Win tickets to Strasburg Railroad's Day Out with Thomas

Ahhh....The Strasburg Railroad, my kids have grown up there, as we have gone almost every October since my son turned 1 1/2. And since they talk, eat, and breath Thomas the Train, it's become one of our favorite places to go. If you haven't been to their Day Out with Thomas events, its fun and memorable for the entire family. And trust me, there is nothing like the expression on yours child's face when he hears the horn blow and looks to see Thomas the Train roll into the station. I almost get giddy. 

The giveaway:

So whether you have been there or not, here is your chance! One lucky entrant will win one 4 pk of family tickets for the November 21st, 12:15pm train ride at the Strasburgh Railroad's Day Out with Thomas. Courtesy of the Strasburg Railroad.

How to win:

Hop on over to my other blog, My Life in Jenga to enter this drawing.

Spookified Fun Friday

It's here once again, and thanks goodness. This Friday couldn't have come soon enough. Well, let's take advantage of the beautiful fall weather upon us and make Friday, a fun day. Once again, here are my top 5 things to do in the area, in no particular order.

1. Lansdale Farmers Market. I love a good Farmers Market and Saturday, October 23rd, from 9am to 1pm, it' Fall Festival time at the Lansdale Farmer's Market. Enjoy pumpkin painting, food, Hay Rides, a Halloween hunt and much much more. Make sure the kids wear their costumes, because from 1pm to 3pm, kick off Halloween by trick or treating with local businesses on Main Street, Pavillion, Ralph's Corner and Hill crest Shopping Center.



2. We have been to this event every year and have always had a great time rain or shine. Philadelphia Zoo is holding their annual Boo at the Zoo.. Wear your scariest costume or not, and trick or treat your way around the Philadelphia Zoo. Enjoy plenty of treats, crafts, games, music and stories along the way. Nice. Boo at the Zoo, takes place this weekend Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th from 10am to 4pm. For more information, click here.


(Pictured is George and Sophia with daddy at Boo at the Zoo in 2007)

3. There are some great things going on at the Garden State Discovery Museum this weekend. Kicking off on Friday, October 22nd with their Fairy Ball from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Enjoy this magical ball filled with sweets and surprises, for all the prince and princesses of the land, and their parents. The ball is complete with horse drawn carriage rides, dancing, jewelry making and more. The admission is $20 for members and $25 for non members/$5 for parents. Advance payment and reservations is required. From fairies to beasts, join the Discovery Museum in their Creature Feature Saturday, October 23rd at 6:30. Enjoy a showing of Beauty and the Beast in their large screen theater complete with popcorn.


4. Stop by the Camden Adventure Aquarium where even the sea creatures are getting in to the Halloween Spirit. The aquarium's annual Creep in the Deep will be in full swing Friday, October 22nd through Sunday October 24th, from 9:30am to 5pm. Creep in the Deep includes Halloween decorations, a swimming skeleton and a ghost ship that appears to sail through a misty wall in the Shark Realm exhibit, hippos munching on pumpkins, sea's and penguins bobbing for pumpkins and much much more. 


5. The Philadelphia Zoo isn't the only Zoo with safe trick or treating. Hop on over to the Elmwood Zoo this weekend from 6pm to 9pm and enjoy their annual Nightmare at Elmwood. The even will feature multiple candy stations throughout the Zoo such as Decomposition Trail, Graveyard of Extinction, Mad Scientist Laboratory, Pirates Cove and much more. Do have little ones who may not be into the scary stuff, their little boo at the zoo will be held on October 31st from 11am to1pm. Be sure not to miss their "not-so-scary" story tie in the Zoobowl theater and a costume parade.


Join me on Monday for a look ahead to events going on through out the week. Is there somewhere you've been or something you'd like to advertise? Drop me a note at daniellebordi@netscape.net and I'll make sure to get your event in.


Don't forget to enter my Strasburg Railroad giveaway. One lucky entrant will win a family 4pk of tickets to the Strasburg Railroad's Day Out with Thomas in November. Giveaway ends 10/28. Click here to enter.

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Wordless Wednesday: Scenes from the Strasburg Railroad

Have you been to the Strasburg Railroad? It a great place for kids and adults alike. Hop on over to my blog and enter my Strasburg Railroad Giveaway. One lucky entrant will win a family 4pk of ticket to the Strasburg Railroad's Day Out with Thomas. Enter now, giveaway ends October 28.

Click here for more information and to enter.

Giveaway: The Strasburg Railroad

Ahhh....The Strasburg Railroad, my kids have grown up there, as we have gone almost every October since my son turned 1 1/2. And since they talk, eat, and breath Thomas the Train, it's become one of our favorite places to go. If you haven't been to their Day Out with Thomas events, its fun and memorable for the entire family. And trust me, there is nothing like the expression on yours child's face when he hears the horn blow and looks to see Thomas the Train roll into the station. I almost get giddy. 

The giveaway:

So whether you have been there or not, here is your chance! One lucky entrant will win one 4 pk of family tickets for the November 21st, 12:15pm train ride at the Strasburgh Railroad's Day Out with Thomas. Courtesy of the Strasburg Railroad.

How to win:

Hop on over to my other blog, My Life in Jenga to enter this drawing.

