July 1 wednesday
Event
Kutztown Folk Festival. Kutztown Fairgrounds, 225 N. Whiteoak St., Kutztown. PA Annual family festival includes the nation's largest quilt sale along with a folk art sale, PA Dutch foods, living history demonstrations & live music. Kids activities include children's theater shows, a petting zoo, a "flying swing" mule-drawn carousel & hay maze. 9am $12, ages 12 & younger free. 888-674-6136, www.kutztownfestival.com
Little Explorers Toddler Program. Bartram's Garden, 54th St. & Lindbergh Blvd., Phila. Learn about nature through experiences with gardening, birds, insects & farming. Ages 2-4 accompanied by an adult, 10am $5. Pre-register 215-729-5281, www.bartramsgarden.org
Museum
Target First Wednesday. Please Touch Museum, Phila. Evening includes a theatre show, puppet performances, storytimes & other activities. 5pm $2 reduced admission. 215-963-0667, www.pleasetouchmuseum. org
Nature
Circus Week. Morris Arboretum, 100 East Northwestern Ave., Phila. Visit the Garden Railway to see circus trains & learn the history of the circus. 10am Free with admission. 215 -247-5777, www.morrisarboretum.org
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July 2 thursday
Event
Kutztown Folk Festival. Kutztown Fairgrounds. See 7/1.
Sunoco Welcome America: Go 4th & Learn. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Phila. PA Listen to stories about Lenape Native Americans, learn how to speak their language & visit the Lenape exhibit. 10am www. welcomeamerica.com
Lincoln 200. Independence Visitor Center, 6th & Market Sts., Phila. Celebrate the weekend of Lincoln's 200th birthday with exhibits, live performances & living history programs. Activities for kids include play tables, crafts, face painting, balloon art & street entertainers. Complete schedule available at www.lincoln200philly.org 4:30pm www.lincoln200philly. org
An Evening with Harriet Tubman. Free Quaker Meeting House, 5th & Arch Sts., Phila. Meet Harriet Tubman & learn about her escape from slavery. Ages 10 & up, 5pm $9-$12. 215-629-4026, www. historicphiladelphia.org
Music on the Mall. Independence Visitor Center, 6th & Market Sts., Phila. Summer concert with the theme of "Happy Birthday America" features The Accords, a classic oldies group, & Final Cut, who will pay tribute to American music. Bring a blanket. 5:30pm www. independencevisitorcenter.com
Swinging Summer Thursday. Between High & Matlack Sts., West Chester. PA Family fun features clowns, artists, magicians, jugglers & face painting. 6:30pm 610-436-9010, www.west-chester.com
Nature
Circus Week. Morris Arboretum. See 7/1.
Farm Tykes: Got Milk? Springton Manor Farm, Great Barn, 860 Springton Rd., Glenmoore. PA Learn all about milk and compare the differences between milk production in the past & now. Ages 7 & younger, 10am $3. Pre-register 610-942-2450, www.chesco.org/ccparks
Tiny Trackers: Scales & Claws. Tyler Arboretum, Media. PA Learn about amphibians & reptiles. Program incldues a lesson, outdoor walk & craft. Ages 4-5, adults are welcome to accompany children. 1pm $8. Pre-register. Pre-register 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org
Butterfly House Tour. Springton Manor Farm, 860 Springton Rd., Glenmoore. PA Go on a guided tour of the Butterfly House & learn about butterflies. 3pm $2. Pre-register 610-942-2450, www.chesco. org/ccparks
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July 3 friday
Event
Kutztown Folk Festival. Kutztown Fairgrounds. See 7/1.
Lincoln 200. Independence Visitor Center. See 7/2. 9am
Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Festival. Great Plaza at Penn¼s Landing, Phila. PA Sample ice cream from over 20 different companies. Admission fee donated to Joshua Kahan Fund to fight pediatric leukemia & the Children's Hospital Oncology Division. 12pm $5. 215-922-2FUN, www.delawareriverevents.com
Sweet Freedom. Independence Visitor Center, 6th & Market Sts., Phila. Listen to a reading of the Declaration of Independence & taste a piece of an 8-ft. cake decorated with words from the Founding Fathers. 12pm www.independencevisitorcenter.com
An Evening with Thomas Jefferson. Free Quaker Meeting House, 5th & Arch Sts., Phila. Meet Thomas Jefferson & listen to his stories related to Phila. & the Declaration of Independence. Ages 10 & up, 5pm $9-$12. 215-629-4026, www.historicphiladelphia. org
Kidz & Pets Parade presented by The Kidz Klub, A Dog's Life & A Cat's Too and the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce. 109 N. York Rd., Hatboro. PA Kids can march with or without a pet. Free water ice included & see a balloon sculptor. 6pm 267-803-3024, www.thekidzklub.com
Sunoco Welcome America: Pops on Independence. Independence Mall, 5th & Market Sts., Phila. PA Peter Nero & the Philly Pops perform an outdoor patriotic concert. Bring blankets & chairs. 8:30pm www. welcomeamerica.com
Museum
Happy Birthday, America! Garden State Discovery Museum, Cherry Hill. NJ Celebrate Independence Day weekend with special silent fireworks, patriotic crafts & sing-alongs. 9:30am Free with admission. 856-424-1233, www.discoverymuseum.com
Feel the Freedom Festival: Celebrating Lincoln. National Constitution Center, Phila. Lincoln-focused weekend celebration includes a Civil War battle scene re-enactment, living history characters, interactive presentations, a scavenger hunt & patriotic crafts. 10am Free with admission. 215-409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org
First Friday. James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown. PA Enjoy live entertainment & complete family art projects. 6pm 215 -340-9800, www. michenerartmuseum.org
Nature
Circus Week. Morris Arboretum. See 7/1.
Tiny Trackers: Scales & Claws. Tyler Arboretum. See 7/2. 1pm $8. Pre-register. Pre-register
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July 4 saturday
Event
Kutztown Folk Festival. Kutztown Fairgrounds. See 7/1.
Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Festival. Great Plaza at Penn¼s Landing. See 7/3.
