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Summer Children’s Theater
Summer is a great time to introduce kids to the magic of live theater as local theater companies pack July and August with affordably priced children’s productions. Here’s the schedule for Pennsylvania stages. For summer children’s theater in South Jersey and Delaware, visit www.metrokids.com (click: Calendars).
The Bristol Riverside Theater in Bristol hosts two months of children’s productions this summer. Presented by the Theatre Arts Center, these professionally staged musical productions are performed for children, by children. This summer’s offerings include Disney’s Mulan, Jr., July 5 & 11; Rugrats — A Live Adventure, July 12 & 18; Bridge to Terabithia , July 19 & 25; That’s What Kids Do, July 26 & Aug. 1; Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Aug. 2 & 8; & Disney’s Aristrocats Kids, Aug. 9 & 15. Fridays at 11am & 1pm and Saturdays at 11am. $7. 215-785-0100, www.brtstage.org
The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope offers a full season of weekend children’s theater. Summer offerings include The Little Mermaid, July 4-12; Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, July 18-26; Disney’s Cinderella Kids, Aug. 1-9; Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids, Aug. 15-16; & School House Rock Live! Jr., Aug. 22-30. Fridays and Saturdays at 11am & 1pm. $8. 215-862-2041, www.buckscountyplayhouse.com
The Keswick Theatre in Glenside presents six Tuesdays of family shows at 10:30am & 1:15pm, $7.50. Offerings include:
Little Red Riding Hood & Other Stories, July 8;
Marvel Heroes: Operation Green, July 15;
Peter & the Wolf, July 22;
Superhero Search, July 29;
Summer Sorcery Magic Show, Aug. 5; & a performance by children’s comedian The Great Holtzie, Aug. 19. 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com
The Sellersville Theater in Sellersville hosts two months of children’s productions this summer. The Theatre Arts Center also presents professionally staged musical productions performed by children, for children at this 325 -seat theater. Theatre Arts Center is based in Bucks County. This summer’s offerings include:
Disney’s Mulan, Jr., July 4 & 13;
Rugrats — A Live Adventure, July 11;
Bridge to Terabithia , July 18;
That’s What Kids Do, July 25;
Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Jr., Aug. 1 & 10; & Disney’s Aristrocats Kids, Aug. 8. Fridays at 11am & 1pm, Sundays at 2pm. $8.
The Theater also presents two productions by a Lansdale-based performing arts organization, Theater & Kids. They are The Emperor’s New Clothes, July 14 and Sleeping Beauty, Aug. 4. Mondays at 10am. $8 ($1 extra for online and phone orders). 215-257-5808, www.st94.com
The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center in Drexel Hill offers six one-hour children’s shows. Productions include: Peter Pan, July 9, 10 & 11; Elliot & the Magic Bed, July 16, 17 & 18; Alice in Wonderland, Jr., July 23, 24 & 25; Pinocchio, A Real Boy, July 30, 31 & Aug. 1; School House Rock Live, Jr., Aug. 6, 7 & 8; and Willy Wonka, Jr., Aug. 13, 14 & 15. Wed.-Fri., 10:30am with an additional 7:30pm show on Thursday. $5-$8. 610-622-1189, www.udpac.org
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July 1 tuesday
Event
USS Carney Visit. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Phila.
This is the destroyer's first port visit to Philadelphia since its return from a
22 month deployment. 10:00 am 215-922-2386.
Sail the Kalmar Nyckel. Dravo Plaza, Wilmington. DE The
10am trip is Pirate themed & the 2pm trip sails under a Swedish flag.
10:00 am $20-$35. Pre-register 302-429-7447.
Sunoco Welcome America: Go 4th & Learn. Free Library of
Phila., 1901 Vine St., Phila. Young children are encouraged to read
through unique educational experiences. 4:00 pm www.
americasbirthday.com
Nature
Garden Railway Circus Week. Morris Arboretum, Phila. PA
See the circus trains, learn the history of the circus & watch for a few
surprises. 10:00 am Free with admission. 215-247-5777, ext. 0.
Teeny Tiny Trackers. Tyler Arboretum, Media. PA Enjoy a
seasonal walk & story. Age 3 with an accompanying adult, 10:00 am $8.
Pre-register 610-566-9134.
Zoo
Rock 'n' Roar Concert Series. Phila. Zoo, Phila. AMLA
performs. Bring your blanket to sit on the lawn when you're done dancing.
In the event of rain concerts take place indoors. 11:00 am Free with
admission. 215-243-1100.
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July 2 wednesday
Arts
Cops & Kids Paint-in. 22nd & 23rd District Police
Headquarters, 17th St. & Montgomery Ave., Phila. Kids can work with
muralist Cesar Viveros to create a colorful mural depicting protection &
partnership. 3:00 pm 215-685-0750.
Event
USS Carney Visit. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. See
7/1.
Sunoco Welcome America: Go 4th & Learn. Franklin
Square, 6th & Race Sts., Phila. PA Young children are encouraged to
read through unique educational experiences. 10:00 am www.
americasbirthday.com
Sail the Kalmar Nyckel. Dravo Plaza, Wilmington. DE The
10am trip is pirate themed. 10:00 am $20-$35. Pre-register 302-429
-7447.
Sunoco Welcome America: Wednesday Night Out. South
Broad St., Avenue of the Arts, Phila. Broad St. is alive with music, arts &
face painting.
6:30 pm www.americasbirthday.com
Museum
Target First Wednesday. Please Touch Museum, Phila.
The Museum celebrates its last year on 21st Street with special evening
hours on the first Wednesday of each month. 5:00 pm $2. 215-963
-0667.
Nature
Garden Railway Circus Week. Morris Arboretum. See
7/1.
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July 3 thursday
Event
USS Carney Visit. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. See
7/1.
