Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids -- March 13 - 15, 2015
There is much March fun to be had this weekend with St. Patty's Day celebrations and leprechaun hunts, too! Plus, the Easter Bunny officially hops into town at many area malls and locations so there's no reason not to get out and get your spring on early with the kids this weekend! -- Jennifer Oxenford
Spring "Rise & Shine" Kids YogAmi Storytime
Media Arts Council Center & Gallery
609 W. State Street at Baltimore Pike
Media, PA
http://mediaartscouncil.org/
Head to Media for a "rise & shine" kid's yoga and story time event with Rabbit and her many friends through interactive storytelling, yoga, songs, games, art and more. $10 suggested donation per family.
The Art of the Brick
The Franklin Institute
222 N. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.fi.edu/exhibit/art-brick
The Art of the Brick continues Friday, March 13th through Sunday, March 15th at The Franklin Institute. The display of LEGO brick masterpieces explores the intersection of art and science and will delight builders and LEGO fans of all ages. Tickets $24-$29 and does not include museum admission.
Frozen Fun
Fairmount Water Works
640 Waterworks Dr.
Philadelphia, PA
http://fairmountworks.com/
Enjoy "Frozen Fun" at the Fairmount Water Works this Saturday, March 14th starting at 11 a.m. Families can enjoy the full-length sing-along edition of Frozen at 12 p.m. preceded by a snowflake science activity at 11 a.m. Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress in their favorite Frozen costume and bring a themed toy. $1.
Passport to Discovery: Latin Dance
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, NJ
www.discoverymuseum.com/
Head to the Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill this weekend Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th for their next Passport to Discovery series celebrating Latin Dance! $12.95 plus tax.
Great Narberth Leprechaun Hunt
Downtown Narberth
Forrest Ave & Haverford Ave
Narberth, PA
https://www.narberthonline.com/browse/nbaspecial.aspx?eid=2
The Great Narberth Leprechaun Hunt returns this Saturday, March 14th at 1 p.m. Start at the "Blarney" booth located at the corner of Haverford and Forrest Avenue and get glues to search for leprechauns hidden around town. For each found leprechaun, kids receive a "gold" chocolate coin for their pot-o-gold and can get a special treat if all 10 leprechauns are found! Free.
Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade
16th and JFK Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA
www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com/
The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place this Sunday, March 15th starting at 16th and JFK Blvd. at 12 p.m. Don't miss this annual parade and Philadelphia tradition since 1771 and your chance to view floats, bands, dancers and more all celebrating this Irish holiday! Free.
Family Fun Day
Cheltenham Center for the Arts
439 Ashbourne Road
Cheltenham, PA
www.cheltenhamarts.org/family-fun-day-1
Families will enjoy this free family fun day at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts this Sunday, March 15th from 12 p.m.– 4 p.m. when the Center offers an open house showcasing their unique studio and theater spaces and offering hands-on art and fun including painting, ceramics, and printmaking. Free.
Free Sundays and Storytelling with Pictures
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA
www.brandywinemuseum.org/
Kids of all ages get to enter the world of three-time Caldecott Medal winner David Wiesner as he discusses the process of writing and illustrating his popular children's books and signs copies available for purchase in the museum gift shop. Talk is geared for children ages 10 and up. All ages are invited to meet the artist and take part in the book signing. And enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum on Sunday mornings including this Sunday March 15th between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free
