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Its Spring!!!

Saturday, March 20th, is... FINALLY... the first day of Spring. Early flowers have already started to poke out of the ground and a few are even blooming. Hopefully, the snows are done until next year.
There is so much to do over the next couple of weeks, Easter and Spring events are happening everywhere. My plan will be to just get the kids outside (without 20 layers on) and simply enjoy nature. Tuesday's wonderful warmth allowed me to spend some one-on-one time with my son, Griffin, on the grounds of the Reading Public Museum, while my daugter, Hunter, enjoyed a cooking class at Young Chefs Academy. Griffin and I watched the ducks and geese and said "hello" to some happy dogs, who were also out for walks. Of course, I didn't think to bring a camera and missed some great photo opportunities! There is always Easter day at the museum to make up for it.
Speaking of getting out and into nature, if you haven't already signed up for the Bronx Zoo Run/Walk for the Wild, know that there is only a month left. The Run/Walk is a great way to have the kids experience the Bronx zoo for the day with some great extra events, while you get to give a little something to a great cause. The "Macaronikid.com" team would love to have you join them! More information is available in the Run/Walk for the Wild article below.
Have a great beginning of Spring week!
Enter to win a four-pack of tickets to Disney on I
Great Show! Great Contest!

Disney on Ice Presents Princess Classics
at the Giant Center, Hershey
April 7 - 11, 2010
Princess Classics is an amazing journey to the magical lands of Disney’s classic fairy tales. Travel to a kingdom under the sea, an enchanted French castle, an Arabian palace and more! With special guest Tinker Bell, enter the worlds of your favorite Disney princesses – Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White – and see their dreams come true as this royal skating extravaganza brings magic to your hometown!
Subscribe to Macaronikid today and be entered for a chance to win a four-pack of tickets to the show! (You must type "Win Tickets" in the "How did you hear about us" box). Already a subscriber? Then get your friends and family to subscribe. You will be entered along with the family member or friend you have sign up. Be sure to tell friends and family to type your name along with "Win Tickets" into the "How did you hear about us" box! Its that easy!
Contest ends April 1, 2010. A winner will be choosen at random from those who enter.
Want to make sure your little princess gets to the show? The Giant Center is offering Macaronikid subscribers a special discount, 4 tickets for $44 dollars! Use Code: BLOG. Valid for the following performances: Thursday, April 8 at 7:00 PM; Friday, April 9 at 7:00 PM; and Saturday, April 10 at 7:00 PM. (Excludes Rinkside and VIP seats. No double discounts. Cannot be used for prior purchases or group sales orders. Service charges, handling and facility fees may apply.)
For tickets go to: www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/16738/821550 \
or call 800-745-3000
For more information on the show go to: www.disneyonice.com
Bronx Zoo Run/Walk for the Wild
Join the Macaronikid.com Team!

The Bronx Zoo, Run for the Wild is a family fun fundraising event, scheduled for April 24th and Macaronikid.com is building its own team! There are already five people (including myself) who have signed up for the Macaronikid.com Team from our area!!
Adult registration is $30 and a child's and senior's registration is $20 (children under 3 are free). With registration you will gain entry into the event and into the Bronx Zoo for the day (the best zoo on the East coast in my opinion), get an event T-shirt, and free parking, as well as entertainment, kids-activities and much more.
This is only the second year for the Run for the Wild event and the theme is "Make Tracks for Tigers". The donations collected will go to support the Wildlife Conservation Society’s project in Asia to create safe areas where tigers can thrive and reducing the threats to their survival.
On April 24th check-in begins at 7am. You will collect your T-shirt at that time and let the organizers know you're there. The group warm-up starts at 8:15am. The race for runners will begin at 8:30 and the race for the rest of us begins at 9am. The entire course is a 5K or 3.1-miles and takes you throughout the zoo. Though the event is from 7am - 11:30am, participants are welcome to spend the day with the animals at the zoo.
Register online http://e.wcs.org/site/TR?fr_id=1040&pg=entry, click "join a team" and type in "Macaronikid.com", then follow the directions.
Would like to go, but feeling concerned about how to get there. Contact me and I'll be happy to guide you through it, whether you decide to drive or take the bus. lauraj@macaronikid.com
Not able to go, but realize that saving wildlife is everyones responsibility or just think tigers are super cute? Go to http://e.wcs.org/site/TR and be sure to type in "Macaronikid.com" under donate for a team.
