- Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin SquareIt’s the Year of the Dragon! This year’s Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square
- Wawa Welcome America Free Museum DaysSo many things to do in Philly in the days leading up to the 4th
- Wawa Welcome America: ConcertsThe birthplace of America really goes all out at this time of year! Don’t miss
- Red, White, & Blue To-Do on July 2It’s the first-ever Red, White, & Blue To-Do! This July 2nd celebration– featuring the Red,
- Delaware Drive-Thru Food DistributionDelawareans in need can take part in a mass drive-thru food distribution at the Dover
- The Best of Anime: Fever Candlelight Concerts ReviewInundated by ads for Fever candlelight concerts? Yeah, we were too, and when my daughter
- Free Outdoor Summer Movies in Delaware (2024)We’ve already covered low-cost, family friendly movies playing this summer in the air conditioning. Here
- Summer Family Movies in Delaware for $5 or Less (2024)Let’s be frank: movie night for the full fam can be rough on the wallet
- 2024 Special Events at the Betsy Ross HouseHappy birthday to Historic Philadelphia, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2024! Lots of historic
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- Philadelphia Area City Nature ChallengeHow many species of wildlife can be found in the Philadelphia region? The City Nature
- Spring Cleaning? Take a Box to Cradle to Crayons’ Spring Greening Donation DriveIt’s getting to be that time of year when we start getting pretty confident about
- 30+ Free and Nearly Free Earth Day Events in and around DelawareEarth Day (April 22nd) falls on a Monday this year; it’s the 54th celebration of
- Dalton Farms Tulip FestivalSupport local farms! The tulip festival at Dalton Farms in Swedesboro is well worth the drive. (Click through for lots of photos.)
- Camp Chaddsford: Much-Needed Summer Camp for AdultsSummer camp isn't just for kids! (Also, it's more fun with alcohol when you're a big kid.) Find out how you can sign up for summer camp for adults.
- Heads Up: Delaware State Fair Ride Wristband Flash SaleFor 48 hours, you can save 50% on Unlimited Ride Wristbands at the Delaware State
- Celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day with Free Mac & Cheese BagelsOur favorite comfort food gets its own holiday July 14th! Celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day with a free Mac & Cheese Bagel at Einstein Bros: here's how.
- Mighty Writers First Ever MightyFest PhiladelphiaThe first ever Mighty Writers MightyFest student literacy festival takes place this September in Philadelphia.
- Too Many Tomatoes? Donate Surplus Produce to the Food Bank of DEAttention backyard veggie garden gurus and green thumbs of all kinds! Grow a row for those in need: keep your fellow Delawareans from going hungry.
- Summer Flash Sale on Family Flicks You KEEP! Shop Your RedboxI did not know this was a thing, but you can BUY movies from your local Redbox. To KEEP. See what's available and reserve your movies to purchase.
- Summer Kids Meals for $1.99 at Red RobinI hope you're getting outside with the kids lots this summer! Here's one way to make eating out a little less expensive.
- Free Bagel and Shmear on Take Your Child to Work Day (Benefits No Kid Hungry)Start Take Your Child to Work Day off right with a free bagel and shmear at Einstein Bros. Bagels with a donation to No Kid Hungry.
- BOGO Pretzels on National Pretzel Day + Get Your Pretzel Fashion (Yes, Really)Buy one get one pretzels for National Pretzel Day (April 26th)? Yes please! Punny pretzel tees and a pretzel fanny pack that raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand to celebrate Auntie Anne's turning 30? Sure, why not?
- Get Holiday Smoothies at Smoothie King (or DIY with These Recipes)Love holiday flavors but not the calories in those frapps and lattes? Get your seasonal fix at Smoothie King— or make holiday smoothies at home with these recipes.
- Snowboard, Tube and Ski PA: What’s New for the 2017/2018 SeasonAttention skiers, snowboarders and snow tubers: here's your to-do list for hitting the Pennsylvania slopes this 2017/2018 season.
- Ladies Night Out Idea? Free Car Care Clinic for WomenCar repairs are expensive, and being stranded can be scary. Avoid both by learning how to properly maintain your car at this free car care clinic for women.
- Get Outside! Fourth and Fifth Graders Ski for Free in PAFun fact: a 90lb kid can burn 200-300 calories an hour skiing/snowboarding. And now they can for FREE! The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association is offering free skiing or snowboarding for fourth and fifth graders through its Snowpass program.
- Win Tickets to A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS Screening!You mom so hard-- enter here for your chance to win a pair of tickets to an early screening of A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS.
- Tailgate with Qdoba! Free Smoked Brisket before the UD GameBrisket lovers and football fans! Who's going to the game Saturday? Get there early and you can tailgate with Qdoba.
- $1 Margaritas in October at Applebee’s for Neighborhood Appreciation MonthThat's right. $1 margaritas. All day, every day in October, along with Half Priced Apps from 3 to 6pm AND from 9pm to close every night of the week.
- Get Lost in These Amazing Delaware Corn MazesFall means apple picking, "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown," and losing yourself in corn mazes. Here's 12 Delaware corn mazes (or reasonably close by) to visit this year.
- Guest Post: Water Safety Tips for a Safe Pool PartyI am of the opinion that you can't have too many water safety tips. Here are 10 practical tips to keep in mind for before, during, and after a pool party.
- Camping, Canoeing, Archery and More: Becoming an Outdoors-WomanRegistration has been extended for the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program. Spend a weekend at hands-on workshops learning outdoor survival skills!
- Star Wars Force Friday II at Disney Stores and Other Locations NationwideFind the Force and share your photos and videos on social media to be entered to win tickets to the "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" premiere in December.
- Museum Day Live! Free Admission to Philadelphia and Delaware MuseumsOver 1100 locations nationwide are offering free museum admission for Museum Day Live! See who is participating in Delaware and Philadelphia.
- Visit a National Park on August 25th for FreeWhat a great way to spend the last weekend of August/summer vacation! Around here, the weather looks absolutely beautiful and meant to be spent outside.
- All 11 Marvel Movies in Theaters Playing for $5 EachSee your favorite Marvel movies in theaters again (or for the first time) for only $5 apiece, with additional savings on concessions.
- Crayola’s Dandelion Farewell Tour Comes to DE and PhillyCrayola is retiring the crayon color Dandelion, arguably the best color for sunflowers (or dandelions). You can see him & say goodbye, plus get some free crayons. Really.
- Firefly 2018 Weekend Pass Presale, for Adventurous ConcertgoersGet your Firefly 2018 Music Festival passes now, at the lowest price you'll see them. If you're super serious about going to Firefly.
- Kick Back After the Eclipse with a BOGO Blizzards Deal at Dairy QueenIn case you haven't heard (ha), there's this exciting thing happening in the sky on August 21st. Also exciting: buy one Dairy Queen Blizzard, get one for 99 cents.
- The Phillie Phanatic is Coming to NewarkEveryone's favorite mascot is coming to Newark DE in August.
- Volunteer to Help Diamondback Terrapins Cross the Road!DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is in need of volunteers to help ensure diamondback terrapins are able to nest and reproduce safely this spring.
- Meet Lightning McQueen and Lots More Fun for CARS Fans This WeekendGot a kid who loves CARS (the movie) and CARS (the machines)? Bring them to meet life-size Lightning McQueen and enjoy all kinds of car activities.
- Visiting the Philly Design Home + Comcast Xfinity Just Keeps It ComingI trekked to the Philadelphia Magazine Design Home in Wynnewood for the skinny on Comcast Xfinity's XFi, mobile offerings, & updated apps. Plus, a giveaway!
- Print Out These CARS 3 Activity SheetsCARS 3 hits theaters June 16th! Keep your car loving kid in gear until then with these CARS 3 activity sheets.
