Tyler Arboretum Earth Day Activities! Great for kids!!!!

Tuesday, April 22 Tyler Arboretum:

• 10-11am: Let’s Go Play: Let’s Be Artists
• 1-2:30pm: Garden Sprouts: Earthwormy Earth Day
• 6-7pm: Yoga in the Garden

Delaware County Shopping Guide

Hi friends!  We've put together a list of fantastic local people & resources to help you find great options for holiday shopping right in your back yard.  There are so many great option, this list only scratches the surface!  Helping local businesses and people is always good for Delaware County!  I encourage you to look around close to home to find unique gifts that the people in your life would like to receive! 

Family Gifts: Great options for a one shot deal!

• The Media Theatre close to home and lots of fun!
• Arden Theatre Tickets My family loves going to the children's theater & my husband & I enjoy going without the kids!
• Tyler Arboretum Membership: Tons of family fun throughout the year and plenty of room for energetic kids to run, the Tyler Arboretum offers something for everyone in the family.
• Wilmington Blue Rocks :  A variety of game packages, the Blue Rocks will entertain your family all summer long.  Package tickets with t-shirts and hats to make a great winter holiday gift!
• Weld Photography Give the gift of a portrait session with Weld Photography. Purchase a Special Discounted Gift Certificate for a Mini Portrait Session using discount code: DELCOMOM.
  Give this gift for the holiday and schedule a portrait session for later in the year...or use it right away to schedule Holiday Portraits!

For the Kids:
Raise your hand if you need one more toy in your house.....(all you hear are crickets here!)  Giving the gift of an experience not only lasts longer, but often exposes children to things they may have never known!

• Please Touch Museum
• Philadelphia Zoo
• Guitar and lessons---what a cool gift idea and of course a local store!  Richard's Guitar Studio offers a ton of lessons and a variety of teachers to get your kid interested in guitar! Mention this list & you receive 1/2 off your first month of lessons!
• Upper Darby Performing Arts Center-get tickets to one show or buy an entire season!  

For Him or Her:

• Longwood Gardens
• 31 Gifts has some very feminine prints, it does have a few options for men that won't break the bank!  Right now, spend $35 before tax & shipping and get a Medium Utility Tote for only $5!!! 
• LuLu's at Booths Corner in Aston.  I had multiple emails about the store & they have such cool jewelry! &nbsp
• Finlandia-has tons of interesting options!  
• Iron Hill Brewery Beer Gift Package (if you're looking for me, I'd take this!)
• MJ's Massage Studio MJ is great at what he does & always has a special that makes the massage not only feel good but affordable!  

Miscellaneous items:

• Main Line Art Center---Give the gift of art!  They have gift certificates available if you want to make sure your giftee gets exactly what they're looking for!  (Craft Sale starts November 30th)
• I love these hand made crafts by Laura Plum Designs! Unique scrabble tile ornaments or Sea Glass jewelry.  Awesome!
• Earth and State in Media has a ton of great items in varying price ranges, so there is something on everyone's list! 
• Bevans----who doesn't like candy!  I get candy here every single year! 
• Chadds Ford Winery

For the person on your list who has everything, consider making a donation!  Donations to local charties such as Kisses for Kyle,  Cradles to Crayons, Delaware County SPCA and Philabundance also stay local and help people in need who might be our neighbors & friends!  

Weekend Family Fun

Weekend:

• Rose Tree Park Concert Series, Info HERE! (Neil Diamond tribute on Saturday!)
• Watch the Olympics!  The schedule is HERE.  You can also do a few crafts located HERE

Saturday:

• Michael's Stores-Duct Tape Purse (ages 14+)  Check local store to make sure they're participating.
• National Bowling Day, Get a coupon for free bowling HERE
• Tree House Festival at Tyler Arboretum, free with admission.  Info HERE.
• Lowes Build & Grow-Shrek Dragon Ride, Registration Required
• Second Saturday in Media (Makin' Music will be in front of the Franklin Mint!)

Sunday:

• Lowes Build & Grow-Shrek Dragon Ride, Registration Required
• Free Admission to the Brandywine River Museum 9:30 am-noon

Upcoming Events at the Tyler Arboretum CLICK HERE

The Arboretum offers workshops, classes, special events, and tours
throughout the year.