The race/walk is rain or shine, so if you prefer to wait until the day of Run for the Wild you may, however there is an additional $5 fee - making an adults registration total $35.
Thursday, March 18 through Saturday, March 20 - The Musical Treasure Chest
Where: Rodale Community Room at Allentown Symphony Hall, 23 North 6th Street, AllentownWhen: 9:30 AM (& 11:00AM, 10:00AM on Saturday)Who: Kids aged 3 - 6How: Purchase tickets online or call (610) 432-6715Cost of event: $6/ticket
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Friday, March 19 - Wildlife Forensics: CSI in the Outdoors
Where: Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, 2910 New Holland Road, ReadingWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/index.asp
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Saturday, March 20 - Spring Equinox at Hawk Mountain
Where: Hawk Mountain Santuary, Kempton http://hawkmountain.org/Trail_Fees_-_Directions.phpWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: $5/adultFor more info: http://hawkmountain.org/Calendar.php
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Sunday, March 21 - St. Patrick's Day Parade
Where: Begining at the Allentown Fairgrounds and traveling through the West end.When: 1:30 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://allentownstpatricksdayparade.com/
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Tuesday, March 23 through Thursday, March 25 - "The Lion King"
Where: The Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad Street, PhiladelphiaWhen: Various dates and times. See website for complete list.Who: AnyoneHow: Purchase tickets online or by calling 215-731-3333Cost of event: $23 - $150/ticket
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Wednesday, March 24 - Walmart Wednesdays at Philadelphia Zoo
Where: Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave, PhiladelphiaWhen: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: $10/person
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Thursday, March 18 - Connections 2010 Resource Fair
Where: BCIU Education Center, 2101 Centre Ave, ReadingWhen: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PMWho: Families in Berks CountyHow: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: Watch BCTV for more information.
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Thursday, March 18 through Saturday, March 20 - "Meet Me in St. Louis"
Where: Elco High School Auditorium, 180 Elco Dr., MyerstownWhen: 7:30 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Contact 717.866.7447 for ticketsCost of event: $10/adult, $8/student
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Friday, March 19 through Thursday, March 25 - Library events at your local library
Where: Many locationsWhen: n/aWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost of event: Almost always FREEFor more info: Berks county: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=BERKS Lehigh county: http://www.publiclibraries.com/pennsylvania/lehigh.htm
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Friday, March 19 - Storytime at B&N
Where: Barnes and Noble, Broadcasting Square Shopping Center, 2751 Paper Mill Road, WyomissingWhen: 10:00 AM (Every Tuesday and Friday (10am both days))Who: Any child, but geared toward the preschool crowdHow: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: www.barnesandnoble.com
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Friday, March 19 through Thursday, March 25 - Roller Skating at Ozzy's
Where: Ozzy's Family Fun Center, 5411 Pottsville Pike, LeesportWhen: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Mon, Tues and Wed until 9pm, Thurs until 6pm, Saturdays 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sundays 12:00pm-8:00pm)Who: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: $6/person all day, $2/skate rentalFor more info: http://rollerskating.ozzysffc.com/
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Friday, March 19 - Storytime at B&N
Where: Barnes and Noble, Lehigh Valley Mall, WhitehallWhen: 10:30 AM (Saturday at 11am, Tuesday at 10:30am)Who: Anyone but geared toward the preschool crowd.How: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: www.barnesandnoble.com
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Friday, March 19 through Thursday, March 25 - Ice Skating at Body Zone
Where: Body Zone, 3103 Paper Mill Road, WyomissingWhen: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Fridays also 7pm-9pm, Saturdays 2:15 - 4:15 and 8pm-10pm, Sundays 2pm-4pm)Who: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: $7.00/admission, $3.00/skate rentals. Daytime public skating: $4 and $1 skate rental.For more info: http://www.bodyzonesports.com/icesports/publicskating.html
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Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21 - Reading Pet Expo
Where: The Greater Reading Expo Center, 2525 North 12th Street, ReadingWhen: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Saturday 10am - 8pm, Sunday 10am - 6pm)Who: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: $12/adult, $5/kids 4-11, 3 and Under are free. Friday night all children are FREE. (Discount coupons on the website)For more info: http://www.horseandpetexpo.com/petexporeading/index.htm
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Friday, March 19 through Thursday, March 25 - Roller Skating at Roller Motion
Where: RollerMotion - 1609 Trexlertown Road - MacungieWhen: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Saturday 1 - 3:30pm & 7 - 10pm, Sunday 1 - 3:30pm, Wed 5:30 - 8pm, Thurs 7:30 - 10pm)Who: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: $7/Friday, Saturday and Thursday evenings, $6/Saturday afternoon, Sunday and Wednesday; Skate rentals $3For more info: http://www.rollermotion.com/sessions
