New Jersey

Saturday
Friends of the Mount Laurel Library Book Sale
Ticket Pricing: Free
Friends of the Mount Laurel Library Book and Media Sale. Wednesday, Friends Preview Sale. Open to public Thursday, Friday and Saturday (all-day $5 bag sale, bags provided or reusable grocery bags accepted).
Mount Laurel Library
100 Walt Whitman Ave.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856)234-7319

Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
South Regional Annual Flower Show
Ticket Pricing:
Gloucester Township Campus of Camden County Technical School present their 34th Annual Southern Regional Flower Show at Deptford Mall. Several hundred floral entries will be on display from schools throughout south Jersey and judging will be conducted by industry professionals. Students will compete in a variety of categories including, weddings, holidays, sympathy, birth of a baby and many more. Students eagerly await the opportunity to show off their artistry, creativity and floral design experience.
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
Ice Harvest
Guests help farmers cut ice, fill an ice house and learn how ice was once used for fueling ice boxes to preserve perishables and make ice cream.
Cost: FREE
Howell Living History Farm
70 Woodens Ln.
Lambertville, NJ 08530

Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Little Blue Penguins Grand Opening
Enjoy a day at the beach on a sandy Australian shoreline, get to know the colony with closer than ever underwater views and fall in love with the smallest penguins in the world. Learn about the life of Little Blues and what makes them unique, including how humans and penguins cohabitate in their native land.
Cost: $26.95/adult, $19.95/child (2-12), Free (2 and under)
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Dr.
Camden, NJ 08096

Saturday and Sunday 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 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 1:00 PM
Groundhog Day Celebration
Visit several burrows of these furry weather forecasters, learn about their life history and role in the ecological community and enjoy the challenge of the hibernation game. Afterward, warm up by the outside fire, enjoy a warm beverage and make a Groundhog Day craft.
Cost: $7
Watershed Center
31 Titus Mill Rd.
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-7592

Saturday 1:00 PM
"Water is Life" Connecting the Drops - Hosted by Sustainable Cherry Hill
Ticket Pricing: Free
Join Sustainable Cherry Hill for a free, public presentation about the condition of the local waterways which becomes our drinking water. Learn what's being done to protect our public water and what you can do at home to make a difference! Open to people of all ages and communities! Presentations by Michael Hogan, South Jersey Land and Water Trust; Meishka Mitchell, Cooper's Ferry Partnership & the Camden SMART Initiative; Michael Haberland, Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
Palmyra Cove Nature Park
1335 Route 73
Palmyra, NJ 08065

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 Survival
Learn about animals’ winter survival skills, and depending on the weather, try your hand at building a traditional snow shelter or warm up over a campfire.
Cost: $5, members; $7, non-members
Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Rd.
Cranbury, NJ 08512

Saturday 2:30 PM
Winter Highlights in the Garden
Ticket Pricing: Free with park admission
Known for its lush and verdant landscape in warm-weather months, the sculpture park is also magnificent in winter. This informative outdoor tour of conifers and other hardy species at GFS is led by Michael Strengari. It's a perfect opportunity to take some winter photos. Then, come in from the cold and continue the discussion over a cup of hot chocolate at the Van Gogh Cafe. Dress warmly and wear winter boots. Each tour is limited to 20 people.
Grounds for Sculpture
126 Sculptors Way
Hamilton, NJ 08619
(609) 586-0616

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
609-654-6033

Saturday 6:00 PM
Spaghetti Dinner
Ticket Pricing: $10 adults and $5 for children under 12
Annual Spaghetti Dinner with homemade meatballs, fresh salad bar with all the fixings, large dessert table, refreshments, BYOB. Please call for reservations.
Episcopal Church of the Atonement
233 Fairmount Avenue
Laurel Springs, NJ 08021
Parish Hall Venue
856-784-8666

Saturday 7:00 PM
In Search Of Owls II
This presentation will introduce you to owls, their calls and adaptations. After a Naturalist-led night hike in search of the nocturnal raptors, guests can warm up indoors with a hot beverage.
Cost: Members of SBMWA: $10; Non-members: $15
Watershed Center
31 Titus Mill Rd.
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-7592

Saturday
Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival
Festivities include: Taste of Winter fest, parade (Jan. 23), pancake breakfast, chili cookoff, Paint Nights, a concert & VIP reception and free family events & tours.
Cost: Cost varies.
Lambertville, NJ & New Hope, PA
, PA

Saturday 8:00 PM
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Live on Stage!
Ticket Pricing: $28.00
A fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. When an eccentric inventor sets about restoring an old racecar with his children, they soon discover that the car has the ability to take flight! But trouble occurs when the evil Baron desires the magic car for himself. Children from 2 to 92 will be wowed by the life-sized cars and spectacular sets in this production!
Broadway Theatre of Pitman
43 S. Broadway
Pitman, NJ 08071
856-384-8381