Lincoln 200. Independence Visitor Center. See 7/2. 9am
4th of July Weekend. Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. PA Weekend of festive fun at the amusement park includes performances by Ryan & Friends Ventriloquist (1pm) & Corners the Clown Balloon Artist (9:30-11:30am). 9:30am 866-FUNatDW, www.dutchwonderland. com
Freedom Blast. Fort Mifflin on the Delaware, Fort Mifflin & Hog Island Rds., Phila. Independence Day celebration includes re- enactments, weapons demonstrations, kids' games & a barbecue. 10am $3, ages 6 & younger free. 215-685-4167, www.fortmifflin.us
Sunoco Welcome America: Independence Day Ceremony. Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut St., Phila. PA Mayor Michael Nutter & other dignitaries present a ceremony honoring America's 233rd birthday. 10am www. welcomeamerica.com
Sunoco Welcome America: Independence Day Parade. Throughout historic Phila. district. Parade includes marching bands, re-enactment organizations, antique cars & Radio Disney artist Joey Page. 10am www.welcomeamerica.com
Celebrate Independence. Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing. Hear a special reading of the Declaration of Independence & sign your name to it. Also see an early printing press demonstration, play colonial games, hear the firing of the cannon & visit with re-enactors. 11am $6-$8, younger than age 6 free. 215-493-4076, www.ushistory. org/washingtoncrossing
Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks. Skippack Village, Rt. 73 (Skippack Pike) btwn. Rtes. 113 & 363, Skippack. PA Parade begins at 11am, followed by a concert in the park. Fireworks at township building at dusk. 11am 610-584-6004, www.bestofskippack.com
Ice Cream Party. Howell Living History Farm, Valley Rd., off Rte. 29, Titusville. NJ Watch or participate in making ice cream. A kids' boat craft/pond races ($3 fee), wagon rides & music also offered. 11am 609-737-3299, www.howellfarm. org
Kids Club Celebrates July 4th with the Vegan Bus presented by Public Eye: Artists for Animals. Clark Park, Section B, Chester St. between 43rd & 45th Sts., Phila. Enjoy a vegan barbecue with hula hoops, lawn games & an art project. Veggie hot dogs & burgers provided. Bring a vegan/vegeterian picnic lunch, a blank or lawn chairs & beverages for your family. Friendly dogs welcome. 11am Pre-register 215-620-2130, www. publiceyephilly.org
July 4th Festivities. Franklin Square, 6th & Race Sts., Phila. Enjoy patriotic fun with games, balloons, jugglers & face painting. 12pm 215 -629-4026, www. historicphiladelphia.org
Sunoco Welcome America: Party on the Parkway. Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. Festival features inflatable rides, Phila. Zoo animals, "Aussie Experience" live animals & educational programs, children's theater, multicultural performances, face painting, crafts & food. 12pm www.welcomeamerica.com
Sunoco Welcome America: Happy Birthday, America! Independence Visitor Center, 6th & Market Sts., Phila. 10,000 Tastykakes will be distributed inside the Center. First come, first serve. 12:30pm www. welcomeamerica.com
Sunoco Welcome America: Bell Tapping Ceremony. Liberty Bell Center, 500 Market St., Phila. Descendants of those who sign the Declaration of Independence tap the Liberty Bell. 1:30pm www. welcomeamerica.com
An Evening with Benjamin Franklin. Free Quaker Meeting House, 5th & Arch Sts., Phila. Meet Benjamin Franklin & listen as he tells stories about his life. Ages 10 & up, 3pm $9-$12. 215-629-4026, www. historicphiladelphia.org
Celebration of Freedom. Peddler¼s Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska. PA Evening offers live entertainment, picnic-style foods, children's crafts & a fireworks display by Pyrotecnico (9:15pm). Rain or shine. 4pm 215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com
Freedom Fest. Nottingham County Park, 150 Park Rd., Nottingham. PA Before fireworks at 9:45pm, enjoy family entertainment including the Orbotron & Jacob's Ladder rides, jugglers, face painting & a concert. Also free snacks & free hayrides. 5pm $10 parking fee. 610 -932-2589, www.chesco. org/ccparks
Sunoco Welcome America: Life, Liberty & You Concert & Fireworks. Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. outside the Phila. Museum of Art, Phila. Watch Sheryl Crow perform live then enjoy a fireworks display. 8pm www.welcomeamerica.com
Independence Weekend Fireworks. Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne. PA Watch a fireworks display set off to the Sesame Street soundtrack. 9pm Free with admission. 866-GO-4-ELMO, www.sesameplace. com
Fireworks & Fountains Show: Founder's Favorites. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. PA Show features the Garden's illuminated fountains & fireworks set to orchestra & operatic music. Come for a BBQ before the show, 3-7:30pm (requires extra tickets, $15- $27); reservations recommended for BBQ. 9:15pm $18-$34. 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens. org
Museum
Feel the Freedom Festival: Celebrating Lincoln. National Constitution Center. See 7/3. ,
Happy Birthday, America! Garden State Discovery Museum. See 7/3.
Celebrate Our Nation's Birthday. Please Touch Museum, Phila. Join a marching band for a holiday parade (12noon, 2pm & 4pm), make a flag, decorate a star or design a firework craft. Kids can also host their own play barbecue. 12pm Free with admission. 215-963-0667, www.pleasetouchmuseum. org
Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. Fonthill Museum, Doylestown. PA Early 20th century celebration includes a decorated bike parade, vintage baseball game, a watermelon-eating contest, old-time games & live music. 12pm $1-$4. Pre-register. 215-348-9461, www.fonthillmuseum. org
Nature
Circus Week. Morris Arboretum. See 7/1.
Garden Discovery Series: Made in the Shade. Morris Arboretum, 100 East Northwestern Ave., Phila. Learn how planting trees can benefit the environment & how to help trees grow in your neighborhood. All ages, 11am Free with admission. 215-247-5777, www. morrisarboretum.org
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July 5 sunday
Event
4th of July Weekend. Dutch Wonderland. See 7/4.
Independence Weekend Fireworks. Sesame Place. See 7/4.
July 4th Festivities. Franklin Square. See 7/4.
Kutztown Folk Festival. Kutztown Fairgrounds. See 7/1.
Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Festival. Great Plaza at Penn¼s Landing. See 7/3.
Lincoln 200. Independence Visitor Center. See 7/2. 9am
Steamin' Day. Auburn Heights Preserve, Rte. 82, Yorklyn. DE Ride trains pulled by the 1/8-size steam locomotive or go for a spin on an antique Stanley Mountain Wagon. Other highlights include an electric train exhibit & fresh popcorn. 12:30pm $7-$10. 302-239-2385, www.auburnheights. org
Historic Trades. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. PA See joyner & blacksmith demonstrations. 1pm Free with admission. 215-946 -0400, www. pennsburymanor.org
Philly Phyzz Phestival. Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks' Physick House, 321 S. 4th St. between Spruce & Pine Sts., Phila. Celebrate the anniversary of "soda pop" by making ice cream, completing science experiments, playing old- fashioned games & participating in patriotic activities. 1pm 215-925 -2251, www.philalandmarks. org
Museum
Feel the Freedom Festival: Celebrating Lincoln. National Constitution Center. See 7/3. ,
Happy Birthday, America! Garden State Discovery Museum. See 7/3.
Tours for Tots: Clay Creations. Phila. Museum of Art, Phila. Tour includes movement, play & hands-on activities. Ages 3-5 & parent(s), 11:30am Free with admission. 215-684-7605, www. philamuseum.org
Nature
Circus Week. Morris Arboretum. See 7/1.
