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Pride of the Susquehanna Launced for the Season
Ticket GIVEAWAY
Join us on the Pride of the Susquehanna for our 25th Season of service and fun for the whole family! We have family-themed events, from the fun Pirates on the Pride, new and improved Family Night Cruises (that feature guest children authors from Midtown Bookstore and entertainment from a children’s entertainer!), Public sightseeing cruises fun for everyone in the family, and our always fun and educational Susquehanna River School Educational Voyages.
Family Night is a cruise event first developed for the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat in 2012 to ...
Win 4 tickets to see CATS at Dutch Apple
Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS is a unique, spectacular musical with fantastic costumes and electrifying dancing that has young and old cheering! You'll be surrounded by the theatre cats, rock and roll cats, mischievous cats, romantic cats, magical cats and more!
See why cats are unique in every way... just like us! Whether you're reliving a memory or creating one, CATS lets the memory live again!
CATS runs May 16 - June 29 at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. For tickets and more information, click here.
GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
One lucky ...
Getting Ready for Spring/Summer Outdoor Fun
It's been a long winter for some of us in northern climates, but it looks like it's finally spring and time to get ready for outdoor activities.
Here’s part of my spring to-do list to help you get ready for kid-friendly outings.
Kid’s Clothes
- Check “spring” jackets and rain coats to see if they fit.
- Check out last year’s rain boots and try them on.
- Locate ball caps and sun hats.
- Spend some time with your kids trying on summer shoes, t-shirts, and shorts to ...
Kids Bowl FREE All Summer
Macaroni Fun
Want to escape the heat this summer? Want the kids to get some excercise? Then you need to check out this FREE bowling program at kidsbowlfree.com. Your kids can bowl 2 FREE games of bowling each and every day of summer for FREE.
SOME MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM
SOME MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM
- You can sign the kids up at multiple centers but you will need to create another account. Only one unique email address can be used to open an account, so you will need to register with another email address.
- If ...
Mighty Mom Smoothie
For those that really wished they liked the green drinks!
This recipe is for moms who want to try a green healthy drink without having to hold their nose to drink it! Chock full of vitamins and protein, this smoothie is your ticket to a healthy snack or meal, without giving up great taste.
This specific recipe has great high blood pressure fighting vitamins and nutrients, and contains enough frozen food that you need not worry about crushed ice. This recipe makes enough to share with your coworker, husband, or fellow car pooling mom!
Mighty Mom Smoothie
1 cup Greek ...
This specific recipe has great high blood pressure fighting vitamins and nutrients, and contains enough frozen food that you need not worry about crushed ice. This recipe makes enough to share with your coworker, husband, or fellow car pooling mom!
Mighty Mom Smoothie
1 cup Greek ...
May 15th through May 19th
Wednesday, May 15 - Make-A-Wish Wednesdays at BounceU
BounceU has partnered with the Make-A-Wish foundation to raise money for children battling life threatening illnesses. Please join us Wednesday evenings in May as we bounce to meet our fundrasing goal. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Program.
Where: BounceU, 318 Taxiway Dr, Annville, PAWhen: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: All welcomeHow: Click here to rsvpCost: $8 for your first child, $7 each additional childFor more info: (717) 838-0848, [email protected] or Click here
Saturday, May 18 - Tinker Bell & The Fairies of Pixie Hollow 5/18/13
The Studio will present its spring ballet, Tinker Bell & The Fairies of Pixie Hollow. One performance only will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at East Pennsboro High School in Enola.
What’s more, Tinker Bell and the fairies will be available after the performance to meet with audience members and pose for photographs! Audience members are invited to stay and to bring a camera.
What’s more, Tinker Bell and the fairies will be available after the performance to meet with audience members and pose for photographs! Audience members are invited to stay and to bring a camera.
Where: East Pennsboro High School, Shady Lane, EnolaWhen: 7:00 PMWho: All welcomeHow: Tickets required, available by clicking here or at the doorCost: $9.50/personFor more info: call or e-mail The Studio at (717) 614-1942 or [email protected]
Sunday, May 19 - Lancaster Sertoma Chicken BBQ @ Long's Park
Enjoy a delicious chicken bbq meal as part of the largest chicken bbq, as certified by Guiness Book of World Records! Over 25,000 complete chicken bbq dinners will be prepared. Bring your family and enjoy a relaxing meal in the park, or use the convenient drive-thru lanes for a fast meal on yoru way home.
