Calendar: Family Events in August and September

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Disneys Moana Jr
Disney’s Moana Jr. at Upper Darby Summer Stage | Provided Photo

“Disney’s Finding Nemo, Jr.,” presented by Upper Darby
Summer Stage | Aug. 9-10, 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center | 601 N. Lansdowne Ave.,
Drexel Hill, PA 61081
Details: musical adaptation of the popular film Finding Nemo; free parking; call ahead for wheelchair accessibility
$11-$15 | summerstage.udfoundation.org/shows

Winnie-the-Pooh Family Brunch | Aug. 13, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant | Route 263 & Street Road, Lahaska, PA 18931
Details: brunch buffet, live music, storytime, craft and meet-and-
greet with Winnie-the-Pooh characters; free carousel ride at Giggleberry
Fair; village of storied sand sculptures; reservations required
$28.75-$57.50; free for children younger than age 2 | peddlersvillage.com

Museum Adventures Preschool Program | Aug. 16, 10-11 a.m.
The Rosenbach Museum and Library | 2008-2010 DeLancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Details: treasure hunt through the Rosenbach brothers’ home to
find what relates to the chosen story; post-event hands-on art-making activities, creative play, music and snacks for families; additional date Sept. 20.
Pay what you wish | rosenbach.org

Sign Language Storytime | Aug. 17, 10 -10:30 a.m.
Bethlehem Area Public Library, Youth Services Meeting Room
11 West Church St., Bethlehem, PA 18018
Details: reading stories in English & American Sign Language and
learning new signs; geared toward pre-K – grade 5; child must be
accompanied by an adult
Free | bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com

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Sip and Stroll at the Brandywine Zoo | Photo by Joe Ulrich for Delaware State Parks

Sip & Stroll at Brandywine Zoo
Aug. 17, 5:00pm
Brandywine Zoo | 1001 North Park Drive,
Wilmington, DE 19802
Details: family-friendly event with animal encounters, live music and local food and brews; beer from Bellefonte Brewing and others, local food vendors
$3.00-$10.00 | brandywinezoo.org

Mad Science: Spin, Pop, Boom | Aug. 23, 4:30pm
Northeast Regional Library | 2228 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19149
Details: 45-minute “mad science” presentation for ages 8 and older;
audience participation
Free | libwww.freelibrary.org

Craft a Fairy House | Sept. 9, 10 a.m. – noon
Mt. Cuba Center | 3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE 30223
Details: build a house for fairies, elves and trolls; no more than
three kids to an adult
$8-$15 | mtcubacenter.org

Kids in the Canal – Pirate Day | Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
National Canal Museum | 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA 18042
Details: Visit the museum in pirate attire; canal boat ride, pirate
games, scavenger hunt, homemade swag
Free with museum admission | anals.org/events/kids-on-the-canal-pirate-day-4

Peace Fair | Sept. 30, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Buckingham Friends Meetinghouse | 5684 York Road, Routes 202
and 263, Lahaska, PA 18931
Details: local vendors, music, food, kids’ games; nonprofits focused on peace, community service, healthy living and the environment
Free | peacefair.org

Dont’ Miss…

Discount Days 
The Washington Crossing Park Association leads free tours of the state park (Aug. 20 & 27, 1-2:30 p.m.); free admission to WheatonArts, (Aug. 16, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.), with free family art activities, demonstrations and contests
Outdoor Family Movies
Movies in the Park (Aug. 4 at Oak Valley Veterans Park and Sept. 1 at Deptford Library Park), in Deptford, N.J.; Movie Nights on the Schuylkill Banks (Aug. 17 & 24), in Philadelphia, PA; more movies at visitphilly.com
Adult spotlight
Sharing the Hope Family Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday throughout August and September; virtual event (access at njprevent.com)
Getaway
Water Lantern Festival, in Mays Landing, New Jersey, (Sept. 1-2, 4:30-8:30 p.m.)

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