Sail the Kalmar Nyckel. Dravo Plaza, Wilmington. DE 90
min. sailing sails along the Christiana River. 10:00 am $20-$35. Pre-
register 302-429-7447.
Sunoco Welcome America: Go 4th & Learn. Atwater Kent
Museum, Phila. PA Young children are encouraged to read through
unique educational experiences. 11:00 am www.americasbirthday.
com
Sunoco Welcome America: Fiesta on the Parkway.
Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. Food, fun, dancing, colorful
stiltwalkers, giant puppets & a visit from the traveling NBA Nation, a
mobile basketball playground. 2:00 pm www.americasbirthday.
com
Sunoco Welcome America: Pops on Independence.
Independence Mall, Phila. Peter Nero & the Philly Pops perform.
Get there early to witness the 8pm wedding of Ralph Archbold & Linda
Wilde, who are known for portraying Ben Franklin & Betsy Ross. 8:30 pm
www.americasbirthday.com
Sunoco Welcome America: Philly @ the Movies. Northeast
Airport, 9800 Ashton Rd. & Grant Ave., Phila. Harry Potter & the Order
of the Phoenix (PG-13). 9:00 pm www.americasbirthday.com
Museum
Feel the Freedom Festival. National Constitution Center,
Phila. Highlights include the Freedom Activity Trail, Fourth of July: The
Anniversary of Independence & the Great American Holiday Show & the
Make Your Mark event, where kids of all ages can visit the "tattoo artist"
to get a temporary tattoo. 11:00 am Free with admission. 215-409-6800.
Nature
Garden Railway Circus Week. Morris Arboretum. See
7/1.
Star Watch. Lower Nike Park, 301 Folly Rd., Warrington.
PA Weather cancellations are announced on the info line 1-hr. prior. 9:30
pm 215-579-9973.
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July 4 friday
Event
USS Carney Visit. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. See
7/1.
Sunoco Welcome America: Independence Day Ceremony.
Independence Mall, Phila. Mayor Nutter acknowledges the
achievements of the Best of the Class, graduating high school seniors
who have earned recognition for their academic achievements &
leadership.
10:00 am www.americasbirthday.com
Sail the Kalmar Nyckel. Dravo Plaza, Wilmington. DE
Both the 10am & 2pm sailings are pirate themed. 10:00 am $20-$35.
Pre-register 302-429-7447.
Celebrate Independence. Washington Crossing State Park,
Washington Crossing. PA Join Thomas Paine & George Washington at
the Park, where you will hear a special reading of the Declaration of
Independence & sign your name to it. 11:00 am 215-493-4076.
1-Ton Cheese Carving of the Declaration of Independence.
Bourse Bldg., 5th St. btwn. Market & Chestnut Sts., Phila. PA File
this one under only in Philadelphia. Where else are you going to see a 1-
ton carving of the Declaration of Independence made of cheese? It's on
display from 12noon-4pm. I hear Cheez-its are going to be handed out
too. 12:00 pm
Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. Fonthill Museum,
Doylestown. PA Fonthill recreates an early 20th century Independence
Day celebration. Festivities include a decorated bike parade, a
watermelon eating contest, turn-of-the-20th-century games & live music.
12:00 pm 215-348-9461, ext.10.
Sunoco Welcome America: Happy Birthday America.
Independence Visitor's Center, Phila. PA Break out the Tastykakes.
It's a party! Here, visitors can enjoy a piece of cake made from 10,000
Tastykakes, enjoy live entertainment & have their faces painted. 12:00
pm www.americasbirthday.com
Sunoco Welcome America: Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice
Cream Festival. Great Plaza at Penns Landing, Phila. PA Sample
ice cream by Ben & Jerry's, Haagen-Dazs, Edy's, Breyers/Good Humor,
Bassett's, Turkey Hill, Jack & Jill, Philadelphia Water Ice & more. Your $5
donation goes to the Joshua Kahan Fund. 12:00 pm $5. www.
americasbirthday.com
Sunoco Welcome America: Let Freedom Ring. Liberty Bell
Pavilion, Phila. Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of
Independence tap the Liberty Bell to symbolically "ring" it, setting off a
nationwide bell ringing ceremony. 2:00 pm www.americasbirthday.
com
Sunoco Welcome America: Party on the Parkway.
Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. Spend the afternoon enjoying
music, food, free computer games & pay-to-play arcade games.
2:00 pm www.americasbirthday.com
Sunoco Welcome America: Southwest Airlines July 4th Parade.
26th St. & the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. This year's parade is
divided into 5 segments: We Love Philadelphia A City of Firsts: Love
Where You Live: Love Where You Work: Love Where You Play & Love
How We Celebrate.
7:00 pm www.americasbirthday.com
Sunoco Welcome America: Celebrate Freedom Concert &
Fireworks. 26th St. & the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. John
Legend performs. 8:30 pm www.americasbirthday.com
Fireworks & Fountains. Longwood Gardens, Kennett
Square. PA Evening event features lavish fireworks, music & illuminated
fountains. 9:15 pm $16-$32. 610-388-1000.
Holiday Event
The Little Mermaid. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main
St., New Hope. PA The Summer Children's Theatre Series continues
with this Hans Christian Andersen tale. 11:00 am $8. 215-862-2041.
Museum
Feel the Freedom Festival. National Constitution Center.
See 7/3.
Happy Birthday, America! Garden State Discovery
Museum, Cherry Hill. NJ The Museum celebrates the nation's birthday
with special silent fireworks, patriotic crafts & sing-a-longs. 9:30 am Free
with admission. 856-424-1233.
Kidstitution. Please Touch Museum, Phila. Visitors will
write with quills & ink, adding amendments to the Kidstitution listing things
that all children should be allowed to have or to do. 10:00 am 215-963
-0667.
Nature
Garden Railway Circus Week. Morris Arboretum. See
7/1.
