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MOD Pizza

Fun Things Kids Chester County Families , Chester County kids

I'm sure your family is just as busy as my family as the school year draws to an end and spring sports and activities have everyone running different directions every night of the week. The one thing we try to do a few nights a week is to eat a meal as a family, but with busy schedules, we don't always have the time to cook a meal from scratch. So I am always looking for restaurants that are quick but good for a quick bite to eat before we head off to the next event. MOD pizza fits the bill with their fresh ingredients and quick service. They also fit the bill with picky eaters because you can customize your pizza.

History behind MOD
MOD Pizza is a chain of fast-casual pizza restaurants based in the United States. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 2008, MOD currently has more than 200 locations in the United States and the United Kingdom.

What to Expect at MOD

So you're wondering what types of food they serve at MOD, they sell individual artisan style pizzas and salads. There are 3 choices of sizes to choose from and over 30 toppings to customize your pizza and it just one price no matter how many toppings you add.

You can pick your own fresh toppings or they have different types of pizza listed on the menu if you are not in the creative mood. This spring they have a new pizza available called the Crosby. The Crosby combines springtime favorite, asparagus, with MOD’s house-made red sauce, mild sausage and shredded mozzarella, finished with a swirl of fig balsamic glaze and sprinkle of sea salt. The Crosby will be available through July 10, 2017.

Final Thoughts
MOD Pizza has something for everyone in your family, with their variety of choices, friendly service, and delicious food. When you get a chance stop into MOD Pizza in Glen Mills or Newtown Square.

For more information: https://modpizza.com

Location:
Brandywine – Glen Mills, PA
1751 Wilmington Pike
Glen Mills, PA 19342

Ellis Preserve – Newtown Square, PA

3741 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Chester County Top 10 Weekend Events for March 24th, 25th, & 26th

Fun Things Kids activities for kids in Chester County , chester county family events

Our top 10 picks for this weekend March 24th, 25th, & 26th

Friday

1. Check out the Dinosaur Revolution at Delaware Museum of Natural History

2. Gymnastics Open Play at United Sports

Saturday

3. Stock up on spring and summer clothes at the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale

4. Make your own watercolor frame at Michaels

5. Follow the yellow brick road to the Lime Light Performing Arts Center to see the Wizard of OZ

6. Keep your egg from breaking during Science Saturday at Hagley Museum

7. Step into an enchanted world at the Salt Performing Arts Center as they perform Beauty and the Beast

8. Chester County Art Association Mommy and Me at the Exton Square Mall

Sunday

9. Put on your skates and head to Chester County Sports Arena

10. Robot Revolution at The Franklin Institute

* Check out our calendar for more ideas

Win Tickets to see Olivia Holt live in Concert

Fun Things Kids Chester County Kids concerts , CODA

Olivia Holt brings her "Rise of a Phoenix Tour" with Ryland, Forever In Your Mind, and Isac Elliot to Coda on Thursday, November 17th. You may recognize her from as the confident, butt-kicking, independent karate expert ‘Kim’ on the hit Disney XD series Kickin’ It. Although a newcomer to Hollywood, Holt has quickly stolen the hearts of Disney fans, helping to propel Kickin’ It to the top spot on the network, holding her own as the only female lead on the show. Holt now takes on the lead role of ‘Lindy Watson’ in the new Disney Channel original series I Didn’t Do It.

Holt has been offered amazing opportunities as an emerging young star and musical talent on Disney. She can be heard on the Girl vs. Monster soundtrack with three singles, “Nothing’sGoing to Stop Me,” “Fearless,” and “Had Me at Hello”, which can be found on iTunes as well. “Fearless” and “Had Me at Hello” quickly became fan favorites and climbed the charts, with “Had Me at Hello” reaching number one and both regularly appearing on Radio Disney’s Top 30 Countdown. Holt was also featured on the Disney Holiday Playlist with a cover of the iconic holiday song “Winter Wonderland” and her remake of the song “These Boots Are Made for Walkin” on Shake It Up I ♥ Dance Soundtrack.

