Mama Mia, It's a Mama Mac Lunctime Jam & Pizza

Mama Mac teams up for a lunchtime jam with Nurture, named the hippest children's boutique on the Main Line by Philadelphia Magazine, 2009 on on Thursday July 1 at 11:30am.

Recently bestowed a 2010 Mom’s Best Award for her work on her self-titled CD, Mama Mac makes kids a part of the band, Percussion instruments provided but feel free to BYOdrums!

Monkeys and mama's alike will enjoy pizza and drinks while Mama Mac performs her fun and interactive tunes (and you might even squeeze in a little shopping!)

Nurture Children's Boutique

19 West Lancaster Ave. Ardmore, PA 19003

610-649-0424 (call for tickets & mention that you heard about it here!)
$12 per person Children under 2 FREE.

Mama Mia, It's a Mama Mac Lunctime Jam & Pizza

Welcome America Celebration

If you're looking for something to do with the kiddies this week, look no further because Philly hosts the largest 4th of July celebration in the country with great things to do all week long.

Wawa Welcome America! is a multi-day festival featuring fun, fireworks, food, history and entertainment as part of the nation’s premier July 4th showcase. Welcome America! boasts the largest free concert in America, attracting thousands of visitors to celebrate all of the patriotic pageantry on America’s birthday in America’s birthplace.

There is something for everyone all week long! Check out these great events:

Monday, June 28

Go 4th and Learn – About History
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Franklin Square
200 N. 6th Street

Mayor Nutter and local celebrities will share Historical Story Time with children from across the region. Bring the little ones to this morning event also featuring face painting, crafts, interactive games as well as chances to take your photo with a 1918 Wawa Antique Dairy Truck.

Tuesday, June 29

Go 4th and Learn – About Science
10:30 a.m.

Franklin Institute/Franklin Theatre
222 North 20th Street

Children will participate in an interactive program on the Science of Fireworks. After this exciting program, participants are invited to enjoy the museum’s exhibits. Note: Admission will be first-come-first-served as there is limited availability for this event. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Philly @ the Movies
Grease
LOVE Park
15th & JFK Boulevard
9:00 p.m.

Join us for the sing-along version of this musical favorite and groove along to hits from this classic tale of romance and teen angst.

Wednesday, June 30

Go 4th & Learn - About Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art
26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
10:00 a.m.

Local youth will participate in a story time presentation by 2010 Caldecott Medal winner illustrator and Philadelphia native, Jerry Pinkney, and will enjoy interactive arts activities exploring summer scenery and the Philadelphia landscape. Note: Admission will be first-come-first-served as there is limited availability for this event. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wawa Hoagie Day & Philly @ the Movies: Rocky

Philadelphia Museum of Art
7:00 p.m. Hoagie Day
9:00 p.m. Movie

Join Wawa for an epic Philadelphia double feature: the famed Hoagie Day celebration followed by a special screening of Rocky. Wawa will serve a culinary masterpiece fit for display in one of the museum’s galleries - a mile-long hoagie! Enjoy a party atmosphere and fun before settling down for Philly @ the Movies at the foot of the “Rocky steps” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It's a one-two combo that can't be beat!

Thursday, July 1

Screening Under the Stars: Avatar
Penn’s Landing
8:30 p.m.

See one of this year’s blockbuster movies on the biggest screen we could find!

Movie Premier: The Last Airbender
Pearl Theatre
1600 North Broad Street
7:30 PM

Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang (Noah Ringer) discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. Aang teams with Katara (Nicola Peltz), a waterbender, and her brother, Sokka (Jackson Rathbone), to restore balance to their war-torn world. Based on the hugely successful Nickelodeon animated TV series, the live-action feature film “The Last Airbender” is the opening chapter in Aang’s struggle to survive.

Friday, July 2

Picturing Liberty: Philadelphia’s Legendary Bell
Philadelphia International Airport
8000 Essington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153

Whether heading into or out of town, check out this amazing new photography exhibit which highlights one of the most recognized symbols of America’s freedom. (TICKETED PASSENGERS ONLY)

Independence Picnic
Historic Philadelphia

Come and celebrate Dietz and Watson Hot Dog Day in Historic Philadelphia and meet Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross and a host of other historic characters. While you’re here, visit other uniquely Philadelphia attractions like the Independence Visitor Center and the National Constitution Center, all located in this remarkably historic area. Stick around for live music in the evening and the pre-opening of Liberty 360, the new 3-D, HD, 360 degree indoor show at the new Historic Philadelphia Center.