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Friday, March 19 - Laser/Music Shows at The Planetarium
7:00 p.m. - SonicVision; 8:00 p.m. - Laser Led Zeppelin; 9:00 p.m. - Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon; 10:00 p.m. - SonicVision
Where: Reading Public Museum Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd., ReadingWhen: 7:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: Prices for each show: Non-Members $7; Members $5For more info: http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/calendar/index.php
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Friday, March 19 through Thursday, March 25 - Roller Skating at Fantasy
Where: Fantasy Skate, 500 George St. ReadingWhen: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Saturday also matinee 1-4pm, Sunday only 1-4pm, Wednesdays 7-9pm 13 and under with adult)Who: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: $5/admission, $2/skate rentals, Saturday afternoon, $4/admission, $2/Wednesday
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Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21 - "42nd Street"
Where: Governor Mifflin High School, 101 South Waverly Street, ShillingtonWhen: 7:30 PM (Sunday at 3pm)Who: AnyoneHow: Call for tickets 610.775.5089Cost of event: $10/person
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Friday, March 19 through Saturday, March 20 - "State Fair"
Where: Wyomissing High School, 630 Evans Avenue, WyomissingWhen: 7:30 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Call for tickets: (610) 374-4031Cost of event: Call for prices
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Friday, March 19 through Saturday, March 20 - "Oklahoma!"
Where: Muhlenberg High SchoolWhen: 7:30 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Call for tickets (610) 921-8078Cost of event: Call for pricesFor more info: www.muhlenbergplayers.org
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Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21 - Roller Skating at Skataway
Where: Skateaway, 2275 Lancaster Pike, ShillingtonWhen: 8:00 PM (Saturdays 1-5pm, 7-10pm; Sunday 2-5pm; Wednesdays 6-9pm)Who: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: $6/Friday and Saturday evenings, $5/Saturday and Sunday afternoon; $3/Saturday for 10 and under skate; $1 Wacy Wednesdays, $3 skate rentalFor more info: http://www.skateaway.net/skating_hours.htm
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Friday, March 19 through Thursday, March 25 - Cirque du Soleil: Banana Shpeel, a New Twist On Vaudeville
Where: The Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway (and 74th), New York, NYWhen: 8:00 PM (3pm Sunday)Who: Not recommended for children under 14.How: Purchase tickets onlineCost of event: $45 - $199/ticket
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Saturday, March 20 - Breakfast with Ben Franklin
Where: Independence Ballroom in Independence Visitor Center, Mezzanine Level, 6th and Market Streets PhiladelphiaWhen: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMWho: AnyoneHow: Purchase tickets online or day of the event.Cost of event: Adults/$25; Children (ages 3-10)/$15For more info: http://www.independencevisitorcenter.com/
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Saturday, March 20 through Sunday, March 21 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Crayola
Where: Crayola Factory, 30 Centre Square, EastonWhen: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (11:30 - 12:30 Sunday)Who: The egg hunt is for children ages 3-9 and begins promptly at 9 a.m.How: Call to reserve space 610-515-8000. Space is limited.Cost of event: The cost is $15 for children, $13 for adults. (does not include entry into the Crayola Factory)For more info: http://www.crayola.com/factory/index.cfm
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Saturday, March 20 - Easter Bunny Comes to the Promenade Shops
Where: The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center ValleyWhen: 10:00 AMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: Events are free (but I'm sure you must pay for the bunny photos)For more info: http://www.thepromenadeshopsatsauconvalley.com/
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Saturday, March 20 - Kit's Interactive Theatre: "The Immigrants"
Where: Terance E. Connor Auditorium, Historical Society, 940 Centre Avenue, ReadingWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Age 7 and up with an adult.How: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://www.berkshistory.org/
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Saturday, March 20 - Easter Egg Hunt
Where: West Reading Field HouseWhen: 10:00 AMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://www.westreadingborough.com/
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Saturday, March 20 - Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Exeter Community Park, Happy Landings PlaygroundWhen: 11:00 AM (Raindate 3/27, 11am)Who: Kids aged 1 - 9How: Just show upCost of event: Free
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Saturday, March 20 - Ice Skating at The Rink
Where: The Rink at Lehigh Valley, 3323 7th Street, WhitehallWhen: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (& 8:15pm - 10pm, Sunday 5pm - 7:30pm)Who: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: Admission $6.00 or card $50 for 10; Skate Rental $3.00 or card $20 for 10
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Saturday, March 20 through Sunday, March 21 - Ice Skating at Ice Cap Ice Rink
