CCove Caterpillars. Palmyra Cove Nature Park, Under the Tacony Palmyra Bridge, 1300 Rte. 73 N., Palmyra. Parents & preschool-age children can explore nature together during these hands-on programs. Through Nov. 10am, $5 per week. Pre-register. 856-829-1900, ext. 267.
Children's Storytime. Barnes & Noble, The Court at Deptford II, 1553 Almonesson Rd., Deptford. Children can listen to stories & participate in creative activities designed to teach & entertain. 10am. 856-232-3123.
Preschool Programs. Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, Pennington. Rockin' into Rock-tober, Oct. 1; Skeletons, Oct. 28 & 29. Tues., 10am & 1pm. Wed., 1pm, $20. For ages 3-5 yrs. Parents must stay with 3- year-olds. $20. Pre-register.
609-737-7592
Mural Arts Trolley Tour. Tours depart from the Independence Visitor's Center, 6th & Market Sts., Phila. Tour makes stops at some of the city's most beautiful murals. The 2 hr. tour visits a different neighborhood each week. Reservations are strongly suggested. Wed., 10am; Sat., 12:30pm; & Sun., 12:30pm, $15-$25. 215-389-8687.
Children's Storytime. Barnes & Noble, The Court at Deptford II, 1553 Almonesson Rd., Deptford. Children can listen to stories & participate in creative activities designed to teach & entertain. 10am. 856-232-3123.
Cape Island Nature Tour. The Nature Center of Cape May, Cape May. Join a naturalist from the Nature Center of Cape May aboard a trolley and discover the wildlife preserves in and around Cape May. Co- sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) and the Nature Center of Cape May. Oct. 1, 8, 15 & 22, 10:15am, $8-$12. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278.
Cruise Night. Nifty Fifty's, 4670 Rte. 42, Turnersville. The American Pride Classic Car Club shows cars from 1979 & before each Thurs., 6pm. http://americanprideccc.home.comcast.net
Children's Storytime. Barnes & Noble. The Court at Deptford II, 1553 Almonesson Rd., Deptford. Children can listen to stories & participate in creative activities designed to teach & entertain. 7pm. 856-232-3123.
School Age Program. Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, Pennington. Fangs & Claws, Oct. 2; Apples to Apples, Oct. 9; Operation Cooperation, Oct. 23; & Dead for the Living, Oct. 30. 4pm, $17. 609-737-7592.
Little Sprouts. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Road, Mt. Holly. Each week focuses on a different nature topic for children ages 2 1/2-4 yrs & their caregivers. Fri., Oct. 3 & 10 and Sat., Oct. 4 & 11, 10am, $10. Pre-register. 609-261-2495.
Nature Toddlers. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd., Mt. Holly. Weekly program is designed to engage toddlers ages 3-5 & their parents in songs, games, crafts, hikes & discoveries. Fri., Oct. 24 & 31 and Sat., Oct. 25. 10am, $10. Pre-register. 609-261-2495.
Haunted Train Ride. Historic Smithville Village Greene, Smithville. The train is haunted with "live" monsters, graveyard fog & music. Fri. & Sat., Oct. 10/25, $5. 609-748-6160.
Spooky Mini Golf. Franklin Square, 6th & Race Sts., Phila. Enjoy Philly Mini Golf with fog effects, special lighting, spooky music, characters & more. After dark, Oct. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 31, 6pm, $6-$8. 215-629-4026.
Mural Arts Trolley Tour. Tours depart from the Independence Visitor's Center. See Wed. description.
Nature Toddlers. Rancocas Nature Center. See Fri. description.
Showcase at the Ritz Center, 900 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd., Voorhees. 856-770-0600. Nick Jr. at the Movies. See Thurs. description. Kidtoon Films. Each month the Bridge offers a children's movie weekends at 10am. This month's feature is Spookley the Square Pumpkin. 10am, $3.50.
Breakfast with Ben. Independence Visitor's Center, Phila. Enjoy a meal with a founding father. Reservations required. Each guest receives a goodie bag of souvenirs. 9am, $13-$20. 215-965-7676.
Craft Activities. Lakeshore Learning Store, Marketplace at Garden State Park, 2020 Marlton Pike West,
Cherry Hill. Every Sat. from 11am-3pm kids age 3 & older can take part in craft activities. 11am, Free. 856-
910-0888.
House Tours. Peter Mott House, Lawnside. Revisit history at this house, which was a station along the
Underground Railroad. 12noon, $5. 856-546-8850.
Spooky Mini Golf. Franklin Square. See Friday description.
Beast Feastival. Phila. Zoo, Phila. Families can see the animals receive special harvest treats at several
times throughout the day. 11am, Free with admission. 215-243-1100.
Fisherman's Wharf Tour. The Lobster House Restaurant, Cape May. Learn how seafood gets from the sea
to the table & discover how Cape May has become the 3rd largest commercial fishing port on the East
Coast. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 11am, $7-$10. 609-884-5404 or
800-275-4278.
Peanut Butter & Jams. World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., Phila. Weekly lunchtime children's concert.
11:30am, $7-$10. 215-222-1400.
ComedySportz. Playground Theater at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St., Phila. Family-friendly
improvisational comedy. 7:30pm, $12-$15. 877-98-laugh.
Country, Folk & Bluegrass Concert. The Pinelands Cultural Society, Albert Music Hall, 125 Wells Mill Rd.,
Waretown. This weekly event features live stage presentations of bluegrass, country & pinelands music.
7:30pm, $1-$5. 609-971-1593.
Haunted Train Ride. Historic Smithville Village Greene. See Fri. description.
Mural Arts Trolley Tour. Tours depart from the Independence Visitor's Center. See Wed. description.
Kidtoon Films. Showcase at the Ritz Center. See Sat. description.
Kitchen Kapers, 1341 Nixon Dr., Moorestown. 856-778-7705. Sunday Superstars. These basic cooking
classes are specifically designed for ages 6-8. Young chefs-in-training learn to cook under the close
supervision of a chef instructor. This month's menu themes are Fall Back Favorites (Oct. 5) & Spook-tacular
Supper (Oct. 19). Oct. 5, Oct. 19, 11:30am, $30. Pre-register. Kids in the Kitchen. These basic cooking
classes are specifically designed for ages 9-12. Young chefs-in-training learn to cook under the close supervision of a chef instructor. This month's menu themes are Fall Back Favorites (Oct. 5) & Spook-tacular
Supper (Oct. 19). Oct. 5, Oct. 19, 1:30pm, $30. Pre-register.
Spooky Mini Golf. Franklin Square. See Friday description.
Beast Feastival. Phila. Zoo. See Sat. description.
Something Every Sunday. Phila. Museum of Art, Phila. The Museum's Division of Education provides art
activities for families each Sun. 10am, Free with pay-what-you-wish admission. 215-684-7605.
Nature Explorers. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd., Mt. Holly. Geared toward kids ages 5 1/2-8
yrs., this program includes a creative project, games, activities & a nature walk. Oct. 5 & 19, 2pm, $10. Pre-
register. 609-261-2495.