And one lucky Fun Things fan will get to see Olivia in concert on Thursday night! To enter to win 2 tickets to see Olivia Holt live in concert on Thursday, November 16th at 7pm just fill out the info below before 9pm on November 15th.

For more information: http://www.codaphilly.com/events/?event_id=6892945

Water Park Family Fun

Fun Things Kids chester county summer fun , Family travel

Beat the heat this summer and head to the water park. Most of the water park offer day passes, but a few require overnight stays. Please check ahead to see their specific requirements.
CoCo Key Water Resort
915 Route 73
Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054

CoCo Key Water Resort is the ULTIMATE in indoor water resort adventure located in Mt. Laurel NJ.

Camelbeach Mountain Resort
309 Resort Drive

Tannersville, PA 18372

Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark is the biggest water park in Pennsylvania, with over 37 rides slides and attractions.

Sahara Sams Oasis
535 North Route 73
West Berlin, NJ 08091

Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor and Outdoor Water Park offers families of the greater Tri-State community entertainment the entire year with 58 of its 68-thousand square feet under a retractable roof system.

Great Wolf Lodge
1 Great Wolf Dr
Scotrun, PA 18355

This indoor water park offers 4 restaurants and a Starbucks. Other amenities include a spa and free parking, while adventure activities and mini-golf are also available. This water park does require an overnight stay.

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions

250 Kalahari Blvd.

Pocono Manor, PA 18349

Experience the 100,000 sq. ft. Indoor Waterpark featuring a retractable roof, stand-up surfing or body boarding on the FlowRider, the twists and turns of the Anaconda and Swahili Swirl waterslides, relaxing lazy river and indoor/outdoor family hot tub, tons of activities for the little ones and much, much more!

H20ooohh!
428 Moseywood Road

Lake Harmony, PA 18624

H20ooohh!! is an indoor family water park adjacent to the Galleria at Split Rock Resort in beautiful Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania. With 53,326 square feet of water attractions to enjoy, H20ooohh! has five exciting body, tube and raft slides, a wave pool, activity pool, fun play structure, crossing activity, snack and Tiki bar, and more.

Photo from Kalahari

Ticket Giveaway and Review of Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates at The Arden Theatre

Fun Things Kids Chester County Theatre , Children's Theatre PA

Arden Children’s Theatre presents

Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates

November 24, 2015 – January 31, 2016

Arden Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of HANS BRINKER AND THE SILVER SKATES by playwright, director and screenwriter Laura Eason and adapted from the novel by Mary Mapes Dodge. The first of two Children’s Theatre offerings during the 2015/16 Season, HANS BRINKER AND THE SILVER SKATES runs from November 24, 2015 – January 31, 2016, on the Arden’s F. Otto Haas stage at 40 N. 2nd Street in Philadelphia.

About the Show

My family and I had the chance to review the show this past weekend and as usual, the Arden Theatre doesn't disappoint. We loved how the set design was done with making the stage look like an ice rink and the way they told the story. My kids loved how it looked like the cast was skating on real ice. We also loved the lesson the show told about never giving up and being kind to others. Here is some background of the the story:

A great skating contest is announced, and the winner will receive a shiny pair of silver skates. But will Hans Brinker and his sister Gretel, with their hand-carved wooden skates, be able to compete against children who own fine steel blades? Set against a backdrop of frozen canals in 19th century Holland, this new production celebrates the importance of grit and determination, the value of generosity, and the thrill of flying down the ice on a pair of skates.

Another favorite activity at the Arden is after the show the audience can ask questions to the actors. This helps everyone to learn more about the show and it helps kids to connect with the actors. Also, you can meet the actors and pose for pictures with them in the lobby after the show.

Hans and Gretel

Schedule and Events

The show opens on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 7pm and runs through Sunday, January 31, 2016. A full calendar of events can be found here.

