19403
610-270-0215
Sunday 2:30 PM
Family Tour: Artsee Highlights
See the sights in new ways on this interactive guided exploration of the collection gallery.
Cost: $25, adults; $15, students/youth; FREE, members & kids 5 & younger
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Phila., PA 19130
Delaware County
Saturday
2nd Saturday in Media
State Street
Media, PA
For more info: mediaartscouncil.org/events/2nd-saturday/
Saturday
Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens
Bring your little ones to play, imagine, and get up close to our Garden Railway. Five locomotives and more than 45 different cars rumble through the G-scale model train display.
The Garden Railway operates during regular Gardens hours, weather permitting.
For more info: http://longwoodgardens.org/
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Saturday 10:00 AM
Michaels KIDS CLUB® Sparkling Snowflakes
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost $2
Kids
They craft, you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take
For more info: http://www.michaels.com/
Saturday 11:00 AM
Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Store
King of Prussia
340 W. DeKalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Free craft activity every Saturday 11am to 3pm
For more info: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM
Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club - Annual Model Railroad
400 Main St
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club
Annual Model Railroad Open House (since 1975)
Our Model Railroad Open House is "fun for kids of all ages". SEE & HEAR freight & passenger trains pulled by steam or diesel engines over 700’ of track. Four different railroads are depicted on the 1,000+ square foot HO scale (1/87) model. Hundreds of buildings, vehicles, people and trees create realistic scenes. Numerous buttons allow visitors to bring scenes to life! See Thomas the Tank Engine & try your observation skills with our Scavenger Hunt.
You could win a train set! Admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Sunday 1:00 PM
Family Second Sunday Workshops at the Penn Museum
Mandarin squares, or rank badges—large and colorful embroidered badges featuring animal insignias—were once sewn onto the coats of officials in Imperial China. Design your own square through collage. Go on a mini-tour of military history. Free with Museum admission.
For more info: http://www.penn.museum/
Penn Museum
3260 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Delaware
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM
Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs And Babies
Take a rare look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and embryos. This hands-on exhibit has 50+ dinosaur eggs and nests - kids can dig for dinosaur eggs and explore real fossils.
Cost: FREE with admission
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Winter Weekends
Guests explore three floors of exhibitions in the Visitor Center, stroll along the river through dozens of historic structures from the Industrial Revolution and explore the gardens & grounds of Eleutherian Mills at a self-guided pace.
Demonstrations of historic machinery, gunpowder explosions and coal-fired steam engine operations happen throughout the day. The Workers’ Hill community is open for visits including the Belin House Organic Cafe. Complimentary timed tickets for guided tours of the Eleutherian Mills Residence, the first du Pont family home built in America, will be provided to guests upon arrival.
Cost: FREE with admission, $14
Hagley Museum
201 Hagley Creek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-658-2400
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Helen Farr Sloan, 1911–2005
Since her death in 2005, the Museum has received a substantial number of Helen Farr Sloan’s prints, drawings, and paintings—from her own estate and as donations in her memory. This exhibition showcases her art and honors her legacy as an artist, philanthropist, and resource for generations of scholars of American art.
Cost: Regular admission; FREE, on Sunday.
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
302-351-8558
Saturday 1:00 PM
Science Saturday: Float Your Boat
Today’s activity explores buoyancy, density and how a boat stays afloat.
Use Hagley’s main entrance off Rte. 141.
Cost: FREE with admission, $14
Hagley Museum
201 Hagley Creek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-658-2400
FUN THINGS FOR KIDS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!!
New Jersey
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
Discovery Den
A new play area for exploring natural history, especially for visitors ages 0-8 years and their caregivers. Investigate fossils, go camping, create a puppet show about New Jersey wildlife...
Cost: FREE with admission
New Jersey State Museum
205 W. State St.
Trenton, NJ 08625
Saturday 9:00 AM
Hair Cuttery Back-to-School Share-A-Haircut Program
Hair Cuttery will be donating back-to-school haircuts to children who need it most this summer. For every child up to age 18 who purchases a haircut, one free haircut certificate will be donated to a disadvantaged child in the community.
Hair Cuttery in Fashion Square Shopping Center
1479 Brace RD
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Saturday 10:00 AM
Merchantville Market Off Centre
Ticket Pricing: Free Attendance
Featuring jersey fresh produce, handmade/homemade food and crafts, family activities, demonstrations, and live music.
Market Off Centre
Centre Street & Chestnut Avenue
Merchantville, New Jersey 08109
Along the bike path in front of train station.
Saturday 10:00 AM
Open House at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
Ticket Pricing: free
The open house will provide an opportunity for families to meet the school principal, teachers and current students, explore classrooms, and learn more about Chesterbrook Academy's signature Links to Learning curriculum. Families who attend will have their registration free waived if they enroll at Chesterbrook Academy during the open house.
Chesterbrook Academy
130 Borton Landing Rd
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856)234-5557
Saturday 10:00 AM
Tot Paint N Story
Enjoy storytime, then make a themed masterpiece with paint.
Cost: $12
Paint-a-Treasure
614 Station Ave.
Haddon Heights, NJ
Saturday 10:00 AM
Open House at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
Ticket Pricing: free
The event will provide an opportunity for families to meet the school's principal and teachers, explore classrooms, and learn more about Chesterbrook Academy's signature Links to Learning curriculum. Families who attend will have their registration fee waived if they enroll at Chesterbrook Academy during the open house.
Chesterbrook Academy
279 Egg Harbor Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
856-589-5800
Saturday and Sunday 10:30 AM
Peach Festival
There will be Local peaches for sale Grilled peaches Peach salsa & chips Peach cobbler Jersey peach preserves Jersey canned peaches Fresh baked peach pies Homemade peach ice...
Cost: FREE
Oasis Family Farm
3 Circle Dr
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Saturday 11:00 AM
Burlington County Art Guild Annual Summer Members' Exhibit
The Burlington County Art Guild announces their Annual Summer Members' Exhibit at the Dr. Flinker Pavilion Gallery at Virtua Memorial Hospital of Burlington County. Members will showcase their work in a variety of mediums, subject matter and style of their own choice.
Virtua Memorial Hospital
175 Madison Avenue
Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060
Dr. Flinker Pavilion Gallery (1st Floor)
(609)914-7073
Saturday 12:00 PM
Hark! Medieval Family Festival
There will be food, vendors, games, activities, prizes and entertainment during this fundraiser for Autism New Jersey.
Pine Hill Scout Reservation
120 New Freedom Rd.
Pine Hill, NJ
Saturday 12:00 PM
Smash Bros. Doubles Tournament
Ticket Pricing: Free
Grades 7-12: Pick up a controller, choose your team, and smash up your friends! This month's tournament will pit teams of two against each other. Please arrive a few minutes early; once the tournament begins, there will be no changes or additions to the brackets. You may choose your own teams, but each player must register individually. If you do not know who you want to pair with, you will be matched up on the day of the tournament.
Mount Laurel Library
100 Walt Whitman Ave.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856)234-7319
Saturday 1:00 PM
Tours of Historic Atsion Mansion
Historic Atsion Mansion is open for tours 1 and 2 p.m. Saturdays, and some Sundays (call for more information). The elegant mansion on the edge of Wharton State Forest was once the summer home of a 19th-century iron baron. The stately home is one of the most interesting examples of Rural Greek Revival architecture. Come and hear the story of Historic Atsion Village and wander the rooms of the mansion with docents trained to interpret the home's interior. Free. Contact (609) 268-0444 or barbsolem@aol.com.
Atsion Village
744 Route 206
Shamong Nj
Saturday 1:00 PM
'Wonder and Whimsy', A Solo Art Exhibit by Sherry Dellaria-McGrath
Ticket Pricing: Free Admission
A solo art exhibit by Sherry Dellaria-McGrath titled Wonder and Whimsy will be on display. The gallery is located in downtown, historic Mount Holly. A Meet the Artist reception takes place on the days of the city's "2nd Saturday Arts Crawl," July 10 and August 13. This show will debut many of the artist's newest, never-been-seen before works. All artwork is available for purchase.
All About the Art Gallery Space
137 High Street
Mount Holly , New Jersey 08060
609.280.6890
Saturday 6:00 PM
Artwalk On Main
Ticket Pricing: free admission
Downtown Medford galleries will showcase a mix of art work on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.
Medford Arts Center
18 N Main St
Medford, NJ 08055
Hansen Warner Building
Medford Art Center and Medford Memorial Community Center
609-654-6033
Saturday 6:00 PM
Popcorn and PJs: The Lego Movie; PG
Come for family movie night, bring pillows and blankets to snuggle up with and enjoy with some freshly popped popcorn. Don't forget to wear your pajamas! (Meeting Room 1 and 2)
Mount Laurel Library
100 Walt Whitman Ave.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856)234-7319
Saturday 6:00 PM
Fright Fest Zombie Auditions
Auditions take place at the Employment Center, which can be accessed via Route 537 East. No props, costumes or previous experience is needed. Come prepared to participate in group exercises in...
Cost: FREE
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Blvd.
Jackson, NJ 08527
Saturday 7:30 PM
Voorhees Theatre Company Productions: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Ticket Pricing: $15
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home life, the tweens spell their way through a series of words hoping to never hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake.
Voorhees Middle School
1000 Holly Oak Drive
Voorhees, NJ 08043
856-795-2025
Sunday 11:00 AM
The Keeper's On Duty
The keeper of the Cape May Lighthouse presents an informative half-hour talk on the history and lore of the famous 1859 Cape May Lighthouse.
Cost: FREE
Cape May Point State Park
215 Lighthouse Ave.
Cape May Point, NJ 08212
609-884-5404
Sunday 12:00 PM
Summer Of Fun Fam-Jams Festival
Summer Of Fun Fam-Jams is a series of family-friendly, block-party-style festivals. Schedule
Cost: FREE
Ref's Tap House & Grille
6711 Washington Avenue
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
609-813-1250
Sunday 12:00 PM
Lighthouse Storytime
Readings from lighthouse, seashore and maritime literature are designed for young kids.
Cost: FREE
Cape May Point State Park
215 Lighthouse Ave.
Cape May Point, NJ 08212
609-884-5404
Sunday 9:30 AM
Haddon Heights Farmers' Market presented by HIP - Haddon Heights in Progress
Local "Jersey Fresh" produce, including organic and pesticide free fruits and vegetables. Fresh flowers, gourmet and speciality prepared foods, honey, baked goods - pies, cookies, cakes and other treats. Local artisans and crafters offering jewelry, hand made soap, usable and wearable art. In the Spring, vegetables, flowers and herbs ready to plant. Live music weekly! Special events including children's events, cooking demos and more!
Haddon Heights Farmers' Market
E. Atlantic at Station Avenue
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
Along the tracks at the Haddon Heights Railroad Station
856-261-2943
Pennsylvania
Saturday and Sunday
Dam Release Weekend
White water rafting Schedule
Cost: $34.99
Pocono Whitewater
1519 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Saturday 8:00 AM
Bird Walk
Kids and beginners are welcome. Extra binoculars available. Meet in parking lot. A Facebook update will be posted by 7am if the event is canceled.
Cost: FREE
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
1201 Pawlings Rd.
Audubon, PA 19403
Saturday 9:00 AM
One-Day Paddles & Battles
Start with rafting trip down the Lehigh River, then, come to Skirmish USA to play Castle to Castle paintball. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.
