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Every Season brings its own set of fun activities and great things to do. This is a list compiled of things/ activities specific to what season we're in. Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall

Spring
St. Patrick's Day
March 6 - St. Patty's Crafts - Conshohocken Library - 2-4:30PM
March 12 - Exton Square Mall - Chester County Art Association will be having free celtic art classes for all ages.  1-2PM Celtic String Design and 3-4:30 Celtic Jewelry.
March 15 - Annual St. Patty's Day Hike and Treasure Hunt - 1-4PM - Hikers will start the afternoon off at 1:00 PM meeting at the Pickering Creek Inn,
(formerly the Mansion House) at the end of Bridge Street in Phoenixville. The group will walk from Phoenixville, across the Schuylkill River and down the towpath to Lock 60. Upon reaching the Lock 60 picnic grove, children of all ages can search for the Treasures. Gold coins will be scattered throughout the field; the coins are then turned in for prizes and little trinkets at the Locktender’s House after the hunt.
March 15 - Elmwood Park Zoo - 1661 Harding Blvd. Norristown, PA 19401 - 610.277.3825 - St. Patrick's Day at the Zoo 11am-2pm - Show your St. Patrick's Day spirit by wearing green and bring our animals' a homemade St. Patrick's Day card to receive a free child's admission between 11am and 2pm. Elmwood Park Zoo's animals will receive St. Patrick's Day treats from the EPZ staff! Selected animals will enjoy shamrock shaped treats made of fruit, Jell-O, and more! As the animals enjoy their treats, guests can enjoy a question and answer session at the selected animal exhibits. There will also be face painting, crafts, and more! Enrichment Times: 11am, 12pm, 2pm Live Animal Show: 1:15pm Please note: Exhibits will be selected prior to event date based upon weather, etc.
March 15 - The Handwork Studio - Narberth - Make your Own Felt Leprechaun hat workshop - Join us for a St. Patrick's Day workshop. Kids will make an adorable machine-sewn felt Leprechaun hat for themselves or their favorite green sprite. No experience necessary. Grades K-6. 1:00-3:00pm Cost $35. Register here or call 610-660-9600.
March 15 - Sweet Mabel at the Bridge - Narberth - A kid's art class using found objects to make St. Patty's Day Lucky Charms. The class is from 1-3PM and costs $18 in advance and $20 at the door.
March 16 - Green Lane Park - 2144 Snyder Rd. Green Lane, PA 18054 - 215.234.4528 - 1:00 p.m. Green Lane Nature Center. Going Green for St. Patty's Day: A first look at recycling. Learn about things that you can do to help our Earth. Play sorting and recycling games, hear a story, and make a craft of recycled materials. 
March 17 - Lower Merion Library- Gladwyne - 362 Righters Mill Rd. Gladwyne, PA 19035 - 610.642.3957 -St. Patrick's Day Craft at 4:00 p.m. Let's celebrate St. Patrick's Day by making a craft along with some Irish potatoes!
Swarthmore - The Creative Livingroom - 6:30Pm Irish dancing - free and wear green.

