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