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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Egg Hunts, Easter Bunny Sightings to Cherry Blossom Festival

Check out Patch's family best bets for the week of April 6-12.

Get the whole family out for some fresh air this weekend as local venues host springtime events celebrating Easter, the outdoors and cherry blossoms. Hunt for Easter eggs at Camp Teekna's open house or track down the Easter Bunny himself at Radnor Fire House or Linvilla Orchards. Enjoy the outdoors at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation's Spring Fun Day or at Fairmount Park's Cherry Blossom Festival. Also, don't miss a chance to make your own bird house for the garden at Wayne Art Center. Patch's Family Best Bets for the Week FAMILY DAY OF CLAY: GARDEN BIRDHOUSES Where/When: Wayne Art Center from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Why Go: Build a unique bird house out of clay, adding your own personal design touches with colorful underglazes. Projects …

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: April Fools' Family Fun

Looking for some fun things to do with the kids this week? Check out Patch's family best bets for the week of March 30 to April 5.

Local family events, from a Mad Hatters parade and April Fools' jazz concert to Linvilla's Fishing Derby and the Wallaby Tales Traveling Zoo, provide ample opportunity to get a little silly this week. Or, get ready for spring by building a wooden planter at the Home Depot kids workshop or by stocking up on low-priced warm-wather clothes and outdoor toys at the Just Between Friends sale in Glen Mills. Patch's Family Best Bets for the Week WALLABY TALES TRAVELING ZOO Where/When: Radnor Memorial Library at 2 p.m. Saturday. Why Go: See live animals at the library in this entertaining, fun and educational program hosted by Wallaby Tales Traveling Zoo. The presentation is geared toward preschool through elementary ages. Pricing: $2 suggested …

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Crafts & Pottery Painting, Movie Night, Summer Camp Open House

Looking for something to do with the kids this week? Check out Patch's family best bets for March 23-30.

  While the calendar says spring, the weather often doesn't. Get out anyway by taking advantage of the variety of indoor fun available this week in the Radnor Patch area. Also, don't miss the Stepping Stones Kids' Sale or the summer camp open house at Valley Forge Military Academy. KIDS PJ NIGHT Where/When: Color Me Mine from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Why Go: Get the family together for an evening of TV-free fun as you paint your own planter, mug or Disney princess together. Plenty of stencils, idea books and helpful staff are on hand to aid those less artistically inclined. Get $6 off the studio fee for ages 12 and under by getting the kids dressed for bed first. Pricing: $1 studio fee for kids wearing pajamas PRINCESS TEA PARTY Where/When: …

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Mary Poppins, Harry Houdini, Bye Bye Birdie and More

Do the warmer weather and longer days have you itching to get out? Check out Patch's family best bets for March 16-22.

Warmer weather and longer days make excellent excuses to get the whole family out for fun local events, including a kids' matinee, a drama production, a library magic event, Borders storytime, or a free gymnastics class. Also, don't miss the All Children's Sale happening this weekend in Wayne.  ALL CHILDREN'S SALE Where/When: Heritage School from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Why Go: Score some great deals on gently used clothes, shoes, books, toys, maternity clothes, baby equipment, videos, games, sports equipment and more in this bi-annual tag sale of items for infants through size 16. Pricing: Free to enter. MARY POPPINS Where/When: Bryn Mawr Film Institute at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Why Go: Follow magical …

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Story Times, Art, Drama, Flowers and a Leprechaun Hunt

Check out Patch's family best bets for the week of March 9-15.

Take advantage of fun events for all ages happening locally this week. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Borders story time or a Narberth Leprechaun Hunt. Broaden your child's horizons with a Spanish story time at the library, a creative Main Line Art Center project, or a drama production at Delaware County Christian. Also, don't miss the chance to see the beautiful flower displays during family night at the Philadelphia Flower Show. SPANISH STORYTIMES FOR CHILDREN Where/When: Radnor Memorial Library at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16. Why Go: Experience the Spanish language through the fun and distinctive teaching methodology of Marcella Summerville, the director and founder of the Spanish Workshop for Children. Storytimes are geared …

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Seussical, Origami, Kids Clothing Sale and More

See Radnor Patch's best bets for local family-friendly events this week.

From Radnor High School's Seussical and Milkboy's Milk and Cookies Show to origami at the library and a story time at Borders, there's plenty of local fun this week for the whole family to enjoy. Check out Patch’s family best bets for the week below, and then let us know of any other great local events you’re planning to attend. SEUSSICAL Where/When: Radnor High School at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Why Go: See Radnor High transformed into Whoville for this heartwarming musical featuring a huge cast, memorable songs and stunning visuals. Pricing: $10 general admission, plus $1.99 processing fee per ticket. ORIGAMI MOMMY Where/When: Radnor Memorial Library at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Why Go…

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