Enjoy a chilly treat Thursday as you help improve a local park. Explore local arboretums for free Friday. Track wild animals Saturday. There's plenty for families with young children to do in and around the Malvern area this week.
- Pride Day at Jake's Frozen Custard
Where/When: Jake's Frozen Custard, 31 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli; Thursday, May 5, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Why Go: Present a flyer (available here) so that 20 percent of your sale is donated to Friends of Greentree Park's fund to add new playground equipment. Flyers are also available in the lobby of Malvern Library. Jake's serves "Wisconsin-style" frozen custard.
Price: Whatever you buy!
Where/When: Malvern Fire Co., Saturday, May 7, from noon to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Learn about safety while you explore a medical helicopter and watch a house fire demonstration. Read more .
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: , May 5th, 9:30am - 11:35am.
Why Go: Kids enjoy a fun morning of reading with friends. 2 year olds 9:30am - 10:10am, 4-6 year olds 10:15am - 10:50am, 3-4 year olds 11:00am - 11:35am.
Price: Free.- Free Admission to Longwood Gardens and Tyler Arboretum
Where/When: Longwood Gardens and Tyler Arboretum, May 6th, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Why Go: American Public Gardens Association will feature special interactive programs, tours, scavenger hunts, and discovery stations.
Price: Free with coupon from Better Homes & Gardens (download coupon here.) - Home Depot’s Kids Workshop
Where/When: 609 Lancaster Pike, Frazer, PA or any other Home Depot, May 7, 9 a.m. - noon
Why Go: Kids enjoy a hands-on Tulip Planter session and learn about tool safety. - Mother’s Colonial Tea
Where/When: Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, May 7, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy this themed Mother’s Day event with the whole family. A variety of tea, coffee, sweets, and sandwiches will be available.
Price: $17 per person, free for children ages 4 and younger. - Tiny Trackers
Where/When: Tyler Arboretum, May 5, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Why Go: Kids ages 4-5 enjoy a lesson, an outdoor walk, and make a craft to take home.
Price: $8.