Saturday 8:00 PM
Neil Simon's Rumors
Ticket Pricing: $18
Burlington County Footlighters presents Neil Simon's raucous, contemporary farce in which the Deputy Mayor of New York City has just shot himself, but causing only a small injury. Couples gathering at his home for an anniversary party become part of a truly unexpected evening during which confusion and miscommunication mount to ever-increasing comical heights.
Burlington County Footlighters Playhouse
808 Pomona Road
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
856-829-7144

Sunday 8:30 AM
Highland Renaissance Club/ Barrington Rod and Reel Fishing flea market
Ticket Pricing: General admission --$3 (12 and under--free)
Fifth annual flea market. Highland Renaissance Club is a service club that has served the students of Highland HS and the local community. A representative from Gloucester Township "Hooked on Fishing" ad the "Ike foundation" will be in attendance.

Sunday 10:00 AM
Brooklawn Train Show
Ticket Pricing: Adults $5.00 each, Family $8.00 each, Children 12 and under are Free
Hosted by Strasburg Model Railroad Club of South Jersey. Over 50 tables of Model Train sales, new and used in all scales. Operating model railroad layouts. Food available for purchase.
Brooklawn American Legion Post
11 Railroad Ave.
Brooklawn, NJ 08030
(856)296-5966

Sunday 10:15 AM
Around the World in 90 Minutes Open House at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Ticket Pricing: Free
This free family event is open to the public. "Travel" the globe as you visit each classroom representing a different country. Enjoy crafts, games, prizes and refreshments! Registration information will be available. Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a PK-8th grade. Come for the fun and learn about the Catholic School Advantage.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
175 W White Horse Pike
Berlin, NJ 08009
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
856-767-1751

Sunday 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

Sunday 12:30 PM
Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens in the Suburbs and City
Ticket Pricing: $10 per household
The class will be presented by Camden County Chickens. Learn how easy it is to set up a coop, select hens and care for them year-round as well as the legal issues in your town and what you can do about them. Speakers are Maureen Breen, Chair of Philadelphia Backyard Chickens and Gwenne Baile, Chair of Camden County Chickens. Cost is $10 per household and pre-registration strongly advised to reserve a seat. Registration at 12:30 pm and class is 1-3:30 pm. For more information and to register email Gbaile@verizon.net or call 856-858-6644.
Camden County Parks Dept.
1301 Park Blvd.
Cherry Hill, NJ08002
Environmental Center
(856)816-8508

Pennsylvania

Saturday 8:00 AM
Access To Science: Opening Doors To Autism
Check out all of the venue's exhibits, including its newest, Tarantulas: Alive and Up Close, on opening day in a quieter, less crowded environment. In addition to exhibits, enjoy hands-on science activities.
Cost: $17.95, adults; $13.95, ages 3-12
Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Phila., PA 19122

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 9:00 AM
Groundhog Family Festival
Jan 30, 2016 9:00 AM
Will Tinicum Tim see his shadow? Visitors can experience family-friendly activities and find out how long winter will last.
Cost: FREE
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
8601 Lindbergh Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19153

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
Bodacious Birds Of Prey
Visitors join staff from AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, along with several of their animal ambassadors, for an up-close look into the fascinating lives of birds of prey.
Find out where these creatures live, what they eat and how they raise their young, and learn how you can help protect our animals and the environment.
Cost: Members: $6 adult, $4/child; Non-members: $10/adult, $8/child
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
1635 River Rd.
New Hope, PA 18938

Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM
Tu B'Shevat Education Program
In one hour and 15-minute sessions, pre-K through 3rd grade groups take part in an indoor/outdoor tree education program.
Through interactive play, kids will learn about a tree’s root system, participate in “Tree Jeopardy,” take home a birch tree seedling and go on a short tour of the Morris Arboretum.
Cost: FREE with admission
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E. Northwestern Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19118

Saturday 11:00 AM
Family Hour
Read the book “Katie’s Cabbage,” which tells the true story of a young girl whose small school project of growing a cabbage has grown into something much larger. Then, go a mini-scavenger hunt through the museum, looking for out-of-place objects and telling the stories of some favorite heroes along the way.
Cost: FREE with admission
National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut St.
Phila., PA 19106

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
Camp Fair & Summer Programs
Get an early jump on plans for your kids’ summer at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy’s 25th annual Camp and Summer Program Fair. Yo'll find more than 80 camps and summer programs for every age and interest and choices for every budget.
Cost: FREE
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
500 W. Willow Grove Ave.
Phila., PA 19118
215-694-4983

Saturday 1:00 PM
Walking In A Winter Wonderland
Bundle up to explore the sanctuary's magical winter beauty. You'll walk the trails, meandering through majestic woodlands and look for signs of winter wildlife. Resident chickadees, titmice, sparrows and woodpeckers forage for seeds and nuts; while deer, fox and other hardy mammals track through snowy corridors.
Cost: FRE
Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary
240 Sunnyside Rd.
Easton, PA 18042

