Posted on Fri, Nov. 16, 2007
Special Events
Philadelphia
The 12th Annual Celebrity Turkey Run Run begins on South side of Broad St. & ends at Wachovia Center. 215-385-2696,
earth_quake1@hotmail.com. Donation of turkey &/or trimmings. 11/17 11 am.
Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show Show dogs, high-flying athlete dogs, educational programs, vendors selling merchandise for & about dogs. 610-627-1911. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.;
www.philadogshow.com.
$12; $6 children under 12. 11/17-11/18 8 am-5 pm.
Philadelphia Marathon 26.2-mile course past many of the city's historic areas. Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-636-3300. Registration is now closed. 11/18 7 am.
*FREE* Philadelphia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo Find running-related apparel & products at this Philadelphia Marathon home base. Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St.; 215-204-8499;
www.liacourascenter.com.
11/16 noon-7 pm. 11/17 10 am-6 pm.
*FREE* Run With Olympians Run a 4-mile course along with Olympic vets Tim Broe, Carrie Tollefson & Todd Williams. Fairmount Park, 4231 N. Concourse Dr.; 215-685-0060.
www.phila.gov/fairpark. 11/17 9 am.
Pennsylvania suburbs
4th Annual Train Show Model train accessories, operating train layouts, door prizes & food. VFW Post 676, 2519 Jenkintown Rd., Glenside; 215-576-9023. $3; free for children under 12. 11/17 9 am-2 pm.
*FREE* Grand Illumination Celebration & Open House Weekend Light display switched on at 6:15 pm Fri. Free cider & toasted marshmallows served. Peruse the shops for holiday gifts. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000.
www.peddlersvillage.com. 11/16-11/18.
Philadelphia Travel Show Travel presentations, local, national & international exhibitors, cultural dance performances, prizes & more. 925-701-0225. Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia;
www.phillytravelshow.com. $9; $7 seniors; free for children under 18. 11/17-11/18 11 am-4 pm.
New Jersey
Chocolate Fantasy Buffet Wide selection of chocolate treats. Washington Inn, 801 Washington St., Cape May; 609-884-5697.
www.washingtoninn.com/frameset1.htm. $35. 11/17 2 pm.
*FREE* Fall Colors in the Pines Hike Guided nature hike. Wharton State Forest, Nesco Rd., Hammonton; 609-561-0024. 11/17 10 am.
Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides Trolley ride through the historic district featuring holiday-themed ghost tales. Closes 12/31. Downtown Cape May, Downtown Cape May, Cape May; 609-463-6415.
www.capemay.com. $10; $5 children. 11/16 7 & 7:45 pm. 11/17 8:15 & 9 pm.
Santa Trolley Rides Train ride around Cape May featuring treats & a holiday guest. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; 609-884-5404.
www.capemaymac.org. $5. 11/17 11:45 am-7:30 pm. 11/18 11:45 am-1:30 pm.
Delaware
Great American Guitar Show New & collectable instruments. Buy or sell. Chase Center on the Riverfront, 800 S. Madison St., Wilmington; 302-425-3929.
www.centerontheriverfront.com. $10; free for children 12 & under with paid adult. 11/16 1-7 pm. 11/17 10 am & 6 pm.
Kids' Stuff
Children's performances
Ernie & Neal High-energy, fun-loving family music from Philadelphia-area songwriting team. Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St.; 215-545-4302.
www.ernieandneal.com. Included in admission. 11/17 3 pm.
Mr. Ray Fun pop/rock songs about aliens, dinosaurs & other colorful topics. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400;
www.mrray.com. $10; $7 children 1-12; free for children under 1. 11/17 11:30 am.
Children's Events
*FREE* HOPE's Extreme Dodge Ball For middle & high school students. More info email Dave Falcone:
youth@meethope.org. Hope United Methodist Church, 700 Copper Road, Voorhees;
www.meethope.org. 11/16 7-9 pm.
Mini Basketball Basics With Coach Dan Children will learn some of the basic skills & rules of basketball. Warminster Parks & Recreation, 1101 Little Lane, Warminster; Registration required: 215-443-5428.
www.warminstertownship.org. $25. 11/19 4:30-5:15 pm.
No Place Like Home Children's class on animal dwellings. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown; 610-277-3825.
www.elmwoodparkzoo.org. $12. 11/20 10:30-11:15 am.
Visit Mr. & Mrs. Claus Storybook Land, 6415 Black Horse Pike, Cardiff; 609-641-7847.
www.storybookland.com. Included in admission. 11/17 2-9 pm. 11/18 2-9 pm.
Children's museums & attractions
Camden Children's Garden 3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733.
www.camdenchildrensgarden.org. Butterfly house, maze, treehouse & more. $5; $3 ages 3-11; free for children 2 & under. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.
Garden State Discovery Museum 2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-1233.
www.discoverymuseum.com.
Hands-on children's museum featuring an activity wonderland for infants through age 10. Cinderella - Live performance of the classic fairy tale. 11/17-11/18 1 pm. Open Arms - Evening of open play & resource information for families with autistic children. Free. 11/18 6-8 pm. $9.95; $8.95 seniors; free for children under 1. Sun.-Fri. 9:30 am-5:30 pm; Sat. 9:30 am-8:30 pm.
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