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Here is a list of selected events and activities for the family throughout our region. Of course, this is not a comprehensive list of everything out there - to compile that would be a full-time job in itself! Instead, this is a list of just a few of the neat things for families to check out in our area.
To submit your event for consideration, complete the form at the bottom of this page.
Where's Kathy?
Tom Chapin - LIVE!
Saturday, July 19
@
Bryn Mawr Gazebo
Bryn Mawr, PA - $
Join Kathy O'Connell as she welcomes Tom Chapin back to our area! Adult albums and kids' albums, contemporary folk, and pop, Tom Chapin's music spans styles and generations. For more than thirty years and through nineteen compact discs, Chapin has entertained, amused and enlightened audiences of all ages with life-affirming original songs told in a sophisticated array of musical styles. Tom's remarkable musicianship, great songwriting and personal warmth shine through whether he's performing in a concert hall or an outdoor festival, like this one at the Brwn Mawr Gazebo. Also tonight is Lower Merion Conservancy Night - so our All-Natural Science Guy Mike Weilbacher will be there too! For more information, visit brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com.
1776: The Movie Musical
Friday nights through August 29
- Kathy will host on JULY 18 & AUGUST 1 -
@
Independence Living History Center
Philadelphia, PA - $
Don't just watch “1776” - be a part of the show! This interactive movie-going experience will let you become a part of the action, complete with sing-a-longs and props (which are provided for you). It’s a hysterically historical treat for the entire family! And, to make it even more fun - consider joining Kids Corner host Kathy O'Connell as she hosts the 1776 screenings on July 18 and August 1. For more information, visit historicphiladelphia.org.
Kathy @ Dutch Wonderland
Friday August 8
11am-1pm
@ Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park
Lancaster, PA - $
Join Kathy O'Connell as she visits the "Kingdom for Kids" - Dutch Wonderland! If you've never been to Dutch Wonderland before, most rides and attractions at the park are geared to children under 13. The two roller coasters are both kid friendly, but parents will also find excitement on these and other rides. In addition to the more than 30 rides, children can ring a school bell, milk cows, and visit other real farm animals. Dutch Wonderland’s Duke’s Lagoon water play area is also popular with children and the Wonderland Mini-Golf area is popular with children and adults alike.
For more information, visit dutchwonderland.com.
Trout Fishing In America
Sunday, August 17
@ the Philadelphia Folk Festival
Schwenksville, PA - $
Join Kathy O'Connell as she welcomes Trout Fishing in America back to our area and to the 47th annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. The Festival features over 75 hours of music, for three days with more than five dozen musicains on stage! Bring the family and camp out for the weekend! Details, camping tips and more can be found at the Philadelphia Folk Festival website, pfs.org.
Other Family Events
Totally Terrific Treehouses
Now through September 28
@
The Tyler Arboretum
Philadelphia, PA - $
Imagination goes out on a limb as seventeen imaginative structures created by Delaware Valley architects, landscape architects, builders, students, and artists take up residence at Tyler Arboretum, creating an eclectic woodland wonderland unified by intense creativity and admiration for trees. From the elegantly simple to the fantastically elaborate, each house is designed to inspire wonder and appreciation for trees. The tree house exhibitors represent a wide cross section of arts and crafts from Philadelphia and nearby communities. Students and professionals from the fields of architecture, carpentry, landscape design, and landscape architecture worked alongside potters, metalworkers, artists and furniture makers. Some tree houses were designed and built by one person, while others were created by teams of professionals or impromptu partnerships of neighbors and friends. For more information, visit tylerarboretum.org.
There's A Mystery There: Sendak on Sendak
Now through April 2009
@
The Rosenbach Museum & Library
Philadelphia, PA - $
This major retrospective of over 130 pieces pulled from the museum’s vast Maurice Sendak collection – the largest collection of “Sendakiana” in the world – will feature original artwork, rare sketches, never-before seen working materials and interview footage. The exhibition will draw on a total of over 300 objects, with new works on display every four months, providing a unique experience with each set of illustrations. For more information, visit rosenbach.org.
SPLASH! with The Cat's Pajamas
Saturday July 19
@ Foundry Park on the Codorus
York, PA - FREE!
The public is invited to enjoy a full day of family-friendly, kid-powered entertainment as part of the SPLASH! Summer Program Series at the new Foundry Park on the Codorus. Foundry Park Family Day will include live children’s music by The Cat’s Pajamas and performances and demonstrations by DreamWrights, the Pogo Squad, Pasos Caribenos folkloric dance group, the South Side Steppers, Kim’s Karate Demo Team, the Temple Guard Drill Team, and more. For more information, visit downtownyorkpa.com.
Rock n Roar Summer Concert Series
various dates throughout summer
@ The Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia, PA - $
Once again, the Philadelphia Zoo is bringing the best musicians to Impala Lawn for free live concerts all summer long! The "Rock 'n' Roar" Concert Series kicks off June 17, 2008, and features a different band every other Tuesday all summer long. All shows take place on Impala Lawn, and are free with Zoo admission.
July 15: Ernie & Neal
July 29: Yosi & The Superdads
August 12: Makin' Music
August 26: Steve Pullara and his Cool Beans Band
For more information, visit philadelphiazoo.org.
Recess Monkey
Monday, July 28, 3pm
@ World Cafe Live
Philadelphia, PA - $
It's a special Summer Monday show with Recess Monkey! Recess Monkey is made up of three elementary school teachers from Seattle who rock out in their classrooms as much as they do on stage! This summer Daron, Jack, and Drew are hitting the road with "Tabby Road," their fourth CD (Release Date July 15th). Here's what Kathy O'Connell had to say about Recess Monkey's last CD, Wonderstuff, "A brilliant, multilayered concept album of stories and songs heavily influenced by '60s rock. If Brian Wilson had written for kids, he would have created "The Pool," a song of yearning for time to pass while waiting to jump back in the water after lunch."
For more information about the Dodge Caravan Peanut Butter & Jams weekly concert series, visit worldcafelive.com/kids