Performances
Fam Jams. Great Plaza at Penn¼s Landing, Phila. PA Nickelodeon stars Nat & Alex Wolff perform, along with Disney star Meaghan Martin & young artists Cody Wise, Josie Andrews & Timmy Kelly. 1pm 215-922-2FUN, www.delawareriverevents.com
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July 6 monday
Sports
U.S. Women's Open Championship. Saucon Valley Country Club, 2050 Saucon Valley Rd., Bethlehem. PA All kids receive free admission to the golf championship & receive front-row seating. Event also features a Kids Club tented area, where kids can participate in interactive games & practice on a putting green. 6am $10-$45,Free admission for ages 17 & younger when accompanied by a paying adult. www.2009uswomensopen.com
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July 7 tuesday
Performances
Peter Pan presented by Family Stages. Christ's Lutheran Church, 700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Oreland. PA Two actors play all the characters in this humorous adaptation of the classic story. 7pm $8. 215-886-9341, www.familystages.org
Sports
U.S. Women's Open Championship. Saucon Valley Country Club. See 7/6. Today is Celebration of Women in Sport Day. Famous athletes will offer advice to fans of all ages, 10am.
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July 8 wednesday
Sports
U.S. Women's Open Championship. Saucon Valley Country Club. See 7/6. Robin Roberts of Good Morning America & child golf prodigy Kyle Lograsso share their inspirational stories for all ages, 10am.
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July 9 thursday
Museum
Celebrate Author Todd Parr's Birthday. Please Touch Museum, Phila. Special storytime in City Park Gazebo. 2pm Free with admission. 215-963-0667, www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
Night Skies in the Observatory. The Franklin, Phila. The Joel N. Bloom Observatory is open for families to look through 5 different telescopes, enjoy a Fels Planetarium show & listen to a lecture or presentation. 7pm $5. 215-448-1200, www.fi.edu
Sports
U.S. Women's Open Championship. Saucon Valley Country Club. See 7/6.
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July 10 friday
Performances
Family Fun Concert. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. PA Milkshake performs. Ice cream & other family treats available for purchase. 7pm Free with admission. 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens. org
Oliver! presented by Theatre & Kids. Christopher Dock High School, Longacre Center, Lansdale. PA High school & young adult actors perform this full-production musical. Ages 7 & up, 7pm $12. 215 -858-9528, www. theatreandkids.com
Sports
U.S. Women's Open Championship. Saucon Valley Country Club. See 7/6.
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July 11 saturday
Arts
Family Workshop: Clay Garden Lantern. Main Line Art Center, 746 Panmure Rd., Haverford. PA Create a colorful ceramic lantern that can be used to decorate your garden. Bring items to personalize your lantern, such as seashells, leaves & flowers. Ages 5 & up accompanied by an adult, 10:30am $55 for 1 adult/1 child pair; covers 2-day series 7/11 & 7/18.. Pre-register 610-525-0272, www.mainlineart.org
Mommy & Me. The Kidz Klub, 15 S. York Rd., Hatboro. PA Parents & preschoolers can work on creative art projects together. 10:30am Pre-register 267-803-3024, www.thekidzklub.com
Event
Blueberry Festival. Linvilla Orchards, Media. PA Go on hayrides, pick your own blueberries, play games, enjoy face painting, pony rides & music. Costumed characters will visit. Rain date: 7/12. 9am 610-876-7116, www.linvilla. com
Book Festival. 8300 block of Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill. PA Kids activities include Green Eggs & Ham Brunch, marionette shows, author readings & visits with storybook characters. Also parent discussion sessions, face painting, clowns & crafts. 9am 215-247 -6696, www.chestnuthillpa. com
Milling Demonstration & 18th Century Ice Cream-Making. The Mill at Anselma, 1730 Conestoga Rd. (Rte. 401), Chester Springs. PA Watch demonstrations of colonial milling & ice cream- making, then receive a complimentary discount coupon to Chester Springs Creamery. 10am $3-$5, kids under 6 free. 610-827-1906, www.anselmamill.org
Victorian Ice Cream Festival. On the grounds of the Graystone Mansion in Lukens Historic District, Coatesville. PA Festival features ice cream & other foods, amusements & family entertainment. 10am 610-384-9282, www. coatesville.org
Wheat Harvest. Howell Living History Farm, Valley Rd., off Rte. 29, Titusville. NJ Watch or participate in the cutting & shocking of wheat. Kids' craft (fee) & tastings also offered. 11am 609-737-3299, www.howellfarm.org
Colonial School in Session. Morgan Log House, 850 Weikel Rd., Towamencin. PA Learn how ink was made in colonial times & write your name with a quill pen. 12pm Free demonstration, admission charged for house tours. 215-368-2480, www.morganloghouse.org
The German Tradition of Pies. Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester. PA Learn how pies were made in 18th & 19th centuries. 1pm 610-584-5104, www.peterwentzfarmsteadsociety. org
Family Movie. Wissahickon Valley Public Library, 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell. PA Kids & parents can watch the family- friendly film Bolt. 1:30pm 215-643-1320, www.wvpl.org
Bastille Day. Eastern State Penitentiary, 22nd St. & Fairmount Ave., Phila. French-themed street festival includes a playful re-enactment of the Storming of the Bastille. Watch as Marie Antoinette is taken to a real functioning guillotine, cries "Let them eat Tastycake!" & thousands of tastycakes are flung from the prison towers. 2pm Free festival, Eastern State tours free with site admission (10am-5pm), $5-$10 (6:30-8pm). 215-236-3300, www.easternstate.org
PECO Multicultural Series. Penn¼s Landing, Great Plaza, Phila. PA Hispanic Fiesta this weekend. 2pm 215-922-2FUN, www.delawareriverevents. com
Museum
Bastille Day. National Constitution Center, Phila. Learn all about the American & French Revolutions. 11am Free with admission. 215-409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org
Nature
Butterfly Count. Churchville Nature Center, Churchville. PA See & count several different species of butterflies. Event is part of the North American Butterfly Association regional butterfly count program. Beginners & seasoned butterfly watchers welcome. 9am Pre- register 215-357-4005, www.churchvillenaturecenter.org
Butterfly Count. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol. PA See & count several different species of butterflies. Event is part of the North American Butterfly Association regional butterfly count program. 10am Pre-register 215-785-1177, www.silverlakenaturecenter.org
Junior Naturalists: Creepy Garden Helpers. Tyler Arboretum, Media. PA Learn how to invite creepy crawlers into the garden. Program incldues a lesson & outdoor exploration. Ages 6-8, adults are welcome to accompany children. 10am $12. Pre-register. Pre-register 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org
Little Explorers. Churchville Nature Center, Churchville. PA Program features a story, craft & walk to introduce children to nature. Age 3 accompanied by a parent or adult relative, 10am $6. 215-357 -4005, www. churchvillenaturecenter.org
Swallowtail Summer: A Celebration of Butterflies. Rolling Hill Park, 1301 Rose Glen Rd., Gladwyne. PA Visit butterfly gardens, make a related craft & listen to butterfly stories & poems. Ages 3-10 & parents, 10:30am $4 per person or $10 per family. Pre-register www.lmconservancy. org
BlueBEARy Blast & Celebrate NJ. Camden Children¼s Garden, 3 Riverside Dr., Camden. NJ Join Mum Bear for crafts, planting & tasting blueberries, NJ's official state fruit. 12pm Free with admission. 856-365-8733, www.camdenchildrensgarden.org
Butterfly Count. Rolling Hill Park, 1301 Rose Glen Rd., Gladwyne. PA See & count several different species of butterflies. Event is part of the North American Butterfly Association regional butterfly count program. Ages 12 & up, 1pm $3 per person. Pre-register www.lmconservancy. org
Bats in the Night Sky. Warwick County Park, Meet at Pavilion 1, Pottstown. PA Learn about Pennsylvania bats through an interactive presentation & video, then go on a short walk to explore bats. 8pm Pre-register 610-469-1916, www.chesco.org/ccparks
Friendly Fireflies. Nottingham County Park, 150 Park Rd., Nottingham. PA Search for fireflies & learn why they are lit up, then enjoy a snack. Bring a bug-catching container & wear comfortable shoes. Meet at Pavilion 4. 8:30pm $3. 610-932-2589, www.chesco.org/ccparks
Performances
Oliver! presented by Theatre & Kids. Christopher Dock High School. See 7/10. 3pm
Sports
U.S. Women's Open Championship. Saucon Valley Country Club. See 7/6.