“POPS on Independence”
Independence Hall
8:00 p.m.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® celebrates America’s birthday with “POPS on Independence,” an annual free concert at Independence Hall. Come join the celebration and participate in one of Philadelphia’s most popular Fourth of July traditions. “POPS on Independence” is presented by Amway Global. Note: Seating is first come, first served. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

Saturday, July 3

Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (break from 5p to 6p)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Walnut Street and Columbus Boulevard at Penn's Landing

Nothing beats ice cream on a hot summer day! Make a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund and help find a cure for Pediatric Leukemia while enjoying all of the cold stuff you can eat.

Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company, presents the Philadelphia Orchestra Free Neighborhood Concert at Penn's Landing
7:30 p.m.
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street

The incomparable Philadelphia Orchestra delights you with their world-renowned symphonic music followed by a brilliant fireworks display presented by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation.

Chinatown Block Party
Chinatown at 10th and Arch Streets

Come and experience a taste of Philadelphia’s Asian culture at the Chinatown Block Party, returning to Welcome America! after 15 years. Visitors can sample dishes from various types of Asian cuisine or watch a dance performed in colorful costumes during this event.

Sunday, July 4

Celebration of Freedom
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street

Join Mayor Michael A. Nutter and other local dignitaries as they kick off the day’s festivities at a ceremony honoring America’s 234th birthday.

The Philadelphia Independence Day Parade: Life, Liberty & You
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Historic Philadelphia

Bring your flags, patriotic spirit and plenty of energy to America’s best 4th of July parade and revel in the pageantry that has made this march through Historic Philadelphia a new local tradition.

Bell Tapping Ceremony
1:30 p.m
Liberty Bell Center
500 Market Street

Descendents of the original Declaration of Independence signers honor their ancestors by ceremonially tapping this symbol of American freedom.

Party on the Parkway
12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 20th Street to Eakins Oval
The whole family will enjoy this afternoon of fun, free entertainment and of course, lots of food! Stay for the Life, Liberty & You concert starring The Goo Goo Dolls and jaw dropping fireworks later in the evening. More information can be found at: www.WelcomeAmerica.com.

Life, Liberty & You Concert Followed By Fireworks
8:00 p.m: Concert
The Goo Goo Dolls
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Eakins Oval
Fireworks following Concerts
Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Get ready to rock out to music from the Goo Goo Dolls’ latest album and all their best hits. But come early, because you won’t want to miss hearing the other great main stage acts The Roots, with special guest R&B and soul singer Chrisette Michele, and jazz funk guitarist and vocalist Chuck Brown.

Monday, July 5

Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Walnut Street and Columbus Boulevard at Penn's Landing

Don’t miss out on your last chance to make a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund and take advantage of all the free ice cream you can eat.

Welcome America Celebration

Who's Who at the Zoo, The Cat's Pajamas and More from the Free Library today

If you aren't going to the pool or the beach today to beat the oppressive Philly heat, head indoors to your local library. Today there are two events at philly branches:

The Philadelphia Library's "Who's Who at the Zoo" event is happening today at 4pm at the Lucien E. Blackwell/West Regional Library branch at 125 S. 52nd St. Head on over for a visit from The Philadelphia Zoo on Wheels. Kids will learn all about birds, mammals & reptiles.

and

Celebrate the beginning of summer with The Cat's Pajamas musical duo & sign up for the Make A Splash summer reading program at Walnut Street West Library at 201 S. 40th St. today at 2pm.

Look for more indoor events happening today at your local Phila Free Library branch here.

Who's Who at the Zoo, The Cat's Pajamas and More from the Free Library today

West Oak Lane Jazz Festival

What a beautiful weekend to get out of the house with the kiddies and celebrate Fathers Day!! Why not take the whole gang to the West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival? It's free and open to the entire family!!