Easter Bunny Events
Trains
Easter Bunny Train - Strasburg Railroad - April 10 - 29
Easter Bunny Express - Kempton, PA - April 4 & 5
Easter Bunny Express - West Chester Railroad - April 4, 5 & 11
Farms
Hayrides to Bunnyland - Linvilla Orchards in Media PA will have hayrides to visit with the Easter Bunny and other fun activities on March 28 & 29, 2009 &
Saturday thru Saturday, April 4 thru 11th, 2009 11 am – 4 pm $8 per person.
Easter Eggstravaganza - Shadybrook farms in Yardley PA will have wagon rides, egg hunt, and other activities, dates aren't posted just yet.
Malls/Pictures
Plymouth Meeting Mall - 1150 Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting , PA 19462 Photo with The Easter Bunny beginning March 20th through April 11th. All children who visit THE BUNNY will receive a free gift.
Neshaminy Mall - 707 Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem, PA 19020 - 215.357.6100 March 21 the Easter Bunny Arrives.
Breakfast and Lunch with the Bunny
Plymouth Meeting - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - 1150 Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting , PA 19462 -No date as of yet.
Montgomeryville - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Montgomery Mall - 3/28/09 at 8:30.
Media - Breakfast with Easter Bunny - Granite Run Mall - April 4 - Lower Level Center Court - 10-11:30AM
Plymouth Meeting - Greater Plymouth Community Center - April 4 - 9:30-11:30 AM
Philadelphia - Spirit of Philadelphia - Easter Bunny Lunch Cruise - April 12
St. David's - Radnor Hotel - Tea with the Easter Bunny - Two Saturday's before Easter.
Desmond - Malvern - Easter Sunday Buffet with the Easter Bunny making an appearance.
Other
Mad Hatter Tea Party - Elmwood Park Zoo - April 7, 9 and 11 - 1661 Harding Blvd. Norristown, PA 19401 - 610.277.3825 Mad Hatter Tea Party 10am - 11:15am - Elmwood Park Zoo hosts it's third annual Mad Hatter Tea Party. Families can enjoy appetizer's, crafts and get up close & personal with some of Elmwood Park Zoo's residents. Plus, meet the Easter Bunny himself, where children will have the opportunity to take a picture with him and receive a special gift. Prices are: Children: $15 Adults: $10 Members receive a 10% disount off total. Space is limited so sign up today by calling 610-277-3825 x240
West Chester Lunch with the Easter Bunny - 12PM held at Butterfish Restaurant (700 E. Nields St.) Saturday April 4.
Easter Workshop - American Swedish Museum in Philly will have a fun workshop on April 5 from 2-4 PM. Join us for the museum's annual Easter celebration. Children can dress up in old clothes to depict Easter witches and warlocks (a tradition in Sweden) and have their faces painted. Then families can spend time together crafting traditional Easter decorations (chicks, black cats, and påskris) to take home. An Easter egg hunt on the museum grounds is included, weather permitting. To reserve your space at the workshop please call 215-389-1776.
Easter Eggstravaganza in pool - at the Plymouth Community Center - 2910 Jolly Rd. Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 - 610.277.4312 - April 5 - This event for kids of all ages will be from 4:30-6:30PM. The Easter Bunny will be there to take pictures with the kids, and there will be a scramble for goodie filled Easter eggs and all kids will receive a plush toy at the end of the evening. $9 per person and $25 for a family of 4. April 5.
Bunny Hop at the Zoo - April 11 and 12th bring the kids to the Philadelphia Zoo with their  baskets and they can collect treats at different stations.
Craft Kids Natural Egg Dying - Media - Tyler Arboretum - April 4 - 1:30-3:30 PM - Ages 8-12
Hopping Kids Easter Festival - April 12-3-6PM - face painting, arts & Crafts and more. Photo's with the Easter Bunny! Receive a goody box filled with tons of Easter Treats $25 per kid, and parents are free. - Cheltenham Art Center
Easter Craft Workshop - April 5 - 2-4 PM - Philade;phia - American Swedish Museum - $6
Boomers Family Fun Center - Easter Bunny Visits - April 4, 5, 11th

