Posted on Fri, Feb. 15, 2008
Philadelphia Orchestra: Sound All Around in the Suburbs Introduction to musical ideas & themes with stories by Charlotte Blake Alston & Misty Tolle Pereira. Post-concert activity. Baldwin School, 701 W. Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr; 215-893-1999,
www.philorch.org/suburbansaa. $15-$18. 2/16 10 & 11:15 am.
Children's events
*FREE* African Drumming Workshop Black Beans Drummers. Children will learn about & play an African drum. Willingboro Public Library, 220 Willingboro Pkwy., Willingboro; Registration required: 609-877-6668.
www.willingboro.org. 2/16 3 pm.
Animal Eats! Children's program about what various animals dine on. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington; 302-571-7747.
www.brandywinezoo.org. $8. 2/19-2/21 9:30-10:15 am.
Animals in Winter Children's program focusing on hibernation, migration & how animals deal with the winter. Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Rd., Media; Registration required: 610-566-9134 x212.
www.tylerarboretum.org. $8. 2/15 1-2:30 pm.
Dancing With Disney Toddler dance workshop. Registration required: 610-358-3632. Darlington Arts Center, 977 Shavertown Rd., Boothwyn;
www.darlingtonarts.org. $12. 2/15 5-5:45 pm.
Kids' Winter Plant Explorers Children's class on how various plants handle winter. Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Rd., Media; Registration required: 610-566-9134 x212.
www.tylerarboretum.org. $10. 2/18 10-11 am.
Nature Explorers Club: The Mitten & More! Puppet show & craft for children ages 4-6. Brandywine Creek State Park, Rtes 92 & 100, Wilmington; Pre-registration recommended: 302-655-5740.
www.destateparks.com/bcsp/bcsp.asp. $5. 2/21 1:30-2:15 pm.
Nature Tots Nature songs, stories, crafts & outdoor activities for young children. Adult participation required. The Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd.; Pre-registration required: 215-482-7300 x 110.
www.schuylkillcenter.org. $7. 2/21 1:30-3 pm.
Shorts for Teens Animated & short films geared towards teenagers. Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
www.thecolonialtheatre.com. $4. 2/16 2 pm.
Terrific Toddlers: Button Up Your Overcoat! Toddlers will learn about winter's "overcoat." Reg. req. Brandywine Creek State Park, Rtes 92 & 100, Wilmington; Pre-registration recommended: 302-655-5740.
www.destateparks.com/bcsp/bcsp.asp. $5. 2/21 9:30-10:15 am.
Children's museums & attractions
Camden Children's Garden 3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733.
www.camdenchildrensgarden.org. Butterfly house, maze, treehouse & more. $6; $4 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. Africa: The Roots of It's Rhythm - Music, movement & stilt-walking performance by the Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble. 2/16 1 pm. The Many Colors of Islam - 45 drawings by Indonesian children describing what Islam means to them. Closes 3/12. $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.
Insectarium 8046 Frankford Ave.; 215-335-9500.
www.insectarium.com. Ongoing: Arachnid Alley, Cockroach Kitchen, Working Beehive, more. $7; free for children under 2. Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm.
Kix & Giggles Children's Playground 9356 Old Bustleton Ave.; 215-677-4140.
www.kixandgiggles.com. Attractions include a wrap-around gym, a rock wall, soft-play section for babies & toddlers, an outside seating area & more. Mondays 10 am-3 pm are reserved for children with special needs & their families. See website for more details. $6.95. Tue.-Thu. 10 am-8 pm; Fri.-Sat. 10 am-9 pm; Sun. 10 am-8 pm.
The Please Touch Museum 210 N. 21st St.; 215-963-0667.
www.pleasetouchmuseum.org. Arts & crafts, stories, theater, interactive exhibits, hands-on activities & more. Louie Miranda - Popular family entertainer who performs fun, kid-oriented Latin jazz. 2/16-2/18 11 am, 1 & 3 pm. Junior Jazz Festival - Programming introducing kids to the world of jazz. Kid-friendly concerts, dress-up opportunities & more. Closes 2/29. Scat Cat's Junior Jazz Jamboree - Interactive show about an alley cat learning the history of jazz. Closes 2/29. $10.95; free for children under 1. Daily 9 am-4:30 pm.
*FREE* Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse Intersection of 33rd & Oxford Sts. in E. Fairmount Park; 215-765-4325.
www.smithplayhouse.org. Three-story "play mansion" for children 0-5 yrs. old & huge outdoor play park (closed from Nov.-Mar.) for children 0-10 featuring the Giant Wooden Slide, the giant net climber, the Apollo spinner climber, the Biggo Duo swing & much more. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm. Children must be accompanied by adult.
Literary Calendar
Book signings & readings
Barnes & Noble-Rittenhouse Square 1805 Walnut St.; 215-665-0716.
www.bn.com. Lisa Scottoline:
Lady Killer. 2/19 12:30 pm.
Borders Books & Music 515 Rte. 73 South, Marlton; 856-985-5080.
www.bordersstores.com. Ronald Cutler:
The Secret Scroll. 2/17 1 pm. Bob Ingle & Sandy McClure:
The Soprano State. 2/21 7 pm.
Borders Books & Music 4010 Dearborn Circle, Mt. Laurel; 856-866-9090.
www.borders.com. Jon Blackwell:
Notorious New Jersey. 2/21 7 pm.
Clifton House 473 Bethlehem Pike, Ft. Washington; 215-646-6265.
www.amblerhistory.com. Mary Hennessey:
His Hour Upon the Stage. 2/19 8 pm.
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