Thousands of music fans will gather for three days this weekend (June 18, 19, 20) of non-stop music, art, shopping, food, and fun. Over 40 bands will perform on two stages. The festival includes more than just great jazz music — there is an arts and crafts marketplace, workshops, food and fun for the entire family. Headlined by Grammy winner Al Jarreau, this year’s musical lineup features 100% jazz. Click here to view the full list of performers.

No matter what your preferences are, you’re bound to find something to see and do at the 2010 Festival. And it all takes place on the 7100-7400 blocks of Ogontz Avenue, right in the heart of Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane neighborhood. The only ticketed event is the JAZZ HANG SUITE in the tent area at Relish Restaurant.

Free!

West Oak Lane Jazz Festival

Father's Day Giveaway

Win 2 Tickets to the Bamboozle Roadshow this Sunday June 20, 2010. Enter three ways to increase your chances of winning!




Don't have a gift for that special Dad yet??? No worries - we've got the perfect gift for that special phillyfun4kids Dad in your life.

The Bamboozle Roadshow is heading to Philadelphia this weekend and we've got two free tickets and special perks for one lucky phillyfun4kids reader.

The Bamboozle Roadshow is a full day of music happening this Sunday June 20 at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing. The line-up includes All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, LMFAO, Third Eye Blind, Forever The Sickest Kids, Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Cady Groves, Drive A, Great Big Planes, Mercy Mercedes, Stereo Skyline, The Ready Set, Vita Chambers.

And as a bonus all phillyfun4kids readers can enjoy a 10% off tickets by going to http://promo.livenation.com/cokesecret and and entering the password: "cokesecret"

All concert goers have the opportunity to win meet and greet passes at the show – at the Coca-Cola “Swelter Stopper” tent. Throughout the day, the DJ will randomly ask questions based off info below.

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To help concert goers make it from the opening to closing acts in the sweltering Philly heat, Coke will have the “Swelter Stopper” experience stocked with ice-cold Coca-Cola. Get refreshed with blasts of frosty air, snow falling, and a delicious Coke from the perfect serve sampling bar, along with uplifting interactive games, a DJ and a photo station. Once your “Swelter Stopper” experience ends, you'll be ready for crowd surfing at the main stage again!

For more details about Coca-Cola’s Secret Ingredient Formula, please go here.

The prize was provided by The Coca-Cola Company. The Coca-Cola Company is not a sponsor, administrator or connected in any other way with this giveaway.

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Remember - entering all three ways increases your chances of scoring these tix!!

Contest is for two tickets only (you and a guest). Please only enter if you are able to attend the concert.
Contest ends Friday June 18 at 12am EDT.

Winner will be picked randomly and notified on Friday by 12 Noon EDT. Tickets will be available at will call on Sunday 6/20.
Good luck!!!

Father's Day Giveaway

Beat the Heat at the Movies

So I've been wanting to take my little one to a movie for some time now and I might have just found the perfect opportunity to do it this summer!!!

Apparently lots of local theaters are running special movie programs for parents and tots. What a great way to beat the summer heat and have some fun enjoying the big screen in a kid-friendly environment. Check out the following movie programs this summer:

Regal Free Family Film Festival
(via Fun Things to Do in Delaware County)

Selected G or PG movies start at 10:00am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and are limited to theatre capacity.

The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer. Tickets for the 2010 Free Family Film Festival are exclusively available at select theatres’ box office on the day of the show.

06/22/2010-06/23/2010
Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
Barnyard (PG)

06/29/2010-06/30/2010
Wallace and Gromit (G)
Evan Almighty (PG)

07/06/2010-07/07/2010
Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G)
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)

07/13/2010-07/14/2010
Rugrats In Paris (G)
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (PG)

07/20/2010-07/21/2010
Rugrats The Movie (G)
Surf's Up (PG)

07/27/2010-07/28/2010
Adventure Of Pipi Longstocking (G)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)

08/03/2010-08/04/2010
Muppets Take Manhattan (G)
Open Season (PG)

08/10/2010-08/11/2010
Muppets From Space (G)
Planet 51 (PG)

08/17/2010-08/18/2010
Charlotte's Web (G)
Dr. Suess' Cat In The Hat (PG)

