Public Nights. Mt. Cuba Astronomical Observatory, 1610 Hillside-Mill Rd., Greenville. Lecture includes discussion & illustrated talks about astronomy & the opportunity to view planets, moons & other objects. Attendance is limited to Adults & children in grade 5 and above. Oct. 6 & 20, 8pm, $1-$2. Pre-register. 302-654-6407.
Storytime. LB Toys, 111 W. State St., Media, PA. All ages are welcome. 10am. 610-891-1996.
Preschool Storytime. Borders Books & Music, 4221 Concord Pike, Wilmington. For ages 3-6. 10:30am. 302-477-0361.
Garden Sprouts. Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA. Program includes a story, an outdoor walk & a craft. Ages 4-5 with an adult. Oct. 7 & 14, 1pm, $8. Pre-register. 610-566-9134.
PreSchool Storytime. Barnes & Noble, 4801 Concord Pike, Wilmington. Storytime for ages 3-6. 10am. 302-478-9677.
Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA. 610-566-9134. Fall Bird Walks. Tom Reeves & Bruce Wyman lead this morning walk. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. 8:15am, Free with admission. Weekday Wildflower Walks. Richard Brenner & Dick Cloud lead this walk to find & identify wildflowers in their seasonal guises. 11am, Free with admission.
610-566-9134.
Farm Fun Days. Coverdale Farm, 543 Way Rd., Greenville. Pack a picnic lunch to see the farm animals & talk to the gardeners & farm staff. Wed. & Thurs., through Nov. 26, 12noon, $3-$5. 302-239-2334
Farm Fun Days. Coverdale Farm. See Wed. description.
PreSchool Storytime. Barnes & Noble. See Wed. description.
Living History Tours. Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm, Wilmington. Tours include living history activities. Interpreters make textiles, build needed items for the mills & farms using 18th century methods, cultivate heirloom gardens & an assortment of other takes necessary to the early Republic. 10am. 302-999-9001.
Glory of Stories. Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington. Museum staff & docents present art-related story readings for preschool & younger home-schooled students. 10:30am, $3 per child.
302-571-9590.
Haunted Train Ride. Historic Smithville Village Greene, Smithville. The train is haunted with "live" monsters, graveyard fog & music. Fri. & Sat., Oct. 10/25, $5. 609-748-6160.
Beast Feastival. Phila. Zoo, Phila. Families can see the animals receive special harvest treats at several times throughout the day. 11am, Free with admission. 215-243-1100.
Living History Tours. Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm. See Fri. description.
Peanut Butter & Jams. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., Phila. Weekly lunchtime children's concert. 11:30am, $7-$10.
215-222-1400.
East of the Sun & West of the Moon. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media, PA. An enchanted tale of love and devotion told through mystical storytelling. Oct. 4 & 11, 1:30pm, $8-$10. 610-565-4211.
Pond Trout Fishing. The Newlin Grist Mill, 219 S. Cheyney Rd., Glen Mills, PA. Fishing in the ponds is available to everyone, including small children & families. To fish you must bring a valid driver's license to register in the office. An adult must sign for a child & supervise the child while fishing. Bring your own pole or use a provided bamboo cane pole. 9am, $3 per person, $3 per trout, bait is available for $1. 610-459-2359.
Haunted Train Ride. Historic Smithville Village Greene. See Fri. description.
Beast Feastival. Phila. Zoo. See Sat. description.
Pond Trout Fishing. The Newlin Grist Mill. See Sat. description.