Events
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Location |
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Storytime at the Morris Arboretum
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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
02/17/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
The Secret of Moonacre
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 18, 2012 Based on the book The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge (JK Rowling’s favorite childhood book!).
When 13 year old Maria Merryweather’s father dies, leaving her orphaned and homeless, she is forced to leave her luxurious London life to go and live with Sir Benjamin, an eccentric uncle she didn’t know she had, at the mysterious Moonacre Manor. Soon Maria finds herself in a crumbling moonlit world torn apart by the hatred of an ancient feud with the dark and... |
The Colonial Theatre |
02/18/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow
Presented by Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks February 16-February 19, 2012 For the tough and the rugged, spending all winter cooped up inside can be humdrum. Prepare for real adventure at The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor SportShow! Find gear for fishing, hunting, camping and paddling, boats, motors, ATVs and RVs. Get off the couch and jump into the action at The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow! |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center |
02/16/12 -
02/19/12 |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks |
Witchhazel is your Favorite?
Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania February 19, 2012 The Arboretum has fabulous color and fragrance even in the middle of winter. Grab your family and head over to the Arboretum for a day of fun and exploration. Follow the scavenger hunt to discover the many varieties of witchazels, which range in color from yellow and orange to pink and red, growing at the Arboretum. After the hunt, stop back at the Visitor Center and make a fun craft. |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
02/19/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
Sweet Beats Starring Music Monkey Jungle
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center February 19, 2012 Lori, the head monkey of the Music Monkey Jungle, will present lively, interactive family music that’ll get young children singing, dancing, laughing, playing and having fun! |
Abington Art Center |
02/19/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Presidents Day Weekend
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 18-February 20, 2012 During Presidents Day weekend, visitors to the Center will learn about the role of the president and what it takes to be Commander-in-Chief. At craft activity tables, children can create campaign buttons, design their own presidential seals, and more. Guests also are invited to join in a special Presidential Tour of the Center’s core exhibition, The Story of We the People. Presidential reenactors will join the Center throughout the weekend to mingle with guests, pose for... |
National Constitution Center |
02/18/12 -
02/20/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
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Kids Join the Continental Army
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Valley Forge National Historical Park |
02/20/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
Washington's Birthday Weekend
Presented by Valley Forge National Historical Park at Valley Forge National Historical Park February 19-February 20, 2012 George Washington was 46 years old before he ever partied on his birthday. And what a grand event it was (for those days), including being serenaded by his wife and Continental Army soldiers in the midst of their storied winter encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1778. This year, the party’s even bigger as Valley Forge National Historical Park continues the tradition during Presidents Day weekend, February 17 - 20.
Think birthday cake, made from Martha... |
Valley Forge National Historical Park |
02/19/12 -
02/20/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
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A Sweet Taste of History
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The Encampment Store at Valley Forge National Historical Park |
02/20/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
Turtles Can Fly
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 25, 2012 “In the makeshift refugee villages of northern Iraq shortly before 2003′s U.S.-led invasion, parentless children spend their days collecting landmines and awaiting information on the impending war. With no responsible adults to guide or shelter them, the kids—led by a precocious boy named Satellite (Soran Ebrahim), whose skill with technology makes him a vital member of the temporary community—toil and suffer in quiet, resigned to their bleak fate as dispossessed... |
The Colonial Theatre |
02/25/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
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Organ Concert for Kids Featuring Ken Cowan
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Longwood Gardens |
02/25/12 |
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square |
One Book, One Philadelphia: Running the Road to ABC
Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Presented by the Free Library of Philadelphia, the goal of One Book, One Philadelphia is to promote reading, literacy and libraries, and to encourage the entire greater Philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book.
Join multi-talented storyteller, artist, and historical re-enactor Carla Wiley for an engaging presentation of the young children’s book Running the Road to ABC by Denizé Lauture.
Book supply is... |
African American Museum of Philadelphia |
02/25/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
African American Images Trolley Tour
Presented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Albert M. Greenfield African American Iconic Images Collection. The Mural Arts Program presents a compilation of murals that capture the rich African American experience in Philadelphia. The murals honor significant figures including W.E.B. DuBois, the women of jazz, Jackie Robinson and Malcolm X, to name just a few. The tour price includes a 2 hour guided tour as well as admission to the African American Museum in Philadelphia (up to a $37 dollar value)!
