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Grab and Go Kids Planner: the Circus, Charlotte's Web and More

Check out a play, world music concert, wildlife, or even the circus with Patch's family weekend planner!

Posted Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 5:01 pm ET|Updated Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 5:48 am ET

Valentine's Day is over, and Presidents Day isn't until Monday. What do you and the family do until then?

Patch has got you covered! Here are five events this weekend that the whole family can enjoy.

Charlotte’s Web

Where/When: The Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 South Broadway, Pitman. Shows are Friday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, Feb. 19at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
What’s Going On: Enjoy this local theatre’s adaptation of the classic E.B. White’s children’s book. Wilbur the pig was lonely for friends until he met Charlotte, a charming grey spider with an amazing talent. Come see what makes Wilbur “Some Pig” at this opulent French Revival designed theatre.
Pricing: General admission is $7 and reserved seating (Saturday only) is $9.

Reader’s Club

Where/When: The Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 West Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA. Saturday, Feb. 19; 2- to 3-year-olds from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 4- to 6-year-olds 11 to 11:45 a.m.
What’s Going On: The Philadelphia Zoo will have a reading of Kiss, Kiss by Margaret Wild. You can meet the real life animals from the story, makes crafts and create a story book that is yours to keep!
Pricing: Members: $30, Nonmembers: $43. Pre-registration is required.

World Music Weekend

Where/When: Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA. Saturday, Feb. 19 and Sunday, Feb. 20 at noon and 2 p.m.
What’s Going On: Celebrate the dynamic, wonderful cultures of the world with this World Music Weekend! Experience performances from the West Philadelphia Orchestra, Minas Brazilian quintet, and the Philadelphia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble. Kids can learn a few new dance moves, or get those toes tapping to different sounds from around the world. And while you are there, check out all of the exhibits the Please Touch Museum has to offer.
Pricing: Tickets are $15

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Where/When: Wells Fargo Center, 3601 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. Shows are on Friday, Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Saturday Feb. 19 and Sunday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m.
What’s Going On: The greatest show on Earth proudly presents their newest show: Fully Charged! Marvel at breathtaking acts from around the world including the dare-devilry of the Human Fuse who shoots across the sky, the side-splitting antics of the internationally acclaimed Clown Alley, and animals from around the globe.
Pricing: Tickets range from $10 to $90.

Birds, Birds and More Birds

Where/When: Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 6 Sawmill Rd., Medford, NJ. Friday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to noon.
What’s Going On: Join the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge as they embark on the Great Backyard Bird Count! Make bird posters at the education center, learn how to use a pair of binoculars for spotting wildlife, and more!
Pricing: Free with the cost of admission: $5 for adults, $3 for children.