Zoo
Wild About Wings. Phila. Zoo, Phila. Meet feathered friends in the new McNeil Avian Center, learn about birds in your backyard, make related crafts & play games. 11am Free with admission. Pre-register. 215-243-1100, www.philadelphiazoo.org
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July 12 sunday
Arts
Eureka! Family Workshop. Abington Art Center, Jenkintown. PA Families at any level of artistic ability can play & make art together. 11am $5 per project. 215-887-4882, www.abingtonartcenter.org
Sewing Basics Workshop: Creative Alterations. Fairmount Art Center, 2501 Olive St., Phila. Learn how to sew while repurposing old clothes into new fashions. Sewing machine basics covered. Adults, teens or parents with children, 2:30pm $45. Pre- register 215-765-ARTS, www.fairmountartcenter.com
Event
Book Festival. Chestnut Hill. PA See 7/11.
Colonial School in Session. Morgan Log House. See 7/11.
PECO Multicultural Series. Penn¼s Landing. PA See 7/11.
Living History Theater: Keep All Business From Coming Hither. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. PA William Penn describes the current state of Pennsylvania in 1700 during this living history performance. 1pm Free with admission. 215-946-0400, www.pennsburymanor.org
Museum
Bastille Day. National Constitution Center. See 7/11.
Nature
BlueBEARy Blast & Celebrate NJ. Camden Children¼s Garden. See 7/11.
Crafty Kids: Pot People. Tyler Arboretum, Media. PA Create a whimsical garden structure out of terracotta flower pots. 1pm $12. Pre-register. Pre-register 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org
Stream Detectives. Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd. (Rte. 32), New Hope. PA Explore the creek & critters that live around the stream. Wear clothes & footwear that can get wet; closed- toe shoes recommended. 2pm $4-$6. Pre-register. Pre-register 215-862-2924, www.bhwp. org
Sports
U.S. Women's Open Championship. Saucon Valley Country Club. See 7/6.
Zoo
Wild About Wings. Phila. Zoo. See 7/11. 11am Pre- register.
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July 13 monday
Museum
Bastille Day. National Constitution Center. See 7/11.
Nature
Teeny Tiny Trackers: Stream Hunt. Tyler Arboretum, Media. PA Look for dragonfly babies, water bugs & salamanders by the stream. Program includes an outdoor walk & story. Ages 3 accompanied by an adult, 9:45am $8. Pre-register. Pre-register 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org
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July 14 tuesday
Museum
Bastille Day. National Constitution Center. See 7/11.
Family Craft Workshop: Marbled Paper. Fonthill Museum, Doylestown. PA Create marbled paper for a bookmark or greeting card. Kids &/or adults, 6pm $7. Pre-register. Pre-register 215-348-9461, www.fonthillmuseum.org
Nature
Family Fun: Exploring Shortridge Park. E. Wynnewood Rd. & Shortridge Dr., Wynnewood. PA Look for critters in Indian Creek, use binoculars to find birds & bats & examine insects under microscopes. Ages 3-10 & parents, 7pm Pre-register www.lmconservancy.org
Performances
Mr. Fish & Phenomenal Physics. Gordon Theater, Rutgers- Camden Center for the Arts, 3rd & Pearl Sts., Camden. NJ Go on a humorous, interactive exploration of the fundamentals of physics. 10am Pre-register 856-225-6202, www.rutgerscamdenarts.org
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July 15 wednesday
Event
Skippack Village Carnival. Manor House, 4059 Skippack Pike, Skippack. PA Enjoy food & games. Rides especially fun for younger kids under age 10. 6pm Pay by ticket or unlimited rides with a wristband, $13 (offered Wed., Thurs. & Sat. only). 610-584 -6004, www. bestofskippack.com
Nature
Nature Tykes: Butterflies on Parade. Springton Manor Farm, 860 Springton Rd., Glenmoore. PA Learn about the butterfly life cycle & create crafts. Ages 7 & younger, 10am $3. Pre-register 610-942 -2450, www.chesco. org/ccparks
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July 16 thursday
Event
Skippack Village Carnival. Manor House. See 7/15.
PECO Multicultural Series: Global Fusion Festival presented by Phila. Multicultural Affairs Congress. Penn¼s Landing, Great Plaza, Phila. PA Festival presents live cultural music, ethnic dances & kids' activities. 12pm 215-922-2FUN, www. delawareriverevents.com or www.globalfusionfestival.com
Performances
Young People's Concert Series: Drumline Live. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave., Phila. Synchronized drumming show also includes demonstrations on rhythm. 11am 215-893-1999, www. manncenter.org
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July 17 friday
Event
PECO Multicultural Series: Global Fusion Festival. Penn¼s Landing. See 6/16.
Skippack Village Carnival. Manor House. See 7/15.
Nature
Family Camp-out. Riverbend Environmental Education Center, Gladwyne. PA Designed for first-time campers. Riverbend provides food & fire. Bring a tent & sleeping bags. 6pm $75 per family. Pre-register 610-527-5234, www.riverbendeec.org
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July 18 saturday
Arts
Family Workshop: Clay Garden Lantern. Main Line Art Center. See 7/11. 10:30am
Event
PECO Multicultural Series: Global Fusion Festival. Penn¼s Landing. See 6/16.
