Posted on Fri, Feb. 8, 2008
Special Events
Philadelphia
Chinese New Year Celebration Traditional Chinese music, dancing & more. International House of Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut St.; 215-387-5125.
www.ihousephilly.org. $7; $5 students & seniors. 2/8 6 pm.
CoverGirl Outlast Bridal Challenge Open to Philly brides only.
Brides@OutLastChallenge.com for info/registration. 30th Street Station, 30th & Market Sts.; 215-349-3147. 2/14 11 am.
Philadelphia Auto Show Produced by the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 215-418-4700.
www.adagp.com.
$12; $6 children 7-12 & seniors; free for children 6 & under. 2/8 noon-10 pm. 2/9 9-10 pm. 2/10 9 am-8 pm.
Pennsylvania suburbs
23rd Annual Valley Forge RV Show & Sale Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia; 888-303-2887.
www.vfrvshow.com. $8; free for children 12 & under. 2/8-2/9 10 am-8:30 pm. 2/10 10 am-5 pm.
The Bridal Event Features giveaways, displays of bridal products & services, fashions, h'ors d'oeuvres samples & more. Presidential Caterers of Distinction, 2910 DeKalb Pike, Norristown; 610-275-7300.
www.bridalevent.com. $12 advance; $14 day of event. 2/10 noon-4 pm.
Bristol Cultural & Historical Foundation Tea The theme for this year's annual tea is 'A China Experience.' Bristol Cultural & Historical Foundation, Inc., 321 Cedar St., Bristol; Reservations required: 215-788-9408. $15. 2/10 3 pm.
Family Festival Conclusion of Bryn Athyn's parenting conference. Entertainment, music, crafts & refreshments. Lord's New Church, 1725 Huntingdon Rd., Huntingdon Valley; 215-947-3564. ww.caringformarriage.org. 2/10 2-5 pm.
New Jersey
11th Annual Fishing Tackle & Flea Market Hosted by the Palmyra Fire Department. Charles Street School, Charles St., Palmyra; 856-786-0718, 856-786-3942, 856-829-0805. $3. 2/10 9 am-3 pm.
Atlantic City International Power Boat Show Boat-related products & services, displays, seminars, children's area & more. Atlantic City Convention Center, 2001 Kirkman Blvd., Atlantic City; 609-646-1640.
www.atlanticcityboatshow.com. $15; $8 children 13-15; free for children 12 & under with paid adult. 2/8 11 am-8 pm. 2/9 10 am-8 pm. 2/10 10 am-5 pm.
*FREE* Chocolate Lover's Weekend Chocolate-themed weekend. Downtown Ocean Grove, 45 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove; 732-774-1391.
www.oceangrovenj.com. Free; $5 per person for carriage rides. 2/9 10 am-5 pm. 2/10 1 am-3:30 pm.
*FREE* Health & Safety Fair Free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol & blood sugar. American Red Cross blood drive. Mansfield Township Elementary School, 200 Mansfield Rd. East, Columbus; 609-298-6114 for blood drive appt. Blood drive 9 am-2 pm. 2/9 10 am-2 pm.
*FREE* Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman Living history presentation in honor of Black History Month. Gloucester County Library-Logan Branch, 498 Beckett Rd., Logan Township; 856-241-0202. 2/11 7 pm.
Delaware
Wild Lovin' Program on courting & reproduction behaviors in various animals. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington; 302-571-7747.
www.brandywinezoo.org. $15. 2/9 1:30-3:30 pm.
Kids' Stuff
Children's performances
The Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Company Physical comedy, dance, juggling & creative inventions. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 302-652-5577.
www.fredgarbo.com. $12-$16. 2/10 3 pm.
The Great Holtzie Stand-up comedian for kids & the whole family.
www.thegreatholtzie.com. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
www.heliumcomedy.com. $10. 2/9 3 pm.
Opus Ditty & The Hoedown Gang World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400;
www.worldcafelive.com. $10; $7 children 1-12; free for children under 1. 2/9 11:30 am.
Peter & Ellen Allard Award-winning performers, musicians & educators specializing in music for young children. Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park; 215-887-8700.
www.kenesethisrael.org.
$10; $5 children. 2/9 6-7:30 pm.
Children's events
Be-stro My Valentine Menu includes cherries jubilee, crusty rolls & parlez vous stew. Kitchen Kapers East Gate Square, 1341 Nixon Dr., Moorestown; Reservations required: 856-778-7705.
www.kitchenkapers.com. $30. 2/9 10-11:30 am. 2/10 1:30-3 pm.
Cupid's Tea Tea party, stories & Valentine's Day crafts for children. Reg. req. Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham; 215-379-4660.
www.cheltenhamarts.org. $18. 2/10 1-3 pm.
Nature Valentines Children's program featuring love-themed stories & crafts. Green Lane Nature Center, 1492 Gravel Pike, Green Lane; Registration required: 215-234-8497. $1. 2/13 1 pm.
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