Egg Hunt
Abington - March 28 at 10AM - for Abington Residents.
Ambler - March 28 - Behind Ambler Area YMCA 9-11AM - Free to full members
Bensalem Township - April 4 - 12PM - 3700 Hulmeville Road , Bensalem
Avondale - April 11 - 1PM - Boomers Family Fun Center
Bensalem - April 11 - Christian Life Center - 3100 Galloway Road - 12PM Registration - moonbounce, face painting, games, prizes, giveaways, puppets and concession stands - for ages 2-12
Blue Bell - April 4 - 10:45 Crafts - 11AM the hunt - bring your own basket - located at the WVPL library.
Boyertown - Celebrate Easter with the Salvation Army 409 S. Reading Ave. Boyertown, PA - Sunday March 23 - Service at 10AM - Meal 12-2PM and Egg Hunt at 1 PM
Bristol Township - March 28 - Bristol Township Municipal Building at 12 Noon
Chalfont - April 4 - 10AM-12PM - Krupp Park, Main Street, Chalfont, PA- Behind Chalfont Borough Building
Chalfont - April 4 - 10AM - Byer's Choice Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Bunny will be there.
Conshohocken - April 4 - 11:30AM
Devon - Trader Joe's April 10, 11, 12 ( if you find an egg in the stoer you can trade it in for a prize.
Doylestown - Apr. 8 - 4PM
Eagleville - March 28 - Eagleville Park - 10:15
East Norriton - April 10th - 10am for ages 3-8 years old. 
Harleysville - April 4 - Branch Creek Church - 11AM-4PM - This egg hunt is usually huge!
Haverford College - Saturday before easter 11:30AM-1:30 PM on Haverford's college campus.
Havertown - April 4 - The United Presbyterian Church of Manoa has an Easter Egg Hunt.
Horsham - March 28 - 2PM at Deep Meadow Park - 1020 Horsham Road, Horsham - The Easter Bunny will be there.
North Philly - Historic Rittenhouse Town - Historic RittenhouseTown holds an Easter Egg Hunt every year on Palm Saturday with the help of the Fort Mifflin Historical Society. Children age twelve and under search for candy and prize eggs that have been hidden throughout the site.
King Of Prussia - March 29 - Hope Community Church - Off of Henderson Rd.
King of Prussia - April 11 - 10:30AM - Upper Merion Township Building - Word of Life
Lansdale Borough- April 4 at 10:30AM pre registration required (borough residents).
Limerick - Limerick Community Park - April 4 - 10AM- ZieglerRd. off of Swamp Rd. in Limerick.
Montgomery Township - March 28 - Spring Valley Park at 10 AM
Narberth - April 4 - time unknown just yet.
New Garden Township - April 4 - 12 to 2 - For more information please contact Sarah at jsjzmaietta@comcast.net.
Norristown - Elmwood Park Zoo Eg-U-Cation Hunt April 11 - 11AM-2PM
Norristown (Fiarview Village Area) - April 4 - Methacton Mennonite Preschool - 1 PM
Phoenixville - Calvary Baptist Church - April 4 - 11AM
Pottstown - April 4 - 11AM - Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church - 873 S. Hanover St.; Pottstown, PA 19464 (property of West-Mont Christian Academy)
Schwenksville - Perkiomen Valley Library - April 4 - 11AM
Skippack - April 4 - Skippack's Lion's Easter Egg Hunt
Souderton - April 11 - 10AM-12PM - Souderton Mennonite Church, 105 W. Chestnut St. Souderton, PA
Trappe - April 11 - 10AM - St. Luke's UCC Church - near the intersection of Ridge Pike and Rt 113
Warminster - April 9 at 4:30 PM at Warminster Recreation and Education Center - 1101 Little Lane Warminster, PA
West Chester - Saturday April 4at 10AM at Everhart Park W. Miner St. & S. Bradford Ave.
West Chester - April 11 - 4:00 p.m. at Everhart Park, West Chester (Miner and Brandywine Streets). Come to this free event for kids. Includes snacks, prizes and live kids’ music. Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of West Chester.
West Goshen - April 4 at the West Goshen Community Park at 10:30AM (Goshen residents).
West Norriton - Jefferson Firehouse - April 11 - 10AM
West Norriton - April 11 - 2PM - Reformed Church of the Ascension - Games, crafts, egg hunting, and the Easter Bunny.
West Point - April 5 - 11AM - Upper Gywnedd Township Fire Department
West Whiteland (Exton) - April 4 - Albert Miller Park 220 Miller Way Exton, PA - 9:30 - Special needs Children - 10:30 General Population
Worcester - April 8 - 12PM at Heebner Park
Wyomissing - April 4 - 12-3:30PM
Upper Providence - April 4 - Egg hunt at Black Rock Park - 9:30AM - Ages 2-8 and the Easter BUnny will be there.

Easter Egg Website - lots of ads but cool games and crafts.

Passover Sedars in our area

Check out Museum week - April 27 - May 3 - great list at Philly fun guide.

Earth Day Events
Ambler - Temple Campus - EarthFest - April 24 - 9:30AM-2PM
Media - Granite Run Mall - 12-1:30PM - Little Planet Helpers
Narberth - April 18 - 12-3PM - So many great activities.
Free gift at the Disney Store on Earth Day with 3 plastic bottles