Events
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Ziplining with Let's Go Outdoors (Roundtop Mountain Resort - Vertical Trek)
Presented by Let's Go Outdoors at Cheltenham Square Mall May 27, 2012 Let's Go Outdoors wants to take you on a thrill of a lifetime – one to never be forgotten. You will conquer what’s been rated as the best zip line experience in Pennsylvania by an industry insider.
Participants will “hook on” to 10 outrageous zip lines (up to 400 feet in length), as well as experience rope bridges, tarzan swings, cargo nets & scenic walks.
The Vertical Trek is for ages 10+. All participants must be between 70-250 lbs....
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Let's Go Outdoors |
05/27/12 |
Cheltenham Square Mall, Philadelphia |
Sunday Stroll - Discovery Walk
Presented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center May 27, 2012 Join us each Sunday for a free guided walk with a Naturalist. Great way to learn the trails, expand your natural history knowledge,or just enjoy being outdoors. Take an hour out of your Memorial Day weekend to get outside, walk through the trails, and enjoy the beauty and bounty of nature. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building.
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Silver Lake Nature Center |
05/27/12 |
Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol |
Lansdale Day Arts Festival
Presented by Rotary Club of North Penn, SLS Productiions, Inc. June 2, 2012 Held outdoors, a celebration of community spirit and pride featuring juried selected fine artists, artisans and crafters, a community marketplace showcasing local business and non-profits, Rotary cash raffle drawing, music, entertainment, tented stage, model railroad display, food courts, new car show, dog agility show, petting zoo, children's activities, and the North Penn YMCA Kugel Ball 5K race/jog/walk. Lansdale Day is a yearly fundraiser for the Rotary Club of North Penn.
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Rotary Club of North Penn, SLS Productiions, Inc. |
06/02/12 |
Main Street- Lansdale, Lansdale |
Sunday Stroll - Bees
Presented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center June 3, 2012 Join us each Sunday for a free guided walk with a Naturalist. Great way to learn the trails, expand your natural history knowledge,or just enjoy being outdoors. Join a Naturalist for an informal stroll and discussion of bees. All ages welcome. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building.
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Silver Lake Nature Center |
06/03/12 |
Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol |
June Festival of Antiques
Presented by The Yellow Garage Antiques June 9, 2012 Over 100 quality antiques dealers from 10 states will be under cover and outdoors for this exciting one-day event. Country and formal antiques in all categories and price ranges will be for sale including 18th-20th Century furniture, pottery and glassware, folk art, Americana, ephemera, outdoor and garden accessories, jewelry, fine art and much more. Great food will be available all day. Proceeds benefit the Harrison Township Historical Society.
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The Yellow Garage Antiques |
06/09/12 |
Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds, Mullica Hill |
Sunday Stroll - Sounds of Nature
Presented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center June 10, 2012 Join us each Sunday for a free guided walk with a Naturalist. Great way to learn the trails, expand your natural history knowledge,or just enjoy being outdoors. Join a hunting expedition where we hunt for and record the sounds of nature: the birds, crickets, and wind in the leaves. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building.
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Silver Lake Nature Center |
06/10/12 |
Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol |
Teen Clay Intensive Workshop
Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center June 11-June 14, 2012 Teens will explore the vast artistic potential of clay, including pottery, sculpture and casting. Students will learn about using equipment such as the potter's wheel and slab roller, as well as how to load and fire an electric kiln. Weather permitting, students will also take part in a primitive pit-firing outdoors. Work will be available for pick up June 22nd.
Class size limited. Pre-registration required.
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Darlington Arts Center |
06/11/12 -
06/14/12 |
Darlington Arts Center, Garnet Valley |
Sunday Stroll - Water World
Presented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center June 17, 2012 Join us each Sunday for a free guided walk with a Naturalist. Great way to learn the trails, expand your natural history knowledge,or just enjoy being outdoors. Grab a dip net and discover who and what lives in the water. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building.
