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Weekend Fun for Philly Kids Nov 22/23: Thomas the Tank Engine, Hess Trucks and Turkey Fun

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Thu, 11/20/2014 - 8:00am

It's the weekend before Thanksgiving and there is a lot to accomplish: shopping, cooking, cleaning. But, what are the kids doing? Making their holiday wish lists of course! If Thomas the Tank Engine and Hess Toy Trucks are on your kiddos' list this year, you are in luck. Both are visiting our area this weekend.

If you'd like to savor the Thanksgiving season just for a moment, go for a turkey walk at Peace Valley Nature Center. Otherwise, if your family has skipped over the turkey and stuffing and is ready for a multitude of Christmas fun, there are plenty of options. The North Pole Express begins service this weekend at New Hope & Ivyland Railroad. The holiday classic, The Nutcracker, can be seen at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, the first of many local productions in our area. And, the Big Man himself, Santa Claus, arrives on the scene awaiting your children's holiday wish list.

For more ideas of things to do with the family, check out our Mommy Poppins calendar. Don't see your event listed? Please add it to our events calendar.

Weekend Fun for Philly Kids Nov 15/16: Scouts, Sales and Holiday Spirit

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 8:00am

The holidays are upon us. Grocery stores have clearanced out fall goodies to make way for winter holiday treats. Malls are playing Christmas carols and setting up Santa's chair for young visitors. And our Mommy Poppins calendar is no different. This weekend, we notice some holiday events creeping onto our pages with many more to come!

However, there are some non-holiday events to embrace before we are immersed in the season. There are Boy Scout or Girl Scout events to help scouts earn badges. If you are looking for a bargain, check out this weekend's consignment sales. Or, channel your artsy side and make a mosaic cookie plate... just in time to leave cookies for St. Nick on Christmas Eve.

Weekend Fun for Philly Kids Nov 8/9: Art, Drama and the Empire

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Thu, 11/06/2014 - 8:00am

Poor November! After the Halloween decorations and political campaign signs have all come down, it seems November doesn't have a chance as we are thrown right into the winter holidays. However, our jam-packed Mommy Poppins calendar and our November Go List remind us to pause and take time to enjoy some family fun.

If your family appreciates the arts, the Philadelphia Museum of Art offers multiple programs this weekend: Family Gallery Tours, Drawing in the Galleries and Tours for Tots. If the theater appeals to your clan, there are plenty of shows to keep the family entertained. The Walnut Street Theatre's Mary Poppins opened this week while The Media Theatre's Annie Jr. and The Players Club of Swarthmore's Peter Pan still have performances going on. And, don't forget it is the last weekend for the Weeki Wachee Mermaids so be sure to swim over to Adventure Aquarium for their unique performance.

Remember, take some time and enjoy the 11th month of our calendar... because, you know, there are only 3 more weeks until Black Friday...

Weekend Fun for Philly Kids Nov 1-2: Last Chance for Halloween Thrills and Apple Festival Fun

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 7:00am

Despite the fact that this weekend marks the first full weekend in November, there are still a few chances to enjoy Halloween fun. Brandywine Zoo's Boo at the Zoo occurs this weekend, and Dutch Wonderland offers its last Happy Hauntings opportunity. The Independence Seaport Museum wraps up its final Ghost Tours of the Haunted USS Olympia, which is sure to send shivers down your spine.

However, if your family is ready to embrace November, the month of thankfulness and family, then what better way to celebrate together than with these family activities from the Mommy Poppins calendar?

Rock out to music from the Billy Jonas Concert at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center in Bryn Athyn, focus on your creative side at the Abington Art Center's Eureka! program, or take part in the apple pie eating contest at the Peddler's Village Apple Festival. No doubt, there is lots of family fun to be had.

Weekend Fun for Philly Kids October 25-26: Trick-or-Treats, Halloween Parades and Fall Festivals

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 7:00am

Candy bars, lollipops, plastic spider rings and boxes of Halloween tattoos are typical items you may find in your kids’ “Trick-or-Treat” bag. But, trick-or-treating doesn’t just happen on October 31st! There are plenty of opportunities to collect sweet treats. This weekend offers Franklin Square's Trick-or-Treat Trail, Warminster Park's Trunk-or-Treat, Montgomery Mall's Mall-O-Ween and Fort Mifflin's Trick-or-Treat with the Ghosts just to name a few.

If you are looking to enjoy the outdoors while the weather is mild, then dress in your Halloween costume and bring a chair to a parade near you. Media, Phoenixille and Kennett Square are all joining in the fun with their Halloween parades this weekend.

Sad to say, this is the last full weekend in October and it marks the last chance for many fall festivals in our area. Therefore, be sure to check the calendar so as not to miss out on the fall fun that remains.

Weekend Fun for Philly Kids October 18-19: Pumpkins, Hayrides, Halloween Parades and more

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Thu, 10/16/2014 - 5:30am

Cooler temperatures, falling leaves and front lawns spotted with pumpkins are all indications of this delightful time of year known as autumn. Another sure sign of the season is the Mommy Poppins calendar jam packed with festivals, hayrides and pumpkin patches. Just this weekend, None Such Farm in Buckingham, Linvilla Orchards in Media and Shady Brook Farms in Yardley all host their fall festivals and events.

If your kids want to try out their Halloween costumes before the "Big Day," Saturday's Skippack's Halloween Parade could be the perfect venue. Or put on those costumes and head to Philadelphia Zoo's Boo at the Zoo.

On the other hand, if you have had enough of the pumpkins, scarecrows, apples and hayrides to fill your entire treat bucket to the top, escape to one of the consignment sales going on this weekend.

We have some weekend highlights below, but be sure to browse our complete event calendar for even more family fun ideas. Sign up for our newsletter as well and have our weekly roundup delivered right to your inbox.

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