Where: Ice Cap, 2 Oesterling Drive, ReadingWhen: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (& 7pm - 8:30pm, Sundays 11 - 12:30pm)Who: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: Adults $7, Children $6, Tots $4 (under 4), Skate Rental $3.50For more info: http://www.skateicecap.com/pubsk8.php
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Saturday, March 20 - Puttle Tour Championship
Where: The Brew Works, 812 Hamilton Street, AllentownWhen: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: $5/person (under 12 free) all proceeds to be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of the Lehigh ValleyFor more info: www.iloveputtle.com/the_puttle_tour
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Sunday, March 21 - Star Shows at The Planetarium
1 p.m. - The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather
2 p.m. - Two Small Pieces of Glass
3 p.m. - Clouds of Fire: The Origin of Stars
Where: Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Rd, ReadingWhen: n/aWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: $6.00 Adults (18-60); $4.00 Seniors/Children/Students (w/id); FREE Children under 4 and MembersFor more info: http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/calendar/index.php
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Sunday, March 21 - Free ArtVentures at the Allentown Art Museum
Where: Allentown Art Museum - 31 North 5th Street, Allentown, PAWhen: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Anyone with artful kids!How: Just show up.Cost of event: Free entry into museum and free art program from 1-4pmFor more info: www.allentownartmusum.org
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Sunday, March 21 - Theatreworks USA: "Junie B Jones"
Where: Kutztown University, Schaeffer Auditorium, KutztownWhen: 2:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Purchase tickets online or by phone: 610.683.4092Cost of event: $10/adult, $8/children (14 and under)
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Monday, March 22 - Lapsit
Where: Louisa Gonser Library, 70 Beiber Alley, Kutztown, PAWhen: 11:00 AMWho: birth to preschoolHow: Just show up.Cost of event: FreeFor more info: http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/louisagonsercl/
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Monday, March 22 - Tykes and Trikes
Where: Skateaway, 2275 Lancaster Pike, ShillingtonWhen: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: 6 and under with adultHow: Just show upCost of event: Admission $5.00For more info: http://www.skateaway.net/tykesandtrikes.htm
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Tuesday, March 23 through Thursday, March 25 - The Little Mermaid: The Musical
(3/23 - 5/8/10)
Where: DeSales University, Center Valley Campus, Second Stage, 2755 Station Ave, Center ValleyWhen: n/aWho: AnyoneHow: Purchase tickets online or by phone: 610.282.3192Cost of event: $8/ticketFor more info: www.desales.edu/act1
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Tuesday, March 23 - Tot Time at Body Zone
Where: Body Zone, 3103 Paper Mill Road, WyomissingWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Tuesdays and Thursdays)Who: Kids age 0 - 6 with their parent or guardianHow: Just show upCost of event: $5/child, $3/siblingFor more info: http://www.bodyzonesports.com/fyactivities/totzone.html
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Thursday, March 25 - Lapsit at Kutztown Library
Where: Louisa Gonser Library, 70 Beiber Alley, KutztownWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Birth to preschoolHow: Just show upCost of event: FREEFor more info: http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/louisagonsercl/
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Thursday, March 25 - Hide-N-Seekers: Wild About Weather
Where: Nockamixon State Park Education Center, 1542 Mountain View Dr., QuakertownWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Also 1 - 2pm)Who: 3 - 5 yr. old and adultHow: Please call to pre-register. 215-529-7307Cost of event: There is a $5 fee to cover material costs.For more info: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/index.asp
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Friday, March 26 - Friday Night Out
Where: Kutztown University, Sharadin Art Building, College Blvd, Rm 113When: 6:15 PM - 8:30 PMWho: Children 4 - 12How: Register at naea@kutztown.eduCost of event: $5/childFor more info: Email: naea@kutztown.edu
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Friday, March 26 - Zeek! Club for Kids at Zoellner Arts Center
Where: Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University, 420 East Packer Ave, BethlehemWhen: 8:00 PMWho: Kids 5 - 15 and a grown upHow: Get a membership form online and send it in today!Cost of event: $25/adult, $10/childFor more info: www.zoellnerartscenter.org
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Saturday, March 27 - Mock Turtle Marionette Theater presents Touchstone Theatre: Da Pooch
Where: Charles Brown IceHouse, 56 River Road, Sand Island, BethlehemWhen: 10:00 AM (Workshop begins at 11:00AM)Who: AnyoneHow: email or call for reservationsCost of event: $5/show; $7.50/show and workshopFor more info: For information reservations, scout and birthday programs, and directions visit www.mockturtle.org or contact Doug at doug@mockturtle.org 610-867-8208
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Saturday, March 27 - Preparing a Butterfly or Other Insect Collection
Where: Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, 2910 New Holland Road, ReadingWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: Free
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Saturday, March 27 - Easter on the Farm
