Weekend Phillyfun Picks – March 18-20, 2016

Happy first day of spring and even though there's SNOW in the forecast there is so much fun to be had in and around Philadelphia this weekend we won't let any flurries get us down!

Grow Up Great
300 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
https://www.kimmelcenter.org/pdp-pages/201516/free-at-kimmel/pnc-grow-up-great2/

Get your little jazz lovers down to the Kimmel Center's Commonwealth Plaza this Saturday March 19^th for the next in the PNC Grow Up Great family programs introducing kids to the vibrant world of jazz. Free.

Hayrides To Bunnyland

Linvilla Orchards
137 West Knowlton Rd.
Media, PA
http://www.linvilla.com/

Enjoy a Hayride to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards in Media this Saturday March 19^th and Sunday March 20^th. Take pix with the Easter Bunny after the hayride arrives at the Easter Bunny's house and children receive a special treat. $9.

Philly Egg Hunt

Gorgas Park
Roxborough, PA
http://www.phillyegghunt.com/

Don't miss the annual Philly Egg Hunt at Gorgas Park this Saturday March 19^th from 11am – 1pm. This free family event features egg hunts every 10 minutes (by age), petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, games, pictures and more! Free.

Bunny Hop Photo Op

Smith Memorial Playground
3500 Resevoir Dr.
Philadelphia, PA

http://smithplayground.org/

Sponsored by Let's Go Outdoors, kids will love to Hop, hop, hop along the nature trails and walks at SMITH playground while wearing bunny ears this Saturday March 19^th from 11am-12pm.
Peep and Egg Reading and Games
Big Blue Marble Bookstore
551 Carpenter Ln.
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.bigbluemarblebooks.com/e

Celebrate the first day of spring with readings of Peep and Egg: I'm Not Hatching! by Laura Gehl! After the story have interactive time with the author leading games and crafts. Copies of the book will be available for signing and purchase, too. Free

FORE The Planet Indoor Mini-Golf

Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Rd.
Media, PA
http://www.linvilla.com/

Enjoy indoor educational mini golf at Linvilla Orchards at the new exhibition created by the Academy of Natural Sciences that pairs environmental issues with the fun of mini golf. Tickets $4.95 - $6.95.

The Science Behind Pixar

The Franklin Institute
222 N. 20^th Street
Philadelphia, PA
https://www.fi.edu/exhibit/science-behind-pixar

Head to The Franklin Institute for the new "The Science Behind Pixar" exhibit running this weekend. This new exhibit explores what it takes to bring Pixar Studio's most popular movies and beloved characters to the big screen via more than 40 hands-on activities, firsthand accounts from members of Pixar production teams and recreations of favorite characters that highlight the scientific concepts used to make each film. $29.95 daytime adults, $24.95 daytime kids.

Passport to Discovery: Cherry Blossom Festival

Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, NJ
http://www.discoverymuseum.com/

Kids and families will enjoy the Passport to Discovery: Cherry Blossom Festival happening this Saturday March 19^th and Sunday March 20^th at the Garden State Discovery Museum from 11am – 3pm! This celebration of the Cherry Blossom will include arts, crafts, games, and more!  $13.95.

Free Sundays at the Brandywine River Museum of Art

Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA

http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/

Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum of Art this Sunday March 20^th between 9:30am – 12pm. Free until 12 Noon.

Easter Egg Hunt
Norristown Farm Park
Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike
E. Norriton, PA

Bring the kids out to the Norristown Farm Park this Sunday March 20^th at 2pm for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Kids can bring a small Easter basket to collect eggs hidden throughout the park. $1.

Rita's First Day of Spring Celebration

Local Rita's Stores

Get out (snow or sun) and enjoy your free Rita's water ice to celebrate the first day of spring this Sunday March 20^th starting at 12 Noon.
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