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Performances, exhibits and more fun for families in July
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Discover the Real George Washington at the National Constitution Center in Phila., July 1-Sept. 5. Get a new perspective on the first president's achievements, family life and more through models, maps and even life-size models of Washington at different ages. Take the kids along without dishing out any extra dough: admission to this exhibit — and the entire museum — is free for up to four kids ages 12 & younger, with one paying adult during the Center's Kids Free Summer promotion. Adult exhibit admission, $14-$15, includes regular admission; regular adult admission, $12.Discover the Real George Washington at the National Constitution Center in Phila., July 1-Sept. 5. Get a new perspective on the first president's achievements, family life and more through models, maps and even life-size models of Washington at different ages. Take the kids along without dishing out any extra dough: admission to this exhibit — and the entire museum — is free for up to four kids ages 12 & younger, with one paying adult during the Center's Kids Free Summer promotion. Adult exhibit admission, $14-$15, includes regular admission; regular adult admission, $12.
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A new Turkey Hill Experience in Lancaster County, now open, serves up ice cream-focused exhibits and activities for all ages. Learn the history of dairy farming, milk a mechanical cow, mix your own ice cream flavor and sample Turkey Hill ice cream and iced tea. $9.50-$11.50, ages 4 & younger free.A new Turkey Hill Experience in Lancaster County, now open, serves up ice cream-focused exhibits and activities for all ages. Learn the history of dairy farming, milk a mechanical cow, mix your own ice cream flavor and sample Turkey Hill ice cream and iced tea. $9.50-$11.50, ages 4 & younger free.
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Listen to stories told by characters depicting famous authors during East Lynn Theater Company'sTales of the Victorians, Thursdays through Sept. 1 at Cape May inns and hotels. Another shore theater company, Cape May Stage, presents the Cape May Kids Playhouse, pictured, with silly music and fun for kids, at Bank & Lafayette Sts., Tues., Thurs. & Sat., July 5-16. Tales: $10, ages 12 & younger free. Kids Playhouse: $7-$10.Listen to stories told by characters depicting famous authors during East Lynn Theater Company'sTales of the Victorians, Thursdays through Sept. 1 at Cape May inns and hotels. Another shore theater company, Cape May Stage, presents the Cape May Kids Playhouse, pictured, with silly music and fun for kids, at Bank & Lafayette Sts., Tues., Thurs. & Sat., July 5-16. Tales: $10, ages 12 & younger free. Kids Playhouse: $7-$10.
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Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into Phillipsburg, NJ (across the Delaware River, east of Easton, PA), July 1-3 & 8-10. During a Day Out With Thomas, kids can ride a full-size Thomas train, meet Sir Topham Hatt and play in the Imagination Station. $18.Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into Phillipsburg, NJ (across the Delaware River, east of Easton, PA), July 1-3 & 8-10. During a Day Out With Thomas, kids can ride a full-size Thomas train, meet Sir Topham Hatt and play in the Imagination Station. $18.
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The 62nd annual Kutztown Folk Festival returns to the Kutztown Fairgrounds July 2-10. Shop America's largest quilt sale and experience old-fashioned summer fun on the farm: Pennsylvania Dutch homemade dinners, craftsmen demonstrations, puppet shows, pony rides, petting zoo and classic games. $5-$14, ages 12 & younger free.The 62nd annual Kutztown Folk Festival returns to the Kutztown Fairgrounds July 2-10. Shop America's largest quilt sale and experience old-fashioned summer fun on the farm: Pennsylvania Dutch homemade dinners, craftsmen demonstrations, puppet shows, pony rides, petting zoo and classic games. $5-$14, ages 12 & younger free.
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See vintage model trains on display at the South Jersey Museum of American History in Glassboro, July 2-Aug. 28. Free with admission, $3-$4.See vintage model trains on display at the South Jersey Museum of American History in Glassboro, July 2-Aug. 28. Free with admission, $3-$4.
