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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Grab & Go Family Planner

Prom, spring candy, and a baseball competition.

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 EMPTY BOWL BREAKFAST  Where/When: Harry Truman High School, Saturday at 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Why Go: Have breakfast, take home a homemade ceramic bowl and benefit local food pantries with the family.  Pricing: $10 donatiion. MACY’S PROM FAIR  Where/When: Oxford Valley Mall, Macy’s Junior …

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Grab & Go Family Planner

It's official: Rita's Water 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 to celebrate the First Day of Spring. We promise to stop counting down now. In lieu of the changing season, grab your PSSA-stressed children and take them out on the town. They had a rough week: Water ice, cheap soccer games and general family fun is sure to cheer them up, right?  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 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Why Go: Games, crafts, airbrush face painting to ring in the season. Anyone go to the Earth Day event last …

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Grab & Go Family Planner

A school musical, spring festival, and a birthday party

Readers, it was tough this week. There are tons of things going on around town to keep you and the clan busy this weekend. You can make artsy furniture, check out Bensalem High’s spring musical, get your face painted at a fashion show 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 1:30 p.m. Why Go: Artist Michael Brolly shows you and yours how to create …

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Grab & Go Family Planner

A real high school musical, science experiments, and maple syrup demonstration make for some quality family time.

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 we count down to opening day with the Phillie Phanatic, enjoy Pennsbury High School's killer spring drama, tap some maple syrup and 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.    PHILLIE PHANATIC AND PIZZA PARTY  Where/When: Cherokee Day Camp Sunday from 1 p.m. Why Go: Ring in the day camp's 2011 season with the Phanatic and free pizza.  Pricing: Free   GOOD VIBRATIONS MINI CAMP Where/When: Middletown Township Community Center, Saturday at 9 a.m. Why Go: Tap …

Karen Fratti

11:24 am on Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Awesome Stacey. Check out the Get Out Planners too for grown up events, if you're interested. With the change in season, lots of fun things are popping up.   more ›

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Grab & Go Family Planner

Cartoons, hip hop theater, and rock climbing make for a busy week!

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 • EXTREME FRIDAY  Where/When: Middletown Community Center  Friday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.  Why Go: Talk about stress release; this is for the older set, from 6th - 9th grade, and they’ll need their strength for the rock wall, skate park, and pick-up basketball.  Pricing: $7 • FAIRY TALE CHARACTER BREAKFAST …

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

Valentine's Day crafts, cheerleading, and storytimes make for a busy week.

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 •OPEN SWIM Where/When: Bensalem High School Pool, Fridays from 7-9 p.m. Why Go: The best way to beat the winter blues is to live the summer dream - put on those bathing suits and make a splash! Pricing: $3 •FAMILY PLAY AND LEARN …

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