Ambler Arboretum: Storytime for Little Listeners
April 2, 16 & 30 and May 7, 21 & 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Widener Hall Infant and Child Lab Playroom – Temple University | 1801 North Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122
Read a story and do a nature activity in the garden in this low-intensity event to connect young learners with the environment around them.
Free | events.temple.edu
Spring Faires
April 20 & 21, 11 a.m.
May 18, 19, 25 & 26
Get into the spirit of ye olde New Jersey with two Renaissance faires. Both have traditional food, shops and performances. The historic village of Smithville (April) also features paddle boats, an arcade and on-site lodging. The Burlington County Fairgrounds (May) has four jam-packed weekends beginning in May with human chess, jousting and more.
The Wizard of Color
April 6, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Delaware Children’s Museum
550 Justison St., Wilmington, DE 19801
We’re off to see the wizard…for a bit more of the rainbow! Winter has made for a world without color, and it’s up to the wizard to fix it; 40-minute literacy- and education-based puppet show.
Free with museum admission | delawarechildrensmuseum.org
History Explorer
Day Camp: Revolution, The Game
April 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
The British are coming, the British are coming! Step into history and learn how your actions as a continental soldier, British soldier or spy would affect history using missions, games, puzzles, storytelling and even the creation of your own character; best for ages 7-11.
$75-$85 | amrevmuseum.org
Safety
April 17, 6-8:30 p.m.
Education session for parents and kids at One Art Community Center in Philadelphia about safety around firearms; explains responsible gun ownership and “Don’t Touch Tell An Adult” series.
Party for the Planet
April 20 & 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Elmwood Park Zoo | 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401
An annual Earth Day celebration with educational demos and stations with animals, recycling and sustainable living.
Free with zoo admission | elmwoodparkzoo.org
Mom & Baby Expo
April 27, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Workshops, giveaways, local and national products and an opportunity to connect with other mothers in South Jersey at this expo held at The Forum in Gloucester Township.
Preschool Prom
May 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Delaware Children’s Museum
550 Justison St., Wilmington, DE 19801
Give your little one a taste of prom with this preschool prom filled with music, dancing and fun for the whole family. Dress up and make it an occasion to remember!
Cost TBA | delawarechildrensmuseum.org
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr.
May 10-12, 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday
Levoy Theatre | 126 – 130 N. High St., Millville, NJ 08332
A 70-minute musical rendition of popular children’s character Matilda; in this ode to imagination, Matilda faces adversity both at school and at home but uses her clever wit and special powers to prevail.
$18 | levoy.net
Mayfest
May 18 & 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Historic Smithville and the Village Greene
615 E Moss Mill Road, Smithville, NJ 08205
Enjoy a family day in Historic Smithville with more than 100 juried crafters and vendors, an international food court, children’s activities, live entertainment and more.
Free | historicsmithville.com