Saturday 2:00 PM
Winterfest
Festivities include DJ Patty Pat, pony rides, an ice-carving demo by Roger Wing, balloon animals, face painting and FREE hot chocolate.
Cost: FREE
Starr Garden Playground
600 Lomboard St.
Phila., PA

Saturday 5:15 PM
40 Winks With The Sphinx
The Penn Museum's popular sleepover program invites guests to an overnight "expedition" of the Museum.
The night's activities take intrepid explorers on a journey through time and across continents, with hands-on games, crafts and more.
A scavenger hunt and a flashlight expedition through the galleries offer new ways to connect with the ancient artifacts awaiting discovery. Later in the night, explorers roll out their sleeping bags to doze at the foot of the largest granite Sphinx in the Western Hemisphere.
Cost: $55
Penn Museum
3260 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Sunday 1:00 PM
MetroKids 8th Annual Super Camp Fair
Philadelphia and Western Suburbs' best regional camp fair includes: over 65 day, residential and specialty camps; interactive exhibits, live demonstrations and hands-on activities; plus a chance to win raffles including tickets to local family favorite venues, a camping basket and a 76ers Camp scholarship. This year our camp fair features caricatures by David Perry, entertainment from 92.5 XTU radio station, popcorn and games from J-Dogs and more!
Cost: FREE
Conshohocken Marriott
111 Crawford Ave.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
215-291-5560

Sunday 1:00 PM
Creative Collaborations: Family Book-Making
Parents can collaborate with their growing artist to create personalized, hand-bound books.
Guests will explore a variety of bookmaking techniques to create works of art that can be used as photo albums, journals, sketchbooks, and more - all while spending quality creative time together.
Cost: Members: $65/Non-Members: $70
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd.
Haverford, PA 19041
610-525-0272

Sunday 1:30 PM
Painting Party
Guests can paint like an artist using canvas and a table-top easel.
Kids can get creative as they explore painting. Be sure to wear clothes that can get messy and tie hair back.
Cost: Members: $30/ Non-Members: $35
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd.
Haverford, PA 19041
610-525-0272

Sunday 2:00 PM
Out Of Hibernation Walk
Journey outdoors to learn about animals and their winter adaptations.
Cost: FREE
Peace Valley Nature Center
170 N. Chapman Rd.
Doylestown, PA

Sunday 7:00 PM
Mack Avenue SuperBand
This performance from the Mack Avenue SuperBand features Gary Burton, Tia Fuller, Sean Jones and the Christian McBride Trio.
Cost: $50: Center Orchestra; $35: Front Orchestra; $20: ADA Orchestra
Annenberg Center Live
3680 Walnut St.
Phildealphia, PA 19104

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 11:00 AM
Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Store
WhereKing 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
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.
For more info: http://mediatheatre.org/

Saturday 1:00 PM
Special Kids Camp Expo
This event showcases a variety of summer camps, programs and recreational opportunities to families with children and young adults with special needs.
Includes representatives from part-day & full-day programs, academic programs, extended school-year programs, residential camps and therapeutic programs, plus community resources, hands-on activities and kid-friendly demos.
Snow date is Feb. 4.
Cost: FREE
Valley Forge Educational Services, Entrance A
1777 North Valley Rd.
Malvern, PA 19355
610-296-6725x116

Delaware

Saturday 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 1:00 PM
SparkCart Extravaganza
Discover all the new SparkCart activities in one day. Various science themes are featured throughout the grounds like Biomimicry: Solutions Inspired by Nature, How Water Power really works, Pulley Power and the Innovation of Communication.
Cost: $0-$14
Hagley Museum & Library
201 Hagley Creek Rd.
Visitors Center
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-658-2400ext

Saturday 6:00 PM
Golden Pheasants Game Dinner
Celebrate the "end of prohibition" with a five-course dinner and wine pairings.
Cost: $150 for members, $185 for nonmembers
Hagley Museum & Library
198 Buck Rd.
Soda House
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-658-2400ext

Saturday 8:00 PM
Resolutions
Scrooge had a cathartic experience on Christmas Eve. Inevitably, the holiday euphoria subsides. With mirth and music, Wilmington Drama League alumni Kate Monaghan and Matt Casarino ask in this new show if he can keep those resolutions.
Performance times: Jan. 29 & 30, Feb. 5 & 6, 8pm; Jan. 31 & Feb. 7, 2pm
Cost: $12-$20
Wilmington Drama League
10 W. Lea Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19802
302-764-1172

Sunday 1:00 PM
Family Concert With John Flynn
This concert will feature the work of singer-songwriter John Flynn. Light refreshments will be served.
Cost: $7
Bellevue Hall
911 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19809
302-761-6963