Where: PA German Cultural Heritage Center for directions go to: http://www.kutztown.edu/community/pgchc/contact.htmWhen: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FREE admission and parking.For more info: http://www.kutztown.edu/community/pgchc/index1.htm
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Saturday, March 27 - America Reads, America Counts: KU Zoo
Where: Kutztown University, Macfarland Student Union, Multipurpose RoomWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FREEFor more info: americareads@kutztown.edu
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Saturday, March 27 - Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Upper Macungie Park, Route 100When: 10:00 AM (9:30am registration, 04/03 raindate)Who: infants - sixth gradeHow: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: 610-395-5535
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Saturday, March 27 - Eggstravaganzoo
Where: Lehigh Valley Zoo http://www.lvzoo.org/directions.cfmWhen: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: children ages 2 to 10How: Just show upCost of event: $7/ticket, under 2/FREEFor more info: http://www.lvzoo.org/
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Saturday, March 27 - Bob the Builder - Project: Build It
Where: Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road • ReadingWhen: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Fridays 11am - 8pm, Sundays 12 - 5pm)Who: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: Museum fee: $8/adults, $6/children and seniors, Free/under 4For more info: http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/index.php
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Saturday, March 27 - Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Wyomissing Hills PlaygroundWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Kids aged 1 - 10How: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://www.co.berks.pa.us/wyomissing/site/default.asp
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Saturday, March 27 - EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT GRING'S MILL
Where: Grings Mill Recreation Area, WyomissingWhen: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: Free
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Saturday, March 27 - Egg-citing Kindercooks Workshop!
Where: Young Chefs Academy, 703 Penn Ave, West ReadingWhen: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PMWho: 3-5 year oldsHow: Reserve your spot today 610.376.3634Cost of event: $25 due at the time of booking
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Saturday, March 27 - Slinky(R) Birthday Party!
Where: Independent Seaport Museum, Penn's Landing, PhiladelphiaWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FREE with Membership or Museum admission.For more info: http://www.phillyseaport.org/
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Saturday, March 27 through Sunday, March 28 - Easter Bunny Express
Where: Kempton http://www.kemptontrain.com/directions.htmWhen: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Trains leaving on the hour.)Who: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: $9/ticket, child 3-11 $5/ticketFor more info: http://www.kemptontrain.com/
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Saturday, March 27 - Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Rustic Park BirdsboroWhen: 1:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://www.danielbooneoptimist.com/events.html
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Saturday, March 27 - The Lenhart Dance Company
Where: Kutztown University, Schaeffer Auditorium, KutztownWhen: 7:30 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FREE (donations accepted)
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Thursday, April 1 through Friday, April 2 - Big Brother, Big Sister Bowl for Kids' Sake
Where: Bowl-O-Rama, 4100 Perkiomen Avenue, ReadingWhen: n/aWho: AnyoneHow: Call 610-373-5544 for more info!Cost of event: $250 for a team of 5
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Thursday, April 1 - Chess Club at the Fleetwood Library
Where: Fleetwood Library, Arch Street, (same building as the community center and YMCA), FleetwoodWhen: 6:30 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/fleetwoodapl/news.htm
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Friday, April 2 through Sunday, April 4 - Springtime in the Park - Hershey Park
Where: Hershey Park, 100 W. Hersheypark Drive, HersheyWhen: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Sundays close at 6pm.)Who: AnyoneHow: Just show up or purchase tickets onlineCost of event: $23.95/adult, $15.95/child (3 - 8), Under 3 are free.For more info: http://www.springtimeinhershey.com/
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Friday, April 2 through Sunday, April 4 - Easter Bunny Train
Where: Strausburg Railroad, Rt. 741 East, StrasburgWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Trains leaving on the hour.)Who: AnyoneHow: Purchase tickets onlineCost of event: Coach Fare: $16/ticket, Child (3-11)/$9, under 3/$2.00; First-Class Fare: $22/ticket; Dining Car Fare: $18/ticket, Child (3-11)/$11, under 3/$4For more info: http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/special-events.php
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Friday, April 2 - Easter Workshop
Where: Young Chefs Academy, 703 Penn Ave, West ReadingWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PMWho: 6 years and upHow: Registration required (a deposite is required at time of booking) 610.376.3634Cost of event: $35/child Members get 10% off
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Friday, April 2 - Target First Friday Free! at the Children's Museum of Manhattan.
