Another 20+ Halloween Events in Lansdale for Kids and Families!

Good morning, North Penn! The day awaits and what choices we have today! Celebrate fall, Halloween, harvest time, you name it! Scary, fun & friendly...the Lansdale area has it all this weekend!

Check out the North Penn Under Ten calendar and head on out! Its a beautiful day!

And If You STILL Need a Costume...

If you are still looking for that perfect Halloween costume or want to add to your kids' dress up box, you are in luck. Here are a few places worth checking out, in addition to the many party and Halloween specialty stores in our area:

2nd Avenue (Welsh Road near Redner's Market): This morning there were at least a few dozen ready-to-wear children's costumes in assorted sizes on the racks. Not to mention a huge selection of discounted clothes to create your own unique ensemble.

Impact Thrift (now located on Rt 309 across from Babies R Us):  Yesterday morning had at least a dozen, as well.

Little People's Shoppe (The Pavillion): has all of their costumes now marked at 50% off.

Happy Shopping & Happy Halloween!

More Free Meals for Kids This Halloween Weekend

Well, the local restaurants sure are fighting over the chance to fill your little trick-or-treaters bellies! Here's a brief rundown of the places in town that are offering specials this weekend. Get your printer ready because some require you to present a coupon (links provided below):

Boston Market (Allentown & Forty Foot Roads, Towamencin):  Free kids meal with adult purchase and this coupon thru 10/31.

Chipotle (Airport Square, Rt 309, Montgomeryville): Get a burrito (or BOOrito!), bowl, salad, or oder of tacos for just $2.00 when you come dressed up as a processed food - really! - between 6pm and 10pm on the 31st. No coupon required, further details here.

Chili's (DeKalb Pike across from Montgomery Mall): Free kids meal with an adult entrée purchase and this coupon between 3pm and 10pm on the 31st.

T.G.I. Friday’s (Montgomery Mall parking lot): FREE Appetizer on Friday and Saturday (10/29-10/30) for anyone wearing a costume. Choose from Mozzarella Sticks, Pot Stickers or Crispy Green Bean Fries. Free Kids Meal on Sunday 10/31 for any child in costume accompanied by one paid adult entrée. No coupon required, further details here.

A big "Thank You" to MamaCheaps for these! MamaCheaps is a great source of discounts, coupons and money-saving strategies, particularly for families. Lucky for us, she is locally-based, too, so nearly every fantastic deal is available in our area. Check her out sometime - you'll be glad you did.

Turn Your Candy Into Cash for the North Wales Library!

The Halloween Candy Buy Back program returns to North Wales Area Library! 

Bring your unwanted candy to the library and a generous local dentist will make a donation to the library - up to $1,000! Plus, every child who brings in candy will receive a non-candy prize in return.

The program runs from November 1st through the 14th during normal library hours:

Monday:  1:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday:  10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:  10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:  10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:  1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday:  10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday:  Closed

Win Free Tix to Kidz Rule's Halloween Party

Be sure to stop by Kidz Rule in Hatfield this weekend for some great Halloween fun! Parties are happening on Friday and Saturday from 5:00 to 8:00PM and on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00PM. (In the event of rain, Kidz Rule will extend their party hours. Great idea, Kidz Rule!) 

The parties feature trick or treating, haunted house, free cider & donuts, free arts & crafts and...unlimited bouncing! Admission is $10 per child, adults and infants are free.  But...right now, if you "Like" Kidz Rule on Facebook, you will be automatically entered to win two free party passes! Woo hoo! Winner will be chosen at random on Thursday, so get clickin'!

Only a Few Spots Remain for Halloween Bash at Gymboree

Gymboree Play & Music of Montgomeryville is hosting its annual Halloween parties this weekend. Friday night is already sold out! But, a few spaces remain for the Saturday party (as of Noon today, there were 5 spots left). 

Gymboree Halloween parties are fun, not scary, events full of seasonal songs and games. Wear your cutest costumes and be ready to take home a goodie bag. All kids from birth through four years are welcome. Price is $19 per adult child pair. For exact times and to make your reservation, call 215-412-5257. Hurry before those remaining few spots are filled!  Additional details are available on the North Penn Under Ten Calendar.

Lansdale Library Longs for Legos

Coming soon to the Lansdale Public Library...its The Little Builders Club!

If you have lots of Legos or "krazy" amounts of K'nex hanging around your house or know of someone who does, drop them off at the Lansdale Public Library and help build up the excitement about this awesome new club!

For library hours or information on the many other wonderful clubs, programs, and materials available, click here.

