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Here is a list of selected events and activities for the family throughout our region. Of course, this is not a comprehensive list of everything out there - to compile that would be a full-time job in itself! Instead, this is a list of just a few of the neat things for families to check out in our area.
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Where's Kathy?
Kids Corner Summer Science Spectacular
Saturday, July 31 11am-1pm
@ The Briar Bush Nature Center
Abington, PA - FREE!
Come meet Kids Corner host Kathy O’Connell, listen to favorite Kids Corner songs, see live animal shows, meet the 30 animals on display in the nature center, visit the butterfly house, pond and nature playscape, meet Kids Corner regular and Briar Bush’s own Mike Weilbacher and try your hand at some make take-home nature crafts. For more information, visit briarbush.org
The Kids Music Showcase
Saturday, August 21, 1-3pm
@ The Philadelphia Folk Festival
Schwenksville, PA - $
Come stop by the Dance Stage (near the WXPN tent) for two hours of family fun as Kathy O’Connell hosts the Kids Music Showcase at the 49th annual Philadelphia Folk Festival! The Philadelphia Folk Festival is a perfect family event, too. You will find an unrivaled selection of attractions for the kids, especially in Dulcimer Grove, the shady area between the Crafts Stage and the Camp Stage, where puppeteers, jugglers, storytellers, hands-on crafts and of course, kid-oriented musicians make it a haven for folk fans 12 and under. Children up to 11 years of age are admitted free of charge to the concert area. Older kids, 12 to 16, will again be eligible for the special “youth ticket”, allowing them into the grounds for half the regular gate price, when accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit pfs.org
Family Events
Rock 'n' Roar Concert Series
@ The Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia, PA - $
The Rock 'n' Roar Concert Series continues with Two of a Kind and The Give 'em a Hand Band live on Impala Lawn. Two of a Kind is an award-winning musical duo, comprised of married couple David & Jenny Heitler-Klevans. Two of a Kind will present an interactive family concert, featuring songs about animals and habitats with an environmental focus. Two of a Kind performs at zoos and aquariums all over the country, but the Philadelphia Zoo is their "home zoo"!
The Rock 'n' Roar Concerts start at 11am and are free with admission to the Zoo.
The Rock 'n' Roar Summer Concert Series
Saturday, August 7 - Starfish
Tuesday, August 17 - Yosi & The Superdads
Tuesday, August 31 - Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
For more information, visit philadelphiazoo.org
Steve Pullara and His Cool Beans Band
Thursday, August 5
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Miss Amy's Fitness Rock & Roll
Thursday, August 12
@ The Morris Arboretum
Philadelphia, PA - $
The Morris Arboretum welcomes Steve Pullara and his Cool Beans Band to its Kids Corner at the Arboretum August concert series on Thursday August 5 and Miss Amy's Fitness Rock & Roll on Thursday, August 12. Steve Pullara and his Cool Beans Band is fun and hip playing jazz, swing, and pop music that will get you up dancing. Miss Amy is on a mission to teach children about being fit with the ABC’s of fitness: agility, balance and coordination by promoting physical activity in a positive, fun, and interactive way. There will be kids activities before each concert in the Arboretum garden from 5:30-6:30. Refreshments available on-site or bring your own picnic. Blankets and chairs recommended. For more nformation, call 215-247-5777 or visit morrisarboretum.org
Ancient Rome & America
Now through August 1
@ The National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA - $
The National Constitution Center hosts the world debut of Ancient Rome & America – a multi-million dollar, artifact-rich exhibition showcasing the cultural, political, and social connections between the lost world of ancient Rome and modern America. Rome, like the United States, overcame a monarchy to become a republic. Long after the fall of ancient Rome, its heroes and legends have continued to influence future generations. From the battlefields of the revolution to the chambers of Congress, Rome became a part of America’s foundation. Through marble sculptures, paintings, jewelry, coins, and ceramics, Ancient Rome & America draws striking comparisons between Roman and American culture, from theories of government to slavery and civil war, to continental expansion and worldwide influence. For more information, visit constitutioncenter.org/rome
Creatures Of The Abyss
Now through September 6
@ The Academy of Natural Sciences
Philadelphia, PA - $
Take a journey to the most inaccessible ecosystem on Earth: the deep sea. It is a world more amazing and alien than anyone can imagine. This vast environment contains the greatest diversity of life, yet we have explored surprisingly little of it. It is home to some of the strangest creatures living under some of the most inhospitable conditions. It is a cold and dark environment, where most animals communicate by light, and the pressure is unimaginable for terrestrial creatures. Creatures of the Abyss is a production of Science North, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit ansp.org
Philadelphia Independence Soccer
Now through September
@ John A. Farrell Stadium
West Chester, PA - $
Philadelphia and its neighboring communities has one of the fastest growing soccer followings in the nation, and boasts nearly half a million registered youth and adult soccer participants in the Delaware Valley Region. Understanding this distinction, Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) announced in March 2009 that Philadelphia was to be awarded the eighth franchise in the women’s pro soccer league. Congratulations Philadelphia!! The Independence is proud to have begun its inaugural 2010 season, and is excited to be part of Philly’s great history of sports dominance. For more information, visit womensprosoccer.com/philadelphia
Peanut Butter & Jams Concert Series
Every Weekend
@ World Cafe Live
Philadelphia, PA - $
A weekly lunchtime concert series for kids and the people who drive them! Peanut Butter & Jams at World Cafe Live is about creating fun and interactive live music experience for kids and parents. Perfect for a family outing, children's birthday parties, or just for a fun afternoon, the Peanut Butter & Jams series is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. PB&J events usually occur Saturday mornings (sometime Sundays) and a family friendly lunch buffet is available (additional cost). Doors generally open at 11:00 am with the show starting at 11:30am, but you should always check each performance listing for times or any changes. For more information, visit worldcafelive.com
here are just SOME of the shows coming up:
August 7: Billy Jonas
September 18: Rocknoceros
September 25: The Dream Jam Band
October 2: Laura Doherty
October 9: Ernie & Neal
October 23: Justin Roberts
October 30: Bubble
November 6: Ben Rudnick & Friends
November 13: Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Band
November 21: Ralph's World
For more fun things to do throughout Pennsylvania - be sure to visit 4 Kids in PA ... a new website designed to showcase family fun in the Keystone State! Just click the logo below to visit 4kidsinpa.com!