Fun Friday

Oh...it's Friday and fall is upon us. If you are looking for ways to celebrate fall and farms to visit, check out last weeks Fun Friday: 10 places to Celebrate Fall. You will get some of the best farms, orchards and gardens in the area with Fall festivals and pumpkins galore. Not looking for a fall day but want a FUN day, you are in the right place. Here are my top 5 picks for events going on in the area this weekend. 


Drum Roll please......


1. This is one of our favorite events, Philadelphia Zoo's Boo at the Zoo.  Wear your costume, check out the animals and have a safe place to Trick or Treat for you and your family, plenty of sweets and treats, games, prizes, storytelling and crafts. This is an event you don't want to miss.!! Boo at the Zoo is so popular the Zoo is holding it 2 weekends in a row, this weekend October 16th and 17th and next weekend, the 23rd and 24th! NICE! For more information, click here!


2.Voorhees Town Center's third annual Fall Harvest Festival, held in Macy's Court, includes balloon creations, face painting, games, pumpkin-painting, seasonal arts and crafts, yummy fall treats, prizes, square dancing from 1:30pm-2:30pm and 3pm-4pm, and giveaways. Complimentary refreshments - including apple cider, donuts, popcorn, and candy - are served.


3. Do you like Milk with you Cookies? Well you can have them both at the Milk and Cookies Variety show in Ardmore, Sunday October 17th at 10:00am. Join music director, host and Milk and Cookies creator, Lori as she sings her hits at the Milk and Cookies Show, and watch as your kids, rock to the beats! Admission is $5 per person, babies free! Don't worry about working up a hunger, food is available to purchase! Can't go this Sunday, don't worry, Milk and Cookies kicks off every Sunday in Ardmore.


4. It's Tyler Arboretum's Pumpkin Days this weekend from October 16th-17th. Take part in this long standing tradition by enjoying Live music, Haunted Bard, Hayrides, Moon Bounce, trampoline, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Painting, crafts, games, contests and much much more!


5. Why not something FREE on your weekend? Join Lakeshore Learning Stores Nationwide for their free Kids Craft, Saturday from 11am to 3pm. This weekend, watch as your kids make a Smiling Scarecrow and you don't have to pay a dime, or clean up afterwards! Now that's my kinda craft!

Looking to do something but don't want to leave the house? This month Lucas' Journey with Sensory Processing Disorder is hosting A Sensory Awareness Blogging event this month, through fundraisers and giveaways! Hope on over spread the awareness and support her cause. 

And don't forget, Strasburg Railroad's Day Out with Thomas is coming up next month and next week I'll start my Day Out with Thomas giveaway! One lucky entrant will win a family 4pk of tickets to the Day Out with Thomas event for November 21st and the 12:15pm train ride! This is one you won't want to miss!

Strasburg Railroad Giveaway!!

Next Wednesday, October 20th starts my first big giveaway. 

One lucky entrant will win a family 4-pk of tickets to the Strasburg Railroad's Day Out with Thomas. The tickets will be for November 21st, the 12:15pm train ride. This is a great event and an amazing giveaway I'm sure you won't want to miss, courtesy of the Strasburg Railroad.

For more information, read below. Make sure to join this blog and "like" us on Facebook, so you don't miss this giveaway.....

(This giveaway will take place on my other blog, My Life in Jenga. Join them both so you don't miss a thing!!  You can also find My Life in Jenga on Facebook)

Strasburg, PA – All aboard for the best birthday party ever!  Thomas the Tank Engine is set to roll into Strasburg Rail Road for Day Out With Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2010. All Thomas fans are invited to spend the day with their favorite engine and celebrate his 65^th birthday from November 19-21, 2010. This nine-day event will include activities and excitement for the whole family.

·         A 22-minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine

·         The opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt™, Controller of the Railway 

·         A Thomas & Friends™ Imagination Station, featuring stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts and crafts activities and coloring sheets

·         Storytelling and video viewing

·         Ride on the Cagney, a miniature steam train

·         “Steer” the pint-sized Cranky Cars around a track

·         Ride Strasburg Rail Road’s hand-powered Pump Car

·         2010 commemorative merchandise and giveaways, including a mini-view finder giveaway that tells the story of Thomas’ upcoming adventure, Misty Island Rescue

·         Shop a large selection of Thomas merchandise, including toys, books, railway sets, DVD’s, apparel and more

About Strasburg Rail Road

As one of Pennsylvania’s leading tourist attractions, the Strasburg Rail Road plays host to approximately 400,000 travelers each year.  With its reputation as a top family-friendly destination, and its larger-than-life steam locomotives, the Strasburg Rail Road is also known as America’s oldest short-line railroad, dating back to 1832. To purchase tickets or view a detailed train schedule, visit www.StrasburgRailRoad.com or call 717-687-7522.

About Thomas & Friends

Thomas the Tank Engine was created by a father for his son nearly 65 years ago and today is enjoyed by families in more than 185 territories and in 30 languages.  The #1 blue engine and his friends invite children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story. Children embark on adventures with their engine friends while experiencing timeless life lessons of discovery, friendship and cooperation.  Thomas & Friends makes tracks to great destinations on PBS KIDS®, PBS KIDS Sprout^SM and with downloadable episodes available through iTunes. For more information about the world of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, please visit www.thomasandfriends.com.