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Each Wednesday, Stephanie will give you some of the best local family activities and events happening for the week.Get the whole family out for some fresh air this weekend as local venues host springtime events celebrating Easter, the outdoors and cherry blossoms. Hunt for Easter eggs at Camp Teekna's open house or track down the Easter Bunny himself at Linvilla Orchards or Radnor Fire House. Enjoy the outdoors at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation's Spring Fun Day or at Fairmount Park's Cherry Blossom Festival. Also, don't miss the Second Time Around consignment sale for some great bargains on spring clothes or outdoor toys. Patch's Family Best Bets for the Week SECOND TIME AROUND KIDS' CONSIGNMENT SALE …
Local family events, from a Mad Hatters parade and April Fools jazz concert to Linvilla's Fishing Derby and a Jitterbugs story time, provide ample opportunity to get a little silly this week. Or, get ready for spring by building a wooden planter at the Home Depot kids workshop or by stocking up on low-priced, warm-wather clothes and outdoor toys at the Just Between Friends sale in Glen Mills. Patch's Family Best Bets for the Week HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP Where/When: Home Depot from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.Why Go: Help your child assemble a wooden planter or basket for spring in this "how-…
Signs of spring are everywhere: outdoor soccer is starting up again, Tyler Arboretum is hosting a frog hunt and children's sales are popping up left and right. At this time of the year, drama companies are also finally presenting hard-practiced productions, so take advantage by seeing any one of the great shows on stage this week in the Marple Newtown Patch area. Patch's Family Best Bets for the Week THE PAJAMA GAME Where/When: Marple Newtown High School's Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and also at 2 p.m. on Sunday.Why Go: Follow along as the dangers of …
Warmer weather and longer days make excellent excuses to get the whole family out for fun local events, including an Irish festival, a drama production, a library show and storytime, or a music and movement class. Also, don't miss the All Children's Sale happening this weekend in Wayne. Patch's Family Best Bets for the Week HARRY HOUDINI MAGIC Where/When: Newtown Square Public Library at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.Why Go: Learn all about Harry Houdini and practice some simple magic tricks to amaze your friends. This school break special is geared toward kindergarteners on up.Pricing: Free, …
Take advantage of fun events for all ages happening locally this week. Family perfomances abound this weekend, including a magic and comedy show, a theater production, a 2nd Saturday family concert and family night at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Also, don't miss the chance to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this week with a Borders story time or an afternoon parade in the heart of nearby Springfield.Patch's Family Best Bets for the Week BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Where/When: Delaware County Christian School at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and also at 2 p.m. on SaturdayWhy Go: See the …
March brings an even broader variety of family-friendly events in the Marple Newtown Patch community, including one of several upcoming kids clothing and equipment sales. Events the whole family will enjoy this week include the chance to assemble a mini race car at Home Depot, yoga for kids at the Newtown Square Library and puppet shows at Middletown Library and the Springfield Mall. Patch's Family Best Bets for the Week HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP Where/When: Home Depot from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.Why Go: Enjoy the huge grin of accomplishment on your child’s face after building his or…
From Dr. Seuss celebrations and an indoor carnival to an owl prowl and Zumba for kids, there’s plenty of local fun for the whole family this week. Check out Patch’s family best bets for the week below, and then let us know of any other great local events you’re planning to attend.RUSSELL FUN FAIR Where/When: Russell Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.Why Go: Join friends and neighbors at an indoor carnival featuring a moon-bounce, homemade carnival games, hands-on arts and crafts, a dance show and more. Stay for lunch and enjoy carnival food, drinks, baked goods and an…
Looking to fill a long Presidents Day weekend? Check out these great family-friendly events happening at your local library and art center or enjoy local nature and wildlife at Linvilla Orchards' and Longwood Gardens' bird-themed events.TOM’S MUSIC FUN Where/When: Newtown Square Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday.Why Go: Balls, bubbles, rhythm sticks, shaker eggs and fun songs virtually guarantee your child, ages 2 to 3 and a half, will be up and moving. Or maybe it will be the Valentine's Day treats, also provided, that will have him up and moving.Pricing: Free, registration …
Why not celebrate Valentine's Day every day this week by spending some extra time with family and loved ones. Need ideas for some fun things to do together? Look no further than your local library, bookstore or main street, which are all hosting a variety of family-friendly events listed below. PIZZA AND GAME NIGHT Where/When: Newtown Square Public Library from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on FridayWhy Go: Get to know your neighbors and foster family together-ness courtesy of some pizza and party games. Besides, who feels like cooking dinner on a Friday night?Pricing: $5 per family, …
Think this week will be filled with just Valentine's Day celebration events? Think again. Area happenings this week celebrate everything from maple syrup and DIY skills to Black History Month and Chinese New Year—oh, and there is a Valentine’s Day story time. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK HOME DEPOT’S KIDS WORKSHOP Where/When: Broomall Home Depot on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Why Go: Teach your kids (age 5-12) tool safety and do-it-yourself know-how while working together to create a heart shelf. Plus, each child goes home with a kid-sized orange Home Depot apron.Pricing: Free VALENTINE STORY…