Performances
Disney's Mulan Jr. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. &
Temple Ave., Sellersville. PA Theater Arts Center presents this Disney
Classic. 11:00 am $8. 215-257-5808.
Zoo
Friday Nights at the Zoo. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding
Blvd., Norristown. PA Independence Day celebration includes half priced
admission for pony rides & face painting. 6:00 pm 610-277-3825.
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July 5 saturday
Event
Sail the Kalmar Nyckel. Dravo Plaza. See 7/4.
Sunoco Welcome America: Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice
Cream Festival. Great Plaza at Penns Landing. See 7/4.
USS Carney Visit. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. See
7/1.
Building Workshop. Home Depot. The first Sat. of each
month children ages 5-12 who are accompanied by an adult can take part
in these how-to clinics at all Home Depot stores. Children receive a kid-
sized orange apron & an achievement pin. 9:00 am www.homedepot.
com
Sunoco Welcome America: Taste of Philadelphia. Great
Plaza at Penns Landing, Phila. PA Guests can sample cuisine from
some of the city's finest restaurants as well as picnic favorites such as
burgers & corn on the cob. 11:00 am www.americasbirthday.com
Second Annual Philly Fizz Festival. Physick House, 321 S.
4th St., Phila. Event celebrates the introduction of flavored carbonated
beverages to America by Dr. Philip Syng Physick. Admission if free.
There is no charge for homemade ice cream & birthday cake. Tours of
the Physick House are $5 per person. 12:00 pm 215-925-2251.
2nd Annual Block Party. West Market St. West Chester.
PA Evening event features a street chalk art contest for all ages, live
music, face painting & dueling grills by the chefs from Carlino's, Cosi &
Pietro's Prime. 4:00 pm 610-696-5600, ext. 23.
Freedom Fest. Nottingham County Park, Nottingham. PA
Annual festival features festival-style foods, jugglers, strolling
entertainment, x-treme rides, hayrides, live country music & a fireworks
display. Please note all roads to Freedom Fest close at 9:15pm. Rain
date July 2. Rain date 7/6. 5:00 pm $10 parking fee. 610-932-2589.
Get the Buzz on Bees & Bugs. Longwood Gardens,
Kennett Square. PA Bring the family to the Gardens to learn about
beekeeping. 5:00 pm 610-388-1000.
Sunoco Welcome America: Waterfront Concert & Fireworks.
Great Plaza at Penns Landing, Phila. PA Boyz II Men performs.
6:30 pm www.americasbirthday.com
After-Hours Event & Fireworks Celebration. Adventure
Aquarium, Camden. NJ Spend the evening roaming the aquarium then
stop outside for a front-row view of Philadelphia's fireworks display. 7:00
pm $16-$22. Pre-register 856-365-3300, ext. 7375 or
eveningadventures@adventureaquarium.com
Holiday Event
The Little Mermaid. Bucks County Playhouse. See 7/4.
Museum
Feel the Freedom Festival. National Constitution Center.
See 7/3.
Happy Birthday, America! Garden State Discovery
Museum. See 7/4.
Tower Tour for Families. Fonthill Museum, Doylestown. PA
Children & parents are invited to explore Henry Mercer's castle. Children
must be older than age 5 & able to climb steep stairs. Reservations
required. 10:30 am $4-$9. 215-348-9461, ext.10.
Nature
Garden Railway Circus Week. Morris Arboretum. See
7/1.
Open House at the Tree House. Wissahickon
Environmental Center Tree House, 300 Northwestern Ave., Phila.
Explore the Tree House & see the native fish aquarium, naturalistic
mural, birdfeeders & the children's activity center. 10:00 am 215-685
-9285.
Garden Discovery Series Maple in the Shade. Morris
Arboretum, Phila. PA Explore little known parts of the garden, learn
secrets of nature & create something magical. 11:00 am Free with
admission. 215-247-5777, ext. 0.
The Hungry Caterpillar Walk. Pennypack Environmental
Center, Phila. PA Morning includes a reading of The Hungry Caterpillar
& a short walk. Ages 5-8 with an adult, 11:00 am Pre-register 215-685
-0470.
Performances
Disney's Mulan, Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe
St., Bristol. PA Theater Arts Center presents this Disney Classic. 11:00
am $7. 215-785-0100.
Family Ice Cream Concert. Longwood Gardens, Kennett
Square. PA Thaddeus Rex performs. 7:30 pm 610-388-1000.
Zoo
Tamarin Trail Days. Phila. Zoo, Phila. Learn how these
creatures explore their outside world through arts & crafts, keeper talks &
temporary tattoos. 11:00 am Free with admission. 215-243-1100.
Born in the USA Pajama Tour. Phila. Zoo, Phila. Wear
your PJ's to the Zoo for special animal encounters, a snack & the
opportunity to meet some of the Zoo's animals born in the USA. 6:30 pm
$25. Pre-register 215-243-5254.
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July 6 sunday
Event
Sail the Kalmar Nyckel. Dravo Plaza. See 7/4.
Sunoco Welcome America: Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice
Cream Festival. Great Plaza at Penns Landing. See 7/4.
Sunoco Welcome America: Taste of Philadelphia. Great
Plaza at Penns Landing, See 7/5.
Historic Trades. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. PA
Blacksmiths & joiners demonstrate their skills. 1:00 pm 215-946-0400.
Museum
Feel the Freedom Festival. National Constitution Center.
See 7/3.
Happy Birthday, America! Garden State Discovery
Museum. See 7/4.
World Music with Daria. Please Touch Museum, Phila.
The multicultural musician performs. 11:00 am Free with admission.
215-963-0667.
Nature
Garden Railway Circus Week. Morris Arboretum. See
7/1.
Sunday Wildflower Walks. Tyler Arboretum, Media. PA
Dick Cloud leads this leisurely Sunday walk. 1:30 pm Free with
admission.. 610-566-9134.