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Upper Darby Summer Stage returns for its 36th season, July 6-Aug. 11 at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. More than 700 young performers from across the region present nearly 30 performances in six weeks. The season includes Disney’s Camp Rock, the Musical; Disney’s Mulan, Jr.; Narnia; Nickelodeon’s Rugrats, a Live Adventure; The Secret Garden; and The Dinosaur Musical; all for families with kids ages 4-6 and older (babysitting is available for younger kids). The Mainstage show, a full-length, Broadway style production, Titantic, The Musical, runs July 29-30 and Aug. 5-6. Children's Theater, $6-9. Titanic, $10-$13.Upper Darby Summer Stage returns for its 36th season, July 6-Aug. 11 at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. More than 700 young performers from across the region present nearly 30 performances in six weeks. The season includes Disney’s Camp Rock, the Musical; Disney’s Mulan, Jr.; Narnia; Nickelodeon’s Rugrats, a Live Adventure; The Secret Garden; and The Dinosaur Musical; all for families with kids ages 4-6 and older (babysitting is available for younger kids). The Mainstage show, a full-length, Broadway style production, Titantic, The Musical, runs July 29-30 and Aug. 5-6. Children's Theater, $6-9. Titanic, $10-$13.
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See Hairspray, the Tony award-winning musical about a big girl with big hair — and a big dream — at Moorestown High School, presented by MoorArts, July 8-10, 13 & 15-16. Mainstage Center for the Arts also presents the musical, July 22-23 & 29-30, at Camden County College's Dennis Flyer Theatre in Blackwood.See Hairspray, the Tony award-winning musical about a big girl with big hair — and a big dream — at Moorestown High School, presented by MoorArts, July 8-10, 13 & 15-16. Mainstage Center for the Arts also presents the musical, July 22-23 & 29-30, at Camden County College's Dennis Flyer Theatre in Blackwood.
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New Candlelight Theatre presents Annie, the heartwarming rags-to-riches story of the little girl searching for a family to call her own, July 8-Aug. 21. $15-$55.New Candlelight Theatre presents Annie, the heartwarming rags-to-riches story of the little girl searching for a family to call her own, July 8-Aug. 21. $15-$55.
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The Garden State Discovery Museum's summer theater series returns. Discovery Theatre performs Beauty & the Beast, Sat., July 9 and Tues., Wed. & Thurs., July 12-28. Fairy Tale Fun on Saturdays, July 16, 23 & 30 features fairy tale-themed crafts, stories and songs. Kids who dress up as their favorite fairy tale character receive free admission on those Saturdays. $10.95 regular admission includes shows and activities.The Garden State Discovery Museum's summer theater series returns. Discovery Theatre performs Beauty & the Beast, Sat., July 9 and Tues., Wed. & Thurs., July 12-28. Fairy Tale Fun on Saturdays, July 16, 23 & 30 features fairy tale-themed crafts, stories and songs. Kids who dress up as their favorite fairy tale character receive free admission on those Saturdays. $10.95 regular admission includes shows and activities.
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Bring a picnic for The Delaware Shakespeare Festival, July 15-30, at Rockwood Park in Wilmington. The Winter's Tale is the mainstage show. Other activities during the Festival include live music, an introduction to Shakespeare with Q&A, a comedic pre-show and arts & crafts for kids. $10-$12, ages 5 & younger free. Ages 10 & younger free on Sundays only.Bring a picnic for The Delaware Shakespeare Festival, July 15-30, at Rockwood Park in Wilmington. The Winter's Tale is the mainstage show. Other activities during the Festival include live music, an introduction to Shakespeare with Q&A, a comedic pre-show and arts & crafts for kids. $10-$12, ages 5 & younger free. Ages 10 & younger free on Sundays only.
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Adventure Aquarium on the Camden, NJ waterfront offers extended hours from 5pm to 8pm on weekends, July 22-Aug. 14. During Shark Week, July 30-Aug. 7, wear a shark fin on your head for $2 off admission, then head inside to explore the permanent Shark Realm exhibit, or touch smaller sharks in a tank. $17.95-$22.95 admission.Adventure Aquarium on the Camden, NJ waterfront offers extended hours from 5pm to 8pm on weekends, July 22-Aug. 14. During Shark Week, July 30-Aug. 7, wear a shark fin on your head for $2 off admission, then head inside to explore the permanent Shark Realm exhibit, or touch smaller sharks in a tank. $17.95-$22.95 admission.
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Storybook Musical Theatre presents an original musical version of the folk tale Jack and the Beanstalk for ages 3 & older at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon Valley, July 26-Aug. 6. $10-$12.Storybook Musical Theatre presents an original musical version of the folk tale Jack and the Beanstalk for ages 3 & older at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon Valley, July 26-Aug. 6. $10-$12.
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This article appears in the July 2011 issue of MetroKids.
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