March 2016 Events List By Christina Kreckmann Dr. Seuss’s 107th Birthday Across Philadelphia Address: Many Philadelphia libraries Dates: March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s Birthday, but throughout March many of the libraries are celebrating Description: Check out your local library and see what special events they are having for children for Read Across America! Cost: Free Website: http://www.frugalphillymom.com/celebrate-read-across-america-and-dr-seuss%E2%80%99-107th-birthday/ American Pie: Pop Culture of The 50s and 60s Centre for the Arts Address: 308 Mill Street Bristol, PA 19007 Date: Now through March 10th Times: Monday 12pm to 6pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday & Thursday 12pm to 6pm Friday & Saturday 12pm to 7pm Sunday 12pm to 3pm Description: Art exhibit at the Centre for the Arts. Think portraits of iconic figures, advertising, fashion, jitterbug, movies and cars. Cost Free Phone: 215-788-4406 Science Saturday: Mineral Rocks Fairmount Water Works Address: 640 Waterworks Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 Dates: March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th Time: 2pm to 4pm Description: There are some very old and special rocks that are found in Fairmount Park. Head to the Fairmount Water Works and learn about the minerals that make up these rocks and how they formed hundreds of millions of years ago. Investigate the geology of Philadelphia, see samples of local rocks and minerals and even learn how the water chemistry of the Schuylkill river has a lot to do with the rocks that it flows over. This Science Saturday will be rockin! Cost: Free Sunday Cinema: The Chronicles of Narnia Fairmount Water Works Address: 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Dates: March 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th Times: 1pm to 3pm and 3pm to 5pm Description: The Chronicles of Narnia: Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion. Cost: Free Friday Movie: A Walk in The Woods Huntington Valley Library Address: 625 Red Lion Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Date: March 4th Time: 2pm to 4pm Description: After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S. where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends. Stars: Robert Redford, Nick Nolte & Emma Thompson. Rated R (for language and some sexual references) Run Time: 1 hour 44 minutes. Movies are free and open to the public Cost: Free Philadelphia Flower Show Pennsylvannia Convention Center Address: 12th & Arch Streets Philadelphia, PA 19107 Dates & Times: Saturday March 5, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday March 6, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday - Friday March 7-11, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday March 12, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday March 13, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Description: The 2016 Flower Show theme, Explore America, will celebrate the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service with acres of gardens, floral displays and adventure experiences. Explore the natural, historic, cultural, and monumental beauty of the national parks through the eyes of the world's greatest floral and garden designers. Cost: Adults $27, Students (17 to 24) $20, and Children (2-16) $15 National Pancake Day IHOP Address: All IHOP restaurants Date: Tuesday, March 8th Time: 7am to 7pm Description: On March 8th it will be National Pancake Day at IHOP restaurants and enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes. In return for the free pancakes, guests will be asked to consider leaving a donation for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals© or other designated local charities. Cost: Free Sensory Friendly Movie: London Has Fallen AMC Theater Address: Neshaminy Mall and Philadelphia Mills Mall Date: March 8th Time: 7pm Description: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to bring you unique movie showings where you can feel free to be you! We turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! We are now expanding our Sensory Friendly Film program to four showings per month. •The second and fourth Tuesday and Saturday. •Family-friendly movies will continue to show Saturdays, starting at 10am local time •We've added Tuesday showings at 7pm local time that may appeal to others on the autism spectrum. Cost: Regular ticket prices Film Sceening: Cold Mountain Fox Chase Branch Library Address: 501 Rhawn Street Philadelphia, PA 19111 Time: 12:30pm Description: In the waning days of the American Civil War, a wounded soldier embarks on a perilous journey home to reunite with his sweetheart. Starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Renée Zellweger. Rated R. Cost: Free Friday Movie: Room Huntington Valley Library Address: 625 Red Lion Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Date: March 11th Time: 