Cost: $66.99 and up.
Skirmish USA
211 N Meckesville Rd.
Albrightsville, PA 18210
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Garden Railway Grand Opening
Celebrating its 19th year, the Garden Railway 2016 theme is "Awaken the Senses" that will feature buildings that incorporate one or two of the five senses in the structure. Take...
Cost: $17, Adults; $16, Seniors; $9, children; FREE, under 3
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Saturday 10:00 AM
Sensory-friendly Movie: Pete's Dragon
Sensory friendly movies for our families. Light will be half-dimmed, the sound lowered and there will be no 3D.
Cost: $8.75, adults; $7.75, kids.
Carmike 14 Theatre
1365 N Dupont Hwy #3020
Dover, PA 19901
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Patriots and Pirates
Discover Philadelphia's connection to the founding of the U.S. Navy. The new, permanent exhibit features curated objects never, or rarely, seen by the public, highlighting the...
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA 19106
215-413-8655
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Bug Fest
Celebrate insects of all kinds—and taste a few—at this annual event. Cheer on a favorite cockroach in the Roach Race 500, talk with Academy entomologists, examine hundreds of live...
Cost: $13.95 and up
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel Universi
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Phila., PA 19103
215-299-1043
Saturday 10:00 AM
Sensory-friendly Movie: Pete's Dragon
Lights are turned up, sound is lowered and there is no 3D.
Cost: $6- $6.50
AMC Neshaminy 24
660 Neshaminy Mall
Bensalem, PA
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Long May She Wave: A Graphic History of the American Flag
From Civil War-era flags to campaign buttons and children's toys, this exhibit assembles hundreds of flag-related artifacts that represent a unique part of American heritage.
Cost: $14, adults; $8, ages 6-17; FREE, ages 5 & younger.
Mercer Museu
84 S Pine St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Art Splash
Families can enjoy daily gallery explorations, studio-art creations and imaginative play for visitors of all ages. Visit website for detailed activity information.
Cost: $20, adults; $14, students with ID; $14, ages 13-18; FREE, ages 12 & younger.
Perelman Building
2525 Pennsylvania Ave.
Phila., PA 19130
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Peach Festival & Sidewalk Sale
Enjoy peachy treats, peach-pie eating contests, shopping deals, kids' activities in the new Family Fun Area, live musical entertainment, crafts and a moonbounce. The sidewalk sale...
Cost: FREE
Peddler's Village
2400 Street Rd.
New Hope, PA
Saturday 10:00 AM
Sensory-friendly Movie: Pete's Dragon
Lights are turned up, sound is lowered and there is no 3D.
Cost: $6- $6.50
AMC Franklin Mills 14
1149 Franklin Mills Cir
Phila., PA
Saturday 10:00 AM
Sensory-friendly Movie: Pete's Dragon
Lights are turned up, sound is lowered and there is no 3D.
Cost: $6- $6.50
AMC Marple 10
400 S State Rd.
Springfield, PA
Saturday 10:30 AM
Nature Exploration
Grab your hiking shoes and bring the little ones for a naturalist-led exploration.
Cost: FREE
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
8480 Hagy's Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Saturday 11:00 AM
Seafarin' Saturday
Kids and parents to participate in nautical activities and experience adventures of distant shores, from making pirate battle rattles to sailor valentines. The program is also ideal...
Cost: $16, adults; $12, ages 3-12; FREE, ages 2 and younger.
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA 19106
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Festivities include a Dungeon Museum, the Ultimate Joust, an Amazing Maze, perforkers, archery & sword-fighting demos, a program on birds of prey and man-powered rides. Kids'...
Cost: $30, at gate; $25.95, online; $11.95, kids 5-11; FREE, kids 4 younger.
Mount Hope Estate & Winery
2775 Lebanon Rd.
Manheim, PA
Saturday and Sunday 11:15 AM
Powers of the President
This exhibit explores the nature of executive power under the Constitution, and how various presidents have exercised it over time.
Cost: FREE, with admission
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Saturday 1:00 PM
Living History Sundays
Learn about the Pottsgrove manor from volunteers dressed in colonial attire.
Cost: FREE, $2 donation suggested
Pottsgrove Manor historic site
100 King Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
Saturday 5:00 PM
Castle Nights
Play Castle to Castle paintball. Schedule
Cost: $24.99
Skirmish USA
211 N Meckesville Road
Albrightsville, PA 18210
Saturday 5:30 PM
Independence After Hours
The only tour of its kind, Independence After Hours takes visitors on a realistic journey back to 1776. After an 18th-century-inspired dinner at historic City Tavern, and a visit by...
Cost: $55-$85
Independence Visitor Center
1 N Independence Mall W.
Phila., PA 19106
Saturday and Sunday 6:00 PM
Family Camp-out
Riverbend staff will help you set up your tent, build the campfire, provide the food, lead a night time program and make this experience easy and fun for the whole family.
Cost: $100
Riverbend
1950 Spring Mill Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035
Saturday 7:00 PM
National S’more Day Celebration
Spend the night around a campfire enjoying s'mores and sharing stories.
Cost: $8, non-members; $5, members
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
1635 River Road
New Hope, PA 18938
215 862 2924
Saturday 8:00 PM
Full Moon Walk
Take a family-friendly hike on the trails to check out the "red moon."
Cost: FREE
Peace Valley Nature Center
170 N. Chapman Rd.
Doylestown, PA
Saturday 8:30 PM
Moonlight Movies in Mt. Airy: Lilo and Stitch
Bring a chair or blanket to this outdoor screening.
Cost: FREE
Trolley Car Diner
7619 Germantown Ave.
Phila., PA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Big Day Out
Guides take participants on a 25-mile bike ride on the Lehigh Gorge Rail-Trail, followed by a hike and a rafting trip down the Lehigh River. This expedition offers...
Cost: $109.99
Pocono Whitewater
1519 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Sunday 12:00 PM
PECO Family Jams: Found Object Creatures
Discover the art of found object sculptures at the Magic Gardens.
Cost: FREE, with admission
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Sunday 1:00 PM
Living History Sundays
Learn about the Pottsgrove manor from volunteers dressed in colonial attire.
Cost: FREE, $2 donation suggested
Pottsgrove Manor historic site
100 King Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
Sunday 2:30 PM
Family Tour: Artsee Highlights
See the sights in new ways on this interactive guided exploration of the Collection Gallery for all ages.
Cost: $25, Adults; $15, students/youth; FREE, members; FREE, children 5 and under
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Sunday 9:30 AM
Headed to the White House
Experience the only exhibit designed to engage visitors of all ages with the excitement of the election season. Join the race, earn the nomination and win the election, as artifacts, interactive...
Cost: $3, in addition to admission.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Phila., PA 19106
Delaware County
Saturday
2nd Saturday in Media
State Street Media, PA
For more info: mediaartscouncil.org/events/2nd-saturday/
Saturday
Butterfly House at Tyler
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd
Media, PA 19063
Butterfly House Reopens
Calling all fans of butterflies and caterpillars! Learn about, photograph, and get a close-up look at local butterflies in all stages of development. The Butterfly House features native butterflies including Great Spangled Fritillaries, Monarchs, Pearl Crescents, Orange Sulfurs, Eastern Tailed Blues, Spicebush Swallowtails and Skippers.
The Butterfly House is open daily.
For more info: http://www.tylerarboretum.org
Saturday 10:00 AM
FMFCU Bear-Nanza
1974 Sproul Road
Broomall, PA 19008
Meet Brother Bear & Sister Bear when you tour Bear Country Credit Union, an interactive financial literacy center in Broomall, PA.
Wednesday, June 22
Wednesday, July 13
Saturday, August 13
Wednesday, August 17
at Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union and Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s
Bear Country Credit Union
It's FREE! but you must register on line https://www.fmfcu.org/fmfcuinfo/bears/summerbearnanza.htm
*Children ten and under are welcome (must be accompanied by an adult) for story time, money games, and activities.
Unable to visit Broomall? The Bears will "branch out" to these FMFCU locations:
Glen Mills - Saturday, June 18 • 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Havertown - Wednesday, June 29 • 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
West Chester - Wednesday, July 20 • 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Saturday 11:00 AM
Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Store
King of Prussia
340 W. DeKalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Free craft activity every Saturday 11am to 3pm
For more info: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
Saturday 11:00 AM
The Media Theater presents The Jungle Book
Media Theater For The Performing Arts
104 E State St
Media, PA 19063
In this fun, heartwarming musical adventure based on Rudyard Kipling’s story, we learn all about Mowgli who is raised by wolves. He learns that animals, too, are capable of friendship and much emotion as we see valuable life lessons take place.
Written by Tim Haney with additional material by Roger Ricker and based on Kipling’s stories.
Music by Ben Kapilow.
June 4-Aug. 21, 2016
Saturdays at 11am
Sundays at Noon
Special Friday morning show at 9:45am June 3
For more info: http://mediatheatre.org/childrens-shows/the-jungle-book
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM
Historic Timeline
Travel through more than 300 years of American history: Meet the plantation’s earliest settlers and then travel to the Civil War on up to the Second World War. The Plantation house will be...
Cost: $8-$10
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
Ridley Creek State Park
Media, PA 19063
Saturday 6:30 PM
Japanese Summer Festival
Schauffle Plaza Parking Lot
12 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore
6:30pm
Japanese Summer Festival Comes to Ardmore; Introducing Americans to a traditional “O-bon” Festival
Thundering Japanese taiko drums, colorful kimono-clad dancers, and bright lights of a traditional summer festival in Japan come to Ardmore on Saturday evening, August 13th. It’s called “O-bon” (pronounced Oh-bone) and it’s the festival that Americans who have lived in Japan remember most fondly. “It’s a community festival that nearly every town or village in Japan organizes to welcome back the spirits of our ancestors” according to Dr. Takako Suzuki, President of the 200+ member Japanese Association of Greater Philadelphia.
But it’s not really a solemn occasion-- “It’s a bit like combining America’s Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and a summer church carnival into one festival” said Patrick Dailey, who with his Japanese wife Seiko, owns and operates “Maido!”, a Japanese market and restaurant on Lancaster Avenue in the heart of Ardmore.
While on a smaller scale than most of the O-bon Festivals in Japan or even in California and Hawaii, Ardmore’s O-bon is ambitious, offering inexpensive Japanese carnival-style games for kids and adults, traditional Japanese festival foods, and even helping you write your name in Japanese! But mostly, it’s about family and the joy of reuniting with relatives and friends.
“Many of our members are 8,000 miles from home and can’t go back to Japan every year, so having this festival is a way to stay connected to the traditions that people remember most fondly” says Dr. Suzuki. “This festival promises lively music, colorful summer kimonos by festival-goers, and an infectious dance-step that will give you the experience of being in Japan—without the $1,200 airfare!” added Dailey.
The fun starts at 6:30 pm at Schauffle Plaza Parking Lot (at Tired Hands Fermentaria) 12 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore.
Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information: www.jagphilly.org/English or Facebook.com/JAGPhilly
Saturday and Sunday 7:30 PM
Delaware County Summer Festival in Rose Tree Park
1671 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
The Summer Festival concert series runs from mid-June to mid-August and provides residents many opportunities to take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, Motown to Broadway, Doo Wop to Rock and Pop, and everything in between. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday evenings, plus two morning children's shows at 10:00 a.m.
