TO-DO LIST: Kids, etc., 2/22-3/1

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TO-DO LIST: Kids, etc., 2/22-3/1

POSTED: Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 3:00 PM

Filed Under: Critical Mass | To-Do List

Each day we dig into a different category of our listings database to compile a to-do list of our favorite entries. Today we're catering to the young and young-at-heart with a week's worth of kid-friendly activities.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Aspiring child stars can beef up their acting chops at this workshop. The program begins as storytime, leading into an activity where kids can step in and act out three possible endings to the tale. Sat., Feb. 26, 1-4 p.m., $30, Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St., 215-922-1122.

KIDS MATINEE: THE LOVE BUG (1968) This 40-year-old family classic features a car named Herbie with a mind of his own. Despite being a misfit and an underdog, he manages to beep-beep his way to success. That's a nice life lesson, huh? Sat., Feb. 26, 11 a.m., $4-$5, Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898.

OUTSIDE IN Features a hands-on discovery center where children can explore the outdoors, inside. Visitors may touch a real meteorite, look for fossil footprints and watch a working beehive. Also, animals like rabbits and tortoises visit the exhibit every day. Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $10-$12, Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Ben Franklin Parkway., 215-299-1000.

SATURDAY BOOKWORMS Why not foster a love of learning through books? This program is geared towards children ages 3-4. Read and share together, then use props and costumes to make the stories come to life. Every Sat., 9-9:45 a.m., $15, Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St., 215-922-1122.

SATURDAY KIDS MATINEE: CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS Grab some plates and whip up some marinara, it's raining meatballs!, Sat., Feb. 26, 11 a.m., $4, County Theater, 20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789.

SCIENCE SATURDAYS These programs will focus on topography and allow families to interact with experiments in state-of-the-art labs. Gain a scientific understanding of our planet's outermost layer in a fun, light-hearted atmosphere that will open your eyes to the fascinating features of the Earth's terrain. Every Sat. & Sat., 2-4 p.m., FREE, Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Water Works Dr., 215-685-0723.

SHALOM YOGA This children's yoga class combines yoga, music and Jewish culture. Learn poses like the Shalom Sun Salutation and Torah Tree, as well as Hebrew words and songs. Appropriate for ages 3-5. For more info call 215-545-4400 or visit gershmany.org. Every Tue., 3:30-4:15 p.m., $64, Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St., 215-545-4400.

TARGET FIRST WEDNESDAYS This night of kid-friendly fun features puppets, theater and storytime. Every Wed., 5-7 p.m., $2, Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, 215-963-0667.

TREEHOUSE ROCKS: ERIN LEE FROM THE UP PAST BEDTIME BAND Erin Lee performs her original tunes to parents and kids alike. The Cat's Pajamas will also be performing. Sat., Feb. 26, 6-6:45 p.m., $5-$15, The Little Treehouse Play Cafe, 10 W. Gravers Lane, 215-247-3637.

For more kids' stuff, visit our online events database.

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