HANS BRINKER AND THE SILVER SKATES includes weekday matinee performances for students and weekend performances for families. Single ticket prices are $20 - $36, with discounts available for groups of 20 or more, seniors, students, military, and educators. Arden Children’s Theatre 2-play subscriptions are available for $26 - $50. Call the Arden Box Office at 215.922.1122, visit www.ardentheatre.org or walk-up at the box office at 40 N. 2nd Street in Old City, Philadelphia

Enter to win a voucher to purchase purchase tickets to see Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates at The Arden Theatre.

Disclosure: Thanks to the Arden Theatre for arranging for our complimentary tickets to facilitate this review. As always all thoughts and opinions are our own.

XFINITY Live! August Family Movie Night - Big Hero 6

Fun Things Kids activities for Chester county moms , Chester County free family fun

August Family Movie Night featuring Big Hero 6 on Tuesday, August 11th.

Activities and crafts for the kids will start at 5pm.

- They will include Big Hero 6 activity/coloring sheets, Big Hero 6 Bowling, Pin the Mood on Baymax Game, Photo area with Baymax and Hiro, and more!

We will also have great Big Hero 6 themed prizes that guests can enter to win.

The movie will begin around 6pm.

It's a FREE event, with free popcorn and free parking!

A Kids themed menu will be available.

For more information: http://www.xfinitylive.com/entertainment/event/4398

Location: XFINITY Live! Philadelphia, Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

CANCELLED Family Movie Night at XFINITY Live

Fun Things Kids activities for Chester county moms , Chester County free family fun

January Family Movie Night featuring Despicable Me 2 on Monday, January 26th.   POSTPONED to Monday, February 23rd.

Activities and crafts for the kids will start at 5pm. The movie will begin around 5:40pm. It's a FREE event, with free popcorn and free parking!

There will be a Kids themed menu available, as well as giveaways before the movie begins.

For more information:   http://www.xfinitylive.com/entertainment/event/3969

Location:   XFINITY Live! Philadelphia, Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

This event is appropriate for:  the whole family

Bank of America's Museums on Us September 7-8

Fun Things Kids Chester County free family fun , Fun Things to do with kids in Philadelphia

Get Culture for Free from Bank of America

If you are a Bank of America check or Merrill Lynch, ATM, or credit card holder you can visit museums this weekend for free. Bank of America offers this Museums on Us program on the first weekend of every month and gives you free general admission to 70 museums nationwide. Art, science, history or nature - your card gets you in whatever you are into. Locate a museum near you.

Museums in the Philadelphia area: Philadelphia Museum of Art, National Constitution Center, African American Museum of Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

Your ticket to culture and art may already be in your pocket! Free Museum offer details: This offer excludes special exhibitions, ticketed shows and fund raising events. Just present your Bank of America® or Merrill Lynch® credit or debit card, along with your photo ID. Free admission limited to cardholder at participating institution.

Save $10 on The Wiggles Tickets

Fun Things Kids Chester County family fun , Chester County Kids concerts

The Wiggles are coming to Philadelphia on Saturday, August 17th for two shows at the Tower Theater. Save $10 on tickets when you use the link below and enter the code FLYING at checkout

Grab your tickets at Tickmaster (http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/16389/705291/?date=2013-8-17) and enter code FLYING at checkout!

For more information: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/16389/705291/?date=2013-8-17

Location: Tower Theatre Upper Darby, PA

Art Museum Day

Fun Things Kids Free Family Fun in PA , kids in Philadelphia

Saturday May 18th

Brandywine River Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (10% discount in museum shop)
Philadelphia Museum of Art will offer free admission on Saturday, May 18th, as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors' (AAMD) International Art Museum Day.

In recognition of the important role museums play in their communities, museums will encourage visitors to share their museum experiences during Art Museum Day on a special printed form available at the museum admissions desk and via social media with the hashtag #artmuseumday in a collective public response.

A list of participating AAMD member art museums will be available on the AAMD website (http://www.aamd.org/newsroom/). While AAMD's Art Museum Day and ICOM's International Museum Day is formally held each year on May 18, some institutions shift their celebrations to adjacent dates.

