Here are a few of the FREE Weekend Happenings. Everyone is SO busy with the holiday approaching so fast upon us (I know Maggie & I have been with this blog/web site) that we are thinking we really have no time for doing anything “fun” this weekend. Anyway, that’s what I was thinking when my family came to me and said they “missed” me (okay so they didn’t “actually” say that, but it was more or less :)) So we took one day and did something family oriented and went to Mt. Dora, Florida to look at the lights and go shopping in its beautiful little town. The point I’m making is; Take time to spend with the family and relax because I’m sure you deserve it. So GO, HAVE FUN & I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend in whatever you are doing..
On 12/17 The Millennium Stage will host the Kindler Cello Society:
The Kindler Cello Society of Washington, D.C., arose from the merger of the Hans Kindler Cello Society and the National Capitol Cello Club. The society comprises amateur and professional players of a wide variety of ages, from beginners to concert performers of national and international standing. Its purpose is to advance the art and enjoyment of cello music for players and listeners.
On 12/18 The Millinnium Stage will host the WPAS Children of Gospel Choir:
WPAS Children of the Gospel Choir, formed in 1993 through a community-wide audition and recently featured on The Today Show, is an expansion of Washington Performing Arts Society’s continued commitment to gospel music programming.The objective of the program is to showcase the talents of Washington Metropolitan area youth; provide them with disciplinary and artistic skills toward building their knowledge and technique while preparing for a professional production; and creating an environment that promotes self-confidence, image, motivation, and respect for one’s self and others. Some of the renowned gospel artists who have been featured with the choir include: Richard Smallwood, Vickie Winans, Jennifer Holiday, Kim Burrell, Daryl Coley, and Donnie McClurkin.Some of the most noted Washington-area music directors have worked with the WPAS choirs over the years, such as Evelyn Simpson Curenton, Eleanor Stewart, Alphelius Gatling III, Ricky Payton Sr., Dr.
On 12/19 The Millennium Stage will host Norwell Sing We Clear:
2010 marks the 36th season of the Pageant of Midwinter Carols tour. Performers John Roberts and Tony Barrand, are widely known for their concerts and recordings of English ballads and songs with New England dance musicians, Fred Breunig and Andy Davis. Much of the singing is 4-part a cappella harmony, with carols worth dancing to, performed by fiddle, accordion, concertina, banjo and piano. The show begins with a fresh look at the telling of the story of Christ’s birth through unfamiliar folk carols. The show ends with even less familiar songs associated with midwinter visiting customs such as “Hunting the Wren,” the “Derby Ram,” and “Wassailing on New Year’s Eve.
Bass Pro Shops:
Maggie & the family went this week to Bass Pro Shop & made a day of fun with the kids and shopping, from the pictures you can see they had a blast!! So go over and check out what is happening at Bass Pro Shops until 12/23… Lots of fun, exciting and FREE things for the kids like photos with Santa & Free Craft Making Projects. This week’s project is a Reindeer Ornament or Free Games & Activities, Free Bandz.. Check your local store for times and dates, some activities are ALL DAY.. Have Fun, and pick something up special for the hubby too 
Philly Fun Guide has something called Funsavers, you sign up and receive an email with 1/2 price ticket offers to Theatre, Dance, Museums & More… This is only available to subscribers so get over there and Sign Up already…You can find Wonderful things to do through this sight and what’s happening all over in Philly, here is what I found fun and FREE:
The Christ
mas Village goes on until 12/24 from 11am-8 pm every day in downtown Philadelphia:
Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an outdoor Holiday market in downtown Philadelphia at Dilworth Plaza on the west side of City Hall. From Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve vendors in more than 50 high quality booths and tents will sell European food, sweets and drinks. Furthermore they offer a great shopping experience with international seasonal holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry and high quality arts and crafts. The unique atmosphere with thousands of lights, the big Holiday Tree of the City of Philadelphia, the delicious smell of waffles, gingerbread, Bratwurst and mulled wine will bring you and your family into the perfect Christmas mood.
There will even be live performances from local choirs, orchestras and bands to create wonderful Christmas memories. The original ‘Christkind’ from Nuremberg’s famous Christkindlesmarket in Germany will visit the Christmas Village and perform it’s famous opening ceremony on November 27th.
The Historic Kenneth Square @ Kenneth Flash will be hosting a Holiday Family Movie of The Polar Express on 12/18 @ 2pm
The wonderful holiday classic movie The Polar Express will be show Saturday, December 18th at the Kennett FLASH. Bring the kids to see the movie while you enjoy holiday shopping in the unique shops of Kennett.
The Fairmont Water Works will host Sand, Stone, Cool Movies & More on 12/18 from 2-4 pm and will be showing the movie Arctic Tale on 12/19 @ 1:30 and 3:30 pm:
Although it may be cold, damp and dreary outside, it is no excuse to be cooped up in the house. Bring the family to the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and get lost in colorful images of picturesque valleys, magnificent canyons and extraordinary rock formations and learn how they came to be during Science Saturdays. Science Saturdays are free and open to the public at half hour intervals. Learn more about the effects of weathering and erosion and how it has shaped our local landscape. Get the scientific reasoning behind this phenomenon and create beautiful works of ‘sand’ art in the Interpretive Center’s activities lab. In addition to Science Saturdays, FWWIC’s Sunday Movie Matinee will screen “Arctic Tale” each Sunday in December in the Interpretive Center’s theater. This family-friendly documentary narrates the life-cycles of a mother walrus and her calf and polar bear and her cubs as they fight to survive the harsh realities of existence in the Arctic. Come enjoy this ‘cool’ 90-minute documentary for free on Sundays.
Lowe’s 
Build & Grow Clinic – It’s part 3 of the Train Series on Saturday, December 18 . The mission was to go back every weekend to complete a new train part.. Even if you have missed the other 2 classes, the kiddies will surely not want to miss this one. Please check your local Lowe’s to confirm times. It’s a great project for the kids and while you’re there pick up those “Honey Do List Items”; ) before the holidays get here.
LakeShore Learning– On Saturday December 18th 11-3 LakeShore will have there FREE craft clinic, this week the kids will be making The New Years Popper. The kiddies can help bring in the new year with a handmade popper that welcomes 2011 with a bang!!
Go to Regal Entertainment Group on Facebook and “Like” them and you can go to their tab that says “coupons.” This week you get a coupon for $2.00 off a Zap Pack. Last weekend I was “Supposed” to go see the new Harry Potter movie out and maybe even throw in a little Narnia however I didn’t get to do either one, I was just so busy & the family wanted to do something “Christmasy” so we went to Mt. Dora here in Florida
Mt. Dora, Florida is such a unique, quaint little town it reminded me so much of Asheville, NC and also of Downtown Annapolis, MD. I would have to say they held nothing back in the decorating of this town, the streets were bustling and the people were enjoying all the sights and sounds of Christmas with music going and they even brought in ice and were doing snow sledding right in downtown Mt. Dora how awesome is that!! I think this weekend we might go check out St. Augustine I hear it’s beautiful there also. 🙂
Do you have anything fun going on in your neighborhood? Feel free to post it in the comments or on Facebook for others to participate and enjoy!
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