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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Grab & Go Family Planner

Prom madness, a baseball competition, and family volunteering.

Time really does fly when you’re having fun. It’s Wednesday again and we have another Grab & Go Planner chock full of family friendly events throughout the area.  Check back each week as we refresh the planner and make sure you add any ideas, events, or even pictures and video of the events you may have attended in the comments section below.  Remember to check in on Thursday, too, for our  Get Out Planner for more weekend events.    FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK   STORYTIME AND BOOK SIGNING WITH Jennifer Fosberry   Where/When: Doylestown Bookshop, Saturday at 10:30am Why Go: A special reading of My Name is Not Isabella and My Name is Not Alexander with the author.  Pricing: Free   MACY’S PROM FAIR  Where/When: Oxford Valley Mall, Macy’s …

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Grab & Go Family Planner

It's official. Rita's Water Ice says so.

We are so glad you checked back in with the Grab&Go Planner. There are tons of great events in the area this week. So grab your PSSA-stressed children and take them out on the town. They had a rough week, family fun is sure to cheer them up.   Check back every Wednesday as the planner gets refreshed and please feel free to add your own events or ideas in the comments section below!   FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK   BUGS, BUGS, BUGS!  Where/When: Neshaminy Mall, Saturday 11am - 2pm Why Go: Games, crafts,  and airbrush face painting to ring in the season. Did anyone go to the Earth Day event last week?  Pricing: Free   FREE WATER ICE  Where/When: Any Rita’s Water Ice location, all day Sunday Why Go: March 20th is the First Day of Spring and …

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Grab and Go Family Planner

Sesame Place, comedy, and more.

Another week, another fun-packed weekend. How excited are you? We also turn our clocks forward an hour this Sunday. Spring is on its way, we’re sure. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK EARTH DAY EVERY DAY Where/When: Neshaminy Mall, Saturday 10am - 2pm Why Go: Meet the mayor and check out a sustainable fashion show to celebrate Earth Day.  Pricing: Free   WRIGHTSTOWN MINI MARKET Where/When: 2203 2nd Street Pike, Newtown, PA 18940 (Wrightstown Municipal Offices) Saturday, March 12, 10am Why Go: Make your Sunday family dinner with local delicacies.  Pricing: Check here for vendors and how to pre-order.   AMERICAN GIRL FASHION SHOW  Where/When: 1 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355 (Desmond Hotel) Saturday at 11am Why Go: These dolls have better …

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Grab and Go Family Planner

Swimming, syrup, and evening strolls.

Ok, readers. It was tough to choose only five events this week - there are tons of things going on around town to keep you and the clan busy this weekend. We found a way for you to tap your inner artisan, play mini-golf inside, stroll historic Doylestown, and much more.  Check in with us every Wednesday as we refresh the list and let us know if you have any suggestions, rants, or raves for the planner. Just add them in the comment box below. And as always, keep us in mind as you plan your events - if it’s not on the calendar, it should be! FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK FAMILY WORKSHOP - dysFUNCTIONAL FURNITURE Where/When: Bucks County Community College, Newtown Campus, Saturday at 1:30pm Why Go: Artist Michael Brolly shows you and yours how…

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Grab & Go Family Planner

Free movies, a dance party and more make for a busy weekend.

So, you need something to do with the family? Never fear; Patch’s Grab & Go Planner is back with our five favorite events for this weekend.  This week, there are tons of free movies, a dance party and more to make your family time all the more fantastic.  Check in with us every Wednesday as we refresh the list and let us know if you have any suggestions, rants, or raves for the planner. Just add them in the comment box below.  FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK PARENT CHILD BOOK CLUB  Where/When: Richboro Middle School, Thursday at 7pm. Why Go: Come share A Mango Shaped Space by Wendy Mass with the entire family.  Pricing: Free   DANCE ‘TIL YOU DROP Where/When: Doylestown Library, Saturday  at 2pm  Why Go: Shake off those February blues with a …

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Grab & Go Family Planner

Game night, hip hop theatre, and a free movie

The sun is supposed to shine all week, so grab the family and head out for some fun. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite family events in the area for the week ahead to give you some ideas. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!   FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK GAME NIGHT FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM  Where/When: La Salle University   Friday from 5pm - 9pm.  Why Go: Free open house with games, activities, refreshments and great networking for families with autistic children.  Pricing: Free, but re-register by calling 215.713.391 or emailing lasallegamenight@gmail.…

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

Chocolate pretzels, singing classes, and much more. Pick and choose from this week's family-style events.

Is it already Wednesday again? We guess it’s true - time flies when you’re having fun. This week’s Grab & Go planner is full of great events in the area and surrounding towns to keep you and your family amused all week and we guarantee yet another whirlwind weekend! Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK  • SING SING SING! Where/When: Northampton Recreation Center, Weekly on Thursdays until  March 31. http://northampton.patch.com/listings/northampton-recreation-center-2 Why Go: Because if they’re going to sing along with Glee, it …

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