- Save 25% on Tough Mudder Philly! Half, Full, Tougher MudderNeed a gift for Mom? How about a family day out? Tough Mudder is coming to the Philly area- run the half, full, Tougher Mudder or kids' Mini Mudder.
- Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner at Rope & Anchor Bar + KitchenWant more options for your Mother's Day celebrations? Rope & Anchor in Penn's Landing has a Mother's Day brunch AND dinner. AND IT IS DELICIOUS.
- Summer Job Opportunities for Wilmington Teens and Young AdultsDid you know that the city of Wilmington has a summer youth employment program and a Green Jobs program for teens and young adults, ages 14-21?
- Fondue and a Movie at the Melting PotFor a limited time, get a four course meal and a movie ticket at a nice price at the Melting Pot on Concord Pike!
- Earth Day Sale at Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware CountyEvery day is a good day to score at Goodwill, but Earth Day in particular is a good day to consciously buy used items to be repurposed.
- Take the Pledge: Great Schools, Clean Streams 2017Take the Great Schools, Clean Streams pledge: help keep local waterways clean, while potentially winning your local school some funds.
- See BOSTON: An American Running Story in TheatersOne day only: see BOSTON: An American Running Story in select theaters. The movie showing is a Fathom event created in partnership with Runner's World.
- Green Chips and Queso at California Tortilla on St. Patrick’s Day (for FREE!)Everybody gets lucky at California Tortilla on St. Patrick's Day!
- Free Pancakes at IHOP Today! Fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyHappy National Pancake Day! Get a free short stack of pancakes at participating IHOP restaurants today and support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
- National Entrepreneur Week Events in Delaware for Entrepreneurs and Small BizAttention entrepreneurs and small biz owners: level up your business endeavor by attending one of these National Entrepreneur Week events in Delaware!
- Frogs: A Chorus of Color at the Academy of Natural SciencesFrogs: A Chorus of Color is now open at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Take a giant leap into the enchanting world of frogs!
- 10 To Dos This Weekend at the Philly Home ShowIndulge your creative side at the Philly Home Show. Tons of eye candy, plus plenty to do and see: it's a playground of home design inspiration!
- Motivate the First State Turns Healthy Habits into Donations to CharitiesResolve to turn your sweat equity and healthy habits into cash donations for Delaware charities this year by signing up for Motivate the First State.
- National Parks Free Admission Days for 2017: Get Out ThereResolve to get outside and explore more in 2017— in Delaware and beyond. To get you started, here are this year's National Parks free admission days!
- World’s Largest Ski and Snowboard Lesson: Help Set a World Record!75 locations across the US are attempting to set the world record for the World's Largest Lesson in skiing and snowboarding. Be a part of it!
- Resolve to Get Outside in 2017! First Day Hikes in the First StateAmerica’s State Parks are offering free, guided New Year's Day hikes in all 50 states. Here's where the First Day Hikes will take place in Delaware.
- Free New Year’s Day Family Celebration at the Kimmel CenterIt's time for the Kimmel Center's 12th Annual New Year's Day Celebration! This free New Year's event in Philly has tons of fun activities for the whole family.
- BOGO Clothing Sale at Goodwill: Four Locations OnlyGoodwill is running one last awesome sale before the end of the year, at four locations only! Drop off those year end donations, then stop in to save.
- Celebrate America’s Motoring History! The Drive Home II: The Heritage RunThe Drive Home II: The Heritage Run vintage car road rally is gearing up for car enthusiast gatherings across the Northeast. Check it out as it stops in Philly.
- Save 50% on Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert TicketsWelcome 2017 with Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts! You'll save 50% on tickets with this code.
- Jingle Bowl 2016: Help End Hunger by Supporting Feeding AmericaTake your family bowling this holiday season! Bowlmor AMF's Jingle Bowl partnership with Feeding America supports families facing hunger.
- Goodwill Supersale Just Before Christmas + Volunteers NeededNeed something to wear to an ugly sweater party? School winter concert? Want to stock up on cold weather gear? You NEED to check out this Goodwill sale.
- Delaware To Do, December 16th-18th: Countdown to Christmas!This is it, folks: the last weekend before Christmas, and snow's a-comin'! Here's our top picks from allllllll of what's happening in the 302 and beyond.
- Happy Holidays! Here’s Where to Find Free ParkingEvery bit helps, right? Here's a way to save a tidy bit of cash money: free parking in Wilmington, Newark and Philly this holiday season.
- Delaware To Do: It’s the Holiday Season Edition, Dec 9th-11thSo many holiday concerts and places to see Santa! Here's our top picks for things to do in Delaware and beyond this weekend, December 9th through the 11th.
- The 25 Best Read Aloud Christmas Books for KidsHere are 25 of the best read aloud Christmas books (according to us). Start a book-reading "Advent calendar" tradition this year!
- Delaware To Dos, Beginning to Look a Lot Like Xmas Edition: Dec 2nd-4thIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Here are our top picks for holiday happenings and more this weekend in Delaware and beyond.
- Where to See Classic Christmas Movies in Theaters This YearOne of my family's favorite things about the season is watching our favorite Christmas movies together, year after year. Find out which ones you can see on the big screen!
- Sing Saturday: See the New Animated Movie SING for Free!You and the kids can go to an advance screening of the new animated movie SING for free on Thanksgiving weekend, almost a month ahead of its release in theaters.
- #OptOutside: Free Admission to Delaware State ParksYou might remember REI's #OptOutside program from last year: they remained closed on Black Friday, encouraging employees and families to get out there.
- Delaware To Dos, Veterans Day Edition: November 11th-13thThank you to those who have served. Here are some Veterans Day activities and freebies, and a whole lotta other things to do in Delaware and beyond this weekend, November 11th-13th.
- Free Meal for Veterans at Perkins on Veterans DayPerkins is serving those who serve: all veterans and active military with military ID
- State Park Camping 50% Off November WeeknightsFall camping is fun! Pay half price when you reserve a tent, yurt or cabin during the week in November at these Delaware state park campgrounds.
- Free Patriotic Pancakes for Veterans and Active Duty Military on Veterans DayIHOP thanks veterans and active duty military for their service this Friday, November 11th, with free red, white & blue pancakes. And boy, do they look good!
- Election Day Freebies and Discounts After You’ve Hit the PollsSure, the point of voting is to perform your civic duty and have a voice in who will lead. But it's nice to get a little thank you in return! Here are some Election Day freebies for you after you've hit the polls.
- Delaware To Do: Fall Back Weekend Edition, November 4th-6thYou get an extra hour this weekend: use it wisely! Here are our top Delaware To-Dos for this weekend, November 4th through the 6th.
- Delaware To Do, Halloween Weekend Edition! October 28th-30thSo many things to do in the area right now, it's scary! We've listed our top picks for spooktacular fun in Delaware and beyond for Halloween weekend.
- Defensive Driving: How to Avoid Hitting a Deer with Your Car (and what to do if you do)'Tis the season for mating ‘rut’ and bucks are chasing does without looking both ways. Here's how to avoid hitting a deer, and what to do... if you do.
- Delaware College Fairs for 2016-2017Got a junior in high school? Maybe an undecided senior or forward thinking sophomore? Here are some Delaware college fairs for the 2016-2017 school year.
- Kids Eat Free Scary Face Pancakes at IHOP on HalloweenIt's no trick: IHOP is treating kids to a free Scary Face Pancake on Halloween. Plus, two more must-try seasonal offerings!
- Classic Halloween Movie Showings This Week on the Big ScreenIf you're looking to take your Halloween spooky screen viewing up a notch, here are some must-see classics playing on the big screen this week!
- Get Your Delaware Nature Prescription for Your HealthOctober is Children in Nature Month! Motivate your kids to get out there and get moving by printing out these Delaware nature prescription cards. There are chances to win prizes AND it's oh so good for their health!
- Robot Revolution at the Franklin Institute: Review, Discount CodesWe visited the Robot Revolution at the Franklin Institute! Here's what you need to know before you go, along with discount codes and ways to save.