Where: Children Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd, New York, NYWhen: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FREEFor more info: www.cmom.org
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Friday, April 2 - First Friday Family Karaoke
Where: Lucky Strokes Golf and Grille, 7200 Airport Road, BathWhen: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://www.luckystrokesgg.com/karaokenight.html
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Saturday, April 3 - Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Kutztown ParkWhen: 11:00 AMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://www.kutztownoptimist.org/
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Saturday, April 3 - Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Fountain Park Soccer Field, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, AllentownWhen: 12:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: Free
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Sunday, April 4 - Easter at the Museum
Where: Reading Public MuseumWhen: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FreeFor more info: http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/events/easter_2010.php
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Wednesday, April 7 - Target First Wednesday at the Please Touch Museum
Where: Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, PhiladelphiaWhen: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWho: Anyone, but geared for toddlers through young elementary childrenHow: Just show upCost of event: $2/personFor more info: http://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/
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Wednesday, April 7 - Thank You, Gregory! Tribute to Tap Legends
Where: Kutztown University, Schaeffer Auditorium, KutztownWhen: 7:30 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Purchase tickets online or by phone: 610.683.4092Cost of event: $35/adult, $25/student
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Friday, April 9 through Sunday, April 11 - The Secret Lives of Girls
Where: Reading Community Players, 403 N. 11th Street, ReadingWhen: n/aWho: Anyone but recommended for tweens and olderHow: Purchase tickets online or by calling 610-375-9106Cost of event: TBAFor more info: http://www.readingcommunityplayers.com/tickets/
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Friday, April 9 - Capital BlueCross 4 for $48 Family Night at the Reading Phillies
- Four Yellow Box Seat Tickets (Based on Availability)
- Four Sodas
- Four Hot Dogs
- Additional tickets, including the hot dog and soda, can be purchased for $12 each
Where: Reading Phillies, First Energy StadiumWhen: n/aWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: $48 for a family of four, additional tickets may be purchased for $12/person, under four is freeFor more info: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp?sid=t522
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Saturday, April 10 - KidTunes! Starfish
Where: The Mike & Ike Stage, Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St., BethlehemWhen: 10:00 AMWho: AnyoneHow: Purchase tickets onlineCost of event: $9/ticket, $8 for membersFor more info: http://www.artsquest.org/kidtunes/
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Saturday, April 10 - History Expo
Where: Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, 432 W. Walnut St., AllentownWhen: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: The Museum is FREE - this day only !For more info: http://www.lchs.museum/Events.htm
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Sunday, April 11 - Rock Star Tots - Rockin' Fiesta
Where: Riveredge, 2017 Bernville Road, ReadingWhen: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PMWho: Children 0 - 10 and their parentsHow: Just show up or purchase tickets online and get on the "A-List"Cost of event: $5/person, Free/non-walkersFor more info: www.rockstartots.net
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Sunday, April 11 - The Mikado, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
Where: Miller Center, 4 N 2nd St, ReadingWhen: 3:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Purchase tickets online or by phone: 610.372.4721 x5500Cost of event: $36/advanced, $40/door, ONE FREE child's ticket (12 and under) with the purchase of an adult ticket!For more info: www.racc.edu/millercenter
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Thursday, April 15 through Sunday, April 18 - The Kids Clothesline
Where: Merchants Square Mall - 1901 S. 12th Street AllentownWhen: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sunday 10am - 3pm)Who: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: FREE to shopFor more info: http://www.thekidsclothesline.com/consign.htm
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Thursday, April 15 - Target Community Night at the Franklin Institute
Where: The Franklin Institute | 222 North 20th Street, PhiladelphiaWhen: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show up and registerCost of event: FREEFor more info: http://www2.fi.edu/visitor-guide/events/community-events.php
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Friday, April 16 - Kids Night Out
Where: Spring Valley Athletic Club, 4920 Penn Ave, Sinking SpringWhen: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: Kids 3 - 10How: Sign up by calling 610.678.0484Cost of event: $20/first child, $18/second child, $12/third child, $10/four or more.For more info: http://www.svathleticclub.com/KCkidsnightout.htm
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Saturday, April 17 - Weekend Family Art Workshop at Freedman Gallery
Where: Freedman Art Gallery, 13th and Bern Street, ReadingWhen: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Kids 5-12 and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.How: RSVP Recommended: 610 921 7776 or bkrum-holz@alb.eduCost of event: FREEFor more info: Beth Krumholz by phone at (610) 921-7776 or by e-mail at bkrumholz@alb.edu.
