Events for the family

Special Events

The Bridal Event Features giveaways, displays of bridal products & services, fashions, h'ors d'oeuvres samples & more. Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.; 215-898-5636. www.bridalevent.com. $8 advance; $10 day of event. 2/3 noon-4 pm.

Inaugural Mardi Gras Gala Cocktail reception, dinner, coronation ceremony, dancing & more. Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA: 215-629-5003 x105. Ballroom at the Ben, 834 Chestnut St. Dinner 7:30 pm, Coronation 9 pm. 2/5 6:30 pm.

Kosciuszko Tribute Ceremony Annual event organized by the Polish American Congress of the Eastern Pennsylvania District. Kosciuszko House, 3rd St.; Theresa Romanowski at 215-739-3408 or 215-423-8854. www.polishamericancongress.com. 2/2 noon.

*FREE* Pathmark Black History Month Celebration Day of performances & special guest appearances. The Original Blue Notes, Heaven Bound Gospel Singers & more. 30th Street Station, 30th & Market Sts.; 866-893-1812. www.gospel5000.com. 2/1 11 am-4 pm.

Philadelphia Auto Show Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 215-418-4700. www.adagp.com. $12 (weekends), $10 (weekdays); $6 children 7-12 & seniors (weekdays); free for children 6 & under. 2/2 9-10 pm. 2/3 9 am-6 pm. 2/4-2/7 noon-10 pm.

23d Annual Valley Forge RV Show & Sale Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia; 888-303-2887. www.vfrvshow.com. $8; free for children 12 & under. 2/7-2/9 10 am-8:30 pm.

*FREE* Music as Muse: Family Draw-in to the Rhythm Join musical & visual arts instructors to create art to the rhythm of music. RSVP. Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham; 215-379-4660. www.cheltenhamarts.org. 2/2 10 am.

New Hope Toy & Train Show Model train & assorted toys display. New Hope Eagle Fire Company, 46 N. Sugan Rd., New Hope; 908-755-7989. $4; free for children under 12 w/adult. 2/3 8 am-noon.