Where: Long's Park, LancasterWhen: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: All welcomeHow: Save $1.00 by buying tickets in advance at Turkey Hill, or pay $9 the day of the bbq, click here for more infoCost: $8 in advance or $9 day of bbqFor more info: Click here
February 25th through May 21st
Monday, February 25 through Thursday, December 31 - Family fun in neighboring communities
Looking for family fun outside of Harrisburg & West Shore? Check out Macaroni Kid York, Hershey to Elizabethtown Macaroni Kid, Lebanon Macaroni Kid & Lancaster Macaroni Kid!
Where: York, Hershey to Elizabethtown, Lebanon & LancasterWhen: n/aWho: AllHow: Check them out to find family fun in Central PACost: *
Thursday, May 16 - Preschool Bowling at Trindle Bowl
Bring your preschooler to Trindle Bowl for some indoor family fun! Only $9.95 for an adult & preschoolers, includes: bowling, shoes, bumpers, push sticks, ramps, drink & snack!
Where: Trindle Bowl, 4695 E. Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg PAWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Preschoolers with an adultHow: Show up & enjoyCost: $9.95 for an adult & child, each additional person is $4.50For more info: 737-9820 or click here
Thursday, May 16 - All Ages Open Bounce @ BounceU
The inflatables & games are fun for all ages!
Where: BounceU, 318 Taxiway Dr, AnnvilleWhen: 3:30 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Reservations are suggested, Click here or 838-0848Cost: $8/first child, $7/each additional childFor more info: Click here
Thursday, May 16 - Homework Helpers @ Fredricksen Library
The volunteer helpers are experienced educators ready to help with all subjects. Students are responsible to bring all textbooks, homework sheets, instructions and related materials. Students can also receive instruction on researching topics and preparing projects.
Where: Fredricksen Library, meet in the lower lobby at 3:30pmWhen: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PMWho: Students in grades 1-5, parent/caregiver must remain in the children's library during the instruction.How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 761-3900
Thursday, May 16 - Read to Dogs @ Fredricksen Library
Specially trained dogs will be at the library to listen to children read aloud. This program is helpful to children who may be shy or reluctant to read aloud.
Where: Fredricksen Library, Camp HillWhen: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMWho: Readers up to age 12How: Registration required, (717) 761-3900 x225Cost: FREEFor more info: (717) 761-3900 x225
Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 - Plein Air Festival & Arts Competition
The Plein Air Festival is a three-day event beginning Friday, May 17, 2013, and will showcase some of the region’s best artists all painting live out doors (En Plein Air).
Where: Market & 24th Streets, Camp HillWhen: n/aWho: All welcomeHow: Show up & enjoyCost: No admissionFor more info: Click here
Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 - Greek Festival
Enjoy the annual Greek Festival with delicious food, dancers, games, dancers & more. Click here for a map & event schedule.
Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Camp HillWhen: Fri/Sat: 11a-8p, Sun: 12p-5pWho: All welcomeHow: Show up & enjoyCost: Cost applies to food & purchasesFor more info: Click here
Friday, May 17 through Sunday, October 13 - Pop Culture & Cars at AACA Museum
Join us for a trip down memory lane as we re-create popular culture items alongside popular cars of the 1950s-1970s. This is a perfect show for summertime fun. What images do the 50s, 60s, and 70s conjure up for you? Poodle skirts, Elvis Presley, drive-in movies, diners, sock hops, The Beatles, Peace signs, Jimi Hendrix, black lights, The Monkeys, Smokey and the Bandit, Grease, Saturday Night Fever, game shows, Disco Balls, Magic 8 Balls, and Much more!
Where: AACA Museum, 161 Museum Dr, Hershey, PA 17033When: n/aWho: All welcomeHow: Show up & enjoyCost: Adults $10, Children (4-12) $7, Seniors (61+) $9For more info: 717-566-7100 or www.aacamuseum.org
Friday, May 17 through Saturday, May 18 - Preschool Playdates at BounceU
Preschool playdates are a great time for the youngest of BounceU fans to come enjoy games, rides & slides with others their own age. Use of the inflatables is limited to the mini bouncers- ages 5 & under and their families so they have a chance to socialize, laugh & get some exercise. Parents & siblings may bounce too, and of course BounceU's experienced staff will be on hand to supervise.
