Events
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Young Artists Camps
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center June 18-June 22, 2012 Looking for summer activities for your kids? Abington Art Center's young artists camps for children ages 7 to 12 are designed to build artistic skills and techniques in painting, drawing, sculpture and more. Be inspired and have fun while exploring people, places and things all centered around the arts.
Fantasy Illustration Camp (June 18 - 22) : Create characters from your imagination, tell a story and then illustrate your own book to take home.
2D... |
Abington Art Center |
06/18/12 -
06/22/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
2D & 3D Toy Design - Young Artists Camp
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center July 2-July 6, 2012 Looking for summer activities for your kids? Abington Art Center's young artists camps for children ages 7 to 12 are designed to build artistic skills and techniques in painting, drawing, sculpture and more. Be inspired and have fun while exploring people, places and things all centered around the arts.
2D & 3D Toy Design Camp:
Imagine, draw and create your own three-dimensional toys that are unique and different from any that you would find in the stores.
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Abington Art Center |
07/02/12 -
07/06/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
2D & 3D Automobiles - Young Artists Camp
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center July 23-July 27, 2012 Looking for summer activities for your kids? Abington Art Center's young artists camps for children ages 7 to 12 are designed to build artistic skills and techniques in painting, drawing, sculpture and more. Be inspired and have fun while exploring people, places and things all centered around the arts.
2D & 3D Automobiles:
Design your own fast and sleek racing autos, cars of the future and more. Then grab your driver’s license and head on down the road. |
Abington Art Center |
07/23/12 -
07/27/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Draw, Paint, and Illustrate - Young Artists Camp
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center August 13-August 17, 2012 Looking for summer activities for your kids? Abington Art Center's young artists camps for children ages 7 to 12 are designed to build artistic skills and techniques in painting, drawing, sculpture and more. Be inspired and have fun while exploring people, places and things all centered around the arts.
Draw, Paint and Illustrate:
This class will go over different drawing and painting techniques that will build your background in the fine arts. |
Abington Art Center |
08/13/12 -
08/17/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Fantasy Illustration - Young Artists Camp
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center June 18-June 22, 2012 Looking for summer activities for your kids? Abington Art Center's young artists camps for children ages 7 to 12 are designed to build artistic skills and techniques in painting, drawing, sculpture and more. Be inspired and have fun while exploring people, places and things all centered around the arts.
Fantasy Illustration Camp:
Create characters from your imagination, tell a story and then illustrate your own book to take home.
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Abington Art Center |
06/18/12 -
06/22/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
KIDFEST + The Plants in Concert
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center August 2, 2012 Join Abington for an outdoor event featuring hands-on workshops and exhibits, food, games, and live music all tailored to kids. Musical guests, The Plants, are a WXPN Kids Corner favorite and will inspire imagination and creativity with eclectic lighthearted tunes. More information is available at abingtonartcenter.org. |
Abington Art Center |
08/02/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Have Gags Will Travel: The Life and Times of a New York Cartoonist
Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown March 10-May 31, 2012 The Michener Art Museum will take a close look at that path in Have Gags Will Travel: The Life and Times of a New York Cartoonist, on view in the Pfundt Gallery. This exhibit is sponsored by Mary Lou and Andrew Abruzzese, The Pineville Tavern. From The New Yorker to Boys’ Life, from lurid detective magazines to church quarterlies, the “gag” has become such a staple of American life that we rarely notice the skills that go into making them. Sylvia Getsler... |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown |
03/10/12 -
05/31/12 |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown, Doylestown |
Have Gags Will Travel: The Life and Times of a New York Cartoonist
Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown June 1-July 1, 2012 The Michener Art Museum will take a close look at that path in Have Gags Will Travel: The Life and Times of a New York Cartoonist, on view in the Pfundt Gallery. This exhibit is sponsored by Mary Lou and Andrew Abruzzese, The Pineville Tavern. From The New Yorker to Boys’ Life, from lurid detective magazines to church quarterlies, the “gag” has become such a staple of American life that we rarely notice the skills that go into making them. Sylvia Getsler... |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown |
06/01/12 -
07/01/12 |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown, Doylestown |
Mama Mac & Band
Presented by Mama Mac at MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore July 1, 2012 Winner of 2010 Mom's Best Award, the Mama Mac band will inspire kids to get up and dance with their eclectic music mix. From rock and roll to country, blues and reggae they've got something for everyone! |
Mama Mac |
07/01/12 |
MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore, Ardmore |
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Birds for Kids
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Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services |
07/08/12 |
Norristown Farm Park, E. Norriton |
Pennypacker Mills Civil War Reunion
Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills June 2-June 3, 2012 This is the weekend where one of Montgomery County's most treasured historic sites transforms into a Civil War era encampment and you are invited to live the moment!