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Sunday, April 18 - Spring Festival: "Green is Grand"
Where: Allentown Art Museum • 31 N. Fifth Street • AllentownWhen: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost of event: Free
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Sunday, April 18 - EARTH DAY POTLUCK
Bring your favorite dish to a Potluck with Pure Sprouts and Keepsake Farm. They'll celebrate the Earth with good foods and great conversation. Meet the Pure Sprouts family, John from Keepsake and his animals! *They'll be having an informal discussion about raw milk. Pure Sprouts will be selling Keepsake raw milk by the end of April!
Where: Email for directionsWhen: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Let us know if you'd like to attend- we'd like an estimated head count: lori@puresprouts.comCost of event: FreeFor more info: lori@puresprouts.com
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Friday, April 23 through Saturday, April 24 - Berks Kids Closet Children & Teen Outgrown SALE!
Where: Leesport Farmers MarketWhen: n/aWho: Anyone - Clothing and items to be sold are for children and teens only.How: Register by contacting berkskidscloset@comcast.net or 610-693-6030Cost of event: FREE to register and enter the saleFor more info: http://home.comcast.net/~berkskidscloset/
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Friday, April 23 through Thursday, April 24 - "Grease"
Where: Reading High School, 801 North 13th Street, ReadingWhen: 8:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Call for tickets: 610.926.6481Cost of event: $10/adults, $8/students
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Saturday, April 24 - 2nd annual Run for the Wild at the Bronx Zoo
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Boulevard, BronxWhen: 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM (7am registration, 9am family walk starts)Who: Anyone, kids encouraged and strollers welcome!How: Register online and be sure to sign up with the Macaronikid.com team!Cost of event: Adults $30; Children $20 afterFor more info: http://e.wcs.org/site/TR?fr_id=1040&pg=entry
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Sunday, April 25 - Prokofiev's "Peter & The Wolf"
Where: Allentown Symphony Hall, 23 N 6th Street, AllentownWhen: 2:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Purhase tickets online or by phone: (610) 432-6715Cost of event: $12/adult, $8/children (12 and under)For more info: http://allentownsymphony.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=197186
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Sunday, May 16 - Building Art One Block at a Time: Meet LEGO Master Sean Kenney
Where: Allentown Art Museum, 31 N 5th Street, Allentown. Meet in the SOTA Foyer.When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Purchase ticktes beginning April 1 and. call 610-432-4333, ext. 29 to reserve tickets or purchase tickets in person at the Allentown Art Museum during regular business hours.Cost of event: $5 for museum members, $15 for non-members and $5 for children ages 5-16For more info: http://www.allentownartmuseum.org/programs_events/family/
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Friday, June 4 through Sunday, June 6 - Nickelodeon presents
Where: Kimmel Center, Merriam Theatre, 300 S. Broad Street, PhiladelphiaWhen: n/aWho: AnyoneHow: Purchase tickets online or call 215-893-1999Cost of event: ON SALE MARCH 29For more info: http://www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway/
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A Website for Lehigh Valley Resources
LVLittleones.com

A Local Lehigh Valley Website for Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers or WHOMEVER find stuff for their kids to do in & around the Lehigh Valley, PA area. They list classes for dance, sports, gymnastics, you name it.
Arthur's Back!

One very special episode is "When Carl Met George" - George discovers that Carl has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism, and that Carl sees the world a bit differently than George and many kids. Despite their differences, George and Carl become great pals - and learn a lot from each other. The story is followed by a live-action segment featuring kids with Asperger's and autism.
Rock Art!

Collect a lot of rocks. Be sure there are different sizes and shapes.
Start by choosing the rocks. Flat ones for designs and shapely ones for a pet rock!
Paint the entire rock, top and bottom in one color and place on wax paper to dry.