- Delaware Things To Do, October 21st -23rdLooking for things to do in Delaware? Here are our top picks for this weekend, October 21st to 23rd.
- Krispy Kreme Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts: ONE DAY ONLYFor one day only, while supplies last at participating locations, the Original Glazed Doughnut at Krispy Kreme goes pumpkin.
- See Benedict Cumberbatch Play Hamlet, In Theaters One Day OnlyDidn't see Benedict Cumberbatch play Hamlet in London? It was filmed & will be playing in select theaters nationwide for one night only.
- Your Delaware To-Dos, October 14th-16thWe're halfway through October! So many fun things to do in Delaware in the fall, especially with kids. Here's our top picks for this weekend, October 14th to 16th.
- See ALL the Harry Potter Movies in IMAX for One Week OnlyFor a very limited time, you can see every one of the Harry Potter movies in IMAX. Here's showtime and ticket info for Delaware.
- Free Health Screenings at Sam’s Club for Members and Non-MembersWhen was the last time you had a physical? For many, the answer is probably "too long." Sam's Club is offering free health screenings to help with that.
- Delaware To Dos, October 7th-9thEnjoy the fall weather and everything there is to do in Delaware this weekend!
- Food Bank of Delaware Food Drive Time: Thanksgiving for AllThe "Thanksgiving for All" Food Bank of Delaware food drive is underway— here's the 411 on what, when and where to donate to make sure everyone has a Thanksgiving feast on their table.
- BOGO Tacos for October Taco Tuesdays at California TortillaBecause one day is not enough to fully celebrate National Taco Day.
- What’s Going On, September 30th- October 2nd: Black Moon EditionOctober already? Here's what's going on in Delaware and surrounding area for this weekend, September 30th through October 2nd.
- Delaware Camps for When School’s Closed for the DayIt can be a serious pain when kids have a vacation day, but Mom and Dad don't! Here are some fun options for Delaware camps when schools close for the day.
- Delaware To-Dos: Yay Fall! Edition, September 23rd-25thIt's officially fall and there's so much fun to be had in Delaware and beyond! Here are our favorite Delaware To-Dos for September 23rd-25th.
- For the Kids: 3D Coin Art American Flag Review + GiveawayRemember rolling coins? Collecting quarters in a map of the United States? 3D Coin Art is a new, fun way to save & display your pennies (and nickels).
- For the Kids: Super Wubble Bubble Ball Review + GiveawayWhat's a good way to get the kids outside & moving? A new ball almost always works. Check out our Super Wubble Bubble Ball review, then enter to win one.
- Kids or Adults Go Free at Go Ape Treetop Adventure or Treetop JuniorIf you've been thinking about trying out the Go Ape Treetop course (aka the Lums Pond zipline), you need to take advantage of this great deal!
- Calling All Kids: “We All Need Trees” Poster ContestCalling all kids who love art & the environment! Enter the DE Conservation Districts' conservation poster contest. This year's theme is ‘We All Need Trees.’
- Delaware To-Dos, Harvest Moon Edition: September 16th-18thThe Harvest Moon should be huge, bright and amazing. After you've seen it, check out these other things to do in Delaware this weekend, September 16th-18th.
- Where and When Kids Eat Free in Delaware RestaurantsEvery dollar counts, right? Keep a couple extra bucks in your wallet when you're on the go: here's where and when kids eat free in Delaware restaurants.
- What’s Going On: Delaware To Dos, September 9th-11thFall festivities are underway! Here's our top picks of things to do in Delaware this weekend, September 9th through the 11th.
- Where to Pick Your Own Apples in Delaware (and Beyond)It doesn't get any fresher than plucking apples right from the tree! Support these local farms and pick your own apples in Delaware (and surrounding areas).
- 2016 Nature Photography Contest at Prime Hook National Wildlife RefugeCapture the beauty of Delaware flora and fauna and enter to win the 2016 Nature Photography Contest at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge.
- Delaware To Do: Labor Day Weekend EditionKeep rainy day boredom at bay! Here are our top event picks for this Labor Day weekend in Delaware (and surrounding areas).
- Free Pancakes for Kids at Denny’s (They’re 50% More Fluffy)Kids can try the all new, 50% more fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes for FREE as part of Denny's Free Pancakes for Kids promotion.
- Have You Been Missing These Awesome Movie Events in Theaters?Did you buy tickets to see The NeverEnding Story and Labyrinth on the big screen yet? Those aren't the only awesome movie events you've been missing out on.
- FINDING DORY Encore Appearance Labor Day WeekendStay nice and dry under the sea Labor Day weekend: FINDING DORY is making an encore appearance, swimming back into theaters September 2nd.
- Get a Chick-fil-A Free Breakfast Item in SeptemberChick-fil-A is giving app users a free breakfast in September, to help you out when you're in a hurry. Here's how to claim yours.
- Free Chips and Queso at California Tortilla Locations NationwideAugust ending and the school year beginning means we need to mentally prepare for the new season ahead. California Tortilla is here to help ease your pain.
- Here’s Your End-Of-Summer Netflix HomeworkSome very important work to be done here, folks. Here's what's coming to Netflix in September... and what you need to watch RIGHT NOW before it's gone.
- Museum Day Live! Free Museum Admissions NationwideSmithsonian magazine has designated Saturday, September 24th the 12th annual Museum Day Live! Download your ticket— good for two free museum admissions— today.
- Where to Donate School Supplies in DelawareHere are four places still collecting school supplies in Delaware on behalf of the local students and classrooms that need them.
- $1 Short Stacks at IHOP: Benefits No Kid Hungry!Buy a short stack of buttermilk pancakes for just $1 at IHOP and every penny of the proceeds will help get food to kids who need it.
- Sip Some Lemonade for a Cause on National Lemonade DayAugust 20th is National Lemonade Day! See where you can get free or 25¢ lemonade (plus other perks) while helping out great causes for kids.
- Becoming an Outdoors-Woman: Survival Skills for WomenThe DNREC-sponsored 2016 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program offers those 18 and up a wide range of hands-on courses that teach outdoor survival skills.
- Free Museum Admission Days in Delaware and PhiladelphiaMuseum visits don't have to be budget breakers! Here's a list of free or discounted admission days for Delaware and Philadelphia museums.
- Goodwill $2 Tuesdays in AugustHow's this for a back to school deal? Every Tuesday in August men's and women's clothes are $2 and kid's clothes are just $1!
- Free or Nearly Free Family Fun in Delaware Every Day in AugustAt least one activity for family fun in Delaware every day in August that's free or nearly free. Finish up that summer bucket list without going broke!
- Kids Eat Free at IHOP for Back-To-SchoolSavor what's left of summer... and save! Kids eat free at IHOP restaurants every day for a limited time. Get the details here.
- Free Movies for Cinemark Community DayFree family-friendly movies plus discounted concessions for Cinemark Community Day August 20th!
- Meet Blogger Serena Goh of The Spicy StilettoGet fall fashion tips from Serena Goh of The Spicy Stiletto, preview UNOde50's fall collection, and maybe win pieces from the Rebel Voices Collection.
- 4 Photo Contests to Enter This SummerCalling all pro and amateur photographers! These photo contests (local and national) are awaiting your entries.
- Foodie Field Trip: Ramen Popups in RehobothMid-Atlantic ingredients with contemporary Asian flair: a culinary collaboration between two amazing Delaware native chefs, for two nights only.
- Free Gate Admission to the Delaware State FairMonday, July 25th is FOOD LION HUNGER RELIEF DAY / SENIORS' DAY at the Delaware State Fair.
- For Kids Who Love Trucks: Visiting Diggerland and “Terrific Trucks”Got a kid who loves construction vehicles and all things big rig? You need to check out Diggerland and Sprout's "Terrific Trucks." Here's the 411 on both.
