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