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Grab and Go Kids Planner

Check out our picks for the five coolest family-friendly activities this week

From math and reading to the circus, and college tours to a cultural experience, lots of goings on for kids and families this week!

 

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Where and When: Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St., Philadelphia; showtimes Feb. 16 to 20

Why go: Because it’s the circus!

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Price: $10 to $90

 

Where and When: , West Marshall Street and Selma streets; Feb. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Why Go?: The event is a family celebration of math and reading!

Price: Free

 

Where and When: Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell; Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Why go: The event is a cultural experience designed especially for young audiences, including more than 40 dancers, singers, musicians and artists.

Price: Tickets are $5 per person, available online.

 

Where and When: Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown; Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why go: Elementary-aged children can read to specially-trained dogs. Bring your own book, or read one of the library’s books.

Price: Free

 

Where and When: 1101 Arch St., Norristown; Feb. 20, 2 p.m.

Why go: If your teen is thinking about colleges, attend this meeting to discuss a spring-break college tour trip. Only 30 seats remain. Call or e-mail to register or for details.

Price: $300

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