- Must See: Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta August 6thThe third annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta happens August 6th on the Nanticoke River and in my mind it is amazing.
- FREE Community Workout at CrossFit RiverfrontThinking about giving CrossFit a try? CrossFit Riverfront is offering two free community workouts on Saturday, July 16th.
- Got Wild Turkeys? Let DNREC KnowHere's a fun project for Delaware birdwatchers & citizen scientists: volunteer to help with the annual wild turkey reproduction survey.
- Delaware To Do: Fourth of July WeekendSo many things to do in Delaware Fourth of July weekend to celebrate our independence! Fireworks, free concerts, family friendly events and more.
- Redeeming Your Ticketmaster Vouchers and Discount Codes: BB & T PavilionList of BB & T Pavilion concerts (the only local venue) so you can redeem your Ticketmaster vouchers and discounts quickly and easily. Plus, tips for making the most out of your outdoor concert!
- ’90s Bands Recording or Touring Today: #NostalgiaTour2016A ton of '90s bands I loved are releasing new albums and/or touring again. I wax nostalgic about my faves, decide who I must see + share local tour dates.
- FINDING NEMO + FINDING DORY: Dory After Dark Double FeatureThis Thursday, June 16th, you can attend a late night screening of "Finding Nemo" followed up by the new "Finding Dory" in 3D.
- 2016 Ultimate Dodgeball Championship Local QualifierThe eight best teams in the world will be competing for a grand prize of $50,000 in the 2016 Ultimate Dodgeball Championship in Las Vegas, and there's still time for you to assemble a local team to try to qualify.
- Sesame Place Ticket Discount: BOGO Flash Sale!Thinking of hitting Sesame Place before it gets too hot? You are in luck, my friend! This is a don't-miss Sesame Place ticket discount.
- $4 Bobbies at Capriotti’s: This is Not a DrillCapriotti’s is celebrating its Ruby Anniversary throughout the month of June. Find out when and where they're offering $4 Bobbies, and mark your calendars!
- Where to Get Your Free Doughnuts on National Donut Day 2016Who loves free doughnuts? EVERYBODY, that's who. Here's all the shops in the Delaware area that are celebrating National Donut Day 2016 with free doughnuts.
- ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS ReviewAlice Through the Looking Glass review, whether it's worth seeing in 3D, suitability for young viewers, plus my picks for further Wonderland viewing.
- Free Admission to Delaware State ParksGovernor Markell has proclaimed Sunday, June 5th to be Delaware State Parks Day! Admission to Delaware's state parks will be free, with a few exceptions.
- Sahara Sam’s Water Park: Review and Discount CodeIt's always 84° at Sahara Sam's Oasis, a New Jersey family water park that's open all year. See their new addition, read our review & grab a discount code!
- Discounted Coffee and Frappés at Dairy QueenNew at Dairy Queen: iced coffee beverages and Ultimate Frappés! Value priced during their weekday Hardest Working Happy Hour.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Printable Masks and WordfindTMNT are celebrating World Turtle Day. If you're a fan, you'll want to check out the video spot and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles printable masks and wordfind! Plus: how to download the first movie for free.
- Take a Kid Fishing Days (Free Program for Ages 6-15)Know a kid who'd like to learn to fish? DNREC’s “Take a Kid Fishing!” program teaches fundamental fishing skills and conservation concepts.
- What to Do if You See the Black Bear in New Castle CountySightings of a black bear in New Castle County have been confirmed! Here's what the Division of Fish & Wildlife says to do if you see it.
- ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Free IMAX 3D Preview ScreeningI can't wait to be back in Wonderland! If like me you're tired of waiting, here's the deets on a Free IMAX 3D Screening of Alice Through the Looking Glass.
- ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Coloring Pages and PrintablesIf you've got a Wonderland fan at home or are a collector like me, go ahead and print out these Alice Through the Looking Glass coloring pages & printable map, puzzles and bookmarks.
- 7 Big Things I Didn’t Know About Comcast Xfinity (+ Nest Thermostat Giveaway)Are you getting the most out of your Comcast Xfinity account? Because I sure wasn't— not even close. Read on and enter to win a Nest thermostat!
- Sesame Place Deal Alert: Buy a Season Pass, Get Free Refills All SeasonI love Sesame Place so hard, but it can be expensive! If you're local-ish you should definitely check out this Sesame Place deal for 2016.
- Summer Camp: American Karate StudiosLooking for something to occupy your 6-12 year old this summer? All-day spots are still available for American Karate Studios summer camp.
- Calling All Green Thumbs! The PHS Gardening and Greening ContestAre you a gardener in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware? You should enter the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Gardening and Greening Contest.
- Safety Tips for Cyclists, Drivers and PedestriansC'mon people, share the road! Common sense safety tips for cyclists, pedestrians and drivers for a more bikeable, walkable Delaware.
- Show How You #TwistNDip (Plus, Printable Six Flags Coupon)May I interest you in some fesh baked awesome? Introducing a new way to play with your food (the Einstein Bros. Twist 'N Dip), plus a printable coupon for Six Flags and how you could win free bagels for a year.
- “Memorial Day Madness” Deals at The Centre Ice RinkThe Centre Ice Rink is offering up awesome savings to close out the 2016-2016 season and get you excited about the next one!
- Penn Cinema, Regal and Cinemark: $3 and $1 Summer Kids’ Movies 2016Movie theaters are beginning to release their discounted summer movie schedules! Mark your calendars for these local $3 and $1 summer kids' movies 2016.
- Cirque Mavericks Meet Salvador Dalí: LA VERITÁ (Discount Code)Salvador Dalí inspired LA VERITÁ, from Cirque du Soliel creative Compagnia Finzi Pasca, will be playing the Merriam Theater May 13th and 14th. Enter to win four tickets!
- Review: The Magic Toy Shop (La Boutique Fantasque) at the Upper Darby Performing Arts CenterThe "Magic Toy Shop" is a collaboration between students from the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society and the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts. And it was amazing.
- RIVERDANCE at the Academy of Music: Save 35%The Riverdance 20th Anniversary World Tour will be performing at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia in June! Save 35% on your tickets with this discount code.
- Delaware Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive 2016The 24th Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive happens on Saturday, May 14th! Here's how you can help, locally or for a larger impact.
- Volunteer as a Beachnesting Bird MonitorWant to help protect Delaware’s piping plovers (listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act in 1986) and other beachnesting birds?
- Bike and Trike Trade-in at Toys R UsThe Bike & Trike Trade-In at Toys R Us lets you trade in any used bike or trike, in any condition, in exchange for 25% off any regular-priced bike or trike.
- Free Breakfast on Teacher Appreciation DayAttention teachers! McDonald’s of the Greater Philadelphia Region is honoring you with free breakfast on Teacher Appreciation Day.
- Movie Review: RATCHET AND CLANKJake, 18, and Maverick, 15, woke up at 8:30am and rode in a car with me for an hour. To see a kids' movie. On a Saturday. Here's what we thought of Ratchet & Clank.
- Wilmington Flower Market Concert Stage: Band LineupWilmington Flower Market time! Rides, amazing carnival food and vendor shopping, plants and flowers for mom, and free music. Here's this year's lineup.
- It’s National Pretzel Day! Here’s Where to Get a Free PretzelIt's National Pretzel Day and I'm pretty sure partaking is your civic duty (along with voting. Did you vote today yet?). Here's how you can score one (or maybe 31!) for free.
- Life Is Good: Inspiring Optimism in Kids (Art Contest!)Have your kids draw why "life is good" for a chance to win a $2000 college scholarship and more!
- “Floogal Your World” at the Please Touch Museum for One Weekend OnlySprout, the 24-hour preschool network from NBCUniversal, has unveiled an exciting traveling exhibit tour, FLOOGAL YOUR WORLD. It's coming to select cities across the country, including Philadelphia: the exhibit will be visiting the Please Touch Museum for one weekend only. Don't miss it!
