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Weekend Fun for Philly Kids Mar 14-15: Pi Day, St. Patrick's Day Fun and Wizard Scavenger Hunt

3/12/15 - By Kristen Sullivan

Whether you are Irish or not, this weekend holds lots of fun for Philly families. Performances, science activities and St. Patrick's Day fun fill the Mommy Poppins events calendar.

There are many shows from which to chose. Hitting the stage this weekend are The Frog Prince in Melrose Park, Blue Man Group in Lancaster and Balloon Freak John Cassidy in Phoenixville. Science-related activities are in full force as well. The Delaware Children's Museum in Wilmington hosts its Try Science workshop and The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia honors pi, the mathematical constant 3.1415926..., on 3/14/15 with Pi Day fun.

Yet, for many, the month of March means one thing, and one thing only: St. Patrick's Day celebrations! Whether it is a St. Patrick's Day parade, treasure hunt, performance, run or hike, everyone can feel a little bit Irish this weekend. And secretly, everyone is wishing to find a leprechaun's pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Come on, admit it;)

Look below for our top picks for the weekend. Don't see your event? Please feel free to submit it to our calendar. And, don't forget to like us on Facebook to see our latest posts.

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Frog Prince- Melrose Park, PA
Storybook Musical Theatre presents the Grimm Fairy Tale, Frog Prince, at Gratz College Theatre. This classic story of a prince who is changed into a frog is ready to entertain audiences.

Try Science- Wilmington, DE
Each month, the Delaware Children's Museum features a different workshop where kids can try something new. This month's Try Science session allows children to learn about space through the eyes of space scientists and astronauts.

Hayride to Easter Bunny- West Chester, PA
Spring is in the air at Highland Orchard. Guests 'hop' on for a hayride to visit the Easter Bunny who is bearing treats for his visitors. Wagons depart every 30 minutes.

Blue Man Group- Lancaster, PA
Take a ride to American Music Theatre for a show like no other. This unique experience combines music, technology and comedy into one stellar performance.

Saturday

Waston Adventures' Wizard Scavenger Hunt for Harry Potter Fans- Philadelphia, PA
Wizards and muggles can both participate in this scavenger hunt at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Geared towards kids 10 and older, this event is not a variation of the Harry Potter books. Instead, references to the books connect them to the wonderful works of art found at the museum.

Pi Day- Philadelphia, PA
Pi equals 3.1415926... and so the Franklin Institute celebrates Pi Day by opening on 3/14/15 at 9:26 AM. Visitors to the museum can participate in many pi related activities like measuring pi, memorizing pi and catapulting pi(e)!

Balloon Freak John Cassidy- Phoenixville, PA
The Colonial Theatre features the balloon antics of John Cassidy which are sure to keep audiences laughing and entertained.

The Great Narberth Leprechaun Hunt- Narberth, PA
Downtown Narberth's annual leprechaun hunt celebrates St. Patrick's Day in a most fun way. Children are asked to search throughout the town of Narberth to find ten hidden leprechauns. For each one they find, they receive a 'gold' (chocolate) coin. Once they find all ten, children get a special prize.

Sunday

Preschool Stories and Crafts- Philadelphia, PA
The Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens invites little ones to this monthly workshop to learn about the culture and heritage of Japan. This month features the book, Little Daruma and Little Daikoku, and a collage craft.

Family Tour: ArtSee Highlights- Philadelphia, PA
The Barnes Foundation offers an opportunity for families to take an interactive tour and learn more about the museum and its exhibits.

Free Family Sundays- Wilmington, DE
Expose children to the arts during this free event. Children learn about the artistic process through scavenger hunts, hands-on workshops and more. This month's theme is Make It Pop!

St. Patrick's Day Hike and Treasure Hunt- Mont Clare, PA
Visitors to Lock 60 at the Schuylkill Canal Park take a St. Patrick's Day hike which leads to a large field. Children search the field for gold coins to turn in for prizes.

Photo courtesy of  The St. Patrick's Day Observance Association