The tour also... |
Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia |
02/25/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Meridee Winters 6th Annual Songwriters Showcase
Presented by Meridee Winters School of Music at MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore February 26, 2012 The Meridee Winters School of Music will hold its Sixth Annual Songwriters Showcase at Milkboy Coffee in Ardmore. The Songwriters Showcase is Meridee Winters’ most exclusive show, featuring some of the area’s most promising young songwriters. What makes this show so unique is that every piece being performed was composed by its performer. Student singers accompany themselves on piano or guitar, budding classical composers perform their newest works, and teenage bands play their... |
Meridee Winters School of Music |
02/26/12 |
MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore, Ardmore |
Black History Month
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 1-February 29, 2012 Visitors to the Center this February can participate in a variety of events in honor of Black History Month. During the Breaking Barriers Show, visitors can examine the lives of Thurgood Marshall, Bessie Coleman, Jackie Robinson, and other extraordinary African Americans throughout history, in order to learn more about the issues they faced and the rights they secured for all Americans. Visitors also can take a closer look at the Center’s rare printing of the Emancipation Proclamation,... |
National Constitution Center |
02/01/12 -
02/29/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
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Honor Struggles For Freedom
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National Constitution Center |
02/01/12 -
02/29/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Wacky Walks at Morris Arboretum
Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania January 7-March 3, 2012 Morris Arboretum introduces Wacky Walks, a version of Wellness Walks developed specifically for all ages. Based on First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Museums & Gardens campaign to raise a healthier generation of kids, these outdoor walks are designed for people of all ages, including children, to engage in physical activity and interact with nature in a playful way. Offered the first Saturday of every month, November through March, the planned walks include an Animal... |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
01/07/12 -
03/03/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
Balloon Freak John Cassidy
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre March 3, 2012 John Cassidy, our most popular kids performer at the Colonial, is an eccentric comedian whose bizarre antics have earned him widespread acclaim as one of the most original and unique performers today. He has also made numerous television appearances having appeared on such popular shows as Live with Regis and Kelly, NBC’s Today Show and Martha Stewart Living and regularly plays Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York City and his native Philadelphia. John also holds several Guinness World... |
The Colonial Theatre |
03/03/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Boy Scout Day
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center March 3, 2012 Scouts can enjoy a fun-filled day learning about our country while meeting requirements and working toward badges. The National Constitution Center will feature activity tables, workshops, and shows just for Boy Scouts. Scouts also can explore the entire museum as they earn a commemorative National Constitution Center Fun Badge. Scout leaders and parents will receive a scout packet and agenda to lead them throughout the day’s activities and events. |
National Constitution Center |
03/03/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
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Kids Join the Continental Army
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Valley Forge National Historical Park |
03/03/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art March 3, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for Harry Potter fans 10 and up!
Follow in the footsteps of young wizards on a field trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art in search of art that echoes characters, places and enchanted objects in the famed Harry Potter books and movies. Be prepared to track down a powerful sorceress, a Snape-like potions master, flying owls and dragons, Hagrid-like giants, centaurs and unicorns like those you’d see in the Forbidden Forest,... |
Watson Adventures |
03/03/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
American Girl Fashion Show Hosted by Junior League of Philadelphia
Presented by Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. at Desmond Hotel and Conference Center March 3-March 4, 2012 The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. invites girls and their friends and families to experience the American Girl Fashion Show. This fun, engaging program showcases historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc.’s community programs.
Local models will present the fashions, while lively commentary, music, and decorations will create a memorable experience for girls and their... |
Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. |
03/03/12 -
03/04/12 |
Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Malvern |
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Storytime at the Morris Arboretum
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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
03/06/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
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Read-Aloud Tours
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Brandywine River Museum |
02/02/12 -
03/08/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
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Looney Tunes
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The Colonial Theatre |
03/10/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Girl Scout Day
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center March 10, 2012 Scouts can enjoy a fun-filled day learning about our country while meeting requirements and working toward badges. The National Constitution Center will feature activity tables, workshops, and shows just for Girl Scouts. Scouts also can explore the entire museum as they earn a commemorative National Constitution Center Fun Badge. Scout leaders and parents will receive a scout packet and agenda to lead them throughout the day’s activities and events.
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National Constitution Center |
03/10/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Comic Catharsis: A Gift of Cartoons by William Steig
Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum January 21-March 11, 2012 Although best known today as the creator of Shrek, William Steig first achieved fame for his cartoons and covers for The New Yorker. This exhibition features over 100 cartoons and studies by Steig made over his career. Examples of his illustrations for selected children’s books will be borrowed from the Eric Carle Museum and private collections. |
Brandywine River Museum |
01/21/12 -
03/11/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
American Girl Fashion Show
Presented by Ronald McDonald House of Delaware at Chase Center on the Riverfront March 10-March 11, 2012 American Girl Fashion Show featuring both historical and contemporary outfits from American Girl. Raffles, merchandise, doll salon, photo booth. Ticket purchase includes meal, American Girl goodie bag for children and a chance to win American Girl door prizes. |
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware |
03/10/12 -
03/11/12 |
Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington |
Simon's Day
Presented by Simon's Fund at Ambler Theater March 11, 2012 It’s an entertainment lollapalooza for kids! Magician Scott Alexander and ventriloquist John Pizzi have both appeared on America’s Got Talent. The Great Holtzie, a staple to Simon’s Day, is a Philadelphia “kid-comic” legend. All this is just in the main theater. There will be cartoons, games, and live hoop action, as well as food and drink. This is going to be a party! |
Simon's Fund |
03/11/12 |
Ambler Theater, Ambler |
Darby O’Gill and the Little People
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre March 17, 2012 Albert Sharpe is an Irish caretaker whose tendency to spin the blarney causes no one to believe him when he becomes the guest of the Leprechauns in their underground home. Great special effects create a timeless atmosphere of charm and fantasy. Also starring Sean Connery. (TLA Film & Video Guide 2002-03)
Directed by Robert Stevenson. US. 1959. 6+. 93 min. Buena Vista. 35mm.
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The Colonial Theatre |
03/17/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