Throughout the two-day experience, see hundreds of Civil War reenactors and living historians portray military units and civilian organizations who had vital roles in the war. Lively artillery demonstrations and daily battles punctuate a fascinating look at this moment in our nation's history. On the Civilian Street... |
Pennypacker Mills |
06/02/12 -
06/03/12 |
Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville |
Patriotic Workshop for Kids
Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills May 27, 2012 Join Pennypacker Mills for an afternoon of partriotic celebration and to create awesome decorations and cards to share. All materials and instructions are provided as well as refreshments.
For ages 5+. Parents are asked to stay with child. |
Pennypacker Mills |
05/27/12 |
Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville |
In the Good Old Summertime
Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills August 4, 2012 Join Pennypacker for an old fashioned Victorian summertime frolic on the Pennypacker Mills property. Includes children's games, kids crafts and bean bag toss activities, tours of the Pennypacker mansion, and a British Car Show with the Delaware County Classic MG Car Club. Fun for the whole family! |
Pennypacker Mills |
08/04/12 |
Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville |
Wentz Wonder Kids Camp
Presented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead July 23-July 27, 2012 Kids ages 4-5 years old will enjoy this half-day camp with hands-on activities related to the historic Farmstead and grounds. Snacks provided.
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Peter Wentz Farmstead |
07/23/12 -
07/27/12 |
Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester |
Summer Cooking Camps for Kids and Teens at Sur La Table in King of Prussia Mall
Presented by Sur La Table at King of Prussia Mall at Sur La Table at King of Prussia Mall June 18-August 17, 2012 Looking to inspire your child’s culinary creativity? Mastering the fundamentals of cooking and baking helps develop creativity and provides kids with a foundation for a lifetime of fun in the kitchen. For five fun-filled days, experienced chef instructors will guide young cooks on a tour of favorite foods and recipes.
World’s Best Foods: Kids (ages 8-12)
July 9 – 13, 10:00am – 12:00pm
World’s Best Foods: Teens (ages 13-18) |
Sur La Table at King of Prussia Mall |
06/18/12 -
08/17/12 |
Sur La Table at King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia |
Dogtown and Z-Boys
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 3, 2012 “A dazzlingly crafted documentary about the ’70s surf punks of lower Los Angeles who singlehandedly turned skateboarding into an extreme sport.
We see endless Super-8 footage of long-blond-haired kids — think Hanson in the urban wasteland — as they ride low on their boards and then advance to empty swimming pools, zipping along the surfaces of the concrete basins and right up into the air. Sure, it’s only skateboarding. But the thrill of Dogtown is that... |
The Colonial Theatre |
06/03/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 14, 2012 Get ready! The focus is on rhythm, music, and FUN as you stomp, clap, and sing your way through a rockin’ good time with Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms, a fun, interactive music enrichment program designed for young children. This award-winning program is a Delaware Valley institution and earns rave reviews from critics, parents, teachers, and children alike. Michael Kropp (or “Mr. Mike” as the kids know him) manages... |
The Colonial Theatre |
08/14/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Gustafer Yellowgold
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 21, 2012 Since his creation by Morgan Taylor in 2005, Gustafer Yellowgold has become an international phenomenon, acclaimed by The New York Times, which described Gustafer as “A cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss.” Entertainment Weekly praised “The most infectious original songs. It’s like tapping into some pleasure center in the brain- both adult and kids – absurdly appealing. Grade:... |
The Colonial Theatre |
08/21/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Michael Boudewyns presents Once Upon a Time
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre July 17, 2012 You’re invited to Once Upon A Time: a vaudeville-inspired, playfully presented, plucky performance of picture books, performed by Michael Boudewyns; actor, storyteller, fan of Butser Keaton and Harold Lloyd, but most of all, an avid reader and life-long lover of kids books. For 15 years, Michael’s solo storytelling has been a hit. The Philadelphia Inquirer calls him “a great storyteller,” and praises his signature style: “…simplicity as a form of... |
The Colonial Theatre |
07/17/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
The Plants
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre July 31, 2012 The Plants are a four-piece Philadelphia based band for kids with an eclectic style that traverses musical genres while exploring the potential of the imagination. Each song is specifically written to spark new ideas, evoke different emotions, and encourage creativity. From a snake wearing flip-flops to intergalactic insects, the lighthearted music of The Plants is catchy, often times silly, and fun for children and adults alike. Find out more on |
The Colonial Theatre |
07/31/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Balloon Freak John Cassidy
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 7, 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 |
08/07/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Enchanted Summer Day
Presented by Winterthur Museum and Country Estate at Winterthur Museum and Country Estate June 16, 2012 Join Winterthur at their magical Enchanted Summer Day! Fairy princesses, enchanted woodsmen, and all magical beings are invited to run, skip, and play while enjoying a full day of festivities. The Celtic tunes of roving musicians will fill the air as a magician demonstrates his sleight of hand. Kids can make magic wands and magnificent mice at our arts and crafts table and enjoy delicious ice cream from Woodside Farm Creamery! |
Winterthur Museum and Country Estate |
06/16/12 |
Winterthur Museum and Country Estate, Winterthur |