Thursday: 1pm, Friday: 9:30am, Saturday: 9am
Thursday: 1pm, Friday: 9:30am, Saturday: 9am
Where: BounceU, 318 Taxiway Dr, Annville, PAWhen: Fr: 9:30a, Sat: 9aWho: Ages 5 & underHow: Reservations suggested, click here, call (717) 838-0848 or email [email protected]Cost: First child: $8, additional children: $7 eachFor more info: click here, call (717) 838-0848 or email [email protected]
Friday, May 17 - Mothering Circle @ Om Baby Center
Join us every Friday with the purpose of re-igniting your passion as a mother to be as wholly present and act in loving-kindness with your loved ones through such practices as attachment parenting, natural living, co-sleeping, breastfeeding and all matters of mothering.
Where: Om Baby Center, Camp HillWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Mothers, children are welcome tooHow: Show up & enjoyCost: FREEFor more info: Click here or email [email protected]
Friday, May 17 - Children’s Bingo Night @ Fredricksen
Family fun with books as prizes!
Where: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St, Camp HillWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Registration required, 761-2900Cost: FREEFor more info: 761-3900
Saturday, May 18 - Working Moms Network @ Giant Camp Hill
A group for working moms who want to get together to get together in a relaxed setting. Usually occurs the 4rd Sat/month at Camp Hill (Also occurs at the Linglestown Giant the 2nd & 4th Wed of the month)
Where: Community Room, Camp Hill Giant Food Store, Trindle Rd/Rt. 15When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Working moms w/ kids ages newborn-36 monthsHow: Show up and enjoyCost: FREEFor more info: 717-724-1166
Saturday, May 18 - Paws, Claws, Scales & Tails
Ever wonder what animals do to survive in the wild? Bring the kids for a fun and informative presenation by Zoo America in Center Court. You'll learn how to paws, claws, scales and tails are important for defense, finding food, eating, swimming and escaping predators. Plus there will be a cool giveaway too!
Where: Capital City Mall, Camp HillWhen: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (30 minute infomative sessions at 11:30, 12:30 and 1:30)Who: All welcomeHow: No registration required, show up & enjoyCost: FREE
Tuesday, May 21 - Two for Tuesdays @ AACA Museum
Bring a friend and enjoy 1/2 off museum admission!
Where: AACA Museum, 1 mile north of HersheyPark on Rt. 39, HersheyWhen: n/aWho: All ages welcomeHow: Tickets required, purchase at the museumCost: $10 for two people over age 4, ages 3 & under: FREEFor more info: Click here
Tuesday, May 21 - American Girl Doll Book Club for 1st & 2nd graders @ Fredricksen Library
The American Girl Doll Book Club will meet and discuss a different doll and her book each month. Please read the book prior to attending; dolls are welcome but not required. Snack and Craft included. May – Meet Saige (the newest American Girl!)
Where: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St, Camp HilWhen: 4:30 PM - 5:15 PMWho: 1st & 2nd gradersHow: registration required, call 761-3900Cost: 761-3900For more info: Click here or call 761-3900
Tuesday, May 21 - Bookworm Club @ Simpson
Join us as we listen to a story. A snack, craft and discussion will follow this story. Children learn about a specific genre, make a craft, are encouraged to recommend good books to each other, and then have a snack.
Where: Simpson Library, MechanicsburgWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: 1st - 3rd grade kidsHow: Registration required by the Friday before the programCost: FREEFor more info: Click here, (717) 766-0171 or [email protected]
May 22nd through May 25th
Wednesday, May 22 through Monday, May 27 - Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus “BUILT TO AMAZE” 5/22-27
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze!, the 143rd edition of The Greatest Show On Earth®. Surprise and wonder delights audiences with over-the-top feats of strength, agility and courage. As the momentum builds so does the anticipation, anything can happen when Ringling Bros.® Presents Built To Amaze!
Circus performers from across the globe create the perfect blend of athleticism and bravery, where power meets fearlessness and amazement has no bounds. Magnificent elephants, ferocious tigers, astonishing acrobats and awe-inspiring aerialists are engineered into one spectacular performance.