- Volunteer as a Delaware Bat Spotter + How and Why to Preserve BatsVolunteer as a bat spotter for the annual Delaware Bat Count! Training details here, plus how and why we need to protect our bat populations.
- College Students Can Get a Red Ramen Burger + Fries for Just 22 CentsI did not know the ramen burger was a thing. Here's where and when to get yours (maybe for just 22 cents).
- Tax Day Deals and Freebies for 2016Tax Day AND a Monday— that's a lot of pain for one day. Here's some tax day deals and freebies to take just a little bit of that pain away.
- Tips for Safe Driving for Distracted Driving Awareness Month87 percent of drivers admit to risky behaviors behind the wheel, including distracted driving. More stats + tips for safe driving from AAA Mid-Atlantic.
- Call for Volunteers: Pot Tree Seedlings at St. Jones ReserveHelp DNREC make Earth Day every day and beautify your state! The St. Jones Reserve in Dover needs volunteers to help plant native tree seedlings (loblolly pine, tulip poplars and red and silver maples) in pots.
- Ready for the DOCTOR STRANGE Trailer? Check It OutHere's the brand new teaser trailer for Marvel’s DOCTOR STRANGE. It hits theaters November 4th.
- Delaware Taco Festival Early Bird Tix on SaleThe first Delaware Taco Festival takes place on Saturday, June 25th. There will be, of course, tacos. There will also be lots more: get all the details.
- Little Passports’ Birthday Sale! Celebrate with SavingsLittle Passports is turning 7 and they are celebrating with savings! Use this discount by April 15th for new travel adventures in your mailbox.
- Kids Take Over the Kimmel Center with PAPER PLANETPaper Planet appears to be a collaborative work of art, an open ended performance, a shared experience, and ultimately an ephemeral exhibit. Pretty neat, eh?
- Zip + Sip Craft Beer FestivalKnock two all-important bucket list items off in one day: ziplining and beer festival! The
- Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut Thursday through SundayVillanova, what what?! In honor of our National Champions, anyone wearing an article of Villanova
- Breakfast in the Sky Returns to the Morey’s Piers Ferris WheelThe giant Ferris wheel at Morey’s Piers on the Wildwood boardwalk is one of
- FINDING DORY Coloring Pages and Activity Sheets"Finding Dory" swims into theatres June 17th. Get the kids excited by printing them out these "Finding Dory" coloring pages and activity sheets!
- FYI, You Need These (FREE) NASA Travel Posters of Faraway DestinationsIn a moment of what can only be thought of as pure brilliance, NASA and
- Register as a Thanksgiving Day Parade Volunteer!Is Mr. Potato Head part of the Philly Thanksgiving parade? I’m not sure. Admit
- National Crayon Day: Crayon Drive and Bake SaleWere you aware that March 31st is National Crayon Day? Yeah, it was news to
- Daytrip! The Rochester Lilac Festival is WAY More Than LilacsRochester Lilac Festival: thousands of fragrant lilacs, live entertainment featuring national headliners, children’s amusements, arts
- Bring Your Dog for Phillies Bark at the ParkIs your dog a Phillies fan? That seems like a ridiculous question. How about, are
- Philly’s BBQ Fest 2016BBQ Fest 2016— Philly’s First Large Scale BBQ Festival— will be taking place rain or
- Spring Sale at Goodwill! 50% Off All ClothingThink Spring! Give your closets a good spring cleaning and pack up those donations for
- Preston’s Playground 5K at the Christiana MallRun or Walk, Push or Roll! The Preston’s Playground 5K is for everyone: open to
- Spring Ice Skating Classes at University of DelawareNew classes for spring at the Fred Rust Ice Arena at University of Delaware! My
- CIVIL WAR: Girls Reforming the Future ChallengeIn “Captain America: Civil War,” each hero is forced to take a stand and choose
- MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN: First TrailerFrom visionary director Tim Burton, and based upon the best-selling novel, comes an unforgettable motion
- It’s Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen!Of all my favorite things in the world, a Dairy Queen ice cream is pretty
- Smithsonian Museum Day: Free Admission for 2Who’s up for a bit of culture this weekend? In the spirit of the Smithsonian
- Community WOD at CrossFit RiverfrontGet fit with friends! CrossFit Riverfront is holding their second FREE Community WOD on March
- RAGTIME the Musical at Mount PleasantRAGTIME is an award-winning musical based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow that captures the
- The Sound of Music On Tour: Family 4-Pack OfferLooks like Philly is about to come alive with the sound of music. Broadway Philadelphia’s
- FREE Health Screenings at Sam’s ClubStudies show that springing forward for Daylight Saving Time can impact people’s health by disrupting
- Sign Up to Help Replace Delaware Beach GrassVolunteers are needed for Delaware’s 27th annual beach grass planting! Help protect our shoreline by
- Free: Chinese New Year at the Delaware Art MuseumSaturday February 20th, from 11am to 3pm, the Delaware Art Museum will host its annual
- Little Passports Discount: Save 50%Have you heard of Little Passports? It’s a monthly adventure delivered to your door: letters,
- Ticks in Your Christmas Tree? Yeah, It’s PossibleSince we pretty much live in deer central, deer ticks and the possibility of Lyme
- Heads Up! Geminid Meteor Shower This WeekendThe Geminid meteor shower is set to peak this Sunday, December 13th, bringing some extra
- Day of the Dozens (Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!)Who wants free Krispy Kreme doughnuts? This Saturday, 12-12-15, buy one dozen Krispy Kreme original
- Free #NameThatChicken Burger at Red Robin if THIS Is Your Name‘Tis the season… for a free #NameThatChicken burger from Red Robin! That is, IF you
- Free CrossFit Class! Community WOD at CrossFit RiverfrontEver think about trying a CrossFit class? Join a free Community WOD on Saturday,
- Goodwill 50% off EVERYTHING Sale50% off errryyythingggg at Goodwill on Saturday, December 28th. Not just housewares. Not just electronics.
- Here’s Your 2015 TV Christmas Specials Schedule. Mark Your Calendars!It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and one of my favorite things
- See ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ on the Big Screen!The best Thanksgiving movie ever made, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, will be playing on the
- Free DE Park Admission and GoApe Ziplining for Kids Black FridayYou may have heard that REI is giving their employees a paid day off on
- Discount for Veterans at Goodwill StoresVisit any Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County on Saturday November 14th, 2015 and get
- Rocky Run 5K and 10KRun like Rocky Balboa (well, sort of: the actual Rocky run was about 30.6 miles)
- “Stuff The Bus” Delaware Thanksgiving Food DriveIt seems so early to be thinking about Thanksgiving, but I earned my first turkey
- Coding for Kids: the Wonder League’s Robotics Competition for Ages 6-11So this is pretty cool: thousands of kids are coding for the Wonder League’s first
- Volunteers Needed at the Delaware Children’s TheaterThe Delaware Children’s Theater is in need talented backstage workers, seamstresses, ushers, set builders and
- Fishing Photo ContestAttention Delaware photographers! Submit your best to the 2015 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest. The winning
- Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame PlaceEven though I love Halloween, I tend to steer clear of most Halloween events because
- Millville Great Pumpkin FestivalUpdate: due to the stormy weather ahead, this event has been canceled. It’s officially the
- Get Your Free Coffee on National Coffee DaySeptember 28th is National Drink Beer Day, so it totally makes sense that the
- Fabletics Grand Opening at the Christiana MallHave you been to the Christiana Mall lately? There are a TON of new
- WOD and Fundraiser for A.I. DuPont: #EsmondStrongYou’ve probably read about the Esmond family, who were vacationing in the Virgin Islands when
- Popewatch (without a ticket)Regretting your decision not to procure a ticket now that the pope has landed?