For more information: http://www.aamd.org/newsroom

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: free

Hagley's Creek Kids: A Day in the Life

Fun Things Kids Brandywine Families , Chester County Family Fun

Hagley's Creek Kids: A Day in the Life

May 18th

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Explore how life in the nineteenth century was different from today! Visitors can try chores, taste what was for dinner, and discover why people decided to settle along the Brandywine. Activities are included with general admission and are free for members.

For more information: www.hagley.lib.de.us

Location: 200 Hagley Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19807

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 3 and older

Cost: Free for Hagley members.
Admission is $6 for adults, $4 per child (free for children three and under), and includes cost of supplies.

Fun Things Top 10 Weekend Events for May 10, 11, & 12

Fun Things Kids activities for kids in Chester County , Brandywine Valley Families

Our top 10 picks for this weekend May 10th, 11th & 12th

Friday

1.Enjoy the beautiful weather during National Public Gardens Day with FREE admission to Morris Arboretum, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College & Tyler Arboretum with coupon.

2. Head to the Exton Square Mall for the Spring Carnival all weekend long

Saturday

3. Certified technicians from the Chester County Sheriff’s Department and Safe Kids Coalition of Chester County will be at Universal Technical Institute in Exton to inspect the installation of children’s car seats

4. Make a Mother's Day Heart Necklace at Michaels for Mother's Day

5. Come out for an afternoon on the farm at Sugartown Strawberries

6. Kids Trout Rodeo at Warwick Park

7. Register to make the perfect gift for mom at Lowes Build and Grow Workshop

Sunday
Happy Mother's Day

8. Take Mom for a relaxing 90 minute train ride on the West Chester Rail Road

9. Take your Mommy to "Mummies' Day" at at the Penn Museum

10. Free Sunday mornings at Brandywine River Museum

Check out the calendar for more ideas.

Family Second Sunday Workshop Roman Rituals at Penn Museum

Fun Things Kids chester county family events , kids in Philadelphia

April 14

Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Family Second Sunday Workshop

Roman Rituals

Workshop participants imitate the ancient Romans, who molded votive offerings and statuettes to place in altars to achieve wishes or to thank the gods. What would you mold to make your wishes come true? This drop-in workshop, offered in the Museum's new Education Classroom, is free with Museum admission. For more information, call 215.898.4016.

For more information: www.penn.museum.

Location: 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost$12 general admission; $10 senior citizens [65+] and military personnel; $8 students [with ID] and children [6 to 17]; free for children under 6, members, and PennCard holders).

Lego Chima Event at Toys R Us

Fun Things Kids activities for Chester county moms , Chester County free family fun

Saturday January 26th

12pm -2pm

Head to Toys R Us for the Lego Chima Challenge and Cartoon Network Sneak Peek.

For more information: http://www.toysrus.com

Location: 18 WEST LIGHTCAP ROAD POTTSTOWN PA 19464

103 EAST SWEDESFORD ROAD EXTON PA 19341

Cost: free to attend

Make a FREE Valentine at Michaels

Fun Things Kids arts and crafts chester county , Free Family Fun Chester County

Saturday January 26th

10am -12pm

Take the family to Michaels Craft store on Saturday to make a FREE Valentine Card

For more information:   www.michaels.com

Location:  285 Main St Exton, PA

This event is appropriate for:   ages 3 and older

Cost: Free

MOD Pizza

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Chester County Top 10 Weekend Events for March 24th, 25th, & 26th

Win Tickets to see Olivia Holt live in Concert

Water Park Family Fun

Ticket Giveaway and Review of Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates at The Arden Theatre

XFINITY Live! August Family Movie Night - Big Hero 6

CANCELLED Family Movie Night at XFINITY Live

Bank of America's Museums on Us September 7-8

Save $10 on The Wiggles Tickets

Art Museum Day

Hagley's Creek Kids: A Day in the Life

Fun Things Top 10 Weekend Events for May 10, 11, & 12

Family Second Sunday Workshop Roman Rituals at Penn Museum

Lego Chima Event at Toys R Us

Make a FREE Valentine at Michaels

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