Circus performers from across the globe create the perfect blend of athleticism and bravery, where power meets fearlessness and amazement has no bounds. Magnificent elephants, ferocious tigers, astonishing acrobats and awe-inspiring aerialists are engineered into one spectacular performance.
Where: Giant Center, Hershey, PAWhen: n/aWho: All agesHow: Tickets required, click here or stop by the box officeCost: $25 & upFor more info: click here
Wednesday, May 22 - Homeschool Garden Craft Class: All about peanuts
Learn almost all there is to know about peanuts by planting a peanut plant to take home, enjoy peanut butter ice cream, talk about harvesting & growing peanuts, enjoy a peanut scramble and play peanut games. Don't forget to wear old clothes.
Where: Ashcome Farm & Greenhouses, 906 W. Grantham Rd, Mechanicsburg, PAWhen: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: Homeschooled kids ages 5+How: Registration required, click here or call 766-7611Cost: $5/personFor more info: click here or call 766-7611
Wednesday, May 22 - Make-A-Wish Wednesdays at BounceU
BounceU has partnered with the Make-A-Wish foundation to raise money for children battling life threatening illnesses. Please join us Wednesday evenings in May as we bounce to meet our fundrasing goal. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Program.
Where: BounceU, 318 Taxiway Dr, Annville, PAWhen: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: All welcomeHow: Click here to rsvpCost: $8 for your first child, $7 each additional childFor more info: (717) 838-0848, [email protected] or Click here
Thursday, May 23 - Homework Helpers @ Fredricksen Library
The volunteer helpers are experienced educators ready to help with all subjects. Students are responsible to bring all textbooks, homework sheets, instructions and related materials. Students can also receive instruction on researching topics and preparing projects.
Where: Fredricksen Library, meet in the lower lobby at 3:30pmWhen: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PMWho: Students in grades 1-5, parent/caregiver must remain in the children's library during the instruction.How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 761-3900
Friday, May 24 through Monday, September 2 - Public Cruises on Pride of the Susquehanna
Catch a summer's breeze on the 45 minute sightseeing cruise on the Susquehanna River. Enjoy the beautiful sights from the climate controlled salon or grab a drink & snack and head topside to the partically covered upper deck to enjoy the wonderful skyline.
Where: Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, boards on City IslandWhen: Mon: 12p & 1:30p, Tues-Sun: 12p, 1:30p & 3pWho: All ages welcomeHow: Purchase tickets at the loading dock, groups of 30+ should call 234-6500 at least two weeks prior to arrange a cruiseCost: Adults & seniors: $10, kids 3-12: $8, kids 2 & under: FREEFor more info: Click here
Friday, May 24 - Band Concert
The Red Land High School Wind Ensemble and the New Cumberland Town Band will join forces to present a combined free concert at 7:00 PM on May 24 in the auditorium of Red Land High School, 560 Fishing Creek Road, Lewisberry. A free will offering will be accepted for Holding Hope, Red Land Band's official charity which supports families of children with life-threatening illnesses being treated at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. For more information about Holding Hope, see www.holdinghope.org. More information about the New Cumberland Town Band is at www.nctownband.org.
Where: Red Land High School, LewisberryWhen: 7:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Show up & enjoyCost: No admission charge, donations acceptedFor more info: [email protected]
Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 - ArtsFest
Riverfront Park in Harrisburg will transform in to the annual ArtsFest! Tons of art vendors, food & KIDSFEST.
Where: Riverfront Park, HarrisburgWhen: n/aWho: All ages, ArtsFest can be a little tight so a stroller or baby carrier is a great ideaHow: Show up & enjoyCost: FREE admission (there will be no $5 admission as in the past 2 years).For more info: Click here
Kids Eat FREE Directory
Find out where kids eat FREE in our area!
Looking for a local restaurant to eat as a family? Check out these local restaurants where kids eat FREE! Information is subject to change, so please verify before going out.
EVERYDAY:
- Hoss's- 697-2214, Mechanicsburg & 732-5444, Enola- All day, 5 & under, FREE Salad/Soup/Dessert Bar w/ purchase of adult bar or meal
SUNDAY:
- Garfields- 737-6937, Camp Hill- All day, 12 & under, up to 2 FREE kids meals w/ adult meal purchase
- Legends- 591-1617, Mechanicsburg- All day, 12 & under, FREE kids meal q/ adult meal purchase
- Stocks on 2nd- 233-6699 ...
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