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July 1 tuesday
Event
July 1 tuesday
Event
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.
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
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
Event
USS Carney Visit. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. See 7/1.
Bookworm Wednesdays. Showcase at the Ritz Center, 900 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd., Voorhees. NJ Kids receive 1 free admission to a children's film every Wed. when they present a book report. Official book report forms are available at The Bridge & online at www. nationalamusements.com/programs/bookworm.asp. Through Aug. 15, 10:00 am 856-770-0600.
Kids Day at the Physick Estate. Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May. NJ Day offers dress-up activities, hat- making, singing, storytelling, face painting & Victorian games. 10:00 am $5 ages 3-12, Free for adults. 609-884-5404.
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
Teddy Bear Tea Party. Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May. NJ Bring your bear for kid-friendly menus, teddy bear music & a special treat. 11:00 am $10-$18. 609-884-5404.
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
Performances
Peter & the Wolf. Stockton Performing Arts Center, Pomona. NJ Hudson Vagabond Puppets presents this full-scale theatrical production. 11:00 am $6-$9. 609-652-9000.
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July 3 thursday
Event
USS Carney Visit. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. See 7/1.
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
Cape May County Lifeguard Championship. Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Headquarters, Rambler Rd. & the Beach, Wildwood Crest. NJ 10 beach patrols compete in 6 events. 6:00 pm 609-522 -3825.
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.
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July 4 friday
Event
Independence Day Parade. Parade begins at 15th & Atlantic Aves., N. Wildwood. NJ Check in takes place from 8-8:45am. Prizes are awarded for the best decorated bikes in red, white & blue theme. Parade begins at 9pm. 609-522-2955.
USS Carney Visit. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. See 7/1.
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 Penn廣 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
4th of July Fireworks Display. The Boardwalk at Pine Ave., Wildwood. NJ Watch a fireworks display over the ocean. 10:00 pm 609-523-1602.
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.
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July 5 saturday
Event
Sunoco Welcome America: Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival. Great Plaza at Penn廣 Landing. See 7/4.
USS Carney Visit. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. See 7/1.
4th of July Freedom Festival. 7100 Ocean Ave. & Rambler Rd., Wildwood Crest. NJ Weekend festival features food, live musical entertainment & children's activities. 9:00 am 609-522-1669.
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 Penn廣 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
Sunoco Welcome America: Waterfront Concert & Fireworks. Great Plaza at Penn廣 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
Museum
Feel the Freedom Festival. National Constitution Center. See 7/3.
Happy Birthday, America! Garden State Discovery Museum. See 7/4.
Nature
Star Watch. Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Beach, 762 Stage Rd., New Gretna. NJ View the stars with Willingboro Astronomical Society. Visit www.wasociety.net for weather-related cancellations after 3pm. 7:30 pm www.wasociety.net
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
Sunoco Welcome America: Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival. Great Plaza at Penn廣 Landing. See 7/4.
Sunoco Welcome America: Taste of Philadelphia. Great Plaza at Penn廣 Landing, See 7/5.
4th of July Freedom Festival. 7100 Ocean Ave. & Rambler Rd. See 7/5. 9:00 am
Museum
Feel the Freedom Festival. National Constitution Center. See 7/3.
Happy Birthday, America! Garden State Discovery Museum. See 7/4.
Zoo
Tamarin Trail Days. Phila. Zoo. See 7/5.
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July 7 monday
Performances
Dance Xplosion. Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood. NJ National dance competition finals. 7:00 am www.dancexplosion. org
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.
Pirate Magic Show. Star of the Sea Parish Hall, Ocean St. btwn. Lafayette & the Washington St. Mall, Cape May. NJ Pirates, magic & hand cranked street organ music with Johnathan Dark. 7:00 pm $3- $5. 609-884-5404.
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July 8 tuesday
Nature
Monthly Bird Walks. Scotland Run Park, Academy St., Clayton. NJ Bring your binoculars & dress for the weather. 6:00 pm Pre-register 856-881-0845.
