Family Fun and Dinosaur Fest Coming to Greater Philly Expo Center November 25-27

The Greater Philly Expo Center will be hosting the Family Fun and Dinosaur Fest from November 25-27th. The festival, which features the Burning Tree Mastodon & dozens of other Dinosaurs, will be held from 12-8pm on Friday the 25th, 10am-8pm on Saturday the 26th and 10am-6pm on Sunday the 27th.

They're Back!!!! ......65 million years ago the Dinosaur roamed the land, now they are back in a city near you!

Come out and see the Burning Tree Mastodon and dozens of other life like replica dinosaurs.

Touch them and there are even a few you can get your picture taken with while you sit on them, There is no other Festival around that will get you this close to the Dinosaurs!

There will be other fun activities to do at each show. The Cold River Mining Experience is a hit at all the festivals. Kids can pan for gems and dig for fossils!

Children can also experience the Moon bounces, Petting Zoo's, Ride the Ponies, play the carnival games...all kinds of fun for kids, parents and grandparents of all ages!!

For more information and to order tickets, visit fffest.com. AAA members can also get discounted admission today at their Member Deals website.

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