Events for the family

Posted: November 11, 2011

Special Events

13th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner A benefit for a local organization that provides food and shelter for the homeless. Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-4663. $15 adults; $6 students and children. 11/17. 4:30-8:30 pm.

Bombshells Showboat in Atlantic City is holding a no-holds-barred launch party with DJ Aiden Scott, Food Network Star Chef Chris Nirschel and USA Olympic Boxer Eric Kelly for its 2012 Bombshells calendar. House of Blues party pit, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Free. 11/12 10 pm

Cirque du Soleil: Quidam Closes 11/13. Temple University - Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St.; ComcastTix: 1-800-298-4200. www.cirquedusoleil.com. $45-$85; $40.50-$72 seniors, students and military; $36-$69 children 12 and under.

CORA Family Festival Inflatables, food, games more to help celebrate CORA Services (Counseling or Referral Assistance) 40th anniversary. 8540 Verree Rd. 11/12. Noon-4 pm.

Girls Got Kicks Sole Control is hosting a city premiere that includes photo documentary of females and their passