Arts & Entertainment
From Kids Workshop, Yoga to Puppet Shows and Kids Clothing Sale
Check out Patch's family best bets for the week of March 2-8.
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
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Where/When: 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 her own mini race car. The drop-in class teaches tool safety and basic do-it-yourself skills, and children go home with their own kid-sized, orange Home Depot aprons.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday.
Why Go: Introduce your kids, ages 3 to 5, to yoga and help them develop better body awareness, self control, coordination and flexibility. Plus, watching is half the fun.
Pricing: Free, registration required and space is limited.
Where/When: Bryn Mawr Film Institute at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Why Go: Enjoy this classic movie, featuring unforgettable characters like Miss Hannigan, Daddy Warbucks and little orphan Annie, all over again with your family.
Pricing: $5 adults, $4 children.
MILES IN THE HEART OF THE FOREST PUPPET SHOW
Where/When: at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Why Go: Follow the adventures of Miles and Birdy in this 40-minute interactive puppet show that honors friendship and love through songs and action the whole family will enjoy.
Pricing: Free.
GIGGLE GANG PRESENTS STEVE RUZANSKY AND PUPPET PALS
Where/When: Springfield Mall at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday.
Why Go: Listen as your kids laugh and laugh some more at this super silly puppet show requiring only an imagination and a sense of adventure. Afterward, take advantage of a kid-friendly lunch at Auntie Anne’s, Sbarro or Friendly’s.
Pricing: Free
MAIN LINE MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES SEMI-ANNUAL SALE
Where/When: Don Guanela School in Springfield from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Why Go: Score some great deals on gently used children’s clothing and equipment from over 80 sellers. Don’t miss this great chance to stock up on cute Easter ensembles, outdoor ride-on toys and plastic play equipment.
Pricing: Entrance is free
