(Normal menu and playroom prices apply for all events unless stated otherwise.)
EVERY WEEK AT THE PLAYHOUSE CAFE...
Tuesdays from 12 to 1 - Lunch with DORA
Wednesdays from 12 to 1 - Lunch with BOB THE BUILDER
Thursdays from 12 to 1 - Lunch with ELMO
Fridays from 3 to 8 - DINNER WITH A CHARACTER
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 starting at 9:30 a.m. Play "House Music" Classes
The Playhouse Cafe is so happy to add Toni Ware's music classes to the class schedule. A former teacher of Gymboree Play & Music, she will be bringing her talent and creativity to the Playhouse Cafe in a new music program for children ages 6 months to 5 years. Go to the Play "House Music" Classes tab under the Summer Classes page.
August 4, 11, 18, 25 11:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 2:00 Painting Picassos Art Classes
Jeanne Thomas will be nurturing your art loving preschooler in this summer series. Your little Picassos will be experimenting with color, texture, line, and shape. They will create with different types of paint and will learn about a famous artist at each class. You may sign up for one or all five classes. The cost is $10 per class or a series special price of all five classes for $45. For more information click on the Painting Picassos page under the Summer Classes tab.
August 4th, 11:00 to 2:00 Matilda Jane and Uppercase Living Trunk Shows
Join Cathy Yohe of Matilda Jane Clothing and Lori Swidler of Uppercase Living vinyl decor for the debut of their fabulous fall lines. Free coffee and cookies for show customers! For more information go to www.matildajaneclothing.com and www.loriswidler.uppercaseliving.net
August 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. "Clay With Me" Art Classes
Join our "Clay With Me" art classes at The Playhouse Cafe with Jeanne Thomas. (For children of all ages!) We will be rolling, pulling and pinching our way through pounds of clay. We will make our own clay and also use various other pre-made clay bodies. We will experiment with tools as well as use our hands. Students ages 2 to 4 will meet from 10:00 to 11:00 and students ages 5 and up will meet from 11:00 to 12:00. Class cost is $12 per participant per class or a series special of 4 classes for $45 per participant. Pre-registration is suggested.
August 5th, 6:30 p.m. LaLeche League monthly evening get together
La Leche League families come together every first Thursday evening of the month for a night out. Anyone is welcome. www.lllusa.org/web/MechanicsburgPA.html. Cafe open to the publc until 8:00 p.m.
August 5, 12, 19, 26, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Little Kritters Soccer Classes
Little Kritters Soccer is an educational fitness program for 2-6 year olds. By relating the game of soccer to different animals, or "kritters", this one of a kind program helps children remember different skills they learn with a soccer ball, so they can build upon their soccer knowledge each week. Parents pay one month at a time. Every session is $11; therefore payments are only $44 per month. Players can join the program at anytime. Go to www.littlekritterssoccer.com to register. Class size limited to 12 participants.
August 6th, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dinner with ELMO
Join Elmo for dinner at the cafe.
August 6, 20, 27, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dinner with David Michaels
During the day he's Guitar Mike. But at night he's David Michaels. Enjoy a more electric / acoustic sound from Guitar Mike. Great date night! Bring the kids for dinner, we'll babysit them for dessert!
August 13th, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dinner with Bob The Builder
Join Bob the Builder for dinner at the cafe.
August 17th, 10:00 to 1:00 Bella Amore Show
Join Michelle Mariani for the debut of her new fall line of specialty clothing for girls. Free coffee and cookies for show customers. For more information go to www.thisisbella.com.
August 20th, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dinner with Spongebob
Join Spongebob for dinner at the cafe.
August 27th, 5:00 to 8:00 p.ml. Dinner with Dora
Join Dora for dinner at the cafe.
August 27th, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Acoustic Cafe with Guitar Mike
Enjoy a relaxing lunch with original music by Guitar Mike. The kids can dance and sing and play along with musical toys provided by the cafe.
September 4th, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Steven Courtney Concert
Steven Courtney's playin' on the roof! Character visits, car seat check, KidLink vendors, etc. Festivities start at 3:00. Bring your chairs and blankets. Cover charge $1. Click on the Steven Courtney Concert page for more info.