Zoo
Tamarin Trail Days. Phila. Zoo. See 7/5.
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July 7 monday
Arts
Mommy/Daddy & Me. Paint N' Pottery, 15 W. Oakland
Ave., Doylestown. PA This week's project is an ant picnic plate. Ages 6 &
younger. 10:00 am $18. Pre-register 215-348-9003.
Event
Sail the Kalmar Nyckel. Dravo Plaza. See 7/3.
Performances
Talisman: The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen.
Playground Theater at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St., Phila. PA
Touchstone Theatre brings to life the life & times of this famous
storyteller. This production is best enjoyed by children ages 5 & older.
10:00 am $13-$15. 866-811-4111.
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July 8 tuesday
Arts
Mommy/Daddy & Me. Paint N' Pottery. See 7/7.
Event
Sail the Kalmar Nyckel. Dravo Plaza, Wilmington. DE
Pirate themed 90 min. sailing. 10:00 am $20-$35. Pre-register 302-429
-7447.
Museum
Family Workshop: Decoupage. Mercer Museum,
Doylestown. PA Decorate your own trinket box with unique patterns,
materials & colors. 5:30 pm $5. Pre-register 215-345-0210, ext. 132.
Performances
Talisman: The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen.
Playground Theater at the Adrienne. See 7/7.
Little Red Riding Hood & other Stories. Keswick Theatre,
Easton Rd. & Keswick Ave., Glenside. PA The Pushcart Players present
an assortment of classic tales. 10:30 am $7.50. 215-572-7650.
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July 9 wednesday
Performances
Talisman: The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen.
Playground Theater at the Adrienne. See 7/7.
Peter Pan. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N.
Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill. PA Musical follows the adventures of
Petrer, Wendy, Michael & John. 10:30 am $9-$12. 610-622-1189.
Robin Hood. Christ's Lutheran Church, Pennsylvania, &
Rech Aves., Oreland. PA Presented by Family Stages, this 2-actor play
is designed for kids ages 3 & older. 10:30 am $8. 215-886-9341.
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July 10 thursday
Museum
Night Skies in the Observatory. Joel N. Bloom Observatory
at The Franklin, Phila. The Observatory is open for evening public
observing on the second Thursday of each month. During these evenings
families can look through 5 different telescopes, enjoy a Fels Planetarium
show & listen to a lecture or presentation. 7:00 pm $5. 215-448-1200.
Nature
Tiny Trackers. Tyler Arboretum, Media. PA This hands-on
program includes a lesson, an outdoor walk & a craft to take home.
Adults are welcome to accompany children. Ages 4-5, 1:00 pm $8. Pre-
register 610-566-9134.
Evening Kayak Paddles. Silver Lake Nature Center,
Bristol. PA Paddle from Silver Lake to Magnolia Lake & back. 6:00 pm
$20. Pre-register 215-785-1177.
Groovin' in the Garden. Morris Arboretum, Phila. PA The
Abstract Truth performs. 6:00 pm 215-247-5777, ext. 0.
Performances
Peter Pan. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. See 7/9.
Talisman: The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen.
Playground Theater at the Adrienne. See 7/7.
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July 11 friday
Arts
Friday Night Kids Club. Paint N' Pottery, 15 W. Oakland
Ave., Doylestown. PA Drop the kids off for a 90 min. ceramic painting
class for ages 6 & older. 6:30 pm $19. Pre-register 215-348-9003.
Event
Movies in Franklin Square. Franklin Square, 6th & Race
Sts., Phila. PA Each Friday a different family-friendly (rated G or PG) film
will be shown. Visit www.historicphiladelphia.org for a list of movies. July
11-25, 8:30 pm 215-629-4026.
Holiday Event
The Little Mermaid. Bucks County Playhouse. See 7/4.
Nature
Star Watch. Peace Valley Nature Center, 170 Chapman
Rd., Doylestown. PA Weather cancellations are announced on the info
line 1-hr. prior. 9:30 pm 215-579-9973.
Performances
Disney's Mulan, Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre. See 7/5.
Peter Pan. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. See 7/9.
Talisman: The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen.
Playground Theater at the Adrienne. See 7/7.
Rugrats A Live Adventure. Sellersville Theater 1894,
Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville. PA Theater Arts Center presents a
live musical production of this Nickelodeon TV show. 11:00 am $8. 215
-257-5808.
Zoo
Friday Nights at the Zoo. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding
Blvd., Norristown. PA Two of a Kind performs. 6:00 pm 610-277-3825.
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July 12 saturday
Event
Milling Demonstrations & Historic Handcrafts. The Mill at
Anselma, 1730 Conestoga Rd., Chester Springs. PA Watch as millers
grind cornmeal the way it was done 250 years ago & sample treats made
from the Mill's stone-ground flour. In celebration of the new Indiana Jones
movie the mill is offering young visitors the opportunity to take part in a
kid-friendly archeological dig. 10:00 am $3-$. 610-827-1906.
The Ultimae Philadelphia Ice Cream Festival. Reading
Terminal Market, 12th & Arch Sts., Phila. A sample size portion can be
purchased for $1-$2. 10:00 am 215-922-2317.
Victorian Ice Cream Festival. On the grounds of the Lukens
Historic District, Coatesville. PA Family-friendly festival features hand-
dipped locally made ice cream, food, historic house tours, face painters &
jugglers. 10:00 am 610-384-9282.
2nd Saturday Story Hour. Civil War & Underground
Railroad Museum, Phila. Costumed storytellers relay true tales of the
Underground Railroad & the Civil War during this monthly event. Ages 5
-12. This is the last 2nd Saturday Story Hour. The Museum is closing on
Aug. 2 & is scheduled to reopen at the First Bank of the United States in
mid 2010. 11:0 am Children age 12 & younger admitted free for Story
Hour. Pre-register 215-735-8196.
