Events
| Name |
Organization |
Dates |
Location |
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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 |
Liberty Ball, A Knight For the Kids
Presented by Philadelphia Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Assocation at Adventure Aquarium February 25, 2012 The Liberty Ball, A Knight For the Kids is an annual black tie optional event hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association. Created in 2005 to continue fundraising support efforts to the Penn State Dance Marathon “THON,” the Liberty Ball contributes to the mission of conquering childhood cancer. |
Philadelphia Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Assocation |
02/25/12 |
Adventure Aquarium, Camden |
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 |
Cross-Country Ski Clinic
Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Lorimer Park February 26, 2012 This program is a "go", even without snow! Learn about ski technique, equipment, clubs you can join, and places you can ski. On snow instruction is available if conditions permit. Bring your own skis. Pre-registration is required. Ski rentals are available at Buckman's. Popular boot sizes go quickly! For adults and kids 10+ or younger, if they have skis. |
Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services |
02/26/12 |
Lorimer Park, Huntingdon Valley |
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 |
Maple Sugar Festival
Presented by John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove at John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove March 3, 2012 The John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove (JJAC) celebrates all things maple sugar with a free, family-friendly event. This event takes place on JJAC's 175-acre historic grounds. Throughout the grounds, JJAC staff and volunteers guide festival visitors to different stations where they can discover maple sugars past and present.
Indigenous legends and techniques come alive at the Native American & Colonial Sugar-Making station. The Sugarbush station explains the science of... |
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove |
03/03/12 |
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, Audubon |
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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 |
Mister Rogers & Me
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre March 11, 2012 Q&A with filmmakers and former Berwyn residents Benjamin and Christofer Wagner immediately following the screening.
“Unlike almost everyone on TV who’s invented a persona, Mr. Rogers was the same person off screen. His life and his work touched children, politicians, celebrities and religious leaders. He did it in a way that was both humble and authentic. I learned this watching a profoundly moving film – Mr Rogers and Me by Benjamin and Christofer Wagner.... |
The Colonial Theatre |
03/11/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
The Prep School Negro: A Film Screening & Discussion with Filmmaker André Robert Lee
Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia March 11, 2012 The African American Museum in Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic office of A Better Chance present André Robert Lee’s The Prep School Negro. André Robert Lee and his sister grew up in the ghettos of Philadelphia while their mother struggled working long hours in a garment factory to support them. When André was 14 years old, he received what his family believed to be a golden ticket – a full scholarship to attend one of the most prestigious prep... |
African American Museum of Philadelphia |
03/11/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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 |
Easter Crafts for Kids Workshop
Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills March 25, 2012 The themes of Easter and Springtime will be explored as children create wonderful ornaments and cards to take home and share with loved ones & friends. All materials & instructions are provided along with refreshments. Confirmation will be sent to each participant along with directions and site map. |
Pennypacker Mills |
03/25/12 |
Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville |
Stand by Me
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre April 7, 2012 “The line between sappy and sweet is a razor-thin one. We’ve all been held hostage by coming-of-age stories that shamelessly cudgel us into sniffling submission. And while they might succeed in making us reach for the Kleenex, we rarely feel good about it afterward. Then there’s a movie like Stand by Me, which gets your tear ducts working honestly.
Based on a Stephen King novella, the film tells the sepia-tinted story of four childhood pals destined to... |
The Colonial Theatre |
04/07/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre April 28, 2012 “When a mail-order apprentice witch (Angela Lansbury) is saddled with three sibling refugees from London during World War II, the outlook is grim. But the kids soon discover her secret and sign on for adventure in the name of England. With the aid of a magical bed, they track down her fraudulent headmaster (David Tomlinson) to find the spell that will aid the Allies. Fascinated that she has actually achieved results with his lessons, he joins forces. The quintet does battle with... |
The Colonial Theatre |
04/28/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Mother's Day Workshop for Kids
Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills May 12, 2012 There is no one more special than Mother! Kids will make cards and other thoughtful gifts for their mothers to celebrate their special day.
Ages 5+. Parent must stay for workshop. |
Pennypacker Mills |
05/12/12 |
Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville |
