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Kids
Naturally Illuminating: The Science Behind Luminescence
Wagner Free Institute of Science
November 21, 2009
How do living and non-living things glow in the dark? Come celebrate the Year of Science and find out the difference between photoluminescence and chemoluminescence through hands-on experiments for children 6-12. Hunt through the Wagner's collection for materials that did or still do luminesce - including our newly refurbished fluorescent mineral display!
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Oceans In Motion with Mike Weilbacher
Appel Farm Arts and Music Center
November 21, 2009
WXPN Kid's Corner's Mike "The Science Guy" brings a tidal wave of fun to Appel Farm! Featuring fast-moving songs, group poems, and movement stories, the show celebrates More
James and the Giant Peach (1996)
November 21, 2009
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
1996, Henry Selick, 79 min, Ages 6+
“Roald Dahl’s charming children’s story makes for an equally charming animated tale. When More
Disney's Imagination Movers
November 21, 2009
Combining pop music, education and fun, Disney's super popular movers take the stage with their high-energy rock and interactive live show!
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Autumn's Colors
September 7-November 22, 2009
Celebrate the harvest season amid the glowing reds, brilliant golds and bright oranges of nature’s foliage. Gorgeous gourds, giant pumpkins, thousands of blooming More
The Nutcracker
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
November 20-November 22, 2009
The story of Marie, danced to the music of Tchaikovsky, features her journey through a winter wonderland where she is treated to a dazzling display of delights from many lands. The More
Kids Circus Showcase
Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
November 22, 2009
All ages welcome to watch children from the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts perform trapeze, juggling, group acts, unicycle, rolla bolla and more. The school's Youth Performing More
Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 26, 2009
The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade is the oldest in the country. This year, some very special guests will help celebrate: Rachael Ray, Syesha Mercado and Justin Guarini from More
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OngoingDoylestown Butterflies! Academy of Natural Sciences 11/04/06-
11/04/10Philadelphia Exciting Childrens Art Gallery Once Upon a Gallery 10/04/08-
10/04/15Philadelphia Archaeology of the New Castle Court House Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affai 01/16/09-
12/31/09New Castle Emeline Hawkins: Her Journey from Slavery to Freedom on the Underground Railroad Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affai 01/16/09-
12/31/09New Castle Flavors of Philly Tour City Food Tours 01/17/09-
12/31/09Philadelphia Chef Joseph Poon's Wok 'n' Walk Tour of Chinatown Joseph Poon Chef Kitchen 01/30/09-
12/31/10Philadelphia Roll Over and Read Norristown Public Library 02/21/09-
12/19/09Norristown History Explorers Norristown Public Library 02/28/09-
12/19/09Norristown From the Orient: Souvenirs from Captain Samuel Francis du Pont's Voyage of 1857-1858 Hagley Museum and Library 03/14/09-
12/31/09Wilmington Shipbuilding in the First State Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs 03/21/09-
12/31/10Dover Wanamaker Organ Daily Recitals Friends of the Wanamaker Organ 04/01/09-
12/31/09Philadelphia Skin and Bones: Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor Independence Seaport Museum 04/23/09-
01/03/10Philadelphia The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia 05/29/09-
11/29/09Philadelphia Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia 05/29/09-
11/28/09Ghost Tour of Philadelphia Ghost Tours of Philadelphia 06/22/09-
11/28/09Philadelphia 2nd Saturday Media Media Arts Council 07/02/09-
OngoingMedia Tree Adventure Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 07/04/09-
OngoingPhiladelphia Go Out on a Limb Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 07/27/09-
OngoingPhiladelphia Saturday Morning Bird Walks Silver Lake Nature Center 09/05/09-
11/28/09Bristol Preschool Storytime at Aston Public Library Aston Public Library 09/10/09-
01/01/10Aston Down to Earth- Artists Create Edible Landscapes Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 09/12/09-
11/23/09Philadelphia Once Upon A Shoe Hedgerow Theatre 09/19/09-
11/21/09Media Arabic Percussion Classes Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture 09/21/09-
12/07/09Philadelphia Arabic Music Ensemble Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture 09/23/09-
12/10/09Philadelphia Watch Glassblowing Bernard Katz Glass 09/25/09-
11/28/09Philadelphia First Fridays Khmer Art Gallery 10/02/09-
05/07/10Philadelphia Story Time Sundays with Betsy Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football - CONCACAF 10/04/09-
03/28/10Philadelphia Zoo School at the Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo 10/07/09-
05/26/10Philadelphia The Milk & Cookies Show with Miss Scherling MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore 10/09/09-
05/23/10Ardmore Autism Drama Program Fall/Winter Theatre Horizon 10/10/09-
02/20/10King of Prussia Webelos Badge Days Academy of Natural Sciences 10/24/09-
05/16/10Philadelphia Kalachakra Tibetan Sand Mandala: An Offering to the City of Philadelphia from Venerable Losang Samten Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia 10/26/09-
11/22/09Philadelphia Byers' Choice Christmas Market Byers Choice, Ltd. 11/01/09-
12/31/09Chalfont Dickens Christmas Party Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion 11/03/09-
12/13/09Philadelphia Posters for the People- WPA Posters Exhibition National Constitution Center 11/05/09-
01/03/10Philadelphia Mesocosmos- New Work by Jackie Tileston Pentimenti Gallery 11/06/09-
12/18/09Philadelphia Cub Scout Activity Days Academy of Natural Sciences 11/07/09-
03/28/10Philadelphia Boy Scout Merit Badges Academy of Natural Sciences 11/07/09-
03/28/10Philadelphia New Voices: Saturday Reading Series Philadelphia Young Playwrights 11/07/09-
05/01/10Philadelphia Kids' Crew Play-in-a-Day Grades 1-5 Arden Theatre Company 11/11/09-
05/15/10Philadelphia Friend or Faux: And Invention from Innocent to Fraudulent Rosenbach Museum and Library 11/11/09-
07/11/10Philadelphia Brownie Girl Scout Workshops Academy of Natural Sciences 11/14/09-
05/23/10Philadelphia Juniors Girl Scout Workshops Academy of Natural Sciences 11/14/09-
05/23/10Philadelphia Snow White Broadway Theatre of Pitman 11/20/09-
11/21/09Pitman Grand Illumination Celebration Peddler's Village 11/20/09 Lahaska Nature for the Young at The Schuylkill Center Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 11/20/09 Philadelphia 40 Winks with the Sphinx for Girl Scouts University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 11/20/09-
11/21/09Philadelphia Disney's Cinderella Kids Marple Newtown Players 11/21/09-
11/29/09Newtown Square Crafty Kids: Thanksgiving Centerpiece Tyler Arboretum 11/21/09 Media
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