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2/13 Fun Things For Kids to Do

When:
February 9, 2016 @ 4:42 pm – 5:42 pm
2016-02-09T16:42:00-05:00
2016-02-09T17:42:00-05:00

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