For more information: www.regmovies.com/
Location: Edgemont Square 10 -4777 W Chester Pike Newtown Square ,PA
This event is appropriate for: Movies are rated G and PG
Cost: free

Summer Movie Camp at AMC
(via Fun Things to Do in Delaware County)

Looking for a cool getaway for the kids this summer? Bring them to AMC Summer MovieCamp and enjoy the magic of movies! Summer MovieCamp will be offered at 10 a.m. each Tuesday morning this summer at participating theatres, from June 15 through August 10. At only $1 admission, it’s an affordable option for summer fun for families and groups. All admission and concession proceeds will benefit two AMC charities, Variety – The Children’s Charity and the Will Rogers Institute.

Advance tickets will be on sale starting June 8 at 214 participating AMC theatre locations and online. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and shows will begin at 10 a.m. local time nationwide. See a list of participating theatres or search by zip code to get tickets. Tickets for each week will be on sale approximately one week prior to the scheduled show date.

* June 15
Shrek The Third (PG)

* June 22
Imagine That (PG)

* June 29
Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)

* July 6
Madagascar (PG)

* July 13
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG)

* July 20
Hotel for Dogs (PG)

* July 27
Kung Fu Panda (PG)

* August 3
The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)

* August 10
Surprise Mystery Title

For more information: www.amcentertainment.com/smc/
Location: Marple 10- 400 South State Rd. Springfield, PA
This event is appropriate for: all movies are rated PG
Cost: $1


And of course if kid movies aren't your thing but you need to get you and your baby out of the house, there is the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Going Gaga series.

Every Wednesday, the early matinee screening is intended for moms (and dads too!) with small babies in tow. These Going Gaga screenings feature one of the films that we are currently showing in the evenings, but with theater conditions adjusted to provide you with a more baby-friendly movie theater environment.

Lights will be dimmed so that you can find your way in and out of the theater as needed, and the volume level will be turned down so as not to damage your baby's more sensitive eardrums. We'll even provide you with a changing table in our lobby.

Ticket prices for parents are the same as our regular matinee prices, and go on sale 30 minutes before the show. Babies come free!

http://75.126.29.244/films/gaga.php

Beat the Heat at the Movies

Musical Snacktime

Join our friend Jay Sand of the "All Around This World" international music classes for kids (http://www.AllAroundThisWorld.com) this Saturday, June 12, from 2pm to 3pm, for a musical snacktime at Milk and Honey Market, 4435 Baltimore Ave. After a healthy Milk and Honey snack, Jay will sing songs from Latin America, Africa and South and Central Asia with you and your children (eight years-ish and younger). This "Second Saturday Snacktime" is free for all and is guaranteed to be fun or your money back. (Get it? It's free....Ah, just be there.)

Musical Snacktime

Elmwood Park Zoo at the Mall

Wednesday June 9, 2010
12-2pm
Plymouth Meeting Mall

Since the weather forecast doesn't look so great for today, why not head indoors to the Plymouth Meeting Mall to enjoy Elmwood Park Zoo at the Mall today? Kids can meet & learn about animals with hard exteriors, including an armadillo & a tortoise. Kids who stop by the exhibit will receive a free zoo fun pack. Free!

Elmwood Park Zoo at the Mall

Linvilla Orchards Strawberry Festival

Today is the last day of Linvilla Orchard's Strawberry Festival from 9am-6pm. Celebrate strawberry season by picking your own berries. The festival also features pony rides, contests for kids, a visit from a unicycle-riding clown, face painting and a giant strawberry shortcake. Free, some activities charged separately.

Linvilla Orchards Strawberry Festival

Brandywine Strawberry Festival

Why not take the kiddies out to the 'burbs this weekend for a Strawberry Festival on the grounds of the Brandywine Hospital in Coatsville. Kids can enjoy rides, games, performances, jugglers and magicians, balloon sculptor, contests, bingo and fireworks. Festival hours: Thursday 6/3, 5-10pm; Friday 6/4, 5-11pm; Saturday 6/5, 11am-11pm; Sunday 6/6, 12noon-6pm.
FREE!!

Brandywine Strawberry Festival