Mark your calendars…....and grab your blankets and chairs. It's time to enjoy another summer full of spectacular performances on the hillside. Concessions are sold at all concerts or you may bring your own tasty provisions. Please remember that alcoholic beverages are prohibited throughout the park, and for everyone's safety and comfort, pets and smoking must remain outside the amphitheater.
August 10: U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus
August 11: Blackthorn (Opening act: Two Morans at 7 PM)
August 12: Zydeco-A-Go-Go
August 13: Pure Harmony
August 14: Eric Clapton Tribute
It is important to note that all performances begin at 7:30 PM with the exception fo the two morning shows scheduled for June 22 and June 30.
For more info: http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/parks/summerfestival.html
Saturday 8:00 PM
Media Family Movie Night
Barrall Field Location
Media, PA 19063
Media Recreation Board invites you to join us for Media Family Movie Night. Yes, that is right a movie under the stars on a 2-story inflatable movie screen. This is the return of the drive-in movie, minus the cars. Get the family together, pack some snacks, and join in on the fun.
The movie. Max, will begin at dusk.
Please call the recreation office at 610-566-5210 x255 for more information.
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sheep to Shawl When
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
3900 N Sandy Flash Dr
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Sheep to Shawl (ages 7 to 12+) Sundays, August 7, 14, 21, 28, and September 11 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.Cost of program $100 Members and $120.00 Non-Members for 5 sessions (admission to CPP included) per child-parent group. Instructors - Barbara Corson and Sarah Chenkin. Reservations needed by July 29th.This hands on program deals with sheep care, wool collection, washing, dying, spinning, and weaving. This program is designed to give children and their parents exposure to farming as practiced in Colonial times, before tractors and machinery became prevalent.
Call the office to register(610-566-1725) or puchase tickets on line.
For more info: http://www.colonialplantation.org/ChildrenWeekendWorkshops.htm
CHERRY HILL MALL * SPRINGFIELD MALL * MOORESTOWN MALL
10am - 2pm lots of events for children
Check out the Mall Events pages on their website for more details
New Jersey
Saturday 9:00 AM
Free Plant Clinic
Ticket Pricing: Free
Get answers to your gardening questions. Bring plants or a piece of a diseased plant to get identification and treatment suggestions. Bring a sample in a small container of any insect from your garden that you need identified.
Camden County Parks Environmental Center
1301 Park Boulevard
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
856-216-7130
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
Discovery Den
A new play area for exploring natural history, especially for visitors ages 0-8 years and their caregivers. Investigate fossils, go camping, create a puppet show about New Jersey wildlife...
Cost: FREE with admission
New Jersey State Museum
205 W. State St.
Trenton, NJ 08625
Saturday 9:30 AM
Haddon Heights Farmers' Market presented by HIP - Haddon Heights in Progress
Local "Jersey Fresh" produce, including organic and pesticide free fruits and vegetables. Fresh flowers, gourmet and speciality prepared foods, honey, baked goods - pies, cookies, cakes and other treats. Local artisans and crafters offering jewelry, hand made soap, usable and wearable art. In the Spring, vegetables, flowers and herbs ready to plant. Live music weekly! Special events including children's events, cooking demos and more!
Haddon Heights Farmers' Market
E. Atlantic at Station Avenue
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
Along the tracks at the Haddon Heights Railroad Station
856-261-2943
Saturday 10:00 AM
Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade Muster and Fire Fighter's Family Day
Ticket Pricing: Free
Over 80 antique fire trucks from the Mid-Atlantic States will be on display on the grounds. Show highlights include: a firefighter competition to show how firefighters use their training and skills to battle fires; water barrel fight (two opposing teams try to move a barrel suspended on a cable to opposite ends using a high pressure fire hose); bucket brigade (each team is timed as they carry water to the roof of a small building in buckets).
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
1501 Glasstown Rd.
Millville, NJ 08332
800-998-4552
Saturday 10:00 AM
2016 Back-to-School Pep Rally
Ticket Pricing: Free
Show your school spirit! Celebrate the start of a school year with help from local cheerleaders, bands, and sports teams as they showcase their talent. The first 50 people to RSVP and attend will receive a $10 PREIT Malls' Reward Card! RSVP's must be submitted by August 19. Special Guests: Q102! Activities include: Pretzel Rolling with Auntie Anne's, Coach Bag Raffle, NY&Co Gift Card Raffle. SpiderMan will be making appearances the entire event!
Moorestown Mall
400 Route 38
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(267)238-4144
Saturday 10:00 AM
Back to School Pep Rally
Join the party and show your school spirit! Celebrate the start of a school year with help from local cheerleaders, bands, and sports teams as they showcase their talent. Enjoy retailer participation and exclusive offers to ensure you're not showing up in last year's threads! Sponsored by Wilhelmina Philadelphia, with DJ Music, Camden Catholic and Widener University Cheerleaders, Mt. Laurel School of Music, ChildrenSong of New Jersey, Philly Art Center - crafts station and school spirit themed crafts.
Cherry Hill Mall
2000 Route 38
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
(856)662-7440
Saturday 10:00 AM
Tot Paint N Story
Enjoy storytime, then make a themed masterpiece with paint.
Cost: $12
Paint-a-Treasure
614 Station Ave.
Haddon Heights, NJ
Saturday and Sunday 10:30 AM
Nectarine and Peach Festival
There will be Local nectarines & peaches for sale Grilled nectarines & peaches Peach salsa & chips Peach cobbler Jersey peach preserves Jersey canned peaches...
Cost: FREE
Oasis Family Farm
3 Circle Dr
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Saturday 11:00 AM
Burlington County Art Guild Annual Summer Members' Exhibit
The Burlington County Art Guild announces their Annual Summer Members' Exhibit at the Dr. Flinker Pavilion Gallery at Virtua Memorial Hospital of Burlington County. Members will showcase their work in a variety of mediums, subject matter and style of their own choice.
Virtua Memorial Hospital
175 Madison Avenue
Mount Holly
New Jersey 08060
Dr. Flinker Pavilion Gallery (1st Floor)
(609)914-7073
Saturday 11:00 AM
Gloucester City 8th Annual Arts Festival
Ticket Pricing: free
Gloucester City Cultural Arts 8th Annual Arts Festival includes music, art, photography, and food. Sailboat rides on the Delaware 1 and 3 p.m.
Proprietor's Park
Jersey and King streets
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856)673-6930
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 PM
Story Time: Mousetronaut
Learn the basics of space exploration with a mousetronaut guide named Meteor. See the inside of a space shuttle and learn what astronauts do in space and why they bring animals with them. Stay...
Cost: $5, adults; FREE, children 12 and under
New Jersey State Museum
205 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Saturday 2:30 PM
Sensory Exploration
Budding naturalists head out on a hike to discover how to experience nature using all the senses.
Cost: $7; $5, members.
Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Rd.
Cranbury, NJ 08512
609-897-9400
Saturday 6:00 PM
Fright Fest Zombie Auditions
Auditions take place at the Employment Center, which can be accessed via Route 537 East. No props, costumes or previous experience is needed. Come prepared to participate in group exercises in...
Cost: FREE
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Blvd.
Jackson, NJ 08527
Sunday 11:00 AM
The Keeper's On Duty
The keeper of the Cape May Lighthouse presents an informative half-hour talk on the history and lore of the famous 1859 Cape May Lighthouse.
Cost: FREE
Cape May Point State Park
215 Lighthouse Ave.
Cape May Point, NJ 08212
609-884-5404
Sunday 12:00 PM
Lighthouse Storytime
Readings from lighthouse, seashore and maritime literature are designed for young kids.
Cost: FREE
Cape May Point State Park
215 Lighthouse Ave.
Cape May Point, NJ 08212
609-884-5404
Sunday 1:00 PM
Kids Minecraft Challenge
Ticket Pricing: Free
Grades 2-5: Play on the library's own server and use creative mode to build! A different challenge will be presented each meeting. Laptops will be provided. Please register.
Mount Laurel Library
100 Walt Whitman Ave.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856)234-7319
Sunday 6:00 PM
Artwalk On Main
18 N Main St
Medford, NJ 08055
Hansen Warner Building
Medford Art Center and Medford Memorial Community Center
609-654-6033
Sunday 12:00 PM
Seafood Festival
Ticket Pricing: $10-15/Free Admission for those 20 and Under
Come join the party with To the Maxx Dance Band! The festival will also feature wine tasting, craft vendors, delicious seafood, and a legendary sangria available for purchase. Ticket prices include wine tasting, live music and parking. Children and pets are allowed. Outside food in coolers is allowed. No outside alcohol is permitted.
Bellview Wintery
150 Atlantic Street
Landisville, New Jersey 08326
856-697-7172
Sunday 1:00 PM
'Wonder and Whimsy', A Solo Art Exhibit by Sherry Dellaria-McGrath
Ticket Pricing: Free Admission
A solo art exhibit by Sherry Dellaria-McGrath titled Wonder and Whimsy will be on display. The gallery is located in downtown, historic Mount Holly. A Meet the Artist reception takes place on the days of the city's "2nd Saturday Arts Crawl," July 10 and August 13. This show will debut many of the artist's newest, never-been-seen before works. All artwork is available for purchase.
All About the Art Gallery Space
137 High Street
Mount Holly
New Jersey 08060
609.280.6890
Pennsylvania
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
The Bike Train
Take a train ride along the Lehigh River to White Haven, where you'll bike your way down the Lehigh Gorge rail-trail back to Jim Thorpe. Rates are $25.00 per train shuttle...
Cost: $25 and up
Pocono Biking
7 Hazard Square
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
570-325-3654
Saturday 9:00 AM
Fall Migrants Bird Walk
Join us on a bird walk to see migrant species as well as some of our local birds. Bring binoculars if you have them.
Cost: FREE
Norristown Farm Park
Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike
E. Norriton, PA 19403
610-270-0215
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
Star Wars Weekend
At this special two-day event, learn through play Jedi style.
Cost: FREE, with admission
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Saturday 9:00 AM
Access to Science: Opening Doors to Autism
Children on the autism spectrum and their families are invited to experience Dino-Mite Summer at the Academy, as well as the new exhibit, Dinosaurs Unearthed—before the crowds. Hang...
Cost: $17.95, adults; $13.95, ages 3-12; FREE, ages 2 & younger.
Academy of Natural Sciences
Phila., PA
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM
Headed to the White House
Experience the only exhibit designed to engage visitors of all ages with the excitement of the election season. Join the race, earn the nomination and win the election, as artifacts, interactive...
Cost: $3, in addition to admission.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Phila., PA 19106
215-409-6600
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Garden Railway Grand Opening
Celebrating its 19th year, the Garden Railway 2016 theme is "Awaken the Senses" that will feature buildings that incorporate one or two of the five senses in the structure. Take...
Cost: $17, Adults; $16, Seniors; $9, children; FREE, under 3
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Saturday 10:00 AM
Tall Trees Nature Playdate
Come play, explore, and dream with your child in Tall Trees Nature Playscape. Please dress for the weather – rain or shine.
Cost: FREE
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
8480 Hagy's Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128
215-482-7300
Saturday 10:00 AM
Mushroom Walk
Learn about fungi from Howard B. Eskin, Ph.D., P.E.