Celtic Heritage Festival. Graeme Park, 859 County Line Rd., Horsham. PA Annual event features live performances from Scottish & Irish bands & dancers, crafts & food. 10am $6-$12 per person or $30 per family. 215-343-0965, www.ushistory. org/graeme
The Ultimate Philadelphia Ice Cream Festival. Reading Terminal Market, 12th & Arch Sts., Phila. Bassetts Ice Cream hosts this celebration, with samples, kids' crafts, live music & contests. 10am 215 -922-2317, www. readingterminalmarket.org
To Engage Them in Studies. Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown. PA Learn about the lives of children who lived in colonial PA. 10am 610-326-4014, www.historicsites. montcopa.org
Summertime Splash Day. Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Media. PA Kids can enjoy warm-weather activities. 12pm $6-$8. 610 -566-1725, www. colonialplantation.org
Tip-A-Canoe & Barbecue Too! presented by Young Friends of the Brandywine Conservancy. Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford. PA Families can go on a relaxing canoe ride down the Brandywine River, then enjoy an outdoor barbecue with live music. Rain or shine. 12:30pm $50-$85, children younger than age 12 free. 610-388-8315 or 610-388-2700, www.youngfriends.org or www. brandywinemuseum.org
Skippack Village Carnival. Manor House. See 7/15. 2pm
Family Helicopter Rides. American Helicopter Museum & Education Center, West Chester. PA Enjoy a local helicopter ride with family & friends. 3pm $40 per person plus museum admission. 610-436 -9600, www. helicoptermuseum.org
Nature
Discovery Day. Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd. (Rte. 32), New Hope. PA Go on a family treasure hunt, go on a guided wildflower walk & enjoy live music. Event also features a puppet show, insect hunt, nature crafts, a balloon artist & face painting. 10am Pre-register. 215-862-2924, www. bhwp.org
Junior Naturalists: Aquatic Creature Search. Tyler Arboretum, Media. PA Search for crayfish & other water creatures. Ages 6-8, adults are welcome to accompany children. 10am $12. Pre-register. Pre-register 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org
Parents & Preschoolers. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol. PA Discover nature through hands-on programs. Ages 3-5 & parents, 10am $9. Pre-register 215-785-1177, www.silverlakenaturecenter. org
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Weekend. Morris Arboretum, 100 East Northwestern Ave., Phila. Visit the Garden Railway to see Thomas-themed trains. 10am Free with admission. 215-247-5777, www.morrisarboretum. org
Make & Take Storytime. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Phila. PA Listen to a story & create a project based on the theme of "mammals." Ages 3-10, 1pm 215-365-3118, www.heinz.fws.gov
Zoo
Keeping Up with the Keeper. Phila. Zoo, Phila. Go behind the scenes with a zoo keeper to help with morning chores. Dress in work clothes & wear waterproof shoes. 9am $33 (includes Zoo admission). Pre-register. 215-243-1100, www.philadelphiazoo.org
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July 19 sunday
Arts
Family Discount Day: Animal Habitats from Clay. The Mud Shack, 515 Stump Rd., North Wales. PA Make a clay pond & small turtles & frogs. A pottery/zoo expert will be the guest instructor. 2pm $18. Pre-register. Pre-register 215-393-8380, www.mudshack.com
Event
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstrations. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. PA Watch as colonial cooks preserve the summer garden harvest to prepare the Manor for winter. 1pm Free with admission. 215 -946-0400, www. pennsburymanor.org
An Evening with George Washington. Free Quaker Meeting House, 5th & Arch Sts., Phila. Meet General George Washington, listen to his stories related to Phila. & dance the minuet. Ages 10 & up, 5pm $9-$12. 215-629-4026, www.historicphiladelphia.org
Nature
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Weekend. Morris Arboretum. See 7/18. 10am
Performances
Charlotte's Web. Tyler Arboretum, Media. PA Hedgerow Theatre presents the E.B. White tale of friendship, 1:15 & 2:15pm. Photos with cast available after the show. Kids can also complete related craft projects. 1pm Free with admission. Pre-register. 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org
Zoo
Bird is the Word. Phila. Zoo, Phila. Learn about birds that live in the Zoo and visit the new McNeil Avian Center. Program for all ages also includes crafts & games. 1pm $30 per family of 5 or fewer. Pre-register. Pre-register 215-243-1100, www.philadelphiazoo.org
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July 20 monday
Performances
Young People's Concert Series: Urban Dance Explosion. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave., Phila. Fast-paced show features Buckets and Tap Shoes & Chosen Dance Company. 11am 215-893-1999, www.manncenter.org
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July 21 tuesday
Performances
Lamont Dixon as The Cat in the Hat. Gordon Theater, Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts, 3rd & Pearl Sts., Camden. NJ Dixon raps Dr. Seuss stories for children. 10am Pre-register 856-225 -6202, www. rutgerscamdenarts.org
Hollywood Classics Under The Stars. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave., Phila. Phila. Orchestra concert includes the Star Wars theme & other movie tunes. 8pm $30-$50, lawn seating also available for $10. 215-893-1999, www.manncenter.org
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July 22 wednesday
Museum
Celebrate Artist Alexander Calder's Birthday. Please Touch Museum, Phila. Make your own mobile art project. 9am Free with admission. 215-963-0667, www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
Performances
Summer Concert Series. Chester County Art Association, 100 N. Bradford Ave., West Chester. PA The Blue Sky Band performs at this family-friendly outdoor concert. Picnic tables & chairs provided. You can also bring a blanket or lawn chair. 6pm 610-696-5600, www.chestercountyarts. org
Summertime Concert Series: Love Me Do. Manor House, 4059 Skippack Pike, Skippack. PA Beatles tribute band Love Me Do performs at this outdoor concert for all ages. Bring a blanket. 6:30pm 610-584-6004, www. bestofskippack.com
The Best of Bernstein & the Riches of Rodgers presented by Peter Nero & the Philly Pops. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave., Phila. Concert includes works from South Pacific, The King & I, Oklahoma & other musicals. 8pm $20-$70. 215-893-1999, www. manncenter.org
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July 23 thursday
Performances
Jonas Brothers. Wachovia Center, Phila. PA Disney musical group presents a show as part of their 2009 World Tour. Special guests include Jordin Sparks & Honor Society. 7pm $29.50-$89.50. 800 -298-4200, www.comcasttix. com
Sheherazade and Other Tall Tales. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave., Phila. Phila. Orchestra concert includes imaginative works for the family. 8pm $30-$50, lawn seating also available for $10. 215-893-1999, www.manncenter.org
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July 24 friday
Performances
Jonas Brothers. Wachovia Center. See 7/23.
