Community Corner
Five Family Events for the Weekend
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
Here are a DIY race car, two Dr. Seuss celebrations, zoo animals at the mall and an historic opportunity:
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
1. They will build it if you come.
Where/When: The Home Depot, Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. through noon. The closest Home Depot store to Salisbury Township is at 1951 Glenwood Street SW, Allentown.
Why Go: Kids ages five through 12 learn do-it-yourself skills and basic tool safety, while completing a construction project with an adult partner. This week they'll be making a Home Depot race car. Each child also receives a kid-sized version of the signature orange Home Depot apron and a project pin. If you can't
make it to the workshop, keep in mind that you can also buy some of the kits online to build another day.
Pricing: Free
2. A chance to see who's who.
Where/When: , Saturday, March 5, 10:30 a.m.
Why Go: The library's "Who's a Who? Are You??" celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday will feature story time, a craft and, for those who come dressed up as a Dr. Seuss character or a Dr. Seuss-inspired character, a chance to win a Seuss-inspired prize.
Pricing: FREE. No sign-up required. Recommended for ages three to grade five.
3. Mammals, reptiles and penguins, oh my!
Where/When: Lehigh Valley Mall, Route 22 and Route 145 N, Whitehall, Saturday, March 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Lehigh Valley Zoo educators will use live animals from the zoo to teach attendees about the range of creatures that live on our planet. There will be a special appearance by one of the zoo's African penguins. Formal presentations are scheduled for noon and 2 p.m. The animals will be available for "meet and greets" for the rest of the scheduled visit.
Pricing: FREE
4. They will, they will like green eggs and ham.
Where/When: The Crayola Factory at Two Rivers Landing, Easton, Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. or Sunday, March 6, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday with a Green Eggs & Ham breakfast. Enjoy story time with Dr. Seuss characters like the Cat-in-the-Hat.
Pricing: Please call 610-515-8000 for pricing information and reservations. Space is limited.
5. President's Day Weekend, the sequel.
Where/When: Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum , 432 W. Walnut Street, Allentown, Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sunday, March 6, noon to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Explore the popular image of our nation’s presidents from George Washington to President Obama as you tour the museum's American Presidency exhibit.
Pricing: FREE to members. Non-member adults $6, non-member children $3.