2pm to 4pm Description: Both highly suspenseful and deeply emotional, ROOM is a unique and touching exploration of the boundless love between a mother and her child. After 5-year-old Jack (Jacob Tremblay) and his Ma (Brie Larson) escape from the enclosed surroundings that Jack has known his entire life, the boy makes a thrilling discovery: the outside world. Rated R (for language) Run Time: 1 hour 53 minutes. Movies are free and open to all. Cost: Free 28th Annual Bucks County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Levittown Address: New Falls Road Levittown, PA 19054 Date: March 12th Time: 10:30am Description: Join Bucks County in celebrating 28 years of St. Patrick’s Day parades! Take the time to celebrate St. Patrick and the tradition of the parade. Cost: Free Sensory Friendly Movie: Zootopia AMC Theater Address: Neshaminy Mall and Philadelphia Mills Mall Dates: March 12th & 26th Time: 10am Description: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to bring you unique movie showings where you can feel free to be you! We turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! We are now expanding our Sensory Friendly Film program to four showings per month. •The second and fourth Tuesday and Saturday. •Family-friendly movies will continue to show Saturdays, starting at 10am local time •We've added Tuesday showings at 7pm local time that may appeal to others on the autism spectrum. Cost: Regular ticket prices Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade City Hall and The Art Museum Address: 16th and JFK Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19102 Date: March 13th Time: Begins at 12pm Description: The 245th St. Patrick’s Parade begins at 16th and JFK Boulevard before making its way down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway toward the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The second oldest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the country, Philadelphia’s annual celebration is one that should not be missed. Cost: Free Free Cone Day Dairy Queen Address: All Dairy Queens Date: March 15th Time: all day Description: Customers can pick up a free five-ounce vanilla soft-serve cone all day Cost: Free Friday Movie: Trumbo Huntington Valley Library Address: 625 Red Lion Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Date: March 18th Time: 2pm to 4pm Description: In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) was Hollywood's top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. TRUMBO (directed by Jay Roach) recounts how Dalton used words and wit to win two Academy Awards and expose the absurdity and injustice of the blacklist, which entangled everyone from gossip columnist Hedda Hopper (Helen Mirren) to John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Otto Preminger. Rated: R: (for language including some sexual references) 2 hours 4 minutes. Movies are free and open to the public. Cost: Free St. Patrick’s Dance Norcom Community Center Address: 10980 Norcom Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 Date: March 18th Time: 6pm to 8pm Description: Get your favorite green attire and your dancing shoes for this fun dance!! Advance reservations required. Please contact Toni Hinkle [email protected] 215-698-3066 Cost: $5 Free Water Ice Rita’s Water Ice Address: All Rita’s locations Date: March 20th Time: All day Description: Stop by your local Rita’s for some free water ice on the first day of Spring!! Cost: Free Sensory Friendly Sunday: Ben’s Brick House The Franklin Institute Address: 20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia PA 19103 Date: March 20th Time: 8am to 12:30pm Description: The Franklin Institute is pleased to offer a sensory adapted experience. Cost: $12.50 for adults and $9.50 for children when you arrive between 8am and 9:30am. After 9:30am regular admission price is applied. Sensory Friendly Movie: The Divergent Series: Allegiant, Part 1 AMC Theater Address: Neshaminy Mall and Philadelphia Mills Mall Date: March 22nd Time: 7pm Description: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to bring you unique movie showings where you can feel free to be you! We turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! We are now expanding our Sensory Friendly Film program to four showings per month. •The second and fourth Tuesday and Saturday. •Family-friendly movies will continue to show Saturdays, starting at 10am local time •We've added Tuesday showings at 7pm local time that may appeal to others on the autism spectrum. Cost: Regular ticket prices Friday Movie: Fair Game Huntington Valley Library Address: 625 Red Lion Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Date: March 25th Time: 2pm to 4pm Description: CIA operative Valerie Plame discovers her identity is allegedly leaked by the government as payback for op- ed article her husband wrote criticizing the Bush administration. Stars: Naomi Watts, Sean Penn & Sonya Davison.