Grab and Go Kids Planner — Abington

Spring has sprung! With the official first day of spring this Sunday, March 20, we’ll start to see lots of fun family events in the great outdoors!

To celebrate the season of sunshine and happiness, here are a few great child-friendly activities to check out with your family this week!

Look for the planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—comment below, or e-mail abingtonpatch@gmail.com. We want to hear from you. 

Family Best Bets of the Week

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Where/When: , 1130 York Road, Willow Grove; March 19, 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Why go: Bowling for Bear, a bowl-a-thon sponsored by Upper Moreland High School Interact, Key Club and Student Council, will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, in memory of Steve “Bear” Schwartz.

Pricing: $25, includes bowling, shoe rental, food, drinks and T-shirt (or $20 without T-shirt)

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Where/When: Briar Bush Nature Center, 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington; March 19, 10 to 11 a.m.

Why go: Come learn about the more than 30 animals who call Briar Bush’s museum home: rabbits and rats, skinks and snakes, chinchillas and tarantulas, oh my!

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Willow Grove Park Mall, 2500 W. Moreland Road, Willow Grove; March 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why go: The Boy Scouts will sponsor the Pinewood Derby on the first floor in the Elevator Court.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington; March 20, 2 to 4 p.m.

Why go: “I Am Special” Family Day is designed for families with children who have special needs. Family Day will be chock full of themed events and appropriate activities. Registration required.

Pricing: $12 full members, $17 program members

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Where/When: Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Ave., Abington; March 21, 6:30 to 7 p.m.

Why go: Kids, wear your pajamas to the library! And don’t forget to bring a stuffed animal to cuddle. The party is for ages 3 to 6. Register at the library.

Pricing: Free