- Nominate Your Animal Loving Kid for the Pawsitive Impact Kids AwardsDo you know a special kid who’s doing great things to help animals? A friend
- FlightCar: Free Airport Parking + Earn Money by Renting Your CarWant to make a little pocket money while traveling, for pretty much zero effort? Who
- Enter to Win an Trip to Yosemite, Grand Canyon, or Washington DC!My kids went off to school today, and I won’t lie: on Thursday night,
- Delaware Humane’s Rubber Duck RaceI missed this the first time around, so I’m excited to have it come around
- Plant One Million to Plant Its 500,000th TreePlant One Million is the largest multi-state tree-planting effort in the nation: a
- Delaware’s Green Team Goes to the Red Bull Soapbox RaceThis looks like a ton of fun and for the first time ever in
- Every Kid in a Park: Free Access to National Parks for 4th GradersPhoto credit: Depositphoto What national parks have you had the chance to visit? Starting
- Pixar in a Box Free Online CurriculumSo this is pretty cool: Khan Academy has launched Pixar in a Box, a behind-the-scenes
- Where, When and Why to Watch the Perseid Meteor ShowersFrom mid-July until late August, the Earth passes through the debris of the Swift-Tuttle comet.
- Delaware Children’s Museum/Riverfront Mini Golf ComboPutt and play for less: now through September, purchase a combo ticket to the
- Important: Cheesesteak Festival Coming to PhillyYOU GUYS. I’m a sucker for a food festival, and cheesesteaks are my lifeblood, so
- Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen62 children enter a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital for treatment every minute— you can help
- Roaring ’20s Lawn Party: Jazz Age on the DelawareThis looks like so much fun and I will be really sad if I
- National Hot Dog Day + New Hot Dogs at Johnnie’s Dog HouseIf you haven’t been to Johnnie’s Dog House on Concord Pike yet, you are missing
- Adoption Fees Waived on “Clear the Shelters” DayThis is our Jimmy, aka The Dogness. We adopted him nearly six years ago,
- Fun House of Science at the Delaware State FairThe Delaware State Fair starts this week and it’s gonna be HOT. We’ve got
- Born in 1980? Free Admission to Sesame PlaceBorn in 1980? So was Sesame Place! Celebrate turning 35 with Sesame by visiting during
- Delaware Charity Challenge: Sign Up for This INDOOR Winter Triathlon!Attention race addicts, charity supporters and wannabe non-couch-potatoes! I’m pretty excited about this Delaware Charity
- I Scream, You Scream… for Free Good Humor Ice CreamWho likes ice cream on a summer’s day? Who likes it when the ice cream
- Buy Two, Get One Night of Camping FreeCamping is an inexpensive way to get the kids outside and create memories that
- Goodwill Red White & Blue SaleImage via the Goodwill Facebook page Save 50% on furniture, housewares, electronics, shoes, accessories,
- Free Museum Admission with Bank of America Museums on UsFree museum admission this weekend for Bank of America cardholders! Your B of A or
- Apple Camp is Back! FREE, Ages 8-12Apple Camp is a FREE three-day workshop where kids ages 8 to 12 “bring their
- Summer Movie Express Schedule: $1 Movies at Regal CinemasThe nine-week Summer Movie Express is back! These movies sell for $1 a ticket
- Take a Kid Fishing! Free-Admission Fishing DaysFrom the DE Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control: Do you know a child
- Where to Get Free Donuts on National Donut DayNational Donut Day 2015 is Friday, June 6th! During World War I, approximately 250 Salvation
- $3 Movies: Summer Kids Camp at Penn CinemaEvery Wednesday 10am throughout the summer at Penn Cinema, at the Wilmington Riverfront. Buy tickets
- Five Tips for Parenting With PresenceWritten by a marriage and family therapist, Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident,
- Win a Birthday Party at the Please Touch Museum!Is your child’s birthday in July, August, or September? Enter to win a free Birthday
- Theater Arts Workshops for Kids and Teens at Delaware Children’s TheaterSummer theater workshops for kids and teens— perfect, of course, for kids who are interested
- Eat Well, Live Well, Look GreatBody weight workout, mobility session, taste test, and spring shopping at lululemon athletica Shoppes at
- Horse Haven World Adventures Game for Phones or TabletsGot a kid who loves horses? Horse Haven World Adventures, a free-to-play horse farm simulation
- Volunteer at the DuPont Nature CenterDNREC’s DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve is seeking volunteers for its 2015 season. Two
- “Create TOMORROWLAND” XPRIZE Challenge for Kids from DisneyKids excited about the new Disney movie Tomorrowland? (This kid at heart is pretty excited
- Delaware Venture Outdoors FestLOVE THIS. Get outside, Delaware! Venture Outdoors Fest is an event that takes place twice
- Cheeseburgers in Paradocx: Food Truck WeekendsDon’t miss food truck weekends at Paradocx! This local, family owned vineyard is just
- Newark Delaware Egg Hunt 2015This year’s Newark Delaware egg hunt takes place on Saturday, March 28th at the White
- Delaware’s Efforts Against Climate ChangeAccording to a 2014 survey: 79% of Delawareans are convinced climate change is happening now.
- Volunteer Training at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvaniaimage via the RR Museum Facebook page Have you ever been to the Railroad Museum of
- Used Bike and Trike Trade In at Toys R UsThis Bike and Trike Trade In just hit my inbox and seemed like it was
- Philadelphia Travel & Adventure ShowIt’s been a long winter. Wouldn’t you love to get away? Check out the Travel
- Crazy Costume Dash at Lums Pond State ParkThe Crazy Costume Dash takes place this Saturday, October 11th at Lums Pond State Park
- Wilmington Drama League Presents JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTARAll photos credit: Jonathan Ripsom Photography With this production I wanted to take
- Krispy Kreme Opening in New Castle; How to Win Free Doughnuts for a YearIt’s back! It’s been years since Krispy Kreme on Concord Pike turned out the Hot
- Dinner and a Movie Done Right: AMC Dine-In Theatre Comes to Painters Crossing20 years ago, I was friends with a ton of people who worked at the
- The Philadelphia Vendy AwardsThis Saturday, June 14th, Maverick and I are headed to cover the 4th Annual Philadelphia
- Royal Ballet Cinema Season: Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty Coming to the Big ScreenSo this is pretty cool: for one night only (each) you can see Swan Lake
- Morrissey is Coming to the Grand Opera House and I Am ExcitedWhen I was a sophomore in high school, my bestie and I had tickets
- Free Delaware Tax PrepLooking for free Delaware tax prep? MyFreeTaxesDE is a web-based state and federal tax
- Order Bulk Apples: $25 for a Half Bushel!The Delaware Local Food Exchange in Elsmere is coordinating a bulk apple order this week
- Camden Adventure Aquarium + Printable Scavenger HuntThe Adventure Aquarium is a visual and educational treat for kids of all ages!