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Silver Lake Nature Center |
06/17/12 |
Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol |
Geocaching: An Urban Adventure in Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 22, 2012 Join us as we go on a high-tech treasure hunt in the park using GPS and your sense of adventure. Staff will be on hand to introduce visitors to the fun of geocaching. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. GPS instruments will be provided for program use. This program is designed for tweens, teens and...
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation |
06/22/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
Sketch and Paint on the Farm - Summer Art Camp (Ages 9-12)
Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center June 18-June 22, 2012 Working outdoors, we will sketch and paint some of the fabulous scenes on the grounds of the Art Center. We will explore the different textures of our natural world, man-made machinery and well-worn buildings, as well as the vistas of the ever-changing fields as we create a journal with pencil sketches, pastels and watercolor paintings of our on-location observations. Teaching Artist: Jo-Ann Osnoe
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Artists of Yardley |
06/18/12 -
06/22/12 |
AOY Art Center, Yardley |
Fruit Picking with Let's Go Outdoors at Highland Orchards
Presented by Let's Go Outdoors at Cheltenham Square Mall June 24, 2012 Plump strawberries, juicy cherries and ripe raspberries will be plentiful when you travel on a fruit picking expedition to the orchards of West Chester, PA. You'll enjoy an interactive tour along the orchards’ grounds, as caretakers offer educational narratives on the art of fruit farming.You'll also tantalize your taste buds as you fill your baskets with the “fruit” of your labors. That’s right, you’ll have a dedicated hour to inspect, pick and purchase your...
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Let's Go Outdoors |
06/24/12 |
Cheltenham Square Mall, Philadelphia |
Sunday Stroll - June Bugs
Presented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center June 24, 2012 Join us each Sunday for a free guided walk with a Naturalist. Great way to learn the trails, expand your natural history knowledge,or just enjoy being outdoors. Summer is a great time to discover the world of insects. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building.
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Silver Lake Nature Center |
06/24/12 |
Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol |
Summer Art Camp-The Great Outdoors
Presented by Main Line Art Center at Main Line Art Center June 25-June 29, 2012 At Summer Art Camp at Main Line Art Center, young artists (ages 4-13) thrive as they are immersed in a world of imagination! Each session includes high-quality instruction through unique projects inspired by our community. Campers explore the fundamentals of drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media and jewelry and metals with professional Teaching Artists in a fun and relaxed environment. Camp is broken down into age groups with low student to teacher ratios to ensure that...
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Main Line Art Center |
06/25/12 -
06/29/12 |
Main Line Art Center, Haverford |
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Umphrey's McGee with very special guest G. Love
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Electric Factory |
06/29/12 |
Electric Factory, Philadelphia |
Painting 101 (Ages 14-18)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 9-July 13, 2012 So much to do, so little time! Hurry up and enjoy the end of your summer vacation by mastering the basics of oil painting! Students will produce unique and expressive portraits and still life in studio as well as take advantage of Fleisher's charming neighborhood by painting outdoors. Acquire skills such as color theory, color mixing, and various techniques of paint application. Considerable drawing experience recommended. Great for portfolio building.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Fishing! - Let's Go Outdoors July Program
Presented by Let's Go Outdoors at Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site July 7-July 21, 2012 Let's Go Outdoors' July theme is: Fishing! We'll be covering fishing basics on dry land for three weeks before taking an actual fishing trip (on the 4th Saturday - fishing trip listed separately). Geared toward beginners or those seeking to "try" it, we're going to have fun learning, moving, and experiencing what fishing is all about. Stop by for an hour minimum to get the most out of each exciting station. And best of all, you'll be able to "Make & Take" something...
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Let's Go Outdoors |
07/07/12 -
07/21/12 |
Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site, Philadelphia |
Used Book Sale
Presented by Mennonite Heritage Center at Mennonite Heritage Center July 19-July 21, 2012 The Used Book Sale is held annually in July at the Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Rd., Harleysville. Formerly held outdoors under tents, the sale is now held inside the air-conditioned museum building.
