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Top Picks for This Weekend<\/h3>\n

Gather round Main St. in Manayunk<\/a> Sat. and watch as 16 string bands from one of Philly's favorite traditions parade through town for Mummers Mardi Gras<\/strong>. After, enjoy face painting, pics with the bands and performances. While the parade is FREE, there is a small fee for activities.<\/p>\n

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\"SpiritMake your voice heard! Or show your support for kids ages 7 & up who aim to inspire others with their creativity during the FREE "I Have a Dream" Open Mic Night<\/strong> on Fri. at Atco, NJ’s South County Library<\/a>. Whether you’re new the scene a seasoned performer, all are welcome to take the stage. <\/p>\n

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\"\"Celebrate Presidents<\/strong>' Day<\/strong> Sat.-Mon. at Philly’s National Constitution Center<\/a> with a flurry of festivities. Families partake in presidential trivia, themed crafts, a costume contest, the Kids' Town Hall, presidential-seal workshops and photo ops with the founding fathers.<\/p>\n

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More Local Events the Kids Will Love<\/h3>\n

Ringing Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Present: Out of This World<\/strong> at Philly's Wells Fargo Center<\/a>, through Mon.<\/p>\n

A Sailor's Heart<\/strong> at Lewes, DE's Cannonball House Maritime Museum<\/a>, Fri.<\/p>\n

Star Party Campfire<\/strong> at Churchville, PA's Churchville Nature Center<\/a>, Sat.<\/p>\n

Winter Wonderland<\/strong> at Philly's Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education<\/a>, Fri.<\/p>\n

Historic Chocolate-Making Demonstrations<\/strong> at Philly's Betsy Ross House<\/a>, Sat.<\/p>\n

Girl Scout Juniors: Earth's Endangered<\/strong> at Wilmington, DE's Brandywine Zoo<\/a>, Sat.<\/p>\n

Science Saturday: Float Your Boat<\/strong> at Wilmington, DE's Hagley Museum<\/a>, Sat.<\/p>\n

FREE Maple Sugaring<\/strong> at Lambertville, NJ's Howell Living History Farm<\/a>, Sat.  <\/p>\n

Festival of Flight and Great Backyard Bird Count<\/strong> at Cranbury, NJ's Plainsboro Preserve<\/a>, Sat.<\/p>\n

FREE George Washington's Birthday Party<\/strong> at King of Prussia, PA's Valley Forge National Park<\/a>, Mon.<\/p>\n

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