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"Philadelphia Inquirer's The Road"
You can plan now to attend these events, occurring within a few weeks and within a day's drive of Philadelphia.
MARCH 7, 2010
1. AQS Quilt Show & Contest. Lancaster. March 24-27. The American Quilters Society will host nationally renowned quilters, plus quilting exhibits and workshops. 1-800-723-8824; www.padutchcountry.com/quilters.
2. Birding by Bicycle. Hillsborough, N.J. March 27. Mountain-bike through meadows and trails while encountering birds and learning about their habitats. 908-722-3700; www.dukefarms.org.
3. 2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival. Washington. March 27-April 11. Celebrate the arrival of spring with more than 3,000 blooming cherry trees. There will also be international musical performances, and art and cultural exhibits. 1-877-442-5666; www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.
4. Guitar Workshop. Mullens, W.Va. March 26-28. Guitarists can fine-tune their playing with workshops, jam sessions, demonstrations, seminars. 304-294-4000; www.wvstateparks.com/calendar.html.
5. Chantilly Craftsmen's Spring Classic Arts & Crafts Festival. Chantilly, Va. March 26-28. Featuring original designs and works by about 350 artists and craftspeople from the U.S. and Canada. Jewelry, glass art, woodwork, and pottery. 336-282-5550; www.gilmoreshows.com/craftsmens_classics_chantilly_spring.shtml.
6. Maryland and the Civil War. Westminster, Md. March 27. Lectures led by Civil War historians, plus historical exhibits and Civil War books for review and sale. 410-848-6494; http://hscc.carr.org.
7. Lunenburg 5th Annual Maple Festival. Lunenburg, Vt. March 27. A pancake breakfast, followed by sugarhouse tours, tree-tapping demonstrations and family fun. 802-892-6654; www.lunenburghistoricalsociety.org.
8. South Dayton Daffodil Festival. South Dayton, N.Y. March 27. A bounty of flower exhibits, plus a craft show, live music, a dessert contest, and a visit from the Easter Bunny; 716-988-5975; www.enchantedmountains.info/events/eventinfo2.asp?eventID=1433.
9. Tags & Treasures Sale. Old Wethersfield, Conn. March 26-28. Find dealers offering estate items, collectibles, vintage jewelry, antique furniture, china, silver, coins, books, and linens. 860-529-0612; www.webb-deane-stevens.org.
10. Boston Flower and Garden Show. Boston. March 24-28. Meander through garden exhibits, attend seminars, and find merchandise, including outdoor furnishings and gardening accessories. 781-237-5533; www.masshort.org/blooms-2010.
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
1. 27th Annual Costume Carnival Day. Shawnee on Delaware, PA. March 21. Watch the procession of costumed patrons, who receive a free day ski-lift ticket. Call 1-570-421-7231, or visit www.shawneemt.com
2. Spring Equinox Hike. Newton, NJ. March 20. Join a park naturalist on a four-mile hike to rediscover the beauty of spring. Call 1-973-786-6445, or visit www.njskylands.com/evfuture.htm
3. Scrapbook Workshop. March 19-21. Mullens, W. VA. Discover new products for the craft, learn new techniques, and spend time catching up on projects. Call 1-304-294-4000, or visit www.twinfallsresort.com
4. DC Environmental Film Festival. Washington, DC, March 19-28. Venues around the city will be screening documentaries, children's films, features, and international films devoted to the environment. Call 1-202-342-2564, or visit www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org
5. Boston Restaurant Week. Boston, Mass. March 14-19 and March 21-26. Here's a chance to discover some of the city's best restaurants, which will be offering specialty priced lunch and dinner menus and prix-fixe chef's tasting menus. Call 1-888-733-2678, or visit www.bostonusa.com/visit/restaurantweek
6. Turn-of-the-Century Trolleys. Kennebunk, Maine. Through May 1. Exhibits explore trolley travel along the seacoast and chronicle the trolley industry from 1899 through the 1930's with photographs, postcards, and other rtifacts. Call 1-207-985-4802, or visit www.brickstoremuseum.org
7. Home, Condo & Garden Show and Art & Craft Fair. Ocean City, MD. March 19-21. Find ideas ofr decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, or building your dream home. Call 1-410-213-8090, or visit www.oceanpromotions.info/march.php
