Farmily Fun: Variety is the Key

From sibling rivalry, to work horse rides; from “being” the wind and leaves, to enjoying a bit of Australia; there’s plenty for the family to do together in South Jersey. Read on to see some of the area’s best offerings...

A fantasy about a brother and sister who don't get along with each other. Sound familiar? But something beyond their wildest imagination happens to the brother, and he is helpless to do anything about it. His sister things he just got what he deserved, but then she gets into deep trouble. Oh dear, oh dear! How will they ever survive? Go Rescue Yourself is a "morality" play with music, and a valuable lesson for children. Attendees meet the cast and collect autographs after the show. This show is directed by Barbara Gardener, and will be held on Saturday, March 20 at 11am, 1pm and 3pm; and on Sunday, March 21, at 1pm and 3pm. Tickets for this show are $6. The Burlington County Footlighters performances are held at their playhouse, located at 808 Pomona Road, in Cinnaminson. For more information, please call (856)829-7144 or visit their website at www.bcfootlighters.com.

For a really lively and fun evening, don’t miss Children's Circle of Song on Saturday, March 20, from 7pm - 8:30pm at the Garden State Discovery Museum. Many of the regions best known children's musicians are performing "round-robin" style in the Museum's Fleet Backstage Theater. Join Two of a Kind, David Perry, Janet Sclaroff, Dave Orleans and many more members of Children's Music Network as they entertain our audiences with an evening of song.
The Garden State Discovery Museum is open year-round 9:30am to 5:30pm Tuesday through Sunday. Open Saturdays from 9:30am to 8:30pm October thru May. Open all Monday holidays and Mondays in July and August. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Admission is $7.95 for adults and children 12 months and over $6.95 for Seniors. All programs are free with admission unless otherwise noted. The Garden State Discovery Museum is located at 2040 Springdale Road, Suite 100 in Cherry Hill. For more information, call (856) 424-1233 or visit their website at www.discoverymuseum.com.

Spring Fever has officially hit the New Jersey State Aquarium with March Around the World! March Around the World is a dynamic series of events that “visits” different regions of the world every weekend in March! Saturday, March 20th Australian Adventures offers a special treat as Comcast’s Dexter & Dee Dee from “Dexter’s Laboratory” visit the Aquarium LIVE from 11am-2pm. Also, see the Aquarium’s beautiful live coral reef! Rare in an Aquarium setting, the coral reef sets the stage for Australian adventure crafts and activities such as "The Didj Dude" who plays music from this faraway continent. Parents can snap pictures of their little adventure seeker with a cut-out of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter or a visit to the SeaDragon’s lair! Sunday, March 28th “Caribbean Adventures” will transport you away as steel drums and dancers welcome guests. MIX 95.7 will be on hand with music and fun, plus, learn about scuba diving in this unique setting from the Aquarium volunteer divers. Give-aways from Tastykake and Horizon will entertain all as the crafts and games help the youngsters learn all about this beautiful region. Want to actually get away? Enter to win a trip to Curacao offered by vacationswired.com!
The New Jersey State Aquarium, located on the Delaware River Waterfront in Camden, is a regional, education attraction with marine life exhibits for visitors of all ages. Leading to a wave of development, the Aquarium is an anchor of the Delaware River Waterfront and is consistently one of the top four most-visited cultural attractions in the Philadelphia region. For more information, please call 1-800-616-JAWS or visit their website at www.njaquarium.org.

Children will be riding high at Howell Living History Farm on Saturday, March 20 when the Farm's big workhorses will be drafted for "pony ride" duty during the Farm’s Work Horse Rides event. Riders will not sit on saddles, nor will they ride bareback, but will sit atop fully harnessed, three quarter ton workhorses. The horses won't mind, according to the farmers, since giving rides is easier than pulling the plows and wagons used to run the 130-acre "living-history" farm. The program is intended to give children a taste of early 20th century farm life. So, in order to get a ride, children must first do their farm chores, which include shelling and grinding corn, and making fence rails. The rides will be offered on a first-come, first serve basis, from 11am until 3pm. Riders must be between the ages of 5 and 12 years old, without exception. A children's craft program, "Horse Hoof Pencil Holder ", will be held in the farmhouse from 11am until 3pm. Projects take 20 minutes to complete and there is a materials fee of $3. Groups of 8 or more must pre-register for the craft.
Howell Living History Farm is located at 101 Hunter Rd. in Titusville. For more information, call (609) 737-3299 or visit their website at www.howellfarm.com.

Kids of all ages won’t want to miss Circles & Starbursts, with WXPN Kid’s Corner’s Mike the Science Guy, on Saturday, March 20th at 2pm at Appel Farm. This show is one of the most popular environmental shows--an action-packed, vaudeville-style, audience participation performance. Numbers include “Ballet of Air” and “The Story of the Sun in Six-part Harmony.” The audience becomes the weather, ants, leaves, and has a wonderful time. Tickets are $7.
Appel Farm Arts and Music Center is located at 457 Shirley Road, in Elmer, NJ. For more information, call (856) 358-2472 or visit www.appelfarm.org.

At the Library

The Camden County Library System presents Kids’ World, a series of programs for the little ones to enjoy at convenient locations for parents.

The Bellmawr Branch of the Camden County Library will hold the following events for kids:

A Reading of “Because of Winn-Dixie” Wednesday, March 24, 4 p.m. For kids in grades 5-8. Miss Kristyn will read a short selection from the One Book New Jersey selection, ”Because of Winn-Dixie.” We’ll serve popcorn and soda for you to enjoy as you listen.

The Bellmawr Branch is located on 35 East Browning Rd. in Bellmawr. For more information, call (856) 931-1400.

The Voorhees Branch will hold:

Little Readers’ Playgroup Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. For newborns-18 months. Meet and chat with other caregivers and introduce your child to children their own age through play. Join us the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. We have toys and books for play, but feel free to bring snacks!

Toddlerific Thursday, March 25, 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. For toddlers 18-36 months accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Join us for a toddlerific time playing, singing and enjoying books.

Move It! Monday, March 22, 11 a.m. For kids ages 4-5. Move it, shake it and stretch it to the sounds of melodious music every other Monday morning. Healthy snacks afterwards! Dress comfortably in loose clothing.

“Because of Winn-Dixie” Book Discussion Wednesday, March 31, 4 p.m. For kids ages 9-12. How much can a dog change someone’s life? Join us to discuss the 2004 One Book New Jersey middle reader’s selection “Because of Winn-Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo and enjoy some refreshments.

The Voorhees Branch is located on 203 Laurel Road in Voorhees. For more information, contact (856) 772-1636.

To see our extensive listing of South Jersey events, including local community events, kids events, craft events, fairs and festivals, plays, and many more, check out our Events Calendar here.

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Author: R. Cohen