Cost: $10, non-members; $8 members
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
1635 River Road
New Hope, PA 18938
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Patriots and Pirates
Discover Philadelphia's connection to the founding of the U.S. Navy. The new, permanent exhibit features curated objects never, or rarely, seen by the public, highlighting the...
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA 19106
215-413-8655
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Long May She Wave: A Graphic History of the American Flag
From Civil War-era flags to campaign buttons and children's toys, this exhibit assembles hundreds of flag-related artifacts that represent a unique part of American heritage.
Cost: $14, adults; $8, ages 6-17; FREE, ages 5 & younger.
Mercer Museu
84 S Pine St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Art Splash
Families can enjoy daily gallery explorations, studio-art creations and imaginative play for visitors of all ages. Visit website for detailed activity information.
Cost: $20, adults; $14, students with ID; $14, ages 13-18; FREE, ages 12 & younger.
Perelman Building
2525 Pennsylvania Ave.
Phila., PA 19130
Saturday 10:00 AM
Annual Revolutionary War Reenactment
Watch a reenactment celebrating Washington's August 1777 Neshaminy Encampment!
Cost: $2-$10
Historic Moland House
1641 Old York Road
Hartsville, PA 18974
215-918-1754
Saturday 10:30 AM
Nature Exploration
Grab your hiking shoes and bring the little ones for a naturalist-led exploration.
Cost: FREE
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
8480 Hagy's Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128
215-482-7300
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Festivities include a Dungeon Museum, the Ultimate Joust, an Amazing Maze, perforkers, archery & sword-fighting demos, a program on birds of prey and man-powered rides. Kids'...
Cost: $30, at gate; $25.95, online; $11.95, kids 5-11; FREE, kids 4 younger.
Mount Hope Estate & Winery
2775 Lebanon Rd.
Manheim, PA
Saturday 11:00 AM
Seafarin' Saturday
Kids and parents to participate in nautical activities and experience adventures of distant shores, from making pirate battle rattles to sailor valentines. The program is also ideal...
Cost: $16, adults; $12, ages 3-12; FREE, ages 2 and younger.
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA 19106
215-413-8616
Saturday and Sunday 11:15 AM
Powers of the President
This exhibit explores the nature of executive power under the Constitution, and how various presidents have exercised it over time.
Cost: FREE, with admission
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Saturday 11:30 AM
Kitchen Science
Discover what it takes to make amazing ice cream and find out the museum;s favorite ingredient.
Cost: FREE with admission.
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Saturday 1:00 PM
Festival of India
The festival celebrates India’s Independence Day while highlighting the vibrant Indian American community in Philadelphia. Now in its 22nd year, the free festival is a colorful panorama of...
Cost: FREE
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA
Saturday 1:00 PM
Canoe with Perks
Guided canoe tours and great wildlife viewing opportunities on Perkiomen Creek. PFDs, canoes, and oars provided. All participants required to wear PFD. Schedule
Cost: $15
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
1201 Pawlings Rd.
Audubon, PA 19403
610-666-5593 109
Saturday 1:00 PM
Living History Sundays
Learn about the Pottsgrove manor from volunteers dressed in colonial attire.
Cost: FREE, $2 donation suggested
Pottsgrove Manor historic site
100 King Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
Saturday 2:00 PM
3D Printing Workshop
Ready to dive into 3D printing, but don’t know where to start? Join this innovative 3D printing workshop and learn how to turn those designs you’ve imagined into physical formations...
Cost: $50; $40, members.
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th St.
Phila., PA 19103
Saturday 5:30 PM
Independence After Hours
Independence After Hours takes you on a realistic journey back to 1776. After an 18th-century-inspired dinner at historic City Tavern, and a visit by Thomas Jefferson, the group sneaks into...
Cost: $55-$85
Independence Visitor Center
1 N Independence Mall W
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Saturday 7:00 PM
Saturday Night at the Movies
Bring a blanket and enjoy a screening of Aladdin. Tickets are required for the Parx Liberty Carousel and Philly Mini Golf. Games and pre-show activities start at 7pm, movie begins at...
Cost: FREE
Franklin Square
200 6th St.
Phila., PA 19102
Saturday 7:30 PM
Cirque Italia
Get a chance to see the first traveling water circus in the US!
PA
Saturday 9:30 PM
Twilight Hike
Go on a brisk, guided hike where staff point out areas of interest and seasonal highlights.
Cost: $15; $10, members.
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd.
Media, PA 19063
Saturday and Sunday
Dam Release Weekend
White water rafting Schedule
Cost: $34.99
Pocono Whitewater
1519 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
180-094-48392
Sunday 8:00 AM
Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk
Explore the Pennypack Trail and the Bethayres Swamp, an Audubon IBA (Important Bird Area). Look for resident summer birds and early fall migrants. Bring binocular if you have them.
Cost: FREE
Lorimer Park
183 Moredon Rd.
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
215-947-3477
Sunday 9:00 AM
Big Day Out
Guides take participants on a 25-mile bike ride on the Lehigh Gorge Rail-Trail, followed by a hike and a rafting trip down the Lehigh River. This expedition offers...
Cost: $109.99
Pocono Whitewater
1519 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
180-094-48392
Sunday 12:00 PM
Weighted Blanket Workshop
Help make weighted blankets for members of the Autism Society of Greater Philadelphia. These lap-sized blankets give sensory comfort to individuals on the autism spectrum. Material and polybeads...
Cost: $5
PA’s Steve’s Sewing, Vacuum & Quilting,
Dekalb Plaza
268 W Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA
Sunday 1:00 PM
Caribbean Festival
Celebrate culture, music and food from 14 Caribbean islands. Benefiting college students of Caribbean descent, this year’s festival will feature a Caribbean workshop, a children’s...
Cost: FREE
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA
Sunday 2:00 PM
Summer Stream Search
Explore a stream with the park naturalist. Find aquatic insects, fish, and perhaps some amphibian species All will be released unharmed. Wear sturdy water shoes or old sneakers. Expect to...
Cost: FREE
Lorimer Park
183 Moredon Rd.
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
215-947-3477
Sunday 2:00 PM
African Art Adventure ArtSee Cart
Cost: FREE
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Sunday 2:00 PM
Splendid Spiders
Want to learn more about the creatures who create those works of art? Spiders are not only among nature’s greatest artists, but also among its best structural engineers and most skilled...
Cost: $3
Churchville Nature Center
Churchville, PA
Sunday 2:30 PM
Family Tour: Artsee Highlights
Cost: $25, Adults; $15, students/youth; FREE, members; FREE children 5 and under
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Delaware County
Saturday and Sunday
Butterfly House at Tyler
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd
Media, PA 19063
Butterfly House Reopens
Calling all fans of butterflies and caterpillars! Learn about, photograph, and get a close-up look at local butterflies in all stages of development. The Butterfly House features native butterflies including Great Spangled Fritillaries, Monarchs, Pearl Crescents, Orange Sulfurs, Eastern Tailed Blues, Spicebush Swallowtails and Skippers.
The Butterfly House is open daily.
For more info: http://www.tylerarboretum.org
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM
THE SCIENCE BEHIND PIXAR at the Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Experience a unique, first-time look into the Pixar process, and explore the science and technology behind some of the most beloved animated films and their unforgettable characters with The Science Behind Pixar. This interactive exhibition showcases the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts used by the artists and computer scientists who help bring Pixar's award-winning films to the big screen.
With more than 40 interactive elements, the exhibition’s eight sections focus on steps in the filmmaking process to give you an unparalleled view of the production pipeline and concepts used at Pixar every day. Participate in engaging hands-on activities, listen to firsthand accounts from members of the studios’ production teams, and even come face-to-face with re-creations of your favorite Pixar film characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Dory, Mike and Sulley, Edna Mode, and WALL•E!
Saturday 10:00 AM
Stories & Scavenger Hunt at Glen Providence Park
Media-Upper Providence Free Library
1 E. Front St., Media
Stories & Scavenger Hunt at Glen Providence Park
550 W. State St., Media
(Please meet us at the library at 10 AM and we will walk to the park. Those wishing to meet us at the park can do so at 10:30 AM.)
Explore nature at the park through stories, art activities, and a scavenger hunt. Please see link at Eventbrite to register. (Note: Park is not wheelchair accessible and has steep inclines. Please plan accordingly.) Best for ages 7+.
Please see link
at http://www.mediauplibrary.org/summer-programs- children/ to register
For more info: https://www.fi.edu/exhibit/science-behind-pixar
Saturday 11:00 AM
Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning StoreWhenSat, August 20, 11am – 3pm
King of Prussia
340 W. DeKalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Free craft activity every Saturday 11am to 3pm
For more info: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
Saturday 11:00 AM
The Media Theater presents The Jungle Book
Media Theater For The Performing Arts
104 E State St
Media, PA 19063
In this fun, heartwarming musical adventure based on Rudyard Kipling’s story, we learn all about Mowgli who is raised by wolves. He learns that animals, too, are capable of friendship and much emotion as we see valuable life lessons take place.
Written by Tim Haney with additional material by Roger Ricker and based on Kipling’s stories.
Music by Ben Kapilow.
June 4-Aug. 21, 2016
Saturdays at 11am
Sundays at Noon
Special Friday morning show at 9:45am June 3
For more info: http://mediatheatre.org/childrens-shows/the-jungle-book/
Saturday 12:00 PM
Penns Woods Winery sixth annual Car Show and Wine Festival
Penns Woods Winery
124 Beaver Valley Rd
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Penns Woods Winery sixth annual Car Show and
Wine Festival on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 12pm-4pm.
Each summer Penns Woods hosts an incredible exhibition on their 30 acre property, showcasing over 40 classic cars and drawing in over 500 people. This yearly festival includes live music, wine, and gourmet food and artisan vendors.
Penns Woods Winery has been working alongside the Penn-Jersey Ferrari Club of America since this event was launched in 2010. Over the past six years it has attracted more than just Ferrari car owners and, with the event’s popularity, has allowed Penns Woods Winery to open the showcase to all high-end classic sports cars.
A portion of the proceeds from this festival will be donated to the non-profit, Carz ‘N Toyz. Guests are encouraged to bring a new and unwrapped child’s toy to donate to the organization. In turn, Penns Woods Winery will provide them with a free wine sample ticket. One toy is good for one ticket – NO LIMIT! Carz ‘N Toyz is a non-profit corporation established for the purpose to bring happiness to less fortunate children. Carz ‘N Toyz accepts monetary donations as well as toys that are distributed to hospitalized children of all ages, throughout hospitals located in South Jersey.
To purchase tickets visit PennsWoodsWinery.com. Tickets are $16 per person in advance and $18 at the door. Each ticket includes entrance to the event, a glass of wine, a ticket to vote for “Best in Show,” and a day of fun at the vineyard.
For more info: www.PennsWoodsWinery.com
Saturday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Nightscape at Longwood Gardens
WhereLongwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348
A Light and Sound Experience
by Klip Collective
Join us for a nighttime adventure across a magical landscape transformed by light, movement, color, and original music. Experience Nightscape, remixed.
For more info: longwoodgardens.org
Now–October 29, 2016
Sunday 10:00 AM
Bugs & Butterflies Festival
See all that buzzes, crawls and flutters while you tour the Butterfly House and see various species in different parts of their life cycles; enjoy the Amazing Arthropods Touch Table from...