Performances
Dance Xplosion. Wildwoods Convention Center. See 7/7.
Talisman: The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen. Playground Theater at the Adrienne. See 7/7.
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July 9 wednesday
Performances
Dance Xplosion. Wildwoods Convention Center. See 7/7.
Talisman: The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen. Playground Theater at the Adrienne. See 7/7.
How the Elephant Got His Trunk & Other Animal Tales. Stockton Performing Arts Center, Pomona. NJ Jim West presents this large-scale puppet extravaganza. 11:00 am $6-$9. 609-652-9000.
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July 10 thursday
Event
Just Mom & Me. Moorestown Mall in Macy's Court, 400 Rte. 38, Moorestown. NJ Families are invited to take part in puppet shows, arts & crafts, educational games & sing-a-longs. 11:00 am www.moorestown-mall.com
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.
Performances
Dance Xplosion. Wildwoods Convention Center. See 7/7.
Talisman: The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen. Playground Theater at the Adrienne. See 7/7.
The King & I. William Allen Middle School, 801 N. Stanwick Rd., Moorestown. NJ The Moorestown Theater Company presents this Broadway production as its 6th annual all ages musical. 7:00 pm $10- $17. 856-778-8357.
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July 11 friday
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.
Movies in the Park. James A. Yates Memorial Amphitheater in Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurfville Crosskeys Rd., Sewell. NJ The Bee Movie (PG).Movies begin at dusk, which is approximately between 8:30-9pm. In the event of rain, movies will be shown the next evening. 8:30 pm 856-256-7903 or for cancellation info 856-589-0520, ext. 205.
Performances
Dance Xplosion. Wildwoods Convention Center. See 7/7.
Talisman: The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen. Playground Theater at the Adrienne. See 7/7.
The King & I. William Allen Middle School. See 7/10.
Carousel. Haddonfield Memorial High School, 401 Kings Hwy. East, Haddonfield. NJ Haddon Summer Music Theatre offers a summer production of this Rodgers & Hammerstein Broadway musical. 8:00 pm $15-$20. 856-227-1129.
Oliver. Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ Based on Charles Dickens' classic Oliver Twist, this Lionel Bart musical tells the tale of a young orphaned boy. 8:00 pm $12-$16. 609-584-9444.
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July 12 saturday
Event
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.
Haddonfield Arts & Crafts Festival. Kings Hwy., Haddonfield. NJ Festival features more than 200 artists & crafts people, food, face painting & music. 11:00 am www.haddonfieldnj.org
BlueBEARy Blast & Celebrate NJ Day. Camden Children廣 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.
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.
Creative Sparks. The Noyes Museum of Art, Oceanville. NJ Children ages 6-12 & an adult receive instruction around a theme & explore techniques and mediums for artistic expression while creating a take-home project. 1:00 pm $4. Pre-register 609-652-8848.
Performances
Carousel. Haddonfield Memorial High School. See 7/11.
Dance Xplosion. Wildwoods Convention Center. See 7/7.
Oliver. Kelsey Theatre. See 7/11.
Talisman: The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen. Playground Theater at the Adrienne. See 7/7.
The King & I. William Allen Middle School. See 7/10.
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July 13 sunday
Event
Haddonfield Arts & Crafts Festival. Kings Hwy. See 7/12.
PECO Energy Multicultural Series Hispanic Fiesta. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. See 7/12.
Teddy Bear Tea Party. Emlen Physick Estate. See 7/2.
Museum
Planes A-Plenty. Garden State Discovery Museum. See 7/12.
Performances
Carousel. Haddonfield Memorial High School. See 7/11.
Oliver. Kelsey Theatre. See 7/11.
The King & I. William Allen Middle School. See 7/10.
106 Years of Broadway: Return of the Classics. Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center, 130 Tomlinson Rd., Marlton. NJ An evening of Broadway classics. 4:00 pm $60. 856-983-3366.
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July 14 monday
Museum
Planes A-Plenty. Garden State Discovery Museum. See 7/12.
