Arts & Entertainment
Shows for the Whole Family: Drama, Magic, Music, Flowers and a Parade
See Patch's family best bets for the week of March 9-15.
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
Where/When: at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and also at 2 p.m. on Saturday
Why Go: See the classic Disney fairytale presented in real life and on stage by the talented high school drama department.
Pricing: $8 to $12 per person
COMEDY AND MAGIC OF ED SCHMIDT
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Where/When: at 11 a.m. on Saturday
Why Go: Be amazed and amused at this family-friendly comedy and magic show rolled into one. All ages are welcome.
Pricing: Free
STORYTIME AND CRAFTS
Where/When: Borders at 2 p.m. on Monday
Why Go: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a themed storytime followed by craft activities. Head up to the café afterward for an afternoon coffee or snack.
Pricing: Free
WORLD OF SONG SPRINGTIME FAMILY CONCERT
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Where/When: at 7 p.m. on Saturday
Why Go: Join guitarist Charlie Phillips and children's entertainer Allison DeSalvo of The Creative Living Room in a rousing springtime concert of traditional and original songs. One of many events in Media's lineup, the interactive program will feature instruments, puppets, art and stories and is geared toward children ages 2 through 8.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Parade starts at West Springfield Road and Britton Road at noon on Saturday. Reviewing stand is in front of Old Central School on Saxer Avenue.
Why Go: Put on your green and celebrate St. Patrick's Day by waving, running for thrown candy and watching a procession of high school marching bands, string bands, civic and community groups. Musicians and Irish step dancers will also provide pre-parade entertainment at the reviewing stand
Pricing: Free
FAMILY NIGHT AT THE PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
Where/When: Pennsylvania Convention Center Family Lounge from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Why Go: Be transported to elegant and romantic scenes of Paris through world-class presentations of Parisian parks, gardens and attractions in full bloom. Then visit the family lounge for garden crafts, face painting, a photo station and more, and watch as French singer Ruthanne Emilene Ankney performs with marionettes.
Pricing: Free with admission