Independence Day for the Animals Picnic & Parade. Kids'
Castle, 425 Wells Rd., Doylestown. PA Bring a vegan/vegetarian lunch &
a picnic blanket for this afternoon of art, food, playground time & a flag
parade. 11:00 am Pre-register 215-620-2130 or lisa@publiceyephilly.
org
BlueBEARy Blast & Celebrate NJ Day. Camden Childrens
Garden, Camden. NJ The Second Saturday Series continues with this
celebration of the blueberry. 12:00 pm Free with admission. 856-365
-8733.
PECO Energy Multicultural Series Hispanic Fiesta.
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Phila. Festival celebrates Hispanic
heritage with cultural dance, live entertainment, crafts, ethnic artwork &
traditional foods. 12:00 pm 215-922-2386.
Dancing with A Star. The Kidz Klub, 201A. North York Rd.,
Hatboro. PA Learn professional choreography with Sean Geakal then
perform what you've learned. 1:00 pm Pre-register 215-297-4490.
Holiday Event
The Little Mermaid. Bucks County Playhouse. See 7/4.
Museum
Planes A-Plenty. Garden State Discovery Museum, Cherry
Hill. NJ The Museum pairs with the Air Victory Museum for this week of
airplane themed activities. Visitors can design, create & fly their own
aircraft. 9:30 am Free with admission. 856-424-1233.
Fonthill Family Experience. Fonthill Museum, Doylestown.
PA Parents & kids ages 6-11 are invited to take part in separate age-
appropriate tours. 1:00 pm $6-$9. Pre-register 215-348-9461, ext.10.
Nature
Full Day Adventures: Fishing Fun. Pennypack
Environmental Center, Phila. PA Kids ages 11-14 can hike upstream to
Lorimar Park for fishing, hiking & games. Bring a lunch, snacks will be
provided. Space is limited. 9:00 am $20. Pre-register 215-685-0470.
NABA Butterfly Count. Churchville Nature Center,
Churchville. PA Beginners are welcome, as well as seasoned butterfly
watchers. 9:00 am Pre-register 215-357-4005, ext. 11.
Volunteer Work Day. Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol.
PA Help maintain the grounds. Stay for 4 hours & lunch is free. 9:00 am
Pre-register 215-785-1177.
Annual North American Butterfly Count. Silver Lake Nature
Center, Bristol. PA Novice & experience teams work together to identify
& count butterflies. 10:00 am Pre-register 215-785-1177.
Fern Walk. Pennypack Environmental Center, Phila. PA
Meet at the Krewstown Road parking area for this hike to a secluded
valley. 2:00 pm Pre-register 215-685-0470.
Live at the Pavilion. The Schuylkill Center for Environmental
Education, Phila. Commonwealth Classic Theatre presents Taming of
the Shrew under the wooded canopy. Advance purchase of tickets is
strongly recommended. 7:00 pm $15. 215-482-7300, ext. 110.
A Walk in the Moonlight. Bowman's Hill Wildflower
Preserve, New Hope. PA Explore the preserve by moonlight. Please
bring a small flashlight. Pre-register by July 10. 8:00 pm $4-$6. 215-862
-2924.
Bats in the Night Sky. Warwick County Park, Pottstown. PA
Learn the true story of Pennsylvania bats at this evening program. 8:00
pm Pre-register 610-469-1916.
Star Party. In the lower parking lot at Marsh Creek State
Park, 675 Park Rd., Downingtown. PA Check the website for weather-
related schedule changes after 5pm. www.chesmontastro.
org/monthlystarparty 8:30 pm monthlystarparty@chesmontastro.
org
Performances
Talisman: The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen.
Playground Theater at the Adrienne. See 7/7.
Rugrats A Live Adventure. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120
Radcliffe St., Bristol. PA Theater Arts Center presents a live musical
production of this Nickelodeon TV show. 11:00 am $7. 215-785-0100.
Zoo
Wild Adventure Program Wildlife Features. Elmwood
Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown. PA Learn what is special
about each animal & why some are so different. 11:00 am 610-277
-3825.
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July 13 sunday
Event
PECO Energy Multicultural Series Hispanic Fiesta.
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. See 7/12.
Museum
Planes A-Plenty. Garden State Discovery Museum. See
7/12.
Nature
Junior Gardeners. Tyler Arboretum, Media. PA For
elementary school age children. Each program focuses on a different
aspect of plants & gardening & includes a lesson & an outdoor
exploration. Adults are welcome to accompany children. 10:00 am $12.
Pre-register 610-566-9134.
Earth Buddies. Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol. PA
Children ages 6-10 are invited to explore nature through walks, games &
crafts. Register by July 11. 12:00 pm $15. 215-785-1177.
Performances
Disney's Mulan Jr. Sellersville Theater 1894. See 7/4.
Children's Concert. Pastorius Park, Abington Ave. &
Roanoke St., Phila. Two of a kind performs. Rain location: Springside
School. 5:00 pm 215-248-8810.
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July 14 monday
Museum
Planes A-Plenty. Garden State Discovery Museum. See
7/12.
Performances
The Emperor's New Clothes. Sellersville Theater 1894,
Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville. PA Theater & Kids presents this
Hans Christian Andersen tale about a vain ruler. 10:00 am $8. 215-257
-5808.
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July 15 tuesday
Event
Catch the Reading Bug. Gladwyne Free Library, 362
Righters Mill Rd., Gladwyne. PA Educators from the Main Line Art
Center visit to help kids create a nature-inspired masterpiece. Ages 4 &
up, 4:00 pm 610-525-0272.
Museum
Planes A-Plenty. Garden State Discovery Museum. See
7/12.
Performances
Marvel Heroes: Operation Green. Keswick Theatre, Easton
Rd. & Keswick Ave., Glenside. PA Iron Man, Spider Man, Captain
America & Green Goblin star in this live production. 10:30 am $7.50.
