Events
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Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival FilmConnects: Louder Than A Bomb & Live Poetry Slam
Presented by Gershman Y at Prince Music Theater February 12, 2012 Designed to deepen your experience of film-going, PJFF’s newest program connects the world of film to other art forms and modes of expression. For the inaugural FilmConnects event, you'll be introduced to the wild world of poetry slams — and brought to the power and enormity that is Louder Than a Bomb!
This energizing documentary tells the story of four Chicago high school poetry teams as they prepare for and compete in the world's largest youth slam. By turns... |
Gershman Y |
02/12/12 |
Prince Music Theater, Philadelphia |
Presidential Signings at Historic Moland House
Presented by Warwick Township Historical Society at Moland House Historic Park February 12, 2012 In recognition of Abraham Lincoln's birthday on this day 203 years ago and in anticipation of the upcoming Presidents' Day, two children’s authors make history! Laurie Calkhoven and Debbie Dadey will both be autographing their presidential books.
In I Grew Up to Be President, discover how each of these little rascals grew up to become commander-in-chief, from George Washington to Barack Obama. This book is a perfect introduction to all of the U.S. Presidents and... |
Warwick Township Historical Society |
02/12/12 |
Moland House Historic Park, Hartsville |
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Kids Valentine's Day Fun
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Uno Chicago Grill - Neshaminy |
02/10/12 -
02/14/12 |
Uno Chicago Grill - Neshaminy, Bensalem |
Sweetheart Cupcakes-Kids Baking Workshop
Presented by The Flour Pot at The Flour Pot February 14, 2012 Make, bake and decorate cupcakes! Learn to make chocolate cupcakes from scratch to decorate with yummy pink buttercream frosting. Top them off sweetheart sprinkles and candies and then take your treats home for a Valentine's Day dessert. Recipes included.
Kids of all ages welcome. |
The Flour Pot |
02/14/12 |
The Flour Pot, Ambler |
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Kids Valentine's Day Fun
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UNO Chicago Grill - Doylestown |
02/10/12 -
02/14/12 |
UNO Chicago Grill - Doylestown, Warrington |
Doomtree
Presented by Union Transfer at Union Transfer February 15-February 16, 2012 Doomtree is a collective of Minneapolis rappers, DJs, and producers. Their fierce family ties and DIY ethic have helped establish the group as one of the most powerful forces in underground hip hop. Members of Doomtree have worked and lived together since they were kids—sharing money, homes, colds, gear, and stages across the country. They've showcased at SXSW, toured annually with the Warped Tour, and earned enthusiastic reviews from Urb, Pitchfork, Okayplayer, and CMJ.
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Union Transfer |
02/15/12 -
02/16/12 |
Union Transfer, Philadelphia |
School's Out, Get Outside: K-2nd graders, 3rd-6th graders
Presented by Briar Bush Nature Center at Briar Bush Nature Center February 17, 2012 Bring your kids to Briar Bush when school is out but work is not. The day features unique nature-related activities including mini-lessons with crafts, games and animal encounters, as well as time for free exploration and play. Kids will be split into two age groups. Pack a lunch. Snack will be provided. |
Briar Bush Nature Center |
02/17/12 |
Briar Bush Nature Center, Abington |
Kids' Night Out
Presented by Mercer Museum at Mercer Museum February 17, 2012 Children ages 6-10 can visit the ToyTime exhibit and enjoy an evening filled with scavenger hunts, games, crafts, movies and pizza while their parents enjoy a night out!
Registration required. |
Mercer Museum |
02/17/12 |
Mercer Museum, Doylestown |
Winter Wildlife Tracking
Presented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education February 18, 2012 The Schuylkill Center's woodlands are full of animals, even in the winter. You may not see them, as they keep to the shadows and the still times of day, but you can discover their secrets, if you have the skills of a wildlife tracker. Join the wildlife clinic's Rick Schubert, a graduate of the renowned Tom Brown, Jr.'s Tracking School, for an introductory course in wildlife tracking.
Children can join in on a separate kids' hike in search of animal prints left in the mud or... |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education |
02/18/12 |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia |
Saturday Kids Matinees - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Presented by County Theater at County Theater February 18, 2012 Eccentric candy man Willy Wonka prompts a worldwide frenzy when he announces that golden tickets hidden inside five of his delicious candy bars will admit their lucky holders into his top secret candy factory.
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County Theater |
02/18/12 |
County Theater, Doylestown |
Stories From the Wild
Presented by Public Eye: Artists for Animals at Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch February 18, 2012 Join Public Eye: Artists for Animals and The Parkway Central Library Children's Department for our hands-on program, “Stories from the Wild,” with storytelling, art projects, and creative movement. The featured book, “Lightfoot the Deer,” written by naturalist & author Thornton W. Burgess and told by storyteller Loretta-Lucy Miller, is an exciting tale about a courageous deer who survives the perils of the wild with the help of human and animal friends. Artist... |
Public Eye: Artists for Animals |
02/18/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch, Philadelphia |
Celebrating the General’s 280th Birthday at Washington Crossing Historic Park
Presented by Friends of Washington Crossing Park at Washington Crossing Historic Park February 18, 2012 All are invited to celebrate George Washington's 280th birthday! General George Washington and the Friends of Washington Crossing Park invite families and friends to visit the historic buildings for demonstrations. Have the kids/grandkids watch the blacksmith work, see how food was cooked during the Revolution, dress up as a colonial, participate in a scavenger hunt, and even practice real drill exercises! There will be an exciting book reading of George Washington and the General's Dog at... |
Friends of Washington Crossing Park |
02/18/12 |
Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing |
Arden Drama School Play-in-a-Day
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company February 20, 2012 Kids work together to conceive, write, and perform a play of their own creation! Parents and other guests can enjoy the fruits of their kids' labor at the end of the day. Each Play-in-a-Day is as unique as the group of children! Take it once or take it ten times, the story and the characters are always new! For grades K-5. |
Arden Theatre Company |
02/20/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Day Off Program: Kitchen Science
Presented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education February 20, 2012 Let the Schuylkill Center teach and entertain your kids on President's Day!