Kids Eat Free at Applebee's This Halloween!

Get a good solid meal in those bellies before the candy hits! Kids eat free all day at Applebee's on Halloween with a paying adult.

Applebee's wants you to know: Kids must be accompanied by an adult to receive free kid's meal. Two free kid's meals per adult entree purchase. 12 and under from the kid's menu dine-in only one meal per child per visit. Can not be combined with any offer or discount. Not redeemable for cash. Tax and gratuity not included. Kid's eat free meal valid at participating Rose Group Applebee's in the greater Philadelphia and surounding market,Wilkes Barre/Scranton, Delaware, Baltimore, MD & DE Eastern Shore Markets and Lawrenceville & Hamilton, NJ.

Half Price Tickets to Nightmare at Elmwood!

Don't let the name scare you off! "Nightmare at Elmwood" is good, family-friendly, non-scary fun for all ages! Costume contests, carnival games, candy and more await you at this treasured zoo in nearby Norristown. And...get ready to be excited...our friends over at The Reporter have hooked up an awesome half-price ticket deal! So, if you've thought about going, here is a great chance to go without breaking the bank! Be aware that this deal ends soon! (Looks like around 2:00am tonight/tomorrow if I'm doing my math correctly.)

Still Need a Costume?...

Not to worry! Michael's has you covered! Stop by Michael's (on Route 309) tonight between 6:00 and 8:00 pm to create a quick and easy costume to complete your Halloween look*! 

Phew! Now...back to tackling the rest of that ever-growing "To Do" list that all of us parents have!...

*Michael's wants you to know:  While supplies last. Powered by Creatology™ and Sulyn.

Awesome Jack-o-Lanterns to Inspire You!

Headed to Freddy Hill, Merrymead, or one of our other great pumpkin patches this weekend? Here's a little something to inspire some cool carvings! Check out the amazing designs at ThisOldHouse.com and then vote for your favorite.

Very Moving Article on Bullying

Came across this today and had to share. Something all of us who care about kids can benefit from reading.

Single Dad Laughing: Memoirs of a Bullied Kid

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Just to warn you, some of the things I am going to share with you today may make you uncomfortable, but the truth is often just that. Uncomfortable. Perhaps the only image that needs to be shared in this discussion is this one, scanned in from my seventh grade yearbook. It was in 1993, and I'll...

Twenty Hallowonderful Events Within a Twenty Minute Drive

Ahhhh. You've just got to love Fall...and Fall in North Penn can't be beat! Is it too early to start thinking about the weekend? Good!  Because, this weekend, the Fall fun is endless!

Take a gander at the North Penn Under Ten Events Calendar and make sure you aren't missing out on one of the twenty, yes, twenty! events happening this Saturday!

Help North Wales Elementary School Win a Grant!

Let's help (nearly 100-year-old!) North Wales Elementary win a grant to help their arts initiatives! It only takes about 30 seconds!

View and vote for my school's nomination.

clorox.promo.eprize.com

Help choose the winner. The Clorox Power A Bright Future site gives schools a chance to win grants and daily prizes. Let’s show our support for a Bright Future together!

Upper Salford Annual Used Toy Sale

Too many toys cluttering up your home? Want to de-clutter, but need some motivation to do it?... Well, here you go!

Bring your loved, but still lovable toys to Upper Salford Volunteer Fire Company by THIS WEDNESDAY October 20th. Yes, that gives you two days to sort through those outgrown toys before the holidays hit and you're further swamped.

On the flip side, if you're looking for a budget and earth-friendly way to do some early holiday shopping, here's your chance for that, too!  All, while helping to support our dedicated firefighters!

Here's the skinny. the address is: 782 Old Skippack Road, Salfordville. Its just up Sumneytown Pike, about 20 min from downtown Lansdale. Gently used toys, games and books are accepted until the 20th. Further information can be found by calling 610.287.9324 (at press time, I have a call in to find out their office hours and will post that info as it becomes available).

This even it also posted on the North Penn Under Ten Calendar.

1st Annual Green Halloween Event

"The average child brings home 10 pounds of candy after making the Halloween rounds". - GreenHalloween.org

That, in part, is why GreenHalloween.org is holding the first annual Green Halloween Festival for our area this coming Saturday, the 23rd at the Montgomery Mall. Learn about healthier and more environmentally friendly options for your Halloween "treats", decorations, and more.

Further info is posted on the North Penn Under Ten Calendar. See the "Green Halloween" listing on October 23rd. Or, for more information on the local Green Halloween movement, visit http://greenhalloween.org/Philadelphia/.