- Family Fun Delaware Summer Bucket List 2013So, since every year I get arguments over what I mean by summer bucket
- AMF BowlingWhat: Bowl, duh! Where: 3215 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808 When: Monday: Noon – Midnight Tuesday:
- Pick Yo’ Own Strawberries!!! (or raspberries…)Where: Linvilla Orchards When: 8 am-6 pm Sunday-Thursday and 8 am -7 pm Friday and Saturday
- Album Review: Blunderbuss by Jack WhiteReview: Jack White’s first solo album is pretty amazing. It’s not White Stripes though- There
- Camp in for Kids’ Cancer with the Philadelphia EaglesWho: YOU! and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Where: Lincoln Financial Field When: May 19 at 5:30
- Review: The AvengersWARNING: Spoilers about the past Marvel Movies revealed. No Avengers spoilers though. HOLY SAUSAGE
- White Clay Creek Fest!Where: White Clay Creek State Park; the picnic grove in Carpenter Recreation Area off
- Review: Iron Man 2This week we watched Iron Man 2. ————————————————————————————————— Plot: Tony Stark has created world peace
- Review: Iron Man2 more movies before The Avengers. Arguably the best Avenger movie yet. This week, we
- Review: The Incredible HulkWe’re counting down to the premier of The Avengers, by watching all the movies
- Bye Bye Birdie Fundraising NightWhen: April 18th 2012 5:30-9:00pm Where: Nick’s Pizza, 722 Philadelphia Pike What: Bye Bye Birdie
- PNC Free Sunday Morning at DE Museum of Natural HistoryWhen: Sunday, April 22, 2012 9:30 am – 12:00 noon Where: Delaware Museum of
- The Great American Bake Sale 2012 + Little Miss Muffin GIVEAWAYFACT: More than 16 million kids are food insecure in this country– that’s one
- Strawberry Shortcake DVD Review: Berry Brick Road and Bloomin’ Berry GardenCass Says: I got a movie in the mail.The first movie was called Berry Brick
- Firefly Music Festival!!!Where: Dover, DE (and other East Coast cities) When: July 20-22, 2012 What: The
- ‘We Bought a Zoo’ and Movies for Animal LoversWE BOUGHT A ZOO, available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download April 3rd, is an
- ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Dinner Fundraiser at Concord High SchoolWhat: Concord Players’ dinner fundraiser + musical production Bye Bye Birdie When: Dinner at 5 pm (April
- The Avengers Countdown: Teen & Mom Movie Review of ThorOkay, so I am a HUGE superhero nerd. Coincidentally, I am wearing my Dark
- Philly Farm & Food Fest: Eat Local, Philly!I’m wicked excited about this event! The Philly Farm & Food Fest promises to be
- $2 Night at Delaware Children’s MuseumJust $2 Wednesday night, March 21st from 5:00- 7:00 pm at the Delaware Children’s
- Upcoming Consignment Sales (March 2012)3/16 – 3/18 9am – 2pm Harford/Cecil County Wee-cycle Mart Kids Consignment Sale Perryville Outlet
- ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Mount Pleasant High SchoolWhen: Thursday March 15th 7:00 pm Friday March 16th 7:00 pm Saturday March 17th 2:00
- A Kid’s Guide to the Philadelphia Flower Show 2012Cass and I hit the Flower Show! Here’s a quick hit list of kid-approved
- Sugarloaf Crafts Festival: A Sensory Celebration + Giveaway (5 Winners)When: Friday March 16th and Saturday March 17th, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday March
- Philly (and the Flower Show): More Fun When You Sleep OverYes, I know Philly is just a hop, skip and jump away. But every so
- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (at the Flower Show)Just wanted to highlight a few events at the Flower Show that would be
- Attention Bird Lovers and Citizen Scientists: Delaware Breeding Bird AtlasWhat follows is a press release I got in an email. This is a great
- Grandparents’ Week at Delaware Children’s MuseumGrandparents play for free from March 19th- 25th at the Delaware Children’s Museum! GrandparentsWeek_8.5X11
- Take a Kid Fishing! Days at DE State ParksGot a budding fisherman, aged 6-15? Thanks to DNREC’s Aquatic Resource Education Center and Delaware
- 2012 Flower Show Events for the Organic, Edible, Heirloom or Urban GardenerI first posted this over on my green blog, but sharing here too for
- Family Friendly Philadelphia Flower Show + Enter to Win Tickets!Who wants to take a trip to HAWAII?? Well, I wish I had that to
- Toss Your SpinBrush: Safety AlertIf you’ve got an Arm & Hammer or Crest SpinBrush, get rid of it, especially
- Mirror Mirror Valentine’s Day CardsNeed a few last-minute Valentine’s Day cards or just like to be a little
- The Secret Life of ArriettyI guess I’ve been living under a rock or something. I received an invite
- February at White Clay Creek State ParkUpdate: Nature classes 2/11 have been canceled due to expected snow. Saturday Feb 11th 10:15
- Get Yer Pirate On at Delaware Art MuseumLast minute parents’ night out idea! Pirate party at Delaware Art Museum: Friday February 10th
- The Elton Boys’ Prize-Winning VideoI don’t think we ever mentioned that the kids made a video with their FyrFlyz
- Super Bowling Sunday at Brunswick LanesNot watching the big game? All day February 5th you can bowl for two hours
- Review: who? Comics: an iPad App for the Reluctant ReaderThank you to who?Comics for sponsoring this post and encouraging my child to read biographies
- Year of the Dragon: Chinese New Year at DE Art MuseumCome celebrate Chinese New Year: the Year of the Dragon! Saturday, January 28th 11:00 am
- Cut Home & Travel Energy Costs with these TipsWe’ve lucked out so far this winter; it’s been fairly mild. But with today’s wintry
- Take a Trip to Hawaii: at the 2012 Philadelphia Flower ShowIf you’re like us, you’re getting tired of bare lawn, expanses of brown mud,
- Goodwill Happy Hour Sale25% off all wares Thursday, January 19th from 6-8pm at Delaware Goodwill locations. Includes
- The Big Year: a 2012 ChecklistUm, hello. Were you aware there was a new movie coming out starring Steve Martin,
- They’re Making “Into the Woods” into a Movie… SQUEEEEUsually when they do remakes I think WHY WHY WHY can’t they come up with
- What’s Cooking with Williams-Sonoma in JanuaryLots of good stuff happening at Williams-Sonoma in the New Year! Glancing at the calendar,
- FREE Christmas Movies on the Big Screen!Christmas movies are one of my favorite celebrations of the season! Movies for Saturday December
- Shop Small! Small Business SaturdayStay away from the craziness of the big box stores this weekend and instead keep
- Fun Black Friday FactsGearing up for Black Friday feels like preparing for a marathon! What’s your plan of
- Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North “Poll”I’ve always loved the Melissa & Doug line of toys: refreshingly NOT tons of PLASTIC,
- Sportsmen Against Hunger: Donate Your Deer to Food PantriesKnow any hunters with big hearts? Pass this on: Donate your deer to the DNREC
- It’s Almost Muppet TimeIf I were any more excited about the upcoming Muppets movie I wouldn’t have any
- Creative Costume Competition at GoodwillAttention Halloween fans of Delaware and Delaware County: Buy two or more items from your
- La Petite Spa & Salon Masquerade BallWhat: Fall Masquerade Ball! Come in costume for food, fun, pampering and photo shoots. When:
- AlphaBuyer: a Group Deal Site for Your BillsI currently belong to entirely too many deal sites, but one of my faves is
- Job Hunting? Philly JobProsper Job FairWhat: JobProsper Flexible & Work from Home Expo When: Sunday, October 23rd 11am- 4pm Where:
- Delaware Art Museum Festival of GoblinsWhat: Gallery trick or treat at the Museum for ages 3 – 12. Come in
- Commonwealth Connections Academy Open House October 13thThis one is for my PA readers! Come check out Commonwealth Connections Academy at
- Kid Review: Sky Ball (written with “help” from Cass and Mav)Mom got a Sky Ball at the Time to Play toy Holiday Showcase in New
- I don’t know what to think about Real Steel.We saw Real Steel last night with our mom and uncle, and I had mixed
- Giveaway: Real Steel Promotion PackReal Steel opens today! A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future where the sport
- Review and Giveaway! Strawberry Shortcake: Growing Up DreamsCassidy’s take: I got to watch Strawberry Shortcake: Growing Up Dreams. In the first show
- FamilyFun Magazine Picks 2011’s Top ToysGuess what, people. It’s almost October. Which means it’s almost Halloween. And then it will
- DE Annual Acorn Collection Day October 1stIt’s that time of year again! Volunteers are still needed for the 7th Annual Acorn
- Review and Video: Z-Curve Bow and Zing-Shot LauncherThe child amidst his baubles is learning the action of light, motion, gravity, muscular force…
- Kermit the Frog Here…After giving Piggy the spotlight last week I feel it’s only fair to give Kermit
- Giveaway and Review: Jungle SpeedYay for board games! Especially brain games. Recent research shows that board games positively impact
- Giveaway & Review: Zhu Zhu Babies“I love the Zhu Zhu babies. They’re like regular Zhu Zhu pets but they don’t
- Fashion Friday: Interview with Miss PiggyThe new Muppet movie comes out NOVEMBER 23rd, RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU ARE PREPARED
- Giveaway and Review: FyrflyzI’ve argued that the best toys are the simple ones that come without instructions,
- Giveaway! ABDUCTION Red Carpet Advance Screening TicketsTaylor Lautner. Perhaps you’ve heard of him. (I was Team Jacob all the way.)