215-572-7650.
Zoo
Rock 'n' Roar Concert Series. Phila. Zoo, Phila. Ernie &
Neil perform. Bring your blanket to sit on the lawn when you're done
dancing. In the event of rain concerts take place indoors. 11:00 am Free
with admission. 215-243-1100.
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July 16 wednesday
Museum
Planes A-Plenty. Garden State Discovery Museum. See
7/12.
Performances
Elliott & the Magic Bed. Upper Darby Performing Arts
Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill. PA A magical adventure for
all ages. 10:30 am $9-$12. 610-622-1189.
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July 17 thursday
Event
Catch the Reading Bug. Ludington Library, 5 S. Bryn Mawr
Ave., Bryn Mawr. PA Educators from the Main Line Art Center visit to
help kids create a nature-inspired masterpiece. Ages 6-10, 4:00 pm
610-525-0272.
Museum
Planes A-Plenty. Garden State Discovery Museum. See
7/12.
Nature
Tree House Kids. Tyler Arboretum, Media. PA Special
series invites children to celebrate & explore the wonder of trees. Each
program includes a lesson, a walk & a craft. Adults are welcome to
accompany children. 10:00 am $12. Pre-register 610-566-9134.
Groovin' in the Garden. Morris Arboretum, Phila. PA
Raggamuffins performs. 7:00 pm 215-247-5777, ext. 0.
Performances
Elliott & the Magic Bed. Upper Darby Performing Arts
Center. See 7/16
Zoo
Christmas in July. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd.,
Norristown. PA Children wearing Christmas hats receive $1 off
admission. 11:00 am 610-277-3825.
Summer Sizzle. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd.,
Norristown. PA Annual event features live animal shows, face painting,
pony rides, caricatures & the opportunity to meet Coop the Cougar. 6:00
pm $10-$20. 610-277-3825.
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July 18 friday
Holiday Event
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. Bucks County
Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. PA Hi ho, hi ho it's on to the stage
the dwarves go. 11:00 am $8. 215-862-2041.
Museum
Planes A-Plenty. Garden State Discovery Museum. See
7/12.
Nature
Full Moon Paddle. Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol. PA
Register by July 16 for this 3 hour evening paddle. 7:00 pm $25. Pre-
register 215-785-1177.
Live at the Pavilion. The Schuylkill Center for Environmental
Education, Phila. Singer/songwriter Abby Lappen performs under the
wooded canopy. Advance purchase of tickets is strongly recommended.
7:00 pm $15. 215-482-7300, ext. 110.
Family Camp Fire. Pennypack Environmental Center,
Phila. PA Enjoy an evening around the campfire listening to stories &
toasting marshmallows. 7:30 pm Pre-register 215-685-0470.
Performances
Elliott & the Magic Bed. Upper Darby Performing Arts
Center. See 7/16
Rugrats. Bristol Riverside Theatre. See 7/12.
Bridge to Terabithia. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. &
Temple Ave., Sellersville. PA Theater Arts Center presents a live stage
production of this fantastical tale. 11:00 am $8. 215-257-5808.
Zoo
Friday Nights at the Zoo. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding
Blvd., Norristown. PA Folk musician Jay Smar performs. 6:00 pm 610
-277-3825.
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July 19 saturday
Event
Fireworks & Fountains. Longwood Gardens. See 7/4.
Celtic Heritage Festival & Community Dog Show. Graeme
Park, 856 County Line Road, Horsham. PA Bring your dog with you to
this festival celebrating Scottish heritage. 10:00 am $6-$12. 215-343
-0965.
PECO Energy Multicultural Series Global Fusion Festival.
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Phila. Festival showcases all of
Philadelphia's cultures on one stage, for 2 days. The weekend features
cultural music, foods, crafts & educational programs. 12:00 pm 215
-922-2386.
Summer Time Fun Day. Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation,
Media. PA Bring your swimsuit & a change of clothes. Wet is the theme
of this afternoon. Highlights include a creek walk, balloon toss, ducky
races & a wet hat contest. 12:00 pm $6-$8. 610-566-1725.
Holiday Event
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. Bucks County Playhouse.
See 7/18.
Museum
Gregor Mendel Birthday Weekend. Academy of Natural
Sciences, Phila. Celebrate the birthday of the father of genetics with
birthday cake, science presentations, live animal shows & craft projects.
11:00 am Free with admission. 215-299-1000.
Motor Mania! Garden State Discovery Museum, Cherry
Hill. NJ Car themed day features a behind-the-scenes look at The Car
Video by Dan Schwartz at 11am & a visit from South Jersey's teen
dragster Maria Baehr & her racecar from 12noon-2pm. 11:00 am Free
with admission. 856-424-1233.
Music & Movement with Miss Kala. Please Touch Museum,
Phila. Young visitors can get up & move to the groove during this
Monday event. 11:00 am Free with admission. 215-963-0667.
Nature
Crafty Kids. Tyler Arboretum, Media. PA For elementary
school age children. Each includes instruction & all supplies for nature-
related creations. Adults are welcome to accompany children. 10:00 am
$12. Pre-register 610-566-9134.
Discovery Day. Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, New
Hope. PA Bring your family, friends & neighbors for a fun family treasure
hunt, a guided wildflower walk, live music & an insect hunt, nature crafts,
a balloon artist and face painters. Bring a picnic lunch if you like. 10:00
am 215-862-2924.
Thomas & Friends Weekend. Morris Arboretum, Phila. PA
See Thomas & his friends on the garden railway. 10:00 am 215-247
-5777, ext. 0.
Performances
Bridge to Terabithia. Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120
Radcliffe St., Bristol. PA Theater Arts Center presents a live stage
production of this fantastical tale. 11:00 am $7. 215-785-0100.