Monster in the Closet presented by Warminster Community Summer Children's Theater. Warminster Recreation Center, 1101 Little Lane, Warminster. PA Family show about Emily, who likes playing video games, and ends up in an adventure in Dream World. 7pm $3-$5. 215-443-5428, www. warminstertownship.org
All Gershwin. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave., Phila. Phila. Orchestra concert includes Gershwin pieces for piano & orchestra. 8pm $30-$50, lawn seating also available for $10. 215-893-1999, www. manncenter.org
Zoo
Roar & Snore Under the Stars. Phila. Zoo, Phila. Camp outdoors with the family at the Zoo. Bring your own tent. 6:30pm $50 per person. Pre-register. Pre-register 215-243-1100, www.philadelphiazoo.org
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July 25 saturday
Event
G-Force Family Fun Day presented by The Kidz Klub. Regal Cinemas Warrington Crossing, 140 Easton Rd., Warrington. PA Day includes games, entertainment & giveaways. Free with admission. 267-803-3024 or 215-918-1660, www.thekidzklub.com
Sweet Corn & Blackberry Festival. Linvilla Orchards, Media. PA Go on hayrides, pick your own crops, play games, enjoy face painting, pony rides & music. Costumed characters will visit. Rain date: 7/26. 9am 610-876-7116, www. linvilla.com
Lenape Village Powwow presented by Churchville Nature Center. Core Creek Park, 901 E. Bridgetown Pike, Langhorne. PA Weekend festival features Native American crafters, food, dancing, storytelling, face painting & Lenape games. 10am $3-$6, age 4 & younger free. 215-357-4005, www.churchvillenaturecenter.org
Mural Trolley Tour. Departs from 1841 E. Allegheny Avenue in Kensington, Phila. The Mural Arts program celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special free trolley tour. 10am Pre-register 215-685-0754, www.muralarts. org
History Explorers. Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown. PA Learn about historic periods & how they affect our lives today. Ages 6-12, 10:30am 610-278-5100.
Moonlight Memories Car Show Activities at The Kidz Klub. 15 S. York Rd., Hatboro. PA The store hosts kids' activities during the Hatboro Moonlight Memories Car Show, including live family-friendly music & a showcase of toy cars. 11am 267-803-3024, www.thekidzklub.com
A Stitch in Time. Morgan Log House, 850 Weikel Rd., Towamencin. PA Learn how clothing was made in colonial times & see the differences when compared to modern apparel. 12pm Free demonstration, admission charged for house tours. 215-368-2480, www.morganloghouse. org
XPoNential Music Festival: Kids Corner Stage. Camden Children¼s Garden, Camden. NJ Kid-friendly performers for the weekend include Terri Hendrix, The Swingset Mamas, Jonathan Sprout, Steve Pullara, Bubboon's Tunes & Skip Denenberg. 12:30pm $5-$25. 856-365 -8733. www. kidscorner.org/html/xmf09.php
Museum
Art of the Gecko. Academy of Natural Sciences, Phila. Explore geckos through contemporary art displays. Make a related craft, learn about gecko adaptations at the Science Live Station & enjoy an interactive presentation with live animals. 11am Free with admission. 215-299-1000, www.ansp.org
Nature
Birding at Black Rock. Black Rock Sanctuary, 953 Black Rock Rd. (Rte. 113), Phoenixville. PA Learn techniques used to identify birds. Meet in parking lot. 8am 610-469-1916, www.chesco.org/ccparks
Junior Ramblers: Dismal Run Discovery. Tyler Arboretum, Media. PA Go on a guided hike through woodlands. Ages 8-12, adults are welcome to accompany children. 9:30am $8. Pre-register. Pre-register 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org
Harriton Honey Harvest presented by Riverbend Environmental Education Center. Harriton House, 500 Harriton Rd., Bryn Mawr. PA Get up-close with bees. Learn about beekeeping & see honey extracted from hives. Families, 11am 610-527-5234, www.riverbendeec.org
Storybook Celebration. Camden Children¼s Garden, 3 Riverside Dr., Camden. NJ Enjoy readings of children's classics, crafts & planting. 12pm Free with admission. 856-365-8733, www.camdenchildrensgarden. org
Performances
Monster in the Closet presented by Warminster Community Summer Children's Theater. Warminster Recreation Center. See 7/24.
Zoo
Primate Jungle Days. Phila. Zoo, Phila. Head to the Primate Reserve to learn fun facts through talks, demonstrations, crafts & storytelling. Also practice walking like a gorilla or eating dinner like an orangutan. 11am Free with admission. Pre-register. 215-243-1100, www.philadelphiazoo. org
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July 26 sunday
Event
Lenape Village Powwow presented by Churchville Nature Center. Core Creek Park. See 7/25.
XPoNential Music Festival: Kids Corner Stage. Camden Children¼s Garden. See 7/25.
Bert's Birthday Celebration with Fireworks. Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne. PA Celebrate with Bert during the Rock Around the Block Parade. Families can dine with Bert during a luau, 7:30pm, $16-$22. Fireworks set to Sesame Street music, 9pm. 10am Free with admission. 866-GO-4-ELMO, www.sesameplace.com
A Stitch in Time. Morgan Log House. See 7/25. 12pm Free demonstration, admission charged for house tours.
Museum
Art of the Gecko. Academy of Natural Sciences. See 7/25.
Nature
Storybook Celebration. Camden Children¼s Garden. See 7/25.
Performances
The 9 Muses presented by Music & Motion Dance. The Back Deck at Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly & Waterworks Drives, Phila. Family-friendly dance performance (weather permitting) encourages development of the imagination. 1pm 610-394 -9182, www.music- and-motion.com
Zoo
Primate Jungle Days. Phila. Zoo. See 7/25. Pre- register.
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July 27 monday
Performances
Hatfield's MusicFeast. School Rd. Park, 1619 School Rd., Hatfield. PA Local band Mesa performs. Enjoy picnic food (for a fee) or bring your own. No dogs & no alcohol. 6pm 215-855-0900, www.hatfieldtownship. org
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July 28 tuesday
Performances
Universal African Drum & Dance Ensemble. Gordon Theater, Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts, 3rd & Pearl Sts., Camden. NJ Group performs traditional African drum & dance during interactive program. 10am Pre-register 856-225-6202, www.rutgerscamdenarts.org
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July 29 wednesday
Museum
Target Community Night. The Franklin, Phila. Enjoy free family programs in the Museum, including exhibits, IMAX & planetarium shows. 5pm 215-448-1200, www.fi. edu
Nature
Butterfly House Tour. Springton Manor Farm. See 7/2. 9am Pre-register
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July 30 thursday
Arts
Concert & Kid Fest. Abington Art Center, Jenkintown. PA Kids of all ages can make art projects including hand-painted tiles, T- shirts & more. Concert with family-friendly group Dog on Fleas starts at 6:30pm. 5:30pm Free admission, $3-$7 for workshops. 215-887-4882, www.abingtonartcenter. org
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July 31 friday
Arts
Friday Night Mini Art Camp. The Mud Shack, 515 Stump Rd., North Wales. PA Design fused glass dishes & create beaded jewelry. 7pm $35. Pre-register. 215-393-8380, www.mudshack.com
Event
Third Birthday Party. Franklin Square, 6th & Race Sts., Phila. Celebrate Franklin Square's 3rd birthday with cake & other family activities. 12pm 215-629-4026, www.historicphiladelphia.org
Nature
Tales & Trails. Hibernia County Park, Off Rte. 82, Wagontown. PA Go for a hike through the park while listening to stories from the past. Dress for the weather, bring water & wear sturdy hiking shoes. Ages 12 & up, 7pm $3. 610-383-3812.
