Labor Day Fun in Delaware Valley: Aug. 30-Sept. 1

Happy Labor Day! Make the most of your long weekend with these fun events, including a “Star Wars” celebration and getting up-close with fire trucks.

Eco-Family Workshops: Monarch Madness

Aug. 30, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Elmwood Park Zoo | 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401

It’s Monarch butterfly migration season, so it’s the perfect time to learn more about this endangered insect and how you can make your yard friendlier to them! In addition to learning about the Monarch butterfly itself, participants will also be able to take home a host plant to start a butterfly habitat.

Free | elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/eco-family-workshops-monarch-madness

Galactic Forces Day

Aug. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Da Vinci Science Center | 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, Allentown, PA 18103

The Da Vinci Science Center is closing its “Mission: Astronaut” exhibit with a bang! Visitors are encouraged to dress as their favorite sci-fi characters to build their own paper circuit sabers and see scientists “Using the Force” in a live science show.

$22-$24, free for children age 2 and younger | davincisciencecenter.org/experience/galactic

Labor Day – Touch a Truck

Sept. 1, noon-3 p.m.

Philmont Country Club | 301 Tomlinson Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Kids will love this Labor Day celebration, where they will be allowed to climb on and explore fire trucks, police cars, construction equipment and more! For adults, there will also be barbecue, drinks and live music.

$12.51 for adults, $7.18 for kids | philmontcc.org