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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Spring's Here!

The Phillies, a day at the farm and other fabulous events for your family this weekend.

Even though it is a tad chilly and, yeah, it might snow on Friday, springtime events are popping up all over the area. The Easter Bunny is even hopping into town. 

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Phillies Home Opener

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Where/When: Citizens Bank Park, Friday, 1:05 p.m.

Why Go: While the Phillies' home-opening games are sold out this weekend, the Phillies hold back 500 general admission tickets for each game. And if standing room is not your thing, take a look at the 2011 schedule and snag some seats for upcoming games. 

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Pricing: $17 for standing room; seats starting at $20

Johnson's Farm Welcome Back Weekend

Where/When: Johnson's Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd., Medford, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Why Go: Celebrate the start of spring at Johnson's with free hayrides, free play in the Discovery Barnyard and free hot dogs to the first 500 customers. Strawberry picking season is just around the corner!

Pricing: Free

Mary Poppins at the Kimmel Center

Where/When: Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Now through April 17, show times vary

Why Go: Mary Poppins is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Grab your family and swing into Center City for the Broadway show. 

Pricing: Ticket prices start at $25

Saturday Morning Pajama Party at the Pop Shop

Where/When: Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Why Go: Free pancakes! Leave your kids in their jammies and swing into the Pop Shop for free breakfast, with the purchase of an adult breakfast. Yum.

Pricing: Free, with purchase

Easter Bunny Arrival at the Cherry Hill Mall

Where/When: Cherry Hill Mall, 200 Route 38, Cherry Hill, Friday, 10 a.m.

Why Go: Who does not love a giant white bunny with gifts of chocolate? Hop over to Cherry Hill and be the first to get a picture. 

Pricing: Photo package pricing varies. 

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