- Fish-For-Free Day in PA September 5Residents and non-residents of Pennsylvania can get one last day of fishing in before the
- Ground Control to Major TomJacob is teaching himself guitar, and I’ve contracted him to learn a few of
- Wordless Wednesday: #StyleSchoolMore about our daytrip to #StyleSchool in NYC to come, but if you’re insanely
- Review: WARRIORLast week me and Mom went to see an advance screening of the cage fighting movie Warrior.
- Marley & Me: The Puppy Years Printable Activity SheetsYes, I saw Marley & Me, and I admit I cried my eyeballs out. It
- $1 Tuesdays in August @ DE Museum of Natural HistoryThanks to the sponsorship of Artisan’s Bank, you can check out the Delaware Museum
- New Strawberry Shortcake DVD: Growing Up Dreams (print out this coloring page!)Dude, I used to love Strawberry Shortcake as a kid. And My Little Pony. And
- Top *Nine* ’80s and ’90s Movies for TeensI’ve been blank for posts lately, so madre said do something on movies, so here
- Fyrflyz: The two-handed, light-up, yo-yo thing for the easily amusedMav and I received two Fyrflyz in the mail recently, and had no idea what they were
- Cooking Up Fun: Classes at Williams-SonomaOh, Williams-Sonoma, you’re so smart. You know that I can’t resist your wares, all you
- Canning- Freezing- Drying Food Preservation ClassLearn about the methods of food preservation and preserve your garden harvest or farmer’s market
- Win Tix Aboard the Wine & Cheese Train, or $200 to Amish Country InnsThis is more for the ‘rents or a girls’ night out, but some cool Lancaster
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt.2. EPIC.Last night, Madre and I saw Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in Newark. I
- Roughing It or Not-So-Roughing It: Delaware Deals on Camping or CottagesAttention campers! Great deal alert: Stay 2 weeknights at Killens Pond State Park, and get
- The Family Fun Delaware Summer Bucket ListStuff we want to do and food we wanna eat, as a family before summer’s
- Wilmington Pirate Day!July 9th 2011 11:00am- 5:00pm Tubman- Garrett Park (the riverfront) Get your “arrrrr” on with
- Mad-Macs and Matilda’s in Newark DE: Kid & Mom Restaurant ReviewJAKE SAYS: So a couple weeks ago, we went to Mad-Macs and Matilda’s. Mad-Macs is
- Mr. Popper’s Penguins (Kid & Mom Movie Review)Once me and mom were watching MR. POPPERS PENGUINS without Jake and Mav and Dad
- Family Friendly Atlantic CitySo a couple weeeeeeeeekends ago we went to Atlantic City on a blogger trip. Ok,
- Kids: Bowl Free This Summer at Brunswick (everybody bowls free July 4th weekend!)A few weeks back we got an invite to a kids’ party at Brunswick Blue
- Cherry Crest Adventure Farm: 2011 SeasonThe Cherry Crest Adventure Farm Summer Season begins Saturday, July 2nd, with over 50
- Green Lantern was not ‘pretty good.’Mav, Dad and I saw Green Lantern in 3D at the theater on Sunday, when
- Got Turkey? DNREC Needs Volunteer BirdwatchersThe DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife needs citizen scientist volunteer birdwatchers to report any
- Family Friendly AC: the crazy statue thingyOnce we were at Atlantic City and I was in the car for no reason.
- The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival 2011The Clifford Brown story is pretty tragic. Born in Wilmington DE, he was an
- Barbra Streisand. Oh-Oh-oh-oh-ohoh…Here’s a nice time killer for you. Check it out. You won’t be disappointed. It
- Summer Movie Express: $1 movies at Regal CinemasGet in outta the hot! For 9 weeks, Regal’s Summer Movie Express 2011 allows families
- Haircuts. Colour Roxx Rocks at Those.After 13 long years, Jake finds a place that gives him haircuts that don't look dumb.
- The Muppets are in a Superhero State of MindThe Muppets spoof The Green Lantern and the Spiderman Musical.
- Blue Rocks’ Rocky Bluewinkle @ Christiana MallMeet Rocky Bluewinkle & win prizes at the Wilmington Blue Rocks Summer Event at the Christiana Mall.
- La Petite Spa & Salon’s Grand Re-Opening PartyComplimentary services, snacks, and discounted rates on parties and summer camps at the re-opening of La Petite Spa in the Shoppes of Louviers.
- First-time Campers: $20 for weekend camping incl. equipment rentalWant to try out some family camping but don't want to invest in all the gear? First-time campers can stay the weekend at participating PA state parks for just $20, and rental of needed gear is included.
- Recycle old CDs and help birdsRecycle your CDs by sending to the Philadelphia Zoo to help prevent bird deaths by window strikes.
- Does Dad Deserve a YMCA Membership?Tell the YMCA of Delaware why Dad's an All-Star for a chance to win a one-year membership.
- Thomas the Tank Engine at the Strasburg RailroadTake a ride on Thomas the Tank Engine at the Strasburg Rail Road.
- “The Sound of Music” Returns to Theaters for Two Days Only!The Sound of Music returns to theaters as a singalong, for two days only.
- Be a Halloween Helper at the Please Touch MuseumGot gently used Halloween costumes? Donate them during the month of October for kids who couldn't afford them otherwise.
- Free Ice Cream at Cold Stone Creamery September 30thReceive a free sample of Kate's Creation Sept 30 while supplies last.
- The Delaware Great Parks PursuitThe Delaware Great Parks Pursuit challenges families to get outdoors, get moving, and complete as many of the 25 challenges as possible by November 17th.
- Trail of Two Cities- Discounted Admission AND $25 to Harry’s Savoy or Seafood Grill!See 7 Delaware historical sites for only $12 AND get a $25 gift certificate to Harry's Savoy or Seafood Grill.
- Up to 50% Off Camping at Delaware State Parks!Save 50% fall weeknights or 25% November weekends on camping at Delaware State Parks!
- Attention Ghost Hunters! Fort Delaware Paranormal AdventuresAttention ghost hunters! Loads of paranormal investigations happening at Fort Delaware this fall.
- Battle of the Brandywine Revolutionary War ReenactmentBattle of the Brandywine to be reenacted at Brandywine Creek State Park
- Free Family & Fitness Fun at Smith PlaygroundFREE obstacle course, lawn games, crafts, giveaways and family yoga at Smith Playground September 19.
- Free September Sundays at Brandywine River MuseumTwo more September Sunday mornings to see the Brandywine River Museum for free, from 9:30-
- Free Museum Admission for 2: Smithsonian Museum Day, September 25Smithsonian Museum Day September 25th, 2010. Here's where I'd use that free museum admission!
- Build with Lego Sculptor Sean KenneyWHAT: Sean Kenney Weekend. Creatures of Habitat creator and LEGO certified professional Sean Kenney, will
- The Brandywine Treasure Trail PassportThe Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport program is your passport to summer savings! For $75, a
- 2nd Annual Eagles Flight Night!…Let’s go, Eagles! See the entire 2010 Philadelphia Eagles Team for the first time at
