Weekend

Spring Fling- Lahaska, PA
Live entertainment, spring shopping and children's activities await families visiting Peddler's Village. This weekend-long event surely leaves guests with a taste of spring fever.

Pinkalicious the Musical- Bristol, PA
Pinkalicious, the beloved children's book character who adores everything and anything pink, eats too many pink cupcakes and catches a severe case of Pinkititis. Find out what happens in Pinkalicious the Musical performing at the Bristol Riverside Theatre.

The Jungle Book- Philadelphia, PA
Five talented actors bring this classic tale to life at the Arden Theatre. Watch as Mowgli, the man cub, learns to live in the jungle with some help from Bagheera, Shere Kahn, Kaa and Baloo, his jungle friends.

Saturday

Family Pond Pondering & Nature Walk- Devault, PA
Explore Great Valley Nature Center to discover turtles, frogs, toads and other critters at this family-friendly nature event.

Earth Day Clean Up- Mont Clare, PA
Take care of Mother Earth by clearing trails, planting flowers and removing debris at Schuylkill Canal Park's Lock 60.

Grand Adventures- Wilmington, DE
Grandparents are encouraged to bring their grandchildren to Delaware Children's Museum for this fun-filled event. This special event which is themed Growing Gardens nourishes the bond between grandparent and grandchild while fostering a love for learning about vegetation.

Shad Festival- Philadelphia, PA
Celebrate Schuylkill River's finest fish at this unique event hosted by Fairmount Water Works. Kids can see a cooking demonstration, make a fish rubbing and learn basic fishing techniques from fishing experts.

World Culture Series: Rome's Birthday- Philadelphia, PA
Penn Museum invites families to explore the museum as they wish the Roman Empire a Happy Birthday during its World Culture Series event. Try on a helmet and shield, reenact a battle formation and listen to experts as they share information about this era.

Orienteering for Beginners- Oaks, PA
Kids nowadays are accustomed to having a GPS in the car but do they know how to arrive at their destination with only a paper map? Head to Lower Perkiomen Valley Park and give this beginners' workshop a try.

Androcles and the Lion- Ambler, PA
Family Stages bring Androcles and the Lion to Ambler Theatre. Find out what happens when this unhappy Greek slave faces a fierce lion who has a thorn in his paw.

Responding to Screen Time with Nature: A Family Workshop- Philadelphia, PA
Many of today's families confront daily struggles with overuse of electronics. Learn to balance screen time with nature time during the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's Family Workshop led by a licensed psychotherapist.

Peter and the Wolf- Philadelphia, PA
Children can experience the Philadelphia Orchestra at its family-friendly performance of Peter and the Wolf held at the Academy of Music's Verizon Hall. This program makes for an excellent introduction to the orchestra.

Sunday

Boy Scout Day- Philadelphia, PA
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts alike can participate in Scout Day at the National Constitution Center. Boys can earn a variety of achievements through hands-on activities, demonstrations and workshops held throughout the museum.

Briar Bush's Earth Fest- Abington, PA
Visitors to Briar Bush Nature Center celebrate Earth Fest by making tree bark rubbings, watching chain saw demonstrations and more. 

Nature Writing Workshop for Kids- Philadelphia, PA
During Bartram's Garden's writing workshop, children are encouraged to take inspiration from the natural world that surrounds them. Be sure to dress for the weather as getting dirty is part of the creative writing process.

Earth Week Habitat Restoration- East Norriton, PA
Pack up your gloves, trowels and pruning saws and head to Norristown Farm Park to participate in this habitat restoration project. Led by the park ranger and volunteers, visitors can help remove invasive plants from the park grounds.

Photo credit: Bartram's Gardens