Places To Go, Things To Do | Week of MAR 9, 2020

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Family Arts Academy
Mar 8, 2020 to May 10, 2020
02:00 PM until 04:00 PM
This event occurs weekly, on Sunday.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 N Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA

Cost: FREE / No registration needed

Ages:
Elementary School Age,Toddlers & Preschoolers

March 6: Asian American Film Festival: Meet folks from the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival for an exploration of cultural storytelling through film and hands-on projects.

March 15: Printed Poetry: Create and print original poems for World Poetry Day with illustrations crafted simple print-making techniques; intaglio, relief, lithography, and screen printing.

March 22: Drips and Dabs: Inspired by Markus Linnenbrink’s installation in the lobby, create rich, colorful, drippy, vibrant paintings.

March 29: Mexican Folklore: Experiment with two paper mache-based art forms in Mexican folklore traditions, the well-known piñata and the brightly colored fantastical creatures known as alebrije.

https://www.pafa.org/museum/education/family/family-arts-academy


Sensory-friendly Sunday
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
08:00 AM until 12:00 PM

The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th St
Philadelphia, PA

Cost: FREE / Registration requested but not required

All Ages/Families

Exhibits will be modified to provide an opportunity to experience all the venue has to offer for people on the autism spectrum and with a range of differing abilities.

Trained staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and, if necessary, direct you to a quiet space that provides a chance to cool down and take a break.

Pre-registration is strongly suggested to ensure you can claim a free ticket. Guests who arrive between 8-9:30am will also get free admission.

website: https://www.fi.edu/sensory-friendly-everyday


Storytime and Play Group
Dec 31, 2019 to Mar 31, 2020
10:00 AM until 11:00 AM
This event occurs weekly, on Tuesday.

for Toddlers & Preschoolers,Babies & Infants

Whitman Library
200 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia, PA
215-685-1754

Cost: FREE / No registration needed

Join for rhymes, songs, movement activities, and stories! Afterwards, socialize and play with the library’s toys.

This program is intended for babies thru preschoolers and their caregivers; older siblings are welcome.

Contact name: Rachel Solomon
Contact email: solomonr@freelibrary.org
Website: http://freelibrary.org/whitman


Sundays on Stage: Magic by Poly
Sunday, Mar 15, 2020
02:00 PM until 03:00 PM

Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Free / No registration needed

Additional Information
Contact email: sundaysonstage@freelibrary.org

Beloved magician Poly will wow the entire family with this fun-filled magic program featuring a dazzling display of illusions, comedy, music, audience participation, and more.

Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.Late seating is at the discretion of the library.

Children, teens, families and adults are welcome!

This series is made possible by funding from the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers.

Website: http://freelibrary.org

All Ages/Families


Places To Go, Things To Do is heard LIVE on Monday afternoons on #TheRideHome with @RadioRobyn on the :40s between 3PM – 5PM ET!