Cost: $11, adults; $7, ages 3-15; FREE, kids 3 & younger.
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd.
Media, PA 19063
Sunday 12:00 PM
The Jungle Book
Join the Arc of Delaware County for a special screening of the Jungle Book
Cost: 20
Media Theatre
Media, PA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sheep to Shawl
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
3900 N Sandy Flash Dr
Newtown Square
PA 19073
Sheep to Shawl (ages 7 to 12+) Sundays, August 7, 14, 21, 28, and September 11 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.Cost of program $100 Members and $120.00 Non-Members for 5 sessions (admission to CPP included) per child-parent group. Instructors - Barbara Corson and Sarah Chenkin. Reservations needed by July 29th.This hands on program deals with sheep care, wool collection, washing, dying, spinning, and weaving. This program is designed to give children and their parents exposure to farming as practiced in Colonial times, before tractors and machinery became prevalent.
Call the office to register(610-566-1725) or puchase tickets on line.
For more info: http://www.colonialplantation.org/ChildrenWeekendWorkshops.htm
New Jersey
Saturday
Keith Schwab Memorial Kick-Off Soccer Classic
Ticket Pricing: Free to public, registration fee for teams
In honor of Keith Schwab, the former HSC President who passed in 2013, this one-day August soccer tournament can get your soccer enthusiast ready for the season! Various food vendors and entertainers will be onsite to honor the devoted parent/coach. Registration is now open for U8, U10, U11 & U12 boys and girls!
Crow's Woods
Upland Way (first driveway under Hi-Speedline Overpass)
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
610-349-6689
Saturday 8:00 AM
Atlantic Championship Cup Series, F2000 & F1600
Ticket Pricing: 3-Day Ticket: $18, Friday Ticket: $5, Saturday Ticket: $10, Sunday Ticket: $10 (under 12 is free with a paid adult)
The full Formula Race Promotions ladder, including Atlantic Championship Series, F2000 Championship Series, and F1600 Championship Series, along with NARRA (North American Road Racing Association) will return to Thunderbolt Raceway for an action-packed weekend.
New Jersey Motorsports Park
8000 Dividing Creek Road
Millville, NJ
(856)327-7256
Saturday 9:00 AM
American Girl Fashion Show Model Auditions - FINAL Show
The Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey will be hosting the American Girl Fashion Show. In great need of young girls to model the American Girl Fashions. Many models are needed!
St. Charles Borromeo Church
176 Stagecoach Road
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
Basement
856-513-6362
(856)966-4663
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
Discovery Den
A new play area for exploring natural history, especially for visitors ages 0-8 years and their caregivers. Investigate fossils, go camping, create a puppet show about New Jersey wildlife...
Cost: FREE with admission
New Jersey State Museum
205 W. State St.
Trenton, NJ 08625
Saturday 9:00 AM
MOM's Organic Market Cherry Hill - Grand Opening
MOM's is opening their first NJ store! The Grand Opening will feature: Live music from Philly musician, Marc Silver, Saturday and Sunday afternoon; Meet and greets with environmental organizations like New Jersey Agricultural Society, Clean Air Council, Philadelphia Orchard Project, and the NJ Center for Aquatic Sciences; and local tastings, kids' activity, henna art, raffle, giveaways.
MOM's Organic Market
1631 Kings Hwy N.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(301)816-1133
Saturday 10:00 AM
50-Year Mission Tour - Celebrating 50 years of Star Trek
Ticket Pricing: Tickets starting at $30
Star Trek made show business history while also having a long-standing cultural impact and influencing countless people to pursue careers in science, technology and medicine. The 50 Year Mission Tour will feature Trek Stars, parties, panels and more
Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill
2349 West Marlton Pike/Route 70
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(818)409-0960
Saturday 10:00 AM
Merchantville Market Off Centre
Ticket Pricing: Free Attendance
Featuring jersey fresh produce, handmade/homemade food and crafts, family activities, demonstrations, and live music.
Market Off Centre
Centre Street & Chestnut Avenue
Merchantville, New Jersey 08109
Along the bike path in front of train station.
Saturday 10:00 AM
Tot Paint N Story
Enjoy storytime, then make a themed masterpiece with paint.
Cost: $12
Paint-a-Treasure
614 Station Ave.
Haddon Heights, NJ
Saturday and Sunday 10:30 AM
Watermelon Festival
There will be Local watermelon, cantaloupe, & honeydew for sale Melon slices for sale Homemade melon ice cream Watermelon eating contest Watermelon jam Wagon ride around...
Cost: FREE
Oasis Family Farm
3 Circle Dr
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Saturday 11:00 AM
Bridging the Gap Community Give Back School Supply Drive
Ticket Pricing: free
Trend Settaz Beauty Salon is partnering with Willingboro Township law and fire safety officers to help township officials establish stronger ties amongst the residents of Willingboro. While officers distribute backpacks full of school supplies, the event will play host to a day of fun and safety awareness for the entire family. There will be fire engines, fire simulators, information tables, Rocco's Italian Water Ice, light refreshments, giveaways, and a live DJ.
Kennedy Center
Levitt Parkway and JFK Way
Willingboro, NJ
(646)926-3121
Saturday 11:00 AM
Burlington County Art Guild Annual Summer Members' Exhibit
The Burlington County Art Guild announces their Annual Summer Members' Exhibit at the Dr. Flinker Pavilion Gallery at Virtua Memorial Hospital of Burlington County. Members will showcase their work in a variety of mediums, subject matter and style of their own choice.
Virtua Memorial Hospital
175 Madison Avenue
Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060
Dr. Flinker Pavilion Gallery (1st Floor)
(609)914-7073
Saturday 11:30 AM
Gold Zone Pop Up Shop
Ticket Pricing: Free
Shop for great buys on clothes, accessories, back to school items, jewelry, household products, and more! Enjoy light refreshments, prize drawings, and find one of kind products and great prices!
The Gold Zone
622 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
6463977841
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM
Chocolate & Vanilla Celebration
A daytime celebration dedicated to two of nature’s most flavorful plants. Vote for your favorite ice cream flavor and take a tropical taste test, then partake in crafts and educational...
Cost: General Admission: $8; $6, Camden residents with ID; FREE, ages 2 & younger.
Camden Children's Garden
3 Riverside Dr.
Camden, NJ
Saturday 1:00 PM
Free Concert Woodstock Trading Company Lawn
Ticket Pricing: Free
All ages welcome to a free concert on the Woodstock Trading Company Lawn. Featuring Eastern Function band. Funk, reggae and classic rock.
Woodstock Trading Company
1880 Route 70 East
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
856-424-6166
Saturday 1:00 PM
'Wonder and Whimsy', A Solo Art Exhibit by Sherry Dellaria-McGrath
Ticket Pricing: Free Admission
A solo art exhibit by Sherry Dellaria-McGrath titled Wonder and Whimsy will be on display. The gallery is located in downtown, historic Mount Holly. A Meet the Artist reception takes place on the days of the city's "2nd Saturday Arts Crawl," July 10 and August 13. This show will debut many of the artist's newest, never-been-seen before works. All artwork is available for purchase.
All About the Art Gallery Space
137 High Street
Mount Holly
New Jersey 08060
609.280.6890
Saturday 2:00 PM
First Baptist Church of Swedesboro Block Party
First Baptist Church of Swedesboro
700 Auburn Ave
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Mechanic Street
856-467-9838
Saturday 2:30 PM
Stream Walk
Bring your boots and prepare to get wet. Participants discuss the importance of water in an ecosystem during a leisurely hike in and along Devil’s Brook and other streams at the preserve....
Cost: $7; $5, members.
Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Rd.
Cranbury, NJ 08512
609-897-9400
Saturday 3:00 PM
Sports Card, Toy, Comic & Collectibles Expo
Ticket Pricing: Free Admission
Over 150 tables of the hottest collectibles on the planet! Featuring: Sports cards, Non-Sports cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic, Pokemon, sets, supplies, unopened packs and boxes, toys, Legos, Funko Pops, games, comic books, coins, beanie babies, videos, posters, jerseys & much more. Celebrity appearance autograph session!
The Wildwoods Convention Center
4501 Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ 08260
609-729-9000
Saturday 5:00 PM
JDRF/FARE Crab Race
Artificial plastic crabs will embark on a river race to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. Each donation receives twilight admissions...
Cost: $5, plastic crab.
Revolutionary River , Breakwater Beach
Seaside Heights, NJ
Saturday and Sunday 6:00 PM
Artwalk On Main
Ticket Pricing: free admission
Downtown Medford galleries will showcase a mix of art work on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.
Medford Arts Center
18 N Main St
Medford, NJ 08055
Hansen Warner Building
Medford Art Center and Medford Memorial Community Center Venue
609-654-6033
Saturday 6:00 PM
St. Joan of Arc Carnival
Ticket Pricing: bracelets in advance $25/ at carnival $35
The St. Joan of Arc Church Carnival is on the church grounds at Evans and Willow Bend roads in Marlton. Ride, food and games, nightly entertainment, 50/50 and hourly raffles. Also being raffled off is an Apple Watch. All-access ride bracelets can be purchased in advance in the church vestibule after all weekend masses. All proceeds benefit St. Joan of Arc School.
St. Joan of Arc Church
100 Willow Bend Road
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856)983-0077
Saturday 7:00 PM
Atlantic City Ballet's Sleeping Beauty
Ticket Pricing: $15-$35
Audiences will get swept away into a sublime world of kings, queens, fairy godmothers and storybook creatures. The tale of Sleeping Beauty comes to life in the most majestic classical ballet. Set to Tchaikovsky's fabulous and familiar score and combined with stunning choreography, Sleeping Beauty is a timeless classic you can enjoy with the entire family. Bring your camera so you can take a selfie with Sleeping Beauty and the Prince!
The Strand Theater
400 Clifton Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
732-730 5925
Saturday 7:00 PM
Bass River State Forest hosts "Magical Monarch Butterflies"
Bass River State Forest's "Lectures at the Lake" series continues with a free program about the Monarch Butterflies that need our help. This program is rescheduled from July 23. Volunteer Master Naturalist Mary Lenehan will discuss the Monarch Butterfly life cycle, their annual migration to Mexico and the threats that Monarchs face today.Learn how planting native nectar plants and milkweeds can help the Monarchs
Bass River State Forest
762 Stage Road
Tuckerton, NJ
Lake Absegami (Breezeway)
(609)296-1114
Saturday 6:00 PM
Fright Fest Zombie Auditions
Auditions take place at the Employment Center, which can be accessed via Route 537 East. No props, costumes or previous experience is needed. Come prepared to participate in group exercises in...
Cost: FREE
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Blvd.
Jackson, NJ 08527
Sunday 11:00 AM
The Keeper's On Duty
The keeper of the Cape May Lighthouse presents an informative half-hour talk on the history and lore of the famous 1859 Cape May Lighthouse.
Cost: FREE
Cape May Point State Park
215 Lighthouse Ave.
Cape May Point, NJ 08212
Sunday 12:00 PM
Lighthouse Storytime
Readings from lighthouse, seashore and maritime literature are designed for young kids.
Cost: FREE
Cape May Point State Park
215 Lighthouse Ave.
Cape May Point, NJ 08212
609-884-5404
Pennsylvania
Saturday 8:00 AM
Bird Walk
Kids and beginners are welcome. Extra binoculars available. Meet in parking lot. A Facebook update will be posted by 7am if the event is canceled.