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July 20 sunday
Arts
Eureka Family Workshop. Abington Art Center,
Jenkintown. PA All ages & artistic abilities are welcome. 11:00 am $5.
215-887-4882.
Event
PECO Energy Multicultural Series Southeastern Cherokee
Celebration. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Phila. Festival
celebrates Cherokee heritage with cultural dance, live entertainment,
crafts, ethnic artwork & traditional foods. 12:00 pm 215-922-2386.
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration. Pennsbury Manor,
Morrisville. PA A full course will be displayed as recipes are prepared.
1:00 pm 215-946-0400.
Museum
Gregor Mendel Birthday Weekend. Academy of Natural
Sciences. See 7/19.
Creek Kids: Gunpowder in American History. Hagley
Museum & Library, Wilmington. DE Hagley's youth volunteers examine
the uses of gunpowder for military, hunting & mining purposes. 1:00 pm
Free with admission. 302-658-2400.
Nature
Thomas & Friends Weekend. Morris Arboretum. See
7/19.
Tree Treasures & Treasured Trees. Tyler Arboretum,
Media. PA Afternoon is a celebration of trees & all they give us. Kids can
create their own tree art to take home. 12:00 pm Free with admission.
610-566-9134.
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July 21 monday
Arts
Mommy/Daddy & Me. Paint N' Pottery, 15 W. Oakland
Ave., Doylestown. PA This week's project is footprint lobster plate or
mug. Ages 6 & younger. 10:00 am $18. Pre-register 215-348-9003.
Event
Catch the Reading Bug. Penn Wynne Library, 130
Overbrook Pkwy., Wynnewood. PA Educators from the Main Line Art
Center visit to help kids create a nature-inspired masterpiece. Ages 4-9,
4:00 pm 610-525-0272.
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July 22 tuesday
Arts
Mommy/Daddy & Me. Paint N' Pottery. See 7/21.
Event
Catch the Reading Bug. Gladwyne Free Library. See
7/15.
Performances
Peter & the Wolf. Keswick Theatre, Easton Rd. & Keswick
Ave., Glenside. PA Adapted from the traditional Russian folktale, this
production is set to music by Sergei Prokofiev. 10:30 am $7.50. 215
-572-7650.
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July 23 wednesday
Performances
Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Upper Darby Performing Arts
Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill. PA See the classic Disney
movie come to life on stage. 10:30 am $9-$12. 610-622-1189.
Anansi The Trickster. Christ's Lutheran Church,
Pennsylvania, & Rech Aves., Oreland. PA Presented by Family Stages,
this 2-actor play is designed for kids ages 3 & older. 10:30 am $8. 215
-886-9341.
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July 24 thursday
Event
Catch the Reading Bug. Belmont Hills Public Library, 120
Mary Watersford Rd., Bala Cynwyd. PA Educators from the Main Line
Art Center visit to help kids create a nature-inspired masterpiece. Ages 5
-8, 4:00 pm 610-525-0272.
Nature
Evening Kayak Paddles. Silver Lake Nature Center. See
7/10.
Junior Naturalist: Fishing Frenzy. Pennypack Environmental
Center, Phila. PA Kids ages 8-12 can make their own hand-lines & try
their hand at catching fish. 1:00 pm $5. Pre-register 215-685-0470.
Performances
Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Upper Darby Performing Arts
Center. See 7/23.
Movie Night. MacKenzie Park, 207 Church St., West
Conshohocken. PA Monsters Inc. Movie starts at dusk. 610-828-9747.
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July 25 friday
Holiday Event
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. Bucks County Playhouse.
See 7/18.
Nature
Campfire Club. Ridley Creek State Park, Between rtes. 1 &
3 & between rtes. 252 & 352, Media. PA Sing songs around a campfire,
hear stories & roast marshmallows. S'mores, popcorn & hot chocolate will
be provided. Bring your own chair, marshmallow roasting stick, flashlight
& mug. Dress for the weather, hiking boots are suggested. Musicians,
especially guitarists are welcome. Meet at the playground in Area 17.
8:00 pm $2. Pre-register 610-892-3908.
Performances
Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Upper Darby Performing Arts
Center. See 7/23.
Bridge to Terabithia. Bristol Riverside Theatre. See 7/19.
That's What Kids Do! Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. &
Temple Ave., Sellersville. PA Theater Arts Center presents this musical
about kids for kids. 11:00 am $8. 215-257-5808.
Delaware County Summer Festival Performance. Rose
Tree Park, Leedom House, 1671 N. Providence Rd., Media. PA The
Brandywine Ballet performs in an open-air setting. 7:30 pm 610-692
-6402.
Zoo
Friday Nights at the Zoo. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding
Blvd., Norristown. PA Andrew Roblin sings, plays banjo, mandolin, guitar
& hammered dulcimer. 6:00 pm 610-277-3825.
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July 26 saturday
Event
Lenape Village Native American Powwow. Core Creek
Park, 901 E. Bridgetown Pike, Langhorne. PA Weekend festival features
Native American crafters, food, dancing, storytelling, face painting &
Lenape games. 10:00 am $3-$6. 215-357-4005.
Kids' Eye View of Laurel Hill. Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822
Ridge Ave., Phila. 2 hr. family day program features sightseeing, games,
art, storytelling & an assortment of goodies, refreshments & water ice.
12:00 pm $15 for adults, children are Free. 215-228-8200.
Storybook Celebration. Camden Childrens Garden,
Camden. NJ Day includes crafts, entertainment & a reading of a
children's classic. 12:00 pm Free with admission. 856-365-8733.
XPONential Music Festival. Camden Childrens Garden,
Camden. NJ The Kids Corner Stage is located at the Camden Children's
Garden again this year. Performers include Bubboon's Tunes, Two of a
Kind, John Hadfield, Audra Rox, Miss Amy & John Flynn. Nonmusical
guests include The Great Holtzie (comedian) & Janke Kirkland (nature
writer). 12:00 pm $5-$20. 856-365-8733.
