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Kids and their parents/caregivers create four Victorian-themed Valentine's crafts: a 3D card, heart-shaped sun catcher, a wood frame with a poem and a flower in hand gift. Refreshments provided. Location: Classroom Building.

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You and your children will work together to complete a “make-and-donate” activity specifically designed by the partner organization for that month. For this workshop, the museum partneres with Sole Hope, an organization dedicated to creating shoes for those suffering from jigger infestations in the east African nation of Uganda. Jiggers are a parasite that usually affects...

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This interactive program teaches kids the basics of jazz and musical theatre.

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See 18th-century candy and dessert recipes brought to life in the reconstructed kitchen. Then at 1:00pm, dive into the history of candy with Susan Benjamin, food historian, author, and founder of True Treats Historic Candy located in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, as she speaks about how some of our favorite treats came to be. Those who pre-register for the lecture will be able to...

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Celebrate Black History Month with a discussion about African-American women's struggles for freedom and equal rights 400 years since the first recorded introduction of slavery in America. Panelists include: Dr. Nyasha Junior, Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at Temple University Dr. M. Nzadi Keita, Associate Professor of English,...

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Enjoy chocolaty treats, champagne, wine and mood music while you celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetie. Bring a change of clothes to get into that you don’t mind getting dirty. 

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Mysterious and silent, owls are some of the most fascinating creatures who reside in our forest. These nocturnal hunters are rarely seen, although traces of their existence can be found with a watchful eye. Learn about some of the physical and behavioral characteristics that make owls the exceptional hunters they are. After that, grab a flashlight and take a walk, searching for those elusive...

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Performed by the First State Ballet Theatre. Coppélia, a comedic ballet, is the story of a clever young girl named Swanhilda, her fiancé Franz, the beautiful mechanical doll Coppélia, and an eccentric toymaker, Dr. Coppelius, who dreams of making a doll come to life.  Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 7 p.m.  Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2 p.m.

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This year’s event will feature donut decorating provided by Okie Dokie Donuts, balloon art, Blossom the Therapy Chicken, Valentine’s crafts, slime station, visit with Elsa, chocolate fountain and a basket auction benefiting the Intensive Care Nursery at Pennsylvania Hospital. Stop by the coffee bar hosted by Café Vienna or hit up the mimos bar to create your own custom...

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This family program includes traditional Chinese art, activities and demonstrations with a special presentation by the Renaissance Chinese Opera Society. The Chinese American Community Center Folk and Lion Dance Troupes and Yo-Yo Club will perform.

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