Cost: FREE
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
1201 Pawlings Rd.
Audubon, PA 19403
610-666-5593 ext 109
Saturday 8:00 AM
Children's Consignment Sale
All seasons children's clothing and gear, ages newborn to 14 girls and boys. Some items are new and never used. High chairs, strollers, rockers, sporting equipment, shoes, boots, coats,...
Cost: FREE
St. Thomas the Apostle School
430 Valleybrook Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM
Headed to the White House
Experience the only exhibit designed to engage visitors of all ages with the excitement of the election season. Join the race, earn the nomination and win the election, as artifacts, interactive...
Cost: $3, in addition to admission.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Phila., PA 19106
215-409-6600
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Garden Railway Grand Opening
Celebrating its 19th year, the Garden Railway 2016 theme is "Awaken the Senses" that will feature buildings that incorporate one or two of the five senses in the structure. Take...
Cost: $17, Adults; $16, Seniors; $9, children; FREE, under 3
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Patriots and Pirates
Discover Philadelphia's connection to the founding of the U.S. Navy. The new, permanent exhibit features curated objects never, or rarely, seen by the public, highlighting the...
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA 19106
215-413-8655
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Long May She Wave: A Graphic History of the American Flag
From Civil War-era flags to campaign buttons and children's toys, this exhibit assembles hundreds of flag-related artifacts that represent a unique part of American heritage.
Cost: $14, adults; $8, ages 6-17; FREE, ages 5 & younger.
Mercer Museu
84 S Pine St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Art Splash
Families can enjoy daily gallery explorations, studio-art creations and imaginative play for visitors of all ages. Visit website for detailed activity information.
Cost: $20, adults; $14, students with ID; $14, ages 13-18; FREE, ages 12 & younger.
Perelman Building
2525 Pennsylvania Ave.
Phila., PA 19130
Saturday 10:30 AM
Nature Exploration
Grab your hiking shoes and bring the little ones for a naturalist-led exploration.
Cost: FREE
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
8480 Hagy's Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128
215-482-7300
Saturday 11:00 AM
Seafarin' Saturday
Kids and parents to participate in nautical activities and experience adventures of distant shores, from making pirate battle rattles to sailor valentines. The program is also ideal...
Cost: $16, adults; $12, ages 3-12; FREE, ages 2 and younger.
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA 19106
215-413-8616
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Festivities include a Dungeon Museum, the Ultimate Joust, an Amazing Maze, perforkers, archery & sword-fighting demos, a program on birds of prey and man-powered rides. Kids'...
Cost: $30, at gate; $25.95, online; $11.95, kids 5-11; FREE, kids 4 younger.
Mount Hope Estate & Winery
2775 Lebanon Rd.
Manheim, PA
Saturday and Sunday 11:15 AM
Powers of the President
This exhibit explores the nature of executive power under the Constitution, and how various presidents have exercised it over time.
Cost: FREE, with admission
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-409-6600
Saturday and Sunday 11:30 AM
Back To School Bash
Enjoy a Back to School Bash with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. Celebrate the start of a new school year with singing, dancing and a delicious meal. Schedule
Cost: $29
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Road
Langhorne, PA 19047
866-494-3566
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM
Living History Sundays
Learn about the Pottsgrove manor from volunteers dressed in colonial attire.
Cost: FREE, $2 donation suggested
Pottsgrove Manor historic site
100 King Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
610-326-4014
Saturday and Sunday
Dam Release Weekend
White water rafting Schedule
Cost: $34.99
Pocono Whitewater
1519 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
180-094-48392
Saturday 5:30 PM
Independence After Hours
Independence After Hours takes you on a realistic journey back to 1776. After an 18th-century-inspired dinner at historic City Tavern, and a visit by Thomas Jefferson, the group sneaks into...
Cost: $55-$85
Independence Visitor Center
1 N Independence Mall W
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Sunday 8:00 AM
Fall Migrants Bird Walk
Birds are continuing to migrate to their winter homes. Bring binoculars if you have them.
Cost: FREE
Norristown Farm Park
Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike
E. Norriton, PA 19403
610-270-0215
Sunday 9:00 AM
Big Day Out
Guides take participants on a 25-mile bike ride on the Lehigh Gorge Rail-Trail, followed by a hike and a rafting trip down the Lehigh River. This expedition offers...
Cost: $109.99
Pocono Whitewater
1519 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
180-094-48392
Sunday 2:00 PM
Dragons and Damsels
Dragonflies and damselflies represent an ancient order of insects that have been on earth since before the dinosaurs. Learn about their life history, territorial behavior, and how to...
Cost: FREE
Norristown Farm Park
Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike
E. Norriton, PA 19403
610-270-0215
Delaware County
Saturday
Butterfly House at Tyler
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd
Media, PA 19063
Butterfly House Reopens
Calling all fans of butterflies and caterpillars! Learn about, photograph, and get a close-up look at local butterflies in all stages of development. The Butterfly House features native butterflies including Great Spangled Fritillaries, Monarchs, Pearl Crescents, Orange Sulfurs, Eastern Tailed Blues, Spicebush Swallowtails and Skippers.
The Butterfly House is open daily.
http://www.tylerarboretum.org
Saturday
Open Auditions for Nutcracker Ballet
Academy of International Ballet
75 W Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063
Audition times and age groups for Saturday August 27th are:
A- Age group 3 to 5 years of age is 9:00 am to 9:30 am
B- Age group 6 to 10 years of age is 9:30 am to 10:30 am
C- Age group 11 years of age and up is 10:30 am
Audition times and age groups for Saturday September 10th are :
A- Age groups 3 to 5 years of age is 12:00 to -12:30 pm
B- Age groups 6 to 10 years of age is 12:30 to 1:30 pm
C- Age groups 11 years of age and up is 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Please note everyone must pre-register. Register here http://goo.gl/forms/3XcyjVLuzpADGCcq1 . All applicants must arrive at the beginning of the scheduled start time and be present for their full audition session. Adults interested in performing please contact the academy at gronballet@gmail.com or 866.908.5666.
1-866-908-5666 , e-mail is gronballet@gmail.com and website is www.academyballetru.com
Saturday
Thomas & Percy on the Strasburg Railroad
Strasburg Rail Road, 301 Gap Rd, Ronks, PA 17572, USA (map)
Thomas and Percy Return Aug. 27 – Sept. 4
Climb aboard our larger-than-life steam train and enjoy a 45-minute, round-trip ride through the tranquil Amish countryside to Paradise, PA and back. Marvel at more than 1,000 acres of farm fields as they pass by your window. Disembark and enjoy old-fashioned fun at Groff’s Grove or Leaman Place Grove, convenient recreation areas along the train’s route for mid-way boarding or unloading. Ride aboard our First-Class Cars for an especially memorable experience.
For more info: http://www.strasburgrailroad.com
Saturday 8:00 AM
Tomato Celebration at Linvilla Orchards
Linvilla Orchards, 137 W Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA (map)
Tomato Celebration
Tomato tasting, recipes, salad, sauce, salsa & more!
For more info: http://www.linvilla.com/
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM
THE SCIENCE BEHIND PIXAR at the Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute, 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States (map)
Experience a unique, first-time look into the Pixar process, and explore the science and technology behind some of the most beloved animated films and their unforgettable characters with The Science Behind Pixar. This interactive exhibition showcases the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts used by the artists and computer scientists who help bring Pixar's award-winning films to the big screen.
With more than 40 interactive elements, the exhibition’s eight sections focus on steps in the filmmaking process to give you an unparalleled view of the production pipeline and concepts used at Pixar every day. Participate in engaging hands-on activities, listen to firsthand accounts from members of the studios’ production teams, and even come face-to-face with re-creations of your favorite Pixar film characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Dory, Mike and Sulley, Edna Mode, and WALL•E!
For more info: https://www.fi.edu/exhibit/science-behind-pixar
Saturday 11:00 AM
Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Store
King of Prussia 340 W. DeKalb Pike King of Prussia, PA 19406 (map)
Free craft activity every Saturday 11am to 3pm
For more info: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
Saturday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Nightscape at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348
A Light and Sound Experience
by Klip Collective
Join us for a nighttime adventure across a magical landscape transformed by light, movement, color, and original music. Experience Nightscape, remixed.
For more info: longwoodgardens.org
Now–October 29, 2016
Saturday and Sunday
Delaware County Summer Festival in Rose Tree Park
1671 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
The Summer Festival concert series runs from mid-June to mid-August and provides residents many opportunities to take in top-notch
entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, Motown to Broadway, Doo Wop to Rock and Pop, and everything in between. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday evenings, plus two morning children's shows at 10:00 a.m.
Mark your calendars…....and grab your blankets and chairs. It's time to enjoy another summer full of spectacular performances on the hillside. Concessions are sold at all concerts or you may bring your own tasty provisions. Please remember that alcoholic beverages are prohibited throughout the park, and for everyone's safety and comfort, pets and smoking must remain outside the amphitheater.
June 15: Rose Tree Pops
June 16: Latin Love Songs
June 17: Barefoot Bobby & the Breakers
June 18: 22 Park Avenue: Big Band Gold
June 19: Chico’s Vibe
June 22: Super Summer Sing-Along with Peter Moses 10 AM
June 23: Blackbird Society Orchestra
June 24: Matt Santry Band
June 25: Eaglemania: Tribute to the Eagles
June 26: Philadelphia Songwriters Project: 2016 Winners Tour
June 29: Chester County Concert Band
June 30: Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Band 10 AM
June 30: Jimmy & the Parrots 7:30 PM
July 1: Reggae Thunder
July 2: Upper Darby Sousa Band
July 3: John Hoey Orchestra: Evening of Swing
July 6: Sensational Soul Cruisers
July 7: Rumours: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac &
Stevie Nicks
July 8: FuseBox
July 9: Philbilly
July 10: The Original Orlons
July 13: Merion Concert Band
July 14: Forever Tina
July 15 British Invasion Tribute
July 16: Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars
July 17: Robert Eric Band: Tribute to Billy Joel
July 21: The Big House Band
July 22: Jeff Campbell & Friends
July 23: The Land of Ozz
July 24: Charlie Gracie
July 27: Live at the Fillmore
July 28: Hot Club of Philadelphia: Gypsy Jazz for All
July 29: Brandywine Ballet
July 30: Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds
July 31: The Rockdale Boys
August 3: Bryn Mawr Mainliners
August 4: The Rockafillys
August 5: Mind’s Eye View
August 6: Lonnie Shields Band & Jesse Loewy Band
August 7: The Plants!
August 10: U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus
August 11: Blackthorn (Opening act: Two Morans at 7 PM)
August 12: Zydeco-A-Go-Go
August 13: Pure Harmony
August 14: Eric Clapton Tribute
It is important to note that all performances begin at 7:30 PM with the exception fo the two morning shows scheduled for June 22 and June 30.
For more info: http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/parks/summerfestival.html
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sheep to Shawl
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, 3900 N Sandy Flash Dr, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USA (map)
Sheep to Shawl (ages 7 to 12+) Sundays, August 7, 14, 21, 28, and September 11 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.Cost of program $100 Members and $120.00 Non-Members for 5 sessions (admission to CPP included) per child-parent group. Instructors - Barbara Corson and Sarah Chenkin. Reservations needed by July 29th.This hands on program deals with sheep care, wool collection, washing, dying, spinning, and weaving. This program is designed to give children and their parents exposure to farming as practiced in Colonial times, before tractors and machinery became prevalent.