Fam Jams. Great Plaza at Penns Landing, Phila. PA 13-
year-old up & coming artist Bianca Ryan performs. 1:00 pm 215-922
-2386.
Holiday Event
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. Bucks County Playhouse.
See 7/18.
Museum
3, 2, 1 Blastoff! Garden State Discovery Museum, Cherry
Hill. NJ Week features rocket-themed activities. 9:30 am Free with
admission. 856-424-1233.
Nature
Insect Hunt. Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, New
Hope. PA Kids & families are invited to explore the world of insects in the
wildflower meadow. Pre-register by July 24. 1:00 pm $2-$5. 215-862
-2924.
Performances
That's What Kids Do! Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120
Radcliffe St., Bristol. PA Theater Arts Center presents this musical about
kids for kids. 11:00 am $7. 215-785-0100.
Zoo
PECO Primate Jungle Days. Phila. Zoo, Phila. Help the
Zoo welcome some of its newest residents; a sifaka, squirrel monkey &
gold lion tamarin. 11:00 am Free with admission. 215-243-1100.
Jumping Jungle Family Overnight. Phila. Zoo, Phila.
Overnight adventure includes a special animal encounter, a craft &
breakfast. 7:00 pm $50. Pre-register 215-243-5254.
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July 27 sunday
Event
Lenape Village Native American Powwow. Core Creek
Park. See 7/26.
XPONential Music Festival. Camden Childrens Garden.
See 7/26.
Fam Jams. Great Plaza at Penns Landing, Phila. PA
Radio Disney personalities host the day's events with themed games &
prizes. Keke Palmer & Demi Lovato perform. 1:00 pm 215-922-2386.
Garden Highlights. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. PA
Spend peaceful time in the Penn's kitchen garden. 1:00 pm 215-946
-0400.
I've Always Wanted To Try That. Washington Crossing
State Park, Washington Crossing. PA Visitors can churn butter, quilt a
few stitches & write with a quill pen during this interactive program. 1:00
pm 215-493-4076.
Steamin' Days. Auburn Heights Preserve, Rte. 82, Yorklyn.
DE Ride trains pulled by the 1/8-size coal-burning steam locomotive or
take a tripe around the grounds in the 1915 Stanley Steamer Mountain
Wagon. Additional highlights include a 1930s Lionel electric train exhibit
& fresh steam-popped popcorn. 1:00 pm $7-$10. 302-239-2385.
Museum
3, 2, 1 Blastoff! Garden State Discovery Museum. See
7/26.
Calder Re-Wired at the Perelman Building. Phila. Museum
of Art Perelman Building, Phila. PA Event celebrates Philadelphia artist
Alexander Calder with a make & take workshop, a performance by Calder
Re-Wired & time to explore the Calder jewelry exhibition. 10:30 am 215
-684-7605.
Nature
Tree House Kids. Tyler Arboretum. See 7/17.
Zoo
PECO Primate Jungle Days. Phila. Zoo. See 7/26.
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July 28 monday
Event
Catch the Reading Bug. Penn Wynne Library. See 7/21.
Museum
3, 2, 1 Blastoff! Garden State Discovery Museum. See
7/26.
Performances
Peanut Butter & Jams. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.,
Phila. Special Monday show features a performance by Recess Monkey.
3:00 pm $7. 215-222-1400.
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July 29 tuesday
Museum
3, 2, 1 Blastoff! Garden State Discovery Museum. See
7/26.
An Evening of Irish Music. Fonthill Museum, Doylestown.
PA Parents & kids ages 6-11 are invited to take part in separate age-
appropriate tours. 7:00 pm $2-$4. Pre-register 215-348-9461.
Nature
Star Watch. Willard Markey Centennial Park, 1418 N.
Ridge Rd., Perkasie. PA Weather cancellations are announced on the
info line 1-hr. prior. 9:00 pm 215-579-9973.
Performances
Superhero Search. Keswick Theatre, Easton Rd. & Keswick
Ave., Glenside. PA Spider Man, Hulk, Storm/Human Torch & Green
Goblin star in this high energy show. 10:30 am $7.50. 215-572-7650.
Zoo
Rock 'n' Roar Concert Series. Phila. Zoo, Phila. Yosi &
the Superdads perform. Bring your blanket to sit on the lawn when you're
done dancing. In the event of rain concerts take place indoors. 11:00 am
Free with admission. 215-243-1100.
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July 30 wednesday
Museum
3, 2, 1 Blastoff! Garden State Discovery Museum. See
7/26.
Performances
Pinocchio, A Real Boy. Upper Darby Performing Arts
Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill. PA In this new musical
Pinocchio & his friends go to a land of video games & electronic fun.
10:30 am $9-$12. 610-622-1189.
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July 31 thursday
Museum
3, 2, 1 Blastoff! Garden State Discovery Museum. See
7/26.
Summer Performance: Penn Band Camp. University of PA
Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology, Phila. PA Families are invited
to enjoy a special performance by the Penn Band Camp. 1:00 pm Free
with museum admission. 215-898-4015.
Nature
Junior Naturalist: Down in the Dirt. Pennypack
Environmental Center, Phila. PA Kids ages 8-12 can crawl around in the
dirt in search of bugs, slugs & other critters that make their home in the
dirt. 1:00 pm $5. Pre-register 215-685-0470.
Performances
Pinocchio, A Real Boy. Upper Darby Performing Arts
Center. See 7/30.
Concert & Kid Fest. Abington Art Center, Jenkintown. PA
Kids can take part in art activities, tour the sculpture park & galleries &
enjoy the music of Dog on Fleas. 5:30 pm Admission is free. Workshops
cost $2-$5 each.. 215-887-4882.
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