Performances
Ken Northridge, A Blend of Magic & Positivity. Star of the Sea Parish Hall, Ocean St. btwn. Lafayette & the Washington St. Mall, Cape May. NJ Magic & comedy show for all ages. 7:00 pm $3-$5. 609 -884-5404.
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July 15 tuesday
Museum
Planes A-Plenty. Garden State Discovery Museum. See 7/12.
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
Event
Movies in the Park. James A. Yates Memorial Park, Delsea Drive & Bethel Mill Rd., Hurffville. NJ The Last Mimzy (PG).Movies begin at dusk, which is approximately between 8:30-9pm. In the event of rain, movies will be shown the next evening. 8:30 pm 856-256-7903 or for cancellation info 856-589-0520, ext. 205.
Museum
Planes A-Plenty. Garden State Discovery Museum. See 7/12.
Performances
Little Red Riding Hood & Other Stories. Stockton Performing Arts Center, Pomona. NJ The Pushcart Players present an assortment of classic tales. 11:00 am $6-$9. 609-652-9000.
Disney's 101 Dalmatians. Our Lady of Good Counsel School, 42 W. Main St., Moorestown. NJ Young actors ages 6-16 perform in this adaptation of a Disney classic. 7:00 pm $6. 856-778 -8357.
Peter Pan. Dennis Flyer Theatre on the campus of Camden County College, Blackwood. NJ Mainstage Center for the Arts presents this classic children's musical. 7:30 pm $8-$10. 856-227-3091.
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July 17 thursday
Event
Cruise Night. Haddon Ave., Collingswood. NJ Haddon Ave. is alive with classic cars & motorcycles. 6:00 pm 856-858-9275.
Museum
Planes A-Plenty. Garden State Discovery Museum. See 7/12.
Performances
Carousel. Haddonfield Memorial High School. See 7/11.
Disney's 101 Dalmatians. Our Lady of Good Counsel School. See 7/16.
Peter Pan. Dennis Flyer Theatre on the campus of Camden County College. See 7/16.
The King & I. William Allen Middle School. See 7/10.
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July 18 friday
Event
Movies in the Park. James A. Yates Memorial Amphitheater in Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurfville Crosskeys Rd., Sewell. NJ The Wizard of Oz (G).Movies begin at dusk, which is approximately between 8:30-9pm. In the event of rain, movies will be shown the next evening. 8:30 pm 856-256-7903 or for cancellation info 856-589-0520, ext. 205.
Museum
Planes A-Plenty. Garden State Discovery Museum. See 7/12.
Family Night. Air Victory Museum, Lumberton. NJ Bring the family to the experience the Challenger Centers Space Simulator, sit in the P-80 & talk to the embers of the living history group. 7:00 pm $10 for family of 4, $1 for each additional member. 609-267-4488.
Performances
Carousel. Haddonfield Memorial High School. See 7/11.
Disney's 101 Dalmatians. Our Lady of Good Counsel School. See 7/16.
Oliver. Kelsey Theatre. See 7/11.
Peter Pan. Dennis Flyer Theatre on the campus of Camden County College. See 7/16.
The King & I. William Allen Middle School. See 7/10.
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July 19 saturday
Event
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.
The Great Train Robbery at Ol' Pine Creek. Pine Creek Railroad, Historic Allaire Village, Allaire State Park, Farmingdale. NJ The Pine Creek Gang is at it again, robbing trains & scarin' the good folks. Find out if the sheriff can catch 'em this time. 12:00 pm $5. 732-938 -5524.
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.
Performances
Carousel. Haddonfield Memorial High School. See 7/11.
Oliver. Kelsey Theatre. See 7/11.
The King & I. William Allen Middle School. See 7/10.
Winnie the Pooh. The Broadway Theatre, 43 South Broadway, Pitman. NJ Mr. Malcolm presents a 90 min. production of this classic children's tale. 10:00 am $7. 856-384-8381.
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July 20 sunday
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.