Call the office to register(610-566-1725) or puchase tickets on line.
For more info: http://www.colonialplantation.org/ChildrenWeekendWorkshops.htm
FUN THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND 9/24- 9/25
New Jersey
Saturday 9:00 AM
Museum Day Live!
The New Jersey State Museum is proud to participate in Smithsonian’s Museum Day Live! Enjoy a FREE Planetarium show, get hands-on with a family-friendly pot making workshop; be entertained...
Cost: FREE, with admission
New Jersey State Museum
205 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
Discovery Den
A new play area for exploring natural history, especially for visitors ages 0-8 years and their caregivers. Investigate fossils, go camping, create a puppet show about New Jersey wildlife...
Cost: FREE with admission
New Jersey State Museum
205 W. State St.
Trenton, NJ 08625
Saturday 10:00 AM
4th Annual Civil War Encampment
Ticket Pricing: $7 adults $5/seniors and children under 12
The 6th NY Artillery Reg. will demonstrate the use of cannons during battles. The 23rd NJ Vol. Infantry and the 6th NH Volunteers will drill, shoot, and show camp life between battles. Visit with President and Mrs. Lincoln to hear about family life during the war. Learn about basket weaving, medical & dental instruments used at the time, and era artifacts and items from Andersonville Prison. Victorian Era games for the kids.
Historic West Hill Manor
1114 Oxmead Road
Burlington Twp., NJ 08016
609-386-4352
Saturday 10:00 AM
Woodstown Fall Festival
Ticket Pricing: Free admission
Celebrate in downtown historic Woodstown for the annual Fall Festival with activities for the whole family: Scarecrow Displays and Contest; Fall decor and crafts; a taste of local wine; beer tasting; live music; Kids Zone; food; and Run for Education, a 5K Run/Walk. Discover the possibilities in the heart of Salem County.
Downtown Woodstown
Route 45 & Main Street
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(609)420-7177
Saturday 10:00 AM
The Friends of Waterford Township Public Library's Book, Bake, and Plant Sale
Support the Friends of Waterford Township Public Library and come by and check out the great deals on books, baked goods, craft items, and mums!
Waterford Township Public Library
2204 Atco Avenue
Atco, NJ 08004
in front of the library Phone
(856)767-7727
Saturday 10:00 AM
Merchantville Market Off Centre
Ticket Pricing: Free Attendance
Featuring jersey fresh produce, handmade/homemade food and crafts, family activities, demonstrations, and live music.
Market Off Centre
Centre Street & Chestnut Avenue
Merchantville, New Jersey 08109
Along the bike path in front of train station.
Saturday 10:00 AM
Evesham Harvest Fest
Ticket Pricing: Free
The Evesham Celebrations Foundation presents the 2016 Evesham Harvest Fest. Returning for its 30th year, the event includes over 80 crafters, 25 food vendors, 30 local non-profits, live music and a free kids corner, set on the beautiful tree-lined Main Street.
Downtown Marlton
Main Street between N. Locust and Cooper
Marlton, NJ 08053
Between Maple Ave. and Plymouth Drive
(856)983-8529
Saturday 10:00 AM
Delaware Valley United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Energy for Life Walkathon
Ticket Pricing: Free
The Delaware Valley Energy for Life Walk is a 1 mile family-friendly walk to raise awareness and funding in support of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation.Mitochondrial disease is progressive, degenerative and there is no cure. All proceeds from this event will be donated to fund research.
Challenge Grove Park
Bortons Mill Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Challenge Grove Park Pavilion and Walk Path
(412)793-8077
Saturday 10:00 AM
5th Annual Touch A Truck
Ticket Pricing: kids FREE Adults $5
Touch A Truck is pulling into the Moorestown Mall parking lot! Touch A Truck gives kids the chance to see, touch and explore their favorite trucks in a fun, family atmosphere. Trucks to explore: Fire Truck, School Bus, Fire Safety House, Tractor Trailers, Kids Fun Zone Center and Mobile Library. Fun for the whole family: Face painting * Games * Moon Bounce and more!
Moorestown Mall
400 Route 38
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Moorestown Mall parking lot by Boscov's & Rt. 38
(609)267-5928
Saturday 10:00 AM
Tot Paint N Story
Enjoy storytime, then make a themed masterpiece with paint.
Cost: $12
Paint-a-Treasure
614 Station Ave.
Haddon Heights, NJ
Saturday 10:00 AM
Italian Festival
Festivities include an Italian Market offering a variety of wares and food, live music, kids' activities, bocce ball and more.
Cost: FREE
The Village Greene at Historic Smithville
615 East Moss Mill Rd.
Smithville, NJ 08205
609-748-8999
Saturday 10:00 AM
5th Annual Touch A Truck
Touch A Truck gives kids the chance to see, touch and explore their favorite trucks in a family atmosphere.
Cost: FREE, kids; $5, adults
Moorestown Mall
400 Route 38
Moorestown, NJ 08057
609-267-5928
Saturday 10:00 AM
Woodstown Fall Festival
Activities include Scarecrow Displays and Contest Fall décor and crafts A taste of local wine Beer tasting Live Music KIDS zone Food Run for Education, a 5K Run/Walk
Cost: FREE
Downtown Woodstown
intersection of Main St. and West Ave.
Woodstown, NJ 08098
609-420-7177
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Fall Family Fun Festivals
Admission fee includes corn maze, hay bale maze, wagon rides, pedal tractors, barnyard of animals, music, play tractors, and painting pumpkins. (Additional activities available for additional cost)...
Cost: $8
Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-2310
Saturday 11:00 AM
Monroe Township Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Monroe Library is sponsoring a book sale. There are thousands of books: fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, books for children and teens, health and diet, self help, home improvement, etc. Books are sorted and labeled by genre and author for easy shopping. Special teachers' discount night, September 21, 4-7 with school ID.
Free Public Library of Monroe Township
713 Marsha Avenue
Williamstown, NJ 08094
Room C
(856)629-3132
Saturday 11:00 AM
Voorhees Animal Orphanage Woofstock Festival
Voorhees Animal Orphanage presents their 20th annual Woofstock Festival. Fun activities for the whole family. Pet friendly.
John Connolly Park
Centennial Blvd
Voorhees , NJ 08043
(856)627-9111
Saturday 11:15 AM
Make and Take Grandma's Attic
Ticket Pricing: Free
For ages 3-6 and a caregiver. Select a craft to make from a number of samples. Open to Heggan Library cardholders only. Advance online registration required.
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
606 Delsea Drive
Washington Township, NJ 08080
856-589-3334
Saturday 12:00 PM
Howling Woods Farm: Meet the Wolf Dogs
Ticket Pricing: Free
All ages. Come learn about wolf conservation and natural history with some special wolf dog visitors.
Mount Laurel Library
100 Walt Whitman Ave.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856)234-7319
Saturday 12:00 PM
Mercer County Italian American Festival
Ticket Pricing: General admission $5.00/Seniors $4.00/Military free if in uniform or provide valid identification
Largest Italian American Festival in New Jersey. Enjoy Italian specialties from many of the area's best Italian restaurants and vendors plus stop by our wine and beer gardens for a refreshing beverage. Peruse over 60 offerings in our Italian Market and purchase Italian and Italian-American handcrafted products from numerous vendors.
Mercer County Park
1638 Old Trenton Rd
West Windsor, NJ
(609)631-7544
Saturday 12:00 PM
Howling Woods Farm: Meet the Wolf Dogs
Ticket Pricing: Free
All ages. Come learn about wolf conservation and natural history with some special wolf dog visitors
Mount Laurel Library
100 Walt Whitman Ave.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856)234-7319
Saturday 2:00 PM
Sensory-friendly Movie: Zootopia
Slightly dimmed lights and sound adjusted for comfort make this movie experience enjoyable for every child. Tactile toys, fidgets and noise canceling headphones will be available for use.
Cost: FREE
Cherry Hill Library
1100 Kings Hwy N
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Saturday 5:00 PM
An Evening With Bollywood: A Night of Indian Culture
Highlights of this event include the “Experience Bollywood” bazaar from 5-7pm, offering Indian Henna Tattoos, Bollywood Makeovers, and family-friendly arts and crafts. From 7-8:30pm,...
Cost: FREE
Princeton Shopping Center
301 N. Harrison St
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-8777
Saturday 3:00 PM
St. Simon Stock Parish 2016 Harvest Fest
Ticket Pricing: Free Admission
St. Simon Stock Parish will hold its 2016 Harvest Fest. This is a family-friendly event which features great food, good music, a gift-basket auction, as well as face painting, a moon bounce, basketball shoot out, dunk tank, and free crafts for the kids. There will be a beer garden and wine bar for the adults (ID required).
St. Simon Stock Parish
178 West White Horse Pike
Berlin, New Jersey 08009
856-767-2563
Saturday 5:30 PM
Oasis Island of Terror
Prepare to be spooked.
Cost: $25
Oasis Family Farm
3 Circle Dr
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Saturday 6:00 PM
Artwalk On Main
Ticket Pricing: free admission
Downtown Medford galleries will showcase a mix of art work on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.
Medford Arts Center
18 N Main St
Medford, NJ 08055
Hansen Warner Building
Medford Art Center and Medford Memorial Community Center
609-654-6033
Saturday 6:00 PM
Fright Fest Zombie Auditions
Auditions take place at the Employment Center, which can be accessed via Route 537 East. No props, costumes or previous experience is needed. Come prepared to participate in group exercises in...
Cost: FREE
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Blvd.
Jackson, NJ 08527
Sunday 10:30 AM
Monster Truck Day
There will be Monster truck themed activities Wagon ride around the farm Free game activities for the kids
Cost: $10
Oasis Family Farm
3 Circle Dr
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Sunday 11:00 AM
13th Annual Gloucester County Italian Festival
All day family fun fashioned after an Italian street fair, featuring performances, Italian folk dancing, lots of kids' activities, food and craft vendors, artisans and more!
Cost: FREE
Riverwinds Community Center
1000 Riverwinds Dr
West Deptford, NJ 08086
Pennsylvania
Saturday 9:00 AM
One Day Paddles & Battles
Two adventures in one day! Start off with a rafting trip down the Lehigh River and then play Castle to Castle paintball! Schedule
Cost: $66.99
Skirmish USA
211 N Meckesville Road
Albrightsville, PA 18210
180-075-47647
Saturday 9:00 AM
Big Day Out
Guides take participants on a 25-mile bike ride on the Lehigh Gorge Rail-Trail, followed by a hike and a rafting trip down the Lehigh River. This expedition offers...
Cost: $109.99
Pocono Whitewater
1519 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
180-094-48392
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM
Headed to the White House
Experience the only exhibit designed to engage visitors of all ages with the excitement of the election season. Join the race, earn the nomination and win the election, as artifacts, interactive...
Cost: $3, in addition to admission.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Phila., PA 19106
Saturday 10:00 AM
Community Day
A fun-filled, interactive and educational day, learn, play and explore with craft vendors & local artists, entertainers, demonstrations, non-profit organizations, school groups and more....