Performances
Musikfest. Throughout downtown Bethlehem. PA Music festival through Aug. 9 features more than 300 performers, including kid- friendly acts such as Two of a Kind, Uncle Rock, Dirty Sock Funtime Band. Most performances are free. Full line-up available at www. musikfest.org 5pm 610-332-FEST, www.musikfest.org
Neighborhood Concert. Deliverance Evangelistic Church, 2001 W. Lehigh Ave., Phila. The Philadelphia Orchestra performs popular classics. 7pm www.philorch.org/neighborhood
Yes! And... Show. Trinity Baptist Church, 2720 Poplar St., Phila. High-energy new production for families features Yes! And... summer campers. 7pm www. yesandcamp.org
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Play ‘N Share presented by The Center for Parenting Education. GIANT Super Food Store, Community Center, 315 York Rd., Willow Grove. Kids play during this discussion group for parents of infants & toddlers. July 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 9:30am. Free. Pre-register. 215-657-5720, www.centerforparentingeducation.org
Advanced Museum Explorer Workshops. Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford. Programs include a themed guided tour & hands-on art project. Scenes of Summer, July 7; Focus on Fruits, July 14; In Black & White, July 21. Ages 10-14, 10am, Free with admission. Pre-register. 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org
Milk & Cookies. Milkboy Coffee, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. Children’s music show hosted by Miss Scherling. 10am, $5. Live broadcast also shown at www.justin.tv/milkboyrecording 610-527-0690, www.milkandcookiesshowpa.com
Morning Club. Willow Grove Park Mall, 2500 Moreland Rd., Willow Grove. Tucker’s Tales Puppet Theater, July 7 and Play & Learn, July 21. 10:30am, Free. 215-657-6000, www.willowgroveparkmall.com
Summer Series. The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. The Cat’s Pajamas music, July 7; Wondergy LaserScience Show, July 14; Mama Mac music, July 21; Jane Kirkland: I Saw a Bald Eagle Soaring Over My Grocery Store nature program, July 28. 10:30am, $5. 610-917-0223, www.thecolonialtheatre.com
Read ‘N’ Roar & Rock ‘N’ Roar. Phila. Zoo, Phila. Outdoor summer family concert or reading program. Bring a blanket. Held indoors if raining. Twelve Snails to One Lizard, July 7; Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, July 14; Double-Daring Book for Girls, July 21; Steve Pullara & the Cool Beans Band, July 28. 11am, Free with admission. 215-243-1100, www.philadelphiazoo.org
Pajama Rama presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Barnes & Noble Valley Forge, 150 W. Swedesford Rd. (Rte. 252), Devon. Listen to Jewish bedtime stories told by rabbis & educators. July 7, 14 & 21, 6:30pm, Free. www.jewishphilly.org
Wednesdays
Nature Walks. Tyler Arboretum, Media. Listed walks are free with admission. 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org
Summer Bird Walks. Beginners welcome. Bring bird guides & binoculars. 8:15am.
Wildflower Walks. 11am.
Mural Arts Trolley Tours. Tours depart from the Independence Visitors Center, 6th & Market Sts., Phila. 2-hr. tour visits a different neighborhood each week. Reservations strongly recommended but not required. Arrive 30 min. early. Wed., 10am; Sat. & Sun., 12:30pm; $15-25. 215-389-TOUR, www.muralarts.org
Music & Art ABC’s, 116 W. Gay St., West Chester. July 1, 8, 15 & 22. Pre-register. 610-696-1812, www.musicandartabcs.com
Family Music. Interactive music class for kids up to age 6 & parent or caregiver. 10am. $10.
Scribbler Art. Art class for the very young. Ages 2-3 with parent or caregiver. 3:30pm. $15.
Taste of Philadelphia Market Tours. Tours depart from the Reading Terminal Market Information Desk, 12th & Filbert Sts., Phila. Learn the stories behind cheese steaks, pretzels & other famous Philly foods. Wed. & Sat., 10am, $8.95-$14.95. Reservations required. 215-545-8007, www.readingterminalmarket.org
Summer Wonder. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Phila. Rhythm & Roots Latin music, July 1; Finding King Tut theatre show, July 8; Aravod Ensemble (Armenian & Middle Eastern folk music), July 15; Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble, July 22; Kyo Daiko Drummers, July 29. 10:30am, Free with admission. 215-898-4890, www.museum.upenn.edu/sleepovers
Brown Bag It with the Arts. Lawn of the Bucks County Courthouse, Doylestown. Pack a lunch & enjoy a concert. Bucks County Jazz Fest, July 1; singer-songwriter Christy Jefferson, July 8; Eco-Man, eco-friendly show for kids, July 15; folk duo Fiorenza-Dowlin, July 22; dancing with Spotlight Dance Centre, July 29. 12noon, Free. 215-358-3913, www.centralbuckschamber.com/brownbagit/index.htm
Flavors of Philly Tours. Tours depart from Liberty Place at 16th & Chestnut Sts., Phila. Family-friendly tour about Phila. food traditions & destinations include tastings & a certificate for each child who completes the tour. Wed.-Sat., 1:30pm, $29-$39. 800-979-3370, www.cityfoodtours.com
Summer Breeze Concert Series. DeBarth Amphitheater at the Parkside Place Complex, Upper Gwynedd. Bring a snack, blanket or lawn chair. Patriotic music from the Montgomery County Concert Band, July 1; jump blues & swing with Melissa Martin & the Mighty Rhythm Kings, July 8; ’60s-’90s music by The Highballs, July 15; Joe Baione Jazz Trio, July 22; Music & Motion Dance Company, July 29. 7pm. 215-699-7777, www.uppergwynedd.org
Summer Concert Series. Rose Tree Park Amphitheater, Rte. 252 & Rose Tree Rd., Media. Enjoy live family-friendly music. Full schedule available online. Bring blankets or beach chairs. Wed.-Sun., 7:30pm, Free. 610-891-4663, www.co.delaware.pa.us/summer
Museum Explorer Mornings. Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford. Programs include a themed guided tour & hands-on art project. Red, White & Blue, July 2; Looking at Lines, July 9; Apples & Oranges, July 16; Museum Safari, July 23 & Who Am I: Peering at Portraits, July 30. Ages 3-10 accompanied by an adult. 10am, 11am, Free with admission. Pre-register. 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org
Giggle Gang Gatherings. Springfield Mall, 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield. Celebrating Uncle Sam, July 2 & Wacky Watermelon Days, July 16. Ages 1-5 & parents, 10:30am, Free. 610-328-1200, www.shopspringfieldmall.com
Flavors of Philly Tours. Tours depart from Liberty Place at 16th & Chestnut Sts., Phila. See Wed.
