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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Prowling for Owls, Try Hockey for Free, Meet a White Tiger Cub
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
It’s Wednesday again and time to start thinking about having fun. This week’s Grab and Go planner is full of fun. How about prowling for owls, or learning to play hockey. We even have an idea for something to do on President’s day besides going shopping.
We’ve done the research, found the best things to do, and we're happy to share our ideas.
Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
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Where/When: Jarrett Nature Center, 411 Babylon Road, Horsham. Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy the outdoors and have a fun time prowling for Owls.
Space is limited for the walk because the group must be quiet. The first 50 people in attendance who are interested will be given tickets at the door. Please wear appropriate shoes or boots for walking on uneven ground at night, dress warmly, and bring a flashlight if you wish to go on the Owl Prowl.
Pricing: Free – always a good price!
Where/When: Bucks County Ice Sports Center, 1185 York Road, Warminster Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 4 - 8
Why Go: It’s a great chance to find out if your kids like playing hockey. They will learn the basics of the sport in a fun and safe environment.
Pricing: Free – great chance to them to give it a try.
Where/When: Warwick Township Building, 1733 Township Greene, Jamison. Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Why: Whether your child loves to build things or destroy them, this evening includes lots of both! Children will experiment with levers and pulleys and play the incredible rings game. Then the machine madness starts. This journey includes many different machines, simple and complex that we use in our daily lives. Participants will have fun building their very own catapults, sonic race cars and much more to take home.
Pricing: $42 for residents, $50 for non-residents. Grades kindergarten through fifth-grade.
Meet Yuki – The White Tiger Cub
Where/When: Bucks County Zoo, 1540-D Campus Drive, Warminster. Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why: Great way to spend Presidents Day. The Bucks County Zoo and Conservation Society is now home to a 10-week-old white tiger cub. Come out and meet the new addition. Join the zoo for a safe, fun-filled and friendly encounter with the unusual and the unexpected, presented by the zoo's staff of wildlife educators. Combining entertainment with education into an "edu-tainment" experience.
Pricing: $9 per adult (Ages 13-64); $7 for children (Ages 2-12); children under 2 are free; $8 for active military and law enforcement (Photo ID required) and for seniors ages 65 plus.
Where/When: Alverthorpe Park, Jenkintown, Jenkintown Rd. and Forrest Ave. Friday at 7 p.m.
Why: Under February’s full moon--nicknamed “Snow Moon” by American Indian cultures--and alongside a blazing campfire with s’mores, educator Ehren Gross recounts stories and legends from around the world that honor the moon. And for a closer look at that big orb in the night sky, we’ll peek through our new telescope. It’s a howling good time for everyone. Dress warmly; bring binoculars if you desire. Meet at the Alverthorpe Park Campground entrance on Jenkintown Road, Jenkintown.
Pricing: Pre-register or pay at the door - $5 per person.
