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Grab and Go Family Planner: Magic and Fantasy Weekend

Get the whole family out this weekend with five local events that won't strain your budget.

Posted Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 1:42 am ET|Updated Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 4:33 pm ET

Revisit the timeless adventures of Winnie the Pooh, see a movie in the park, catch a magic show and much more all this weekend!

Winnie The Pooh

Where/When: The Broadway Theatre of Pitman–43 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ. Friday, July 22 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
What’s Going On: Watch characters from A. A. Milne’s classic children’s book series come to life on stage! Winnie, Piglet, Tigger and the whole gang are ready for some wholesome adventures in the Hundred Acre Woods. Are you?
Pricing: $9

Storybook Celebration Family Festival

Where/When: Camden Children’s Garden–3 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24.
What’s Going On: Join in the many activities and book readings centered around classic children’s stories. Visit the Giant’s Garden to get some magic beans, listen to a reading of a timeless tale, or make some book crafts at this magical event.
Pricing: Admission is $6 a person and free for children younger than two.

Magic Show by Stephen Pettit

Where/When: Logan Township Public Library–498 Beckett Rd.,
Swedesboro, NJ. 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 23.
What’s Going On: Join magician Stephen Pettit as he performs magic tricks from around the world. This is a free event in the cool of the Logan Township Library.
Pricing: Free

Movie in the Park - Woolwich Township

Where/When: Locke Ave Park–56 Locke Ave., Swedesboro,
NJ. 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 23.
What’s Going On: Check out the animated family comedy “Despicable Me” starring the voices of Steve Carell. Russel Brand and Jason Segel. Watch this tale of a criminal mastermind who takes in three orphan girls on the big screen outside. Free popcorn!
Pricing: free

Summer Fun Nights at the Adventure Aquarium

Where/When: Adventure Aquarium–1 Riverside Dr.,
Camden, NJ. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. starting Friday, July 22.
What’s Going On: This is the opening weekend of the Aquarium’s night time hours! Get your face painted, touch slimy creatures of the deep, feed stingrays, see the 4D Penguin Theatre, or have dinner on the waterfront!
Pricing: $22.95, children ages 2-12: $17.95, children under 2: free

Fairy Tale Fun

Where/When: Garden State Discovery Museum- 2040 Springdale Rd. Cherry Hill, NJ. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on
Saturday, July 23.
What’s Going On: Have fun with fairy-tale themed crafts, stories and songs all throughout the day on top of the Discovery Museums other wonderful attractions and exhibits. And while you are there check out their Summer Theatre Series production of Beauty and the Beast at 2 p.m. Children dressed as their favorite fairy tale character get in for free!
Pricing: $10.95 for adults and children 12 months and over, $9.95 for seniors. All programs are free with admission unless otherwise noted. Family memberships are available.