When the first coat of paint dries, paint on the details such as a lady bug, flowers or eyes and whiskers!
Almost any type of acrylic paint will work. Try to find some thick paints so that the rock won't show through.
Kids can love to be creative and your rocks can become a door stop, book end, garden ornament, or paper weight. A collection of painted rocks can be used to form stepping stones. They make a great gift for grandparents too!
All you have to do is read

Strong reading skills make everything easier in the education world. And if your child becomes a strong reader it will in turn alleviate pressure when other subjects may present challenges. Children take to reading eagerly and naturally.
A little encouragement of this natural curiosity goes a long way - and the child does all the real work.
Read to Your Child Everyday - it's important to be relaxed and unhurried. If time doesn't permit, bring books along where you go. Even if children are left to explore the books on their own, the fact that you bring books shows the child the importance of reading to you.
Read and Re-Read - Be patient and read your child's favorites a few times, especially if they request them specifically. Kids are new to stories and when something catches them they want to relive it over and over again.
Read it Right - Take the time to read the story well. Children know the difference. If you read without enthusiasm your child will lose interest and probably feel like he's putting you out. If reading becomes a chore or - worse yet - a source of stress, it will have reverse the desired effect.
Choosing the Right Book - Take seriously what your child tells you about the books they like. You'll catch on pretty fast to their interests and you'll be able to guide their choices while respecting their tastes. Go to the library together. Let them respond to what they see and let them have a say in the decision.
Build a Home Library - Think about collecting the classics; you might even discover a forgotten yearning in yourself for a long lost favorite. Give books a place of honor in your home. Teach your children to respect them and care for them.
“WHEN ELMO GROWS UP”
Coming to Stabler Arena

TM/(c) 2010 Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved. Photographs courtesy of VEE Corporation.
Favorite Friends Plan Their Pageant - and Their Future -in Bethlehem from May 6–9.
VEE Corporation is proud to raise the curtain on the 30th season of its world renowned Sesame Street Live touring productions. As the live stage show licensee of Sesame Workshop (the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street), VEE will present Abby Cadabby, the newest Muppet on Sesame Street, along with Elmo, Zoe, Rosita and all of her furry and feathered friends as they ask, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ Get ready to sing cowboy songs, ride the rails and more. Tickets for all seven performances go on sale Monday, March 22 at 10 a.m.
When Elmo and his Sesame Street Live friends think about growing up, it’s a musical show-and-tell! Bert dreams of becoming a forest ranger, Telly longs to be a cowboy and their newest friend, Abby Cadabby, wants to be a Fairy Godmother just like her mommy. Elmo thinks about becoming a ‘weather monster,’ but has a hard time predicting his own forecast—he wants to be anything and everything all at once! “When Elmo Grows Up” includes lessons on perseverance, teamwork and the power of imagination. Children learn that if they believe in themselves and are willing to try, the possibilities are endless.
What: Sesame Street Live "When Elmo Grows Up"
When: Thursday May 6 7 p.m. (*Opening Night Discount)
Friday May 7 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Saturday May 8 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sunday May 9 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Where: Stabler Arena / Lehigh University, 124 Goodman Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Tickets: $14 and $19. A limited number of $24 premium seats and $28 Gold Circle seats are also available *Opening Night, all seats (excluding Premium / Gold Circle) are $12. Additional fees and discounts may apply. For more information, call 610-758-6611. To charge tickets by phone, please call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com. For information online, please visit www.sesamestreetlive.com. Become a fan of Sesame Street Live on Facebook.
Win a Family Four Pack of Tickets, contest begins in April!
Hershey Park Tickets - March Madness
Get your tickets early and save BIG!
During March, Hershey Park is offering four rounds of discounts when purchasing your tickets early for the season. The third round is available until March 21, 2010. You can save $16 and that is off each ticket! These tickets are valid any day in May or June 2010.
On the website, you can vote for your favorite Hershey character and enter to win a family of four weekend getaway at the park complete with cabana at the water park and hotel accommodations.
To find out more about March Madness or purchase you advance tickets go to http://www.hersheypark.com/march_sweetness/#
Promote Your Event on Macaronikid
Your school is putting on a play. Your child's dance school is having a public performance. Your organization is having a fund-raiser to benefit the community. Whatever it may be, if Macaronikid doesn't already have it listed and its kid-friendly/family-friendly or for the benefit of parents, let me know about it! For details on how to have your event listed send an email to lauraj@macaronikid.com
