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Saturday, March 2, 2013

Weekend Phillyfun Picks - March 1-3

March is here! We’re one step closer to spring and Easter and this weekend’s family friendly fun is sure to get you in the spring spirit! With everything from the return of the Philadelphia Flower Show, Dr. Seuss's Birthday and Read Across America events, a celebration of African culture at the Penn Museum, Peking Acrobats from China and so much more!


The Philadelphia Flower Show 
Saturday March 2 - Sunday March 3
12th & Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA

The world’s largest running indoor flower show, the Philadelphia Flower Show, returns to Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with opening weekend starting this Saturday March 2nd and Sunday March 3rd. This year’s theme is “Brilliant- the majestic beauty and brilliance of Great Britain.” There is lots to do for the little ones with the PHS Kids Zone powered by Sprout so the kids can cut loose. The PHS Kids Zone is located in Room 204B and is open from 10am – 7pm on Saturday March 2nd.

Kids Join the Continental Army 
Saturday March 1
11am (meet at 10:45am)
Valley Forge National Historic Site
Valley Forge, PA

Bring the kids out for an experience they’ll not soon forget as they get to “enlist” in the Continental Army on Saturday March 2nd at 11am at Valley Forge National Historic Site. Children get to experience the life of a continental solider including being issued a (dummy) wooden musket and learning how to stand, march and carry their musket just as a real soldier in Washington’s army would have done. This is the first in a series of kids program each covering different topics. Families are encouraged to return for the series. No registration necessary. Just meet at 10:45am at the Visitors Center.

Free with Art 
Saturday March 2
11am - 1pm
The Market and Shops at Comcast Center
1701 JFK Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA

This Kids In Center City Saturday Playdate taking place at The Market and Shops at Comcast Center this Saturday March 2nf from 11am – 1pm will inspire your little artist with hands on workshops and demonstrations from local arts organizations including The Arden Theater Company, Fairmount & Queen Village Art Center, Nest, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Pennsylvania Ballet, The Franklin Institute, Young Rembrandts and more.


Read Across America Celebration 
Saturday March 2nd
11am - 2pm
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd.
Norristown, PA

Elmwood Park Zoo hosts a Read Across America celebration this Saturday March 2nd from 11am – 2pm with special guest appearances from beloved characters from SuperWHY! and Bernstein Bears. Plus enjoy a live animal program, author readings, a book fair and more – all to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and to recognize the importance of reading. Children ages 3-12 who come to the zoo dressed as their favorite literary character get free admission. Regular admission adults $7, children ages 3-12 (not in costume) $5, 2 and under free.


Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 
Friday March 1st and Saturday March 2nd
7:30pm
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
Upper Darby, PA

Head to the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center for a family friendly version of the classic Disney tale Beauty and the Beast this running this Friday March 1st and Saturday March 2nd at 7:30pm. This heartwarming tale of the enchanted prince turned into the hideous beast who must win the love of the intelligent beauty is sure to delight viewers of all ages. Tickets $9-$11.

Bank of America 
Friday March 1st - Sunday March 3rd
Museums on Us Weekend
Participating museums in the region

Bank of America again is sponsoring free entry to many of the region’s best museums on the first full weekend of each month including this weekend March 2nd – 3rd for valid Bank of America cardholders. Select participating museums from the region include African American Museum, National Constitution Center, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Allentown Art Museum, Garden State Discovery Museum, Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, Noyes Museum of Art, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Museum of Natural History, and Winterthur. Check the website for full list of participating museums. Free.


FORE! The Planet Indoor Mini Golf 
Friday March 1st - Sunday March 3rd
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media PA

Linvilla Orchards indoor mini-golf attraction FORE! The Planet continues this weekend and offers 18 holes of serious fun. This highly interactive and playful exhibit features info on environmental issues paired with the kid favorite fun of mini-golf. $6.95 for ages 11 and older. $4.95 for ages 10 and under.


Celebration of African Cultures 
Saturday March 2nd
1-4pm
Penn Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA

The Penn Museum hosts another Celebration of Culture this Saturday March 2nd from 1-4pm with a Celebration of African Cultures. Come out for an exciting exploration of the rich cultures of Africa and the African diaspora. This annual event will feature drum and dance workshops, storytelling, crafts, games, African cuisine and of course art and artifacts, too! Enter through the Egypt and Africa galleries. Free with museum admission. $12 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-17, free for children 5 and under.


Cinderella Ballet for Young Audiences 
Saturday March 2nd
2pm
Trinity Center for Urban Life 
22nd & Spruce Streets
Philadelphia, PA


This second in the Trinity Center for Urban Life’s Concerts for Kids series features Cinderella ballet for young audiences on Saturday March 3rd at 2pm. Tickets just $5 at the door and the event is followed by an ice cream social the whole family will enjoy. Children 2 and under are free.


In the Artifact Lab: Conserving Egyptian Mummies 
Saturday March 2nd - Sunday March 3rd
Penn Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA

This unique opportunity to explore a real working laboratory at the Penn Museum features a glass enclosed conservation lab allowing visitors to see the tools of the trade and observe real conservators at work on Egyptian objects including rare paintings, ancient funerary objects and of course mummies. And twice daily, visitors can speak with a conservator (Sat. and Sun. 1pm and 3:30pm). Free with admission $6 - $12. Ages 5 and younger free.


Free Admission on Sunday Mornings 
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman’s Mill Road & Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA

Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum on Sunday mornings including this Sunday March 3rd between 9:30am – 12pm.

The Peking Acrobats 
Sunday March 3rd
The Keswick Theatre
291 N. Keswick Ave
Glenside, PA

The Peking Acrobats return to the beautiful Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA for a unique family friendly show featuring 20 of China’s best acrobats taking the stage for 6 stunning shows. Shows run one hour – a perfect length for small children and families. Shows run starting Sunday March 3rd (and through March 6th).Tickets are $9 each and general admission so large groups will have no problems with seating.


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