8. 12th Annual Whitingham Maple Festival. Jacksonville, VT. March 20-21. Enjoy syrup on breakfast pancakes, then tour sugarhouses, browse a craft fair, and take a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Call 1-802-464-1154, or visit www.whitingham-maplefest.us/events.html
9. Family Fun Days in the 100 Acre Woods. Intervale, NH. March 6, 13, 20 and 27. Take a guided walk along the river in search of animal tracks, try geo-caching and enjoy family fun, including puppet shows, and musicians. Call 1-603-356-9980, or visit www.believeinbooks.org
10. Eagle Cruise on the Connecticut River. Smithfield, RI to Haddam, Conn. March 20. Board a large, heated van with open decks to see eagles wintering along the Connecticut River. Naturalists will assist in identifications of eagles. Call 1-401-949-5454, or visit www.asri.org
PRIOR POSTINGS STILL ACTIVE
Cardboard Box Derby. Palmerton, Pa. March 14. Participants ages 10 and older can build a vehicle out of cardboard, tape, string, glue, and paper. Vehicles must have a braking system. Or, watch the fun from the sidelines. 1-877-754-2583 www.skibluemt.com
Waterfowl Tour. Montague Township, N.J. March 13. Learn about waterfowl migration and see mallards, great blue herons, black ducks, and more. 908-955-0339;www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/newjersey/events/events5358.html.
Springtime in the Woods. Bel Air, Md. March 5-28. Browse the handmade arts and crafts, collectibles, antiques, florals, Victorian items, jewelry, furniture, and fashion accessories. 410-638-4565; www.rockfieldmanor.com.
Ends of the Earth Exhibit. Hartford, Conn. Through March 24. More than 30 exhibits exploring Earth's polar regions. The fun includes hands-on exhibits and interactive activities. 860-724-3623; www.ctsciencecenter.org.
From Iowa to the White House: Historic Photographs of President Barack Obama. Boston. Through March 20. This exhibition chronicles the historic election of President Obama through photos that capture his political acumen. 617-720-2991
National Shamrock Festival. Washington. March 13. A street festival paying homage to St. Patrick's Day, with live bands, performers, and food vendors. 1-877-772-5425; www.shamrockfest.com/2010.
Winter Carnival. Ellicottville, N.Y. March 13-14. Parades, live music, snow sculptures, a giant snow bar, and lots more winter fun. 716-699-2345; www.holidayvalley.com.
National Capital Boat Show. Chantilly, Va. March 12-14. Personal watercraft and yachts, plus ski boats, fishing boats, and exhibits about marine services and equipment. 804-425-6556; www.agievents.com/shows/display.cfm?showid=65.
24th Annual Irish Heritage Festival. Pipestem, W.Va. March 13. Musical entertainment, storytelling, exhibits, and traditional Irish foods. 304-466-1800; www.wvstateparks.com/calendar.html.
Maple Sugar Experience. Bethlehem, N.H. March 13. Hear the legend of how maple sugaring began, why sap flows, and how to identify trees. Then, learn how sap is turned into syrup. 603-444-6228;www.therocks.org/news.php
Making it Better: Folk Arts in Pennsylvania Today. Erie, Pa. Through April 11. The art, from every corner of the state, represents stonewall construction, clay flutes, contemporary blacksmith work, portraits, photographs, and film. Also, music and interactive stations. 814-459-5477; www.erieartmuseum.org.
Maine Restaurant Week. More than 20 towns in southern and eastern Maine. March 1-10. More than 80 restaurants will serve specially priced three-course meals, wine events, and chefs' tasting menus. 207-775-2126; www.mainerestaurantweek.com/.
Maple Sugaring. Lagrange, Ohio. Feb. 27-28; March 6-7 and March 13-14. Naturalists lead a hike to collect sap, discuss the history of the process, and demonstrate maple sugaring. 440-458-5121; www.lorain.com/events/2809.
National Geographic: Real Pirates. Norfolk, Va. Through April 4. An exhibition that tells the story of a pirate ship that sank off Cape Cod nearly 300 years ago. Treasure chests of jewelry, coins, gold, and weaponry will be on display. 757-664-1000; www.nauticus.org.
by Erica Lamberg
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