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Friday, February 24, 2012

Weekend phillyfun picks

Don't forget to enter our latest giveaway to win a month of FREE Fencing Classes from Delaware Valley Fencers Club - deadline to enter is Sunday Feb. 26th.

Warm weather this week has us all thinking thoughts of spring. The weather might not be *quite* as warm this weekend but you can still bundle up, get outside and enjoy maple sugaring events, art classes, Seuss celebrations, the circus and other fun family friendly events going on this weekend!

Ringling Bros. And Barnum Bailey Present Dragons
Friday February 24th - Monday February 27th
Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia, PA

Families will delight in this unique circus-style show honoring the Year of the Dragon from Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey this weekend. Dragons features circus performers from around the world displaying astounding acts of bravery and skill. Shows run Friday February 24th at 10:30am through Monday February 27th at 7pm. Check website for complete showtimes Tickets range from $10-$95.

Art, Actually at Agnes Irwin School
Saturday February 25th
The Agnes Irwin School
Rosemont, PA

Kids ages 3-5 and their parents can take part in Art, Actually an art class session at The Ages Irwin School at 9:30am this Saturday February 25th. Kids have an opportunity to work with art and pre-k teachers to create one of a kind masterpieces. Free.

Dr. Seuss Storytime: Reading of The Lorax
Saturday February 25th
9-11am
All Target Stores

In celebration of NEA”s Read Across America all Target stores will be hosting a free Dr. Seuss Storytime reading of The Lorax from 9-11am on Saturday February 25th. Plus kids receive free goody bags, enjoy fun activities, and more. Free.

Pancake Breakfast & Maple Sugaring Celebration
Saturday February 25th
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tyler Arboretum
Media, PA

Take a tour in the Arboretum and lean how sap is turned into syrup at Tyler Arboretum’s Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration this Saturday February 25th from 8:00am – 1:00pm. Enjoy all you can eat pancakes and sausage as well as coffee and hot cocoa. Tickets $11 adults, $6 children ages 3
12, under 3 free.

Delaware Family Expo
Saturday February 25th
10am - 4pm
Chase Center on the Riverfront
Wilmington, DE

The Delaware Family Expo is taking place this Saturday February 25th from 10am – 4pm at the Chase Center on the Wilmington Waterfront. Families can enjoy an opportunity to discover resources to strengthen, enlighten, encourage and entertain their children including products, services, styles, and ideas for local families. And this year features a new entertainment stage, costumed characters, indoor putt-putt golf, an inflatable slide and much more. Free!

Maple Sugar Day on Forbidden Drive
Saturday February 25th
11am
Wissahickon Environmental Center - The Tree House
Philadelphia, PA

The Wissahickon Environmental Center is host to Maple Sugar Day on Saturday February 25th starting at 11am. Take part in ongoing maple sugaring demonstrations, mini pancakes served with real maple syrup, a sampling of different pancake toppings, and freshly made maple candy to taste, too. Free.

Christmas Tree Maze
Friday February 24th - Sunday February 26th
Linvilla Orchards
Media, PA

Media’s Linvilla Orchards is running its Christmas Tree Maze using over a thousand unsold trees to create the world’s largest Christmas Tree Maze for everyone to enjoy. $5 per person.

jkidphgilly Goes to Day Camp! – Willow Grove
Sunday February 26th
2pm
Parkside Shopping Center
Willow Grove, PA

jkidphilly hosts this special camp-themed afternoon of fun at the Parkside Shipping Center in Willow Grove. Kids will enjoy yoga play, camp storytime, crafts, snacks, as well as learn about Jewish day camp programs and meet their directors. Free.

Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Sunday February 26th
9:30am - 12 Noon
Brandywine River Museum
Chadds Ford, PA

Enjoy free admission to the Brandywine River Museum on Sunday February 26th from 9:30am – 12 Noon. Bring the whole family to the beautiful museum featuring classic American art in a 19th-century grist mill. Free on Sunday mornings.

Kids Light Up the Arts
Sunday February 26th
1-3pm
Absecon Light House
Atlantic City, NJ

These 2 hour art classes for kids take place every Sunday through March 11th from 1- 3 pm at the Absecon Light House. Kids enjoy local artists, performers, and crafters on hand to teach their craft and encourage kids to make their own art culminating with an art show for students to display their work. $15 per class, materials included. Call 609-449-1360 to make a reservation.
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