Community Corner

Buckle Up for a Daytrip and Sit in the Director's Chair

Family-friendly events happening in and around Wilmington this week.

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From chess matches to day trips to kids t.v. productions, we've got you covered for family fun all weekend long. 

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Where/When: , Wednesday 3:30-4:30 p.m. 

Why Go: Kids learn how to play chess and meet new friends (CHECK-MATE!).   

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Pricing: Free. Open to all ages. Children under age ten should be accompanied by an adult. 

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Where/When: , Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m. 

Why Go: Rhymes, songs, finger plays and books bring stories alive for your little one.

Pricing: Free. Baby Times is designed for the early walker.

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Where/When: , Friday 5-7 p.m.

Why Go:  Families can bond over books and board games.

Pricing: Free.

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Where/When: , Saturday 10:30-noon.

Why Go: Kids can observe—and participate in—the production of Wilmington Community Television’s producing another episode of Saturday Playhouse 10, the award-winning children's program, by kids for kids. 

Pricing: Free. For more information email Saturday Playhouse 10 Producers Meghan Ryan and Brandon Shorey at mryan@wctv.org or bshorey@wctv.org.

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Where/When: Meet at 150 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington and travel to the and the  in Newport, RI;  Sunday 9 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

Why Go: Get out of town! Take a daytrip to scenic Newport, RI, for a tour of the Newport Mansions and a performance of Norman - Is That You?, a zany family comedy put on by the Newport Playhouse.  

Pricing: $75 per person. For more information or to register for this trip, stop by the , , Room 8 or call  (978) 658-4270

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