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Granite State Scenic Railway - 4:30 PM Pick
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Granite State Scenic Railway - 4:30 PM Pick
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Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
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Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center - 9:00 AM
Museum of Science - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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Weekday Picks for Philly Kids: Storytime, Museums, Performances Dec 7-11
As the holidays are in full swing, one can become consumed with the every growing 'to-do' list. Take a break from shopping, baking, and decorating to engage your children in some of the many activities that fill our Events Calendar.
Take the kids to see Family Stage's Cinderella performance at Augustus Lutheran Church. Visit the Michener Museum for its annual Holiday Open House. Explore the Academy of Natural Sciences during its Tiny Tots session. Enjoy a family concert and menorah lighting at The Glazier Jewish Center. Or, register for Cookie Time with Santa at Longwood Gardens.
Read on to see our top weekday picks. And, don't forget to browse through our December GO List to plan out the rest of the month's activities... so, put away the strands of tangled holiday lights to get out and enjoy some fun!
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Monday, December 7
Baby and Toddler Story Time- Philadelphia, PA
Visit the Free Library of Philadelphia with your little one to listen to stories and sing songs.
Tuesday, December 8
Lego Hanukkah Celebration- Doylestown, PA
Build an eight foot menorah, make a Lego dreidel, and eat some latkehs at Bucks County Administration Building (formerly the Courthouse.)
Wednesday, December 9
Kinnergschepl Child Play- Worcester, PA
Preschoolers can learn about holiday traditions of the colonial times at Peter Wentz Farmstead. Pre-register for one of the two sessions available.
Thursday, December 10
Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig's Big Splash- Stroudsburg, PA
Fans of Peppa Pig can enjoy this action-packed live show complete with sing-a longs and familiar songs.
Friday, December 11
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy- Rosemont, PA
Wolf Performing Arts Center presents the classic story, Little Women which is held at Rotwitt Theater. Geared towards a younger audience, children can enjoy the tale of the up and down struggles of the March family.
Photo courtesy of Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