Concert Series. Abington Bank Stage in Sculpture Park, Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown. Bring a blanket, lawn chair & picnic. Rain or shine. The Reckless Amateurs, July 2; Mango Men, July 9; Jeffrey Gaines, July 17; Shakespeare in the Park, July 23; Kids Fest, July 30. 7pm, Free. 215-887-4882, www.abingtonartcenter.org
Groovin’ in the Garden Summer Concert Series. Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave., Phila. Karen Rodriguez Latin Jazz Ensemble, July 9; Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble, July 16. 7pm, $30 per car. 215-247-5777, www.morrisarboretum.org
Summer Concert Series. Rose Tree Park Amphitheater. See Wed.
Screening Under the Stars. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Phila. Mamma Mia, July 2; Dreamgirls, July 9; Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, July 16; The Dark Knight, July 23; Baby Mama, July 30. 8:30pm, Free. 215-922-2FUN, www.delawareriverevents.com
Lights of Liberty Show. Shows depart from the Liberty Center, 6th & Chestnut Sts., Phila. Tour Historical Philadelphia sites & experience the American Revolution through projected images & music. Thurs.-Sat., departs every 10 min. beginning at dusk, $13-$19.50. 215-629-4026, www.historicphiladelphia.org
Flavors of Philly Tours. Tours depart from Liberty Place at 16th & Chestnut Sts., Phila. See Wed.
1776: The Movie-Musical. Independence Living History Center, 3rd & Chestnut Sts., Phila. Interactive historical movie includes sing-alongs and free colonial props. 7pm, $10-$15. 215-629-4026, www.historicphiladelphia.org
Summer Concert Series. Rose Tree Park Amphitheater. See Wed.
Lights of Liberty Show. Shows depart from the Liberty Center, 6th & Chestnut Sts., Phila. See Thurs.
FRIdayFun. Hatfield Aquatic Center, 2500 N. Chestnut St., Hatfield. Enjoy the pools after-hours. Membership not required. Swimming & Phillies game, all ages, July 3; Teen night (teens only), July 31. $3, 8pm. 215-855-0900, www.hatfieldtownship.org
Saturdays
Bird Walks. Churchville Nature Center, Churchville. Bring your binoculars & bird identification book if you have them. 7am, Free. 215-357-4005, www.churchvillenaturecenter.org
Breakfast with Ben. Independence Visitors Center, 6th & Market Sts., Phila. Enjoy a meal with a founding father. Each guest receives a goodie bag of souvenirs. 9am, $15-$25. Pre-register. 215-965-7676, www.independencevisitorcenter.com/breakfastwithben
Taste of Philadelphia Market Tours. Tours depart from the Reading Terminal Market Information Desk, 12th & Filbert Sts., Phila. See Wed.
Flavors of Philly Tours. Tours depart from Liberty Place at 16th & Chestnut Sts., Phila. See Wed.
Colonial Kids Quest. Tours depart from Independence Living History Center, 3rd & Chestnut Sts., Phila. Help solve the mystery of the missing Declaration of Independence. 11am, $16. 215-629-4026, www.historicphiladelphia.org
Craft Activities. Lakeshore Learning Store, 340 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia. Make a Fun Firecracker, July 4; Jolly Jellyfish, July 11; Ice Cream Cone Pencil Holder, July 18; Buggy Welcome Sign, July 25. Ages 3 & up, 11am, Free. 610-354-0551, www.lakeshorelearning.com
Peanut Butter & Jams. World Cafe Live, Phila. Weekly lunchtime family concerts feature a kid-friendly buffet. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, July 11; The Mudcakes, July 18; Suzi Shelton, July 25. 11:30am, $7-$10. 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com
Mural Arts Trolley Tour. Tours depart from the Independence Visitors Center. See Wed. 12:30pm.
Valley Forge Secrets & Spies. Valley Forge National Historic Park, Train Station at Washington’s Headquarters, 1400 N. Outer Line Dr., King of Prussia. Meet General George Washington and join his spy network to uncover traitors. Ages 8 & up. 2pm, $16. 215-629-4026, www.historicphiladelphia.org
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts. Gazebo Park, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. Rain or shine. Picnics welcome. Eric Mintel Quartet, special day: Fri., July 3; Steve Forbert, July 11; Tom Chapin, July 18; Cheryl Wheeler, July 25. 7pm, $10, ages 16 & younger free. 610-864-4303, www.brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com
Live at the Pavilion. The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd., Phila. Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, July 11, 7pm; Leah Stein Dance Company, July 18, 6pm; Puppet Uprising, July 25, 4pm. $10. 215-482-7300, www.schuylkillcenter.org
Summer Concert Series. Rose Tree Park Amphitheater. See Wed.
Lights of Liberty Show. Shows depart from the Liberty Center, 6th & Chestnut Sts., Phila. See Thurs.
Summer Family Studio. Phila. Museum of Art, Phila. Explore & create art, play games, solve puzzles. Special tours also offered for families & kids throughout the day. July’s theme is American art. 10am, Free with admission. 215-684-7605, www.philamuseum.org
Mural Arts Trolley Tour. Tours depart from the Independence Visitors Center. See Wed. 12:30pm.
Lenape Village Tours. Churchville Nature Center, Churchville. Go on a guided tour to the Lenape Village. Each week focuses on a different topic of Native American life: Clay Bead Making, July 5; Cooking, July 12; Storytelling, July 19. 1pm, 2:30pm, $5. 215-357-4005, www.churchvillenaturecenter.org
Sunday Strolls. Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol. Insects of Silver Lake, July 5; Butterflies, July 12; The Bog, July 19; Discover Summer, July 26. 2pm, Free. 215-785-1177, www.silverlakenaturecenter.org
Concert Sundaes. Souderton Community Park, Wile Ave. & Reliance Rd., Souderton. Held at old Souderton High School on N. School Lane if raining. Enjoy music & ice cream. Patriotic music from Allentown Band, July 5; brass show from King’s Brass, July 12; funk fusion Klingon Klezmer, July 19; Beatles’ tribute Almost Fab, July 26. 7pm. www.concertsundaes.com
Concerts Under the Stars. Upper Merion Township Building Park, 175 W. Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia. Bring lawn chairs & blankets. Richie Havens with Carsie Blanton, July 5; Jill Sobule with Lisa Bouchelle, July 12; Trout Fishing in America, July 19; Richard Shindell with Susan Werner, July 26. 7pm, $10, ages 16 & younger free, adults 62 and over free. 610-265-1071, www.uppermerionparkandrec.org
Summer Concert Series. Rose Tree Park Amphitheater. See Wed.
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