This Summer, check out: Sit A Spell, Storybook Celebration, Butterfly House, Meadow Maze, Hiking Trails, Treehouses, Yoga and so much more!

515 Painter Road
Media, PA 19063

Phone: 610-566-9134

Prices:  Tyler Members: FREE 

 Non-members: Adults (16 to 64): $9 Seniors (65+): $8 

Youths (3-15): $5 Children under 3: Free

Outdoor Yoga this Summer at Tyler Arboretum

 

An adult class that begins tomorrow!  

 

An outdoor yoga series will be held on 

Wednesday mornings

 from June 6th to August 29th 

(8:30am - 9:45am)

 

at the Tyler Arboretum

515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063

 

Join Alissia to start your Wednesdays with an outdoor yoga session.

 

You can preregister for a 10 class discount card 

($100 for Tyler members, $110 for non-members)

Drop-In fee is $13 per session for Tyler members, 

$15 per session for non-members

 Tyler Arboretum Website HERE

Beginner/Intermediate Yoga

  

Students will move through a well-balanced practice that incorporates yoga philosophy, centering, breathing, poses, and relaxation. 

Gain flexibility, build strength, and focus the mind. 

 

Modifications will be offered to accommodate and 

challenge students with varying levels of 

yoga experience. 

 

Classes will be held outdoors in grassy areas

 or under the terrace tent during inclement weather.

Dress in comfortable clothes, bring water and a yoga mat or towel.

 

       Yoga with Alissia website HERE

 

Maple Sugaring at Tyler Abrboretum

Looking for something to do with the kids on President's Day?

Monday, February 20, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Presidents' Day falls in the middle of maple sugaring season. Come to the Arboretum and learn about this sweet breakfast treat by tapping a tree, collecting sap, boiling it down, and enjoying delicious maple syrup snacks. In the afternoon, we will venture out to see what other plants are doing this time of year.

To register contact Joanne Landau, Registrar; 610-566-9134 x215 or jlandau@tylerarboretum.org
Pre-registration required for all Mini-Camps; $50 members, $55 non-members per class

Click HERE for more info!

Weekend in Delco-Family Fun!

Saturday 

• Kids Workshop at Home Depot 9am-12pm
• LEGO Friends Launch n' Build at Toys R Us Noon- 2 pm.
• Maple Sugaring Exploration
  at Tyler Aboretum 10 am-12:30.

Tree Maze & Mini Golf now open at Linvilla

If you have a Bank of America Card, check out Bank of America Free Museum Admission to Cardholders HERE! You can gain access to thousands of Museum's across the country for free on the first full weekend of the month!

Saturday & Sunday in Delaware County

Saturday 

• Craft Fair Info HERE Swarthmore
• Santa Parade in Wayne
• Kids Workshop at Home Depot 9am-12pm
• Build & Grow Clinic at Lowes 10 am registration required.
• Santa Claus is coming to Harvest Season Grill & Wine Bar: bring your kids in for lunch, have their picture taken with the big man. Santa will be there 12/3, 12/4, and 12/18 from 11am-4pm.
• Countdown to Christmas at Toys R Us Noon-3 pm.
• Helen Kate Furness Library is at the Helen Kate Furness Library, (registration required) InfoHERE Noon
• Natural Critter Ornaments at Tyler Aboretum 10 am-11:30.

Sunday:

Make your own Gingerbread House at Ikea cost is $5.99

Saturday & Sunday

• Parkside Performing Arts Company Presents: The Nutcracker 2011 Info HERE 7 pm.
• Malvern Victorian Christmas info HERE
• Media Festival Lights begins Saturday Info HERE. Santa, Music & refreshments at the opening ceremony starting Saturday.

All Weekend

• Christmas on the Farm at Linvilla 
• The Rock School of Dance presents the Nutcraker Kimmel Center
• If you have a Bank of America Card, check out Bank of America Free Museum Admission to Cardholders HERE! You can gain access to thousands of Museum's across the country for free on the first full weekend of the month!

Family Friendly Weekend Activities!