The book sale includes good condition used books of Mennonite and local interest, geography/travel, literature, history, cookbooks, fiction and nonfiction, self help, poetry, local histories/genealogies, and children's books; CD's, DVD's and puzzles.
Great books at low...
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Mennonite Heritage Center |
07/19/12 -
07/21/12 |
Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville |
Mural Painting (14-18)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 23-July 27, 2012 Make your mark at Fleisher in a BIG way! Students will learn the steps and traditions of mural painting with consideration for current trends in street art. We will design and paint a brand new mural in the Fleisher parking lot for all to see. Come ready to paint and spend some time outdoors.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/23/12 -
07/27/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Paint Splash and Doodle (Ages 5-7)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 30-August 3, 2012 Make your mark at Fleisher in a BIG way! Students will learn the steps and traditions of mural painting with consideration for current trends in street art. We will design and paint a brand new mural in the Fleisher parking lot for all to see. Come ready to paint and spend some time outdoors.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/30/12 -
08/03/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Summer Camp at Little Sprout's Village
Presented by Little Sprout's Village June 18-August 17, 2012 Our camps offer a combination of nature, gardening, art and cooking activities that keep children engaged and ensure that they are having a fabulous time. It is our goal to give all the children lots of fun summer memories that they will always remember. Camps are small, creating a fun and engaging experience with activities tailored toward the specific interests of the children. Camps take place outdoors under the canopy of old oak and maple trees. An air-conditioned indoor space is also...
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Little Sprout's Village |
06/18/12 -
08/17/12 |
Little Sprout's Village, West Chester |
Let's Go Outdoors August Program - Canoeing!
Presented by Let's Go Outdoors at Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site August 4-August 18, 2012 Let's Go Outdoors' August theme is: Canoeing! We'll be covering canoeing basics on dry land for three weeks before taking an actual canoeing trip (on the 4th Saturday - canoeing trip listed separately). Geared toward beginners or those seeking to "try" it, we're going to have fun learning, moving, and experiencing what canoeing is all about. Stop by for an hour minimum to get the most out of each exciting station. And best of all, you'll be able to "Make & Take"...
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Let's Go Outdoors |
08/04/12 -
08/18/12 |
Awbury Arboretum and Historic Site, Philadelphia |
Summer At Valley Forge National Historical Park
Presented by Valley Forge National Historical Park at Valley Forge National Historical Park June 16-August 19, 2012 The summer season kicks off at Valley Forge National Historical Park on Saturday, June 16, 2012 with “March Out.” Interpreters in historic dress lead a half mile walk along the historic road that Washington’s army took when they left the Valley Forge encampment 234 years ago. Ranger-led walking tours, trolley tours, story-telling benches, bike rentals and audio CD auto tour offer many ways to learn about the park and enjoy the great outdoors. For a complete list of summer...
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Valley Forge National Historical Park |
06/16/12 -
08/19/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
Dog Daddy Fest 2012
Presented by DogDaddy.org at New Hope-Solebury High School September 9, 2012 DOGDADDY DOG FEST proposes to bring together dog-related experts, vendors, food, and festivities for a weekend of learning, celebration, and "dog-gone" fun! The proceeds pay for the event and give the local rescues and shelters a platform to raise awareness and much needed funds for their organizations. The event takes place outdoors with booths, a main stage, large tents in case of inclement weather, dog demonstration areas, seminars, agility course, pet parade, adoption...
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DogDaddy.org |
09/09/12 |
New Hope-Solebury High School, New Hope |
Peddler's Village Scarecrow Competition and Display 2012
Presented by Peddler's Village at Peddler's Village September 10-October 28, 2012 Larger than life scarecrow creations are displayed outdoors and compete for $5,000 in cash prizes. These extraordinary pieces of folk art compete in seven categories: NEW! 50th Anniversary; Extraordinary Contemporary; Traditional/Whirligig; KidsOnly!; Group: Quite the Character; and Keystone Krow.
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Peddler's Village |
09/10/12 -
10/28/12 |
Peddler's Village, Lahaska |