The former home of horticulturist Henry Francis du Pont in Winterthur, Del., features antique collections, sprawling gardens, and a slew of kid-oriented activities.
Terrific Tuesdays in August (the last two are on Aug. 24 and 31) will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature crafts, games, and storytelling.
At next week's program, "Soup's On," kids can learn about the home's soup tureen collection, create crafts related to the collection, and listen to the classic children's story "Stone Soup."
Winterthur offers guided family tours of the home at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. Families can explore the three-acre Enchanted Woods and the Touch It room, which features hands-on exhibits of an 18th-century parlor, an 1830s general store, and a traditional hearth.
Winterthur Museum and Country Estate, 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, Del. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Admission: $18, $16 for students, $16 for seniors and $5 for children ages 2 to 11. Information: 808-448-3883.
After school starts, there is no need to stop exploring. Gardeners of all ages and interests are invited to soak up the seasonal bounty of plants, gardening tips, and all things green at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Fall Gardening Festival. This free festival, offered by the sponsors of the annual Flower Show, will be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 on the grounds of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Information: 215-988-8776, www.phsonline.org.