All Weekend

• Hayrides to the Witches House & Pumpkin Land at Linvilla
• Harry Potter Weekend in Chestnut Hill
• Fall Fair at the Granite Run Mall not many details but I did see this on the Facebook page: We will have two wristbands, one for 12-5PM and one for 5-11PM. Each wristband will be $20/ride all of the rides and we have a limited supply of $2.00 off coupons inside the mall at guest services.

 Saturday:

• Jungle John’s “Giant Man Eating Balloon Show at The Creative Living Room (My daughter told me that Jungle John holds a record of holding 10 live African cockroaches in his mouth...not sure if it is true, but she likes Jungle John!)
• Roots of Puerto Rican Music, FREE at the Kimmel Center at 11 am.
• Pumkin Days at Tyler Aboretum 10 am-5 pm

Weekend Activities

 Saturday:

• Annual Rock-n-Roll Car Show in Media from 1 – 4pm on the top floor of the Media parking garage.
• Tyler Arboretum Scarecrow Festival HERE from 10 am- 2pm
• Johnny Appleseed Art & Music Festival at Linvilla 9 am – 5 pm
• Haverford Music Festival HERE noon-8 pm
• Swarthmore Outdoor Craft StoreHERE 9:30-4

Sunday

• Radnor Fall Festival
• Johnny Appleseed Art & Music Festival at Linvilla 9 am – 5 pm
• Super Sunday in Media (click on the banner ad for more details) 9 am – 4pm

 Consignment Sales:

Just Between Friends~Main Line Info HERE

Family Fun Weekend

Saturday:

• Linvilla Tomato & Pear Festival. All the details HERE
• Shake It Up Dance Party with AT&T U-verse LIVE TV. JC Penny's Court at King of Prussia,from 2-4:00PM. Radio Disney music, awesome Shake It Up games and you could win awesome Shake It Up prizes. Plus, giving away a Nintendo Wii, Just Dance 2 game and the Shake It Up soundtrack every 15 minutes! All the details HERE
•  Family Movie Night,Dusk at Barrall Field, the movie is Tangled. Details HERE

Sunday:

Wonderful, FREE event this Sunday at Tyler Arboretum. You need tickets ahead of time. Aug. 21 - 12-2pm. All the details HERE

 

Friday & Saturday:
Children’s Fall/Winter Sale: Friday, August 19- Saturday, August 20, 2011
LOCATION FOR FALL SALE: Princeton Presbyterian Church, 933 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA (next to Bertucci’s)
Friday, August 19, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Presale for Consignors and Volunteers
Friday, August 19, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Public Sale
Saturday, August 20, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday, August 20, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ½ price sale on white-tagged items

 

All the details HERE

WJBR J Bears Back to School Party

Wonderful, FREE event this Sunday at Tyler Arboretum. You need tickets ahead of time. Aug. 21 - 12-2pm.

All the details HERE

Reminder!!! Free Admission to Longwood Gardens & Tyler Arboretum

Celebrate National Public Gardens Day on May 6th.  There are multiple PA locations, but the two I was most interested in were Longwood Gardens & Tyler Arboretum.  Click HERE for the info!

Today in Delco

Activities All Weekend:

Hayrides & Pumpkin Land at Linvilla

Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford...this event is awesome!

Sunday:
Pumpkin Party at Tyler Arboretum

All you can carry pumpkins, $19.99 and Costume Parade at Linvilla

Activities today & tomorrow

Activities All Weekend:

Hayrides & Pumpkin Land at Linvilla

Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford...this event is awesome!

Saturday:

Harvest Festival at Reading Terminal Market 10-4, this is where we are hoping to go.

Halloween Spooktacular at Borders

Dress up in Dreams at the Disney Store. There is a limit of 50 kids per session.

Family Fun Day at Shipley Shops admission is free, there will be food and crafts for kids, and the shopping is FANTASTIC.

LEGO Bricktober (12-2) at Toys R Us.

Freedom Playground (Haverford) Grand Opening

Ghost Tours Colonial Plantation in Ridley Creek State Park 6-10PM...not really for young kids or adults who are big babies like myself. 

Sunday:
Pumpkin Party at Tyler Arboretum

All you can carry pumpkins, $19.99 and Costume Parade at Linvilla