Museum
Gregor Mendel Birthday Weekend. Academy of Natural Sciences. See 7/19.
Performances
Oliver. Kelsey Theatre. See 7/11.
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July 21 monday
Performances
The Strange World of Reptiles. Star of the Sea Parish Hall, Ocean St. btwn. Lafayette & the Washington St. Mall, Cape May. NJ Educational & entertaining show features a baby alligator. 7:00 pm $3- $5. 609-884-5404.
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July 23 wednesday
Performances
The Really Good & Funny Show. Stockton Performing Arts Center, Pomona. NJ Child's Play Touring Theatre presents audience participation show with songs, plays & dances. 11:00 am $6-$9. 609 -652-9000.
Cinderella g2k. Dennis Flyer Theatre on the campus of Camden County College, Blackwood. NJ Mainstage Center for the Arts presents this fairy tale adapted for young audiences by Rodger's & Hammerstein Musical Theatre Library. 7:30 pm $8-$10. 856-227-3091.
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July 24 thursday
Performances
Cinderella g2k. Dennis Flyer Theatre on the campus of Camden County College. See 7/23.
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July 25 friday
Event
26th Annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. Solberg Airport, 37 Thor Solberg Rd., Whitehouse Station. NJ Annual festival offers hot air balloons, fireworks, live musical performances, kiddie rides & a Balloon Glow on Sat. night. 1:00 pm $7- $25. 800-468-2479.
Movies in the Park. James A. Yates Memorial Amphitheater in Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurfville Crosskeys Rd., Sewell. NJ Evan Almighty (PG).Movies begin at dusk, which is approximately between 8:30-9pm. In the event of rain, movies will be shown the next evening. 8:30 pm 856-256-7903 or for cancellation info 856-589-0520, ext. 205.
Performances
Cinderella g2k. Dennis Flyer Theatre on the campus of Camden County College. See 7/23.
Camden Neighborhood Concert. Rutgers University Gordon Theater in the Stedman Gallery, Camden. NJ The Philadelphia Orchestra performs. 7:00 pm 215-893-1988
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July 26 saturday
Event
26th Annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. Solberg Airport. See 7/25.
Storybook Celebration. Camden Children廣 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 Children廣 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 Penn廣 Landing, Phila. PA 13- year-old up & coming artist Bianca Ryan performs. 1:00 pm 215-922 -2386.
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.
Performances
Radio Disney Summer Concert Finale. Ocean Front Arena, Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood. NJ Raven-Symone, Mitchel Musso & Drew Seeley perform. 2:00 pm $27.50-$45. www.moreyspiers. com/disney.htm
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
26th Annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. Solberg Airport. See 7/25.
XPONential Music Festival. Camden Children廣 Garden. See 7/26.
Fam Jams. Great Plaza at Penn廣 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.
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.
Zoo
PECO Primate Jungle Days. Phila. Zoo. See 7/26.
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July 28 monday
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.
Ben Lipman, Juggler. Star of the Sea Parish Hall, Ocean St. btwn. Lafayette & the Washington St. Mall, Cape May. NJ Juggling for all ages. 7:00 pm $3-$5. 609-884-5404.
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July 29 tuesday
Museum
3, 2, 1 Blastoff! Garden State Discovery Museum. See 7/26.
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
Seussical, Jr. Dennis Flyer Theatre on the campus of Camden County College, Blackwood. NJ Mainstage Center for the Arts presents compilation of Dr. Seuss tales. 7:30 pm $8-$10. 856-227 -3091.
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July 31 thursday
Event
Newark Black Film Festival Youth Cinema. Rutgers University Gordon Theater in the Stedman Gallery, Camden. NJ This morning 3 short films will be shown; A Picture Book of Dr. Martin Luther King (10 mins.), Honest To Goodness Truth (14 mins.) & Mrs. Katz & Tush (30 mins.). 10:00 am 856-225-6202.
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.
Performances
Seussical, Jr. Dennis Flyer Theatre on the campus of Camden County College. See 7/30.
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