Cost: FREE
Warwick County Park
191 County Park Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
610-469-1916
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Patriots and Pirates
Discover Philadelphia's connection to the founding of the U.S. Navy. The new, permanent exhibit features curated objects never, or rarely, seen by the public, highlighting the...
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA 19106
215-413-8655
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Long May She Wave: A Graphic History of the American Flag
From Civil War-era flags to campaign buttons and children's toys, this exhibit assembles hundreds of flag-related artifacts that represent a unique part of American heritage.
Cost: $14, adults; $8, ages 6-17; FREE, ages 5 & younger.
Mercer Museu
84 S Pine St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Saturday 11:00 AM
Seafarin' Saturday
Kids and parents to participate in nautical activities and experience adventures of distant shores, from making pirate battle rattles to sailor valentines. The program is also ideal...
Cost: $16, adults; $12, ages 3-12; FREE, ages 2 and younger.
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA 19106
215-413-8616
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Festivities include a Dungeon Museum, the Ultimate Joust, an Amazing Maze, perforkers, archery & sword-fighting demos, a program on birds of prey and man-powered rides. Kids'...
Cost: $30, at gate; $25.95, online; $11.95, kids 5-11; FREE, kids 4 younger.
Mount Hope Estate & Winery
2775 Lebanon Rd.
Manheim, PA
Saturday 11:00 AM
Whitpain Community Festival at MCCC
This event includes children's games, variety of food, vending booths, a health fair and more! New activities this year include bed races, starting at noon, and PJ Whelihan's beer...
Cost: FREE
Montgomery County Community College
340 DeKalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Saturday and Sunday 11:15 AM
Powers of the President
This exhibit explores the nature of executive power under the Constitution, and how various presidents have exercised it over time.
Cost: FREE, with admission
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-409-6600
Saturday 2:00 PM
Ultraviolette
In collaboration with Fringe Arts, Ultraviolette provides an experience to see young dance athletes in an intimate setting prior to their placement in world renowned dance companies.
Cost: $10
The Rock School for Dance Education
1101 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Saturday 5:00 PM
Castle Nights
Come play Castle to Castle paintball! Schedule
Cost: $24.99
Skirmish USA
211 N Meckesville Road
Albrightsville, PA 18210
180-075-47647
Saturday 5:30 PM
Independence After Hours
Independence After Hours takes you on a realistic journey back to 1776. After an 18th-century-inspired dinner at historic City Tavern, and a visit by Thomas Jefferson, the group sneaks into...
Cost: $55-$85
Independence Visitor Center
1 N Independence Mall W
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Saturday 5:30 PM
Starry Night Philadelphia 8.5K
Run 28,000 steps to honor the 28,000 children living with brain tumors, walk a shorter distance route, or children may compete in a 50-yard dash.
Cost: FREE
DoylestownCentral Park
452 Wells Rd.
Doylestown, PA 18901
828-418-0799
Saturday
Two for Art
Create 2-3 bright and fun collaborative art projects, combined with plenty of time for music, stories & play
Cost: $15
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
Sunday 8:00 AM
Bird Walk
Kids and beginners are welcome. Extra binoculars available. Meet in parking lot. A Facebook update will be posted by 7am if the event is canceled.
Cost: FREE
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
1201 Pawlings Rd.
Audubon, PA 19403
Sunday 8:00 AM
Special Needs Soccer Program
Program is offered to boys and girls who have physical, mental or emotional limitations that prevent them from being able to play soccer with other children. Some of the players require...
Bala Cynwyd Park
374 Trevor Ln.
Bala Cynwyd, PA
peterr440@outlook.com
Sunday 8:00 AM
Applebee's Fundraiser
Eat pancakes to support the Arc of Delaware County
Cost: $7
Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
1305 West Chester Pike
Monoa Shopping Center
Havertown, PA 19083
Saturday 8:00 AM
Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk
Explore the Pennypack Trail and the Bethayres Swamp, an official IBA (Important Bird Area) and look for fall migrants as they pass through. Bring binoculars if you have them.
Cost: FREE
Lorimer Park
183 Moredon Rd.
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
215-947-3477
Sunday 9:00 AM
First Annual Let's Choose Health Run and Family Walk
Join the community in this fundraiser 5K in Anson B. Nixon Park to support LCH’s health center, social assistance services, and education and workforce development programs. The run is a...
Cost: see website
Anson B Nixon Park
N Walnut Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610.444.7550 X 220
Sunday 10:00 AM
Native American Day
Presenters will give demonstrations and displays of Lenni Lenape culture, including flint knapping, jewelry, clothing, tools, and foods.
Cost: FREE
Norristown Farm Park
Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike
E. Norriton, PA 19403
610-270-0215
Sunday 11:00 AM
Autism Awareness Day
Make your way through the zoo, talk with reps from organizations at the resource fair and enjoy family-friendly activities.
Cost: $16, adults; $12, kids.
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd.
Norristown, PA
Sunday 1:00 PM
Jessie's Day Fundraiser
Funds raised from the event provide scholarships for local college-bound recipients of life-saving organ transplants. Jessica was a beautiful young woman who received a life-saving heart...
Cost: $45, before Sept. 9; $55, after; $30, with student ID.
Independence Seaport Museum
211 South Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA 19106
Sunday 2:00 PM
Our Table, our Planet: Making Connections between Farming and the Environment
Explore Riverbend’s aquaponics greenhouse, conduct your own taste-test comparisons on both organic and conventional fruits and vegetables, and visualize the impact on the local watershed...
Cost: FREE
Riverbend
1950 Spring Mill Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035
Sunday 2:00 PM
Brazilian Day Philadelphia
To celebrate the country’s Independence Day, vendors will offer a variety of authentic traditional foods and merchandise as performers light up the stage with the rhythms and dances of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Phila., PA
Sunday 1:00 PM
American Sign Language Social Group
Learn or practice American Sign Language, in a supportive environment. The group is open to anyone interested
Cost: FREE
Free Library of Philadelphia, Northeast Regional Library
2228 Cottman Avenue
Phila., PA 19149
Delaware County
Saturday
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Saturday September 24th 2016, 10:30am to 11:30am, 1:00pm to 2:00pm and 3:30pm to 4:30pm; Saturday October 1st 2016, 11:00am to 12:00pm; Sunday October 2nd 2016, 11:00am to 12:00pm
In this classic musical, Belle is a young woman in a provincial town. The Beast is a prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out.
For more info: walnutstreettheatre.org.
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM
Apple Festival & Pie Eating Contest
Pick your own apples and join a pie eating contest
Cost: FREE
Linvilla Orchard
137 West Knowlton Road
Media, PA 19063
610-876-7116
Saturday 10:00 AM
Linvilla Apple Festival with Makin' MusicWhenSat, September 24, 10am – 4pm
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
Come visit Linvilla and Makin' Music for the annual Apple Festival from 10 am to 4 pm on September 24 and 25th! We will have lots of games, activities, music, and fun!
Our special performer is Ms. Jen at 12 pm.
For more info: https://www.makinmusic.com/about/performances/calendar/
Saturday 11:00 AM
Fall Flax and Textile Day at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
3900 N Sandy Flash Dr
Newtown Square, PA 19073
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Winter is coming and it is time to process our flax and spin our wool. Our weavers will be working on our 18th century barn loom. Yarn will be dyed using authentic receipts. Come see the horned dorset sheep and hog island sheep of the Colonial Plantation as well as the rest of our farm animals. There will also be hearth cooking, garden, farm, and house tours. Come enjoy a day in the country that is very close to home!
Admission is $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for children ages 4 to 12.
Children under age 4 are free.
For more info: http://www.colonialplantation.org/FallFlaxandTextileDay.htm
Saturday 11:00 AM
Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Store
King of Prussia
340 W. DeKalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Free craft activity every Saturday 11am to 3pm
For more info: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
Saturday 1:00 PM
Annie from Humiliation to Glorification
New Life Ministries International
10 W. 7th Street
Chester, PA.
Back by Popular Demand the Must See! Annie from Humiliation to Glorification.
September 2nd to September 30th
Show times Fridays at 7:00
Saturday at 1pm and 7pm
and Sundays at 6pm
Annie "from humiliation to Glorification" is presented by New Life Ministries Intl in Chester, Pa., directed, written and choreographed by Pastor Joy D. Scott and executive produced by Apostle Joyce E Scott, Sr. Pastor. There are over 50 cast members comprised of children, youth and adults from the Delco and Tri-State area. This inspiration stage play is designed to not only entertain but touch the hearts of those that attend.
$10 for Children under 10 and $20 for adults in advance. Add $5 at the door.
Saturday 5:30 PM
Hayrides to the Witches House
Linvilla Orchards
598 Linvill Rd
Media, PA 19063
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Take a hayride to visit the friend witches house! She will tell you a story and jokes and gives all of the kids a treat! The hayride ends at a campfire where you can roast some marshmallows and enjoy a sample of our cider.
For more info: http://www.linvilla.com/
Saturday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Nightscape at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348
A Light and Sound Experience
by Klip Collective
Join us for a nighttime adventure across a magical landscape transformed by light, movement, color, and original music. Experience Nightscape, remixed.
For more info: longwoodgardens.org
Sunday 1:00 PM
The Wiggles Wiggle Town Tour is Coming to Philadelphia
The Tower Theatre
S 69th St
Upper Darby, PA 19082
1:00 pm
at the Tower Theater
The Wiggles are the world's most popular children's entertainment group which formed in Sydney, Australia in 1991. Having been performing for over 24 years, it's now the case that children who once saw the fab four of fun are now bringing their children to enjoy the best in early childhood entertainment! The last year has seen The Wiggles confirmed (GFK charts) as the #1 selling children's artist on DVD, the #1 children's entertainment live concert attraction (their most recent tour has sold out over 100 shows!), awarded the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) award for the Best Children's Album (making them the most awarded artist in any one category).
Tickets are on sale now at http://livemu.sc/1PgbI0M.
For more information: http://livemu.sc/1PgbI0M
Location: Tower Theatre 69th & Ludlow Upper Darby, PA 19082
Cost: $28 - $88
Sunday 1:15 PM
Family “Drive-in” Movie and Craft: CarsWhenSun, September 25, 1:15pm – 3:30pm
Media-Upper Providence Free Library
1 E. Front St
Media
Family “Drive-in” Movie and Craft: Cars
Media-Upper Providence Free Library
1 E. Front St., Media
Bring a kid-sized cardboard box (we’ll have a few extra) and design your own car to sit in! Then, enjoy the Disney movie Cars. Feel free to bring a beverage and a snack to share.
Sunday 7:30 PM
Delaware County Summer Festival in Rose Tree Park
1671 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
The Summer Festival concert series runs from mid-June to mid-August and provides residents many opportunities to take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, Motown to Broadway, Doo Wop to Rock and Pop, and everything in between. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday evenings, plus two morning children's shows at 10:00 a.m.
Mark your calendars…....and grab your blankets and chairs. It's time to enjoy another summer full of spectacular performances on the hillside. Concessions are sold at all concerts or you may bring your own tasty provisions. Please remember that alcoholic beverages are prohibited throughout the park, and for everyone's safety and comfort, pets and smoking must remain outside the amphitheater.
It is important to note that all performances begin at 7:30 PM with the exception fo the two morning shows scheduled for June 22 and June 30.
For more info: http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/parks/summerfestival.html
