Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids: March 27 - 29, 2015
Winter can't quite let us out of its chilly clutches quite yet but there is still plenty of spring fun to be had both indoors and out! Take the kiddos out to one of these fun events in and around Philly this last weekend of the month! -- Jennifer Oxenford
Family Fun Fishing Derby
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media, PA
www.linvilla.com//
The annual Family Fun Fishing Derby takes place at Linvilla Orchards this Saturday, March 28th and will be enjoyed by all ages as no fishing experience or fishing license is required. Plus, there are ample trout swimming in Orchard Lake so everyone can enjoy a positive fishing experience together. Prizes by age group for the first catch!
Family Concert: Make Your Own Musical Adventure
The Kimmel Center
Verizon Hall
300 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.kimmelcenter.org/events/?id=4928
It's a make your own musical adventure this Saturday, March 28th at the Philadelphia Orchestra's Family Concert at the Kimmel Center as families choose what music will be performed during this interactive program. Charlotte Blake Alston leads the audience on a daring drama where you are the story's hero and The Philadelphia Orchestra responds to your commands. Tickets $19 and up.
Narberth Easter Egg Hunt
80 Windsor Ave
Narberth, PA
https://narberthonline.com/browse/nbaHome.aspx
The annual Narberth Easter Egg Hunt takes place with an appearance by the Easter Bunny in Narberth Park this Saturday, March 28th starting at 1 p.m. Hunts are divided by age group to allow for searching for treat-filled eggs. Free.
Epic Church Egg Hunt
Gorgas Park
6300 Ridge Ave
Roxborough, PA
www.phillyegghunt.com/
Epic Church hosts its annual Egg Hunt (hunts run every ten minutes!) with over 35,000 treat filled eggs to be found and spring fun for all this Saturday, March 28th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. This free event features a petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, pony rides (additional fee) and, of course, photos and visits with the Easter Bunny, too! Free.
1st Annual Girls Science Expo
American Helicopter Museum and Education Center
1220 American Blvd.
West Chester, PA
www.americanhelicopter.museum/
Don't miss the first annual Girls Science Expo at the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center in West Chester on Saturday, March 28th from 2-5 p.m. Presented in conjunction with the Women in Aerospace and Technology Program, the expo features science projects on display by girls in grades 3-12. Attendees can view the projects and also participate in hands-on science investigations and fun as well as full access to the American Helicopter Museum and its exhibits. Admission is $7 per person.
Pay What You Wish Admission
Camden Children's Garden
3 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ
www.camdenchildrensgarden.org/
Celebrate the opening of the season with Pay What You Wish admission at the Camden Children's Garden this Saturday, March 28th. Explore the four-acre garden and hands-on activities and fun at this seasonal opening celebration. Pay what you wish.
Disney Store 28th Annual Anniversary
Local Participating Disney Stores
www.disneystore.com/anniversary
Head to your local Disney Store on Saturday, March 28th for a day of festivities and fun as Disney Store celebrates its 28th Anniversary! Enjoy a sing-a-long and dance jam on the 28th minute of every hour with store cast members. Plus, 28 prizes are being given away for the first 28 customers who make a purchase. 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/
Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum of Art on Sunday mornings including this Sunday, March 29th between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free
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 this weekend running Friday, March 27th through Sunday, March 29th 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.
Fancy Nancy, The Musical
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.walnutstreettheatre.org/
Fancy Nancy The Musical is a fun family performance your little ones will enjoy at the Walnut Street Theater running shows this weekend Saturday, March 28th at 10:30 a.m, 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 29th at 11 a.m. Show runs one hour. Tickets $14-$16.
Hayrides To Bunnyland
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media, PA
www.linvilla.com/
Don't miss a chance to hop on a hayride to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards in Media this weekend for a fun hayride and special meet and greet with the Easter Bunny. $8 per person.
Easter Family Fun Day
American Swedish Historical Museum
1900 Pattison Ave
Philadelphia, PA
www.americanswedish.org/
Bring the kids out for a day of Easter Fun at the American Swedish Historical Museum. Introduce your little ones to Swedish Easter traditions, make Easter crafts, dress up as traditional Swedish Easter witch, have face paint fun and take part in a Easter egg hunt, too. Free for members and children under 2. $8 for non-members.
Play-a-Palooza
SMITH Memorial Playground
3500 Reservoir Drive
Philadelphia, PA
http://smithplayground.org
SMITH Playground's annual Play-a-Palooza takes place Sunday, March 29th from 12-4 p.m. Kids ages 10 and younger and their caregivers are invited to the playground and playhouse for its seasonal grand opening celebration with crafts, hands-on science a mobile farm, honey bee demonstration, Soccer Shots demos and more! Plus, enjoy SMITH's 6.5 acres of play space and grounds, too! $10 per child. Free for SMITH members.
