From Irish, Cherry Blossom Festivals to Magic, Music and High School Drama

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

Where/When:  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, registration required


BYE BYE, BIRDIE 

Where/When: 's Crawford Campus Center at 8 p.m. on Friday and at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Why Go: Follow along as 1950s rock 'n roll idol Conrad Birdie and his manager stage a farewell publicity stunt in which Birdie will bestow "One Last Kiss" upon a lucky teenager before reporting for military service. The production is appropriate for all ages.
Pricing: $8 for students, $12 for adults; reserve your tickets in advance

Where/When:  at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Why Go: Celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival by learning some easy origami and listening to stories about Japan. This story time is best for ages 6 and up.
Pricing: Free


LITTLE TYKES MUSIC

Where/When: Broomall Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at 10:15 a.m. every Monday.
Why Go: Enjoy an intergenerational music and movement program that delights both the kids and the "grandmas and grandpas" at the nursing center who get to join in. The program is suggested for ages 5 and under with their caregivers. For more information, contact Rachel Kaufman at 610-356-0800.
Pricing: Free, drop-ins welcome

IRISH FESTIVAL

Where/When: The Creative Living Room at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Why Go: Discover the land of leprechauns and limericks with a festival of traditional music and  dancing, folktales, crafts, food and fun. Young students from the McDade School of Irish Dancing will perform in costume and invite the audience to learn a step or two in this interactive enrichment program fostering cultural appreciation. Crafts, face painting and light refreshments are included.
Pricing: $6 per person, reservations recommended


ALL CHILDREN'S SALE

Where/When:  from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Why Go: Score some great deals on gently used clothes, shoes, books, toys, maternity clothes, baby equipment, videos, games, sports equipment and more in this bi-annual tag sale of items for infants through size 16.
Pricing: Free to enter