Molecules are everywhere interacting in and around us all the time. We will discuss and observe the powers of these reactions and use them to create slimes, goos and gasses from things that you can find right in your own kitchen. We'll experiment with everything but the kitchen sink.
For ages 5-12. |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education |
02/20/12 |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia |
Kids with Adult Cooking Class
Presented by Joseph Poon Chef Kitchen February 20, 2012 These fun hands-on cooking classes are a terrific way for you to spend time with your child or scout group. Chef Poon will have the students laughing and smiling while they learn to make dim sum. Dim sum is Cantonese for “heart’s delight” and includes a variety of small, mouth-watering dishes, which can be served any time of the day and are standard fare in teahouses. Each student will get the ingredients and different wrappers to make his/her own dim sum. Students will... |
Joseph Poon Chef Kitchen |
02/20/12 |
, 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 |
Naturally Curious Kids: 1st-3rd Graders
Presented by Briar Bush Nature Center at Briar Bush Nature Center January 10-February 22, 2012 Games, hands-on activities and some plain old poking around encourage young minds to develop a deeper appreciation for nature. Each week features a unique topic led by the center's engaging environmental educators. This special time "for kids to be kids" cultivates curiosity for and an understanding of plants, animals and natural processes while empowering kids to feel confident and comfortable in a safe, natural setting. |
Briar Bush Nature Center |
01/10/12 -
02/22/12 |
Briar Bush Nature Center, Abington |
Yoga for Kids
Presented by Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve at Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve February 22, 2012 Kids can benefit from yoga, too! This class will teach children how to be balanced, calm, and present each and every day through creativity and laughter. Yoga for Kids uses storytelling, play, and games to make learning fun. It gives children an awareness of their bodies, how they move, and how to be still. |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve |
02/22/12 |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope |
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 |
Saturdays @ SCEE
Presented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education December 3, 2011-February 25, 2012 Take a break from the cartoons and video games on Saturday mornings and get your kids into nature! On the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, gather in the bookstore for a story, games, and hands-on exploration, all with a nature theme for the little ones. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, meet in the Discovery Center for a naturalist-led exploration of artifacts, followed by an outdoor walk. You'll explore different themes each time.
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Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education |
12/03/11 -
02/25/12 |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia |
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 |
Saturday Kids Matinee - Madagascar (2005)
Presented by County Theater at County Theater February 25, 2012 After escaping from the zoo, four friends (a lion, a hippo, a zebra, and a giraffe) are sent back to Africa. But when their ship capsizes, stranding them on Madagascar, an island populated by crazy critters, the pals must adapt to jungle life as wild animals. |
County Theater |
02/25/12 |
County Theater, Doylestown |
X- Robotics for non- programmers and non-techies
Presented by Skillshare February 25, 2012 Taught by Don Dagen, Hands-on workshop - Intro: Teach robotics to elementary aged kids. Show teachers, parents, volunteers how to launch a STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and math) class in elementary aged kids. Something that is rarely done...and we are seeing it more and more difficult to recruit in Middle and High School kids to engineering, programming, and technical careers. The approach starts with "computational thinking" via programs like Kodu, Gamestar Mechanic,... |
Skillshare |
02/25/12 |
TBD, Philadelphia |
Fun With Dr. Seuss
Presented by Oxford Valley Mall at Oxford Valley Mall February 25, 2012 Oxford Valley Mall invites Bucks County-area kids and parents to celebrate “75 Years of Imagination” at a special Dr. Seuss event. Families can wander Dr. Seuss’s whimsical world of imaginary wonder by participating in the event’s fun-filled activities. |
Oxford Valley Mall |
02/25/12 |
Oxford Valley Mall, Langhorne |
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 |
Art by Kids for Kids
Presented by Orchard Artworks Gallery at Orchard Artworks February 5-February 26, 2012 Orchard Artworks announces its February show - The Courageous Heart - Art by Kids for Kids. This show features heart themed works made and donated by the young artists of The Cheltenham Center for the Arts and The Bryn Athyn Church School. Proceeds will support The Loving Arms Mission, which since 1997 has provided loving homes as well as an education for orphans in Nepal. The art includes works in clay and on paper.
This show opens on February 5th with a reception from 1-4 pm,... |
Orchard Artworks Gallery |
02/05/12 -
02/26/12 |
Orchard Artworks, Bryn Athyn |
Arden Drama School Winter Teen Company Musical Theatre Classes
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 23-February 27, 2012 Some of Philly's finest musical theatre pros will teach kids how to sing, act, and dance all at once! Teens will have a ball as they learn how to interpret a song, read music, sing harmony and present a song. Students will work with a piano accompanist in every class. On the last day, parents, friends and family will be invited to share a musical revue starring their teens! For grades 9-12. |
Arden Theatre Company |
01/23/12 -
02/27/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Kid's Crew Acting Classes
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 7-February 28, 2012 Begin to learn the techniques that actors use on stage by using your bodies, minds and voices to create characters. Kids will work with scenes from different scripts as they begin to learn the fundamentals of acting. No experience necessary! For grades 3-5. |
Arden Theatre Company |
01/07/12 -
02/28/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Kid's Crew: Storycrafters
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 7-February 29, 2012 Star in your favorite book! Kids learn acting and storytelling by reading their favorite books and working together to act them out dramatically. Learn how to create a character and be a great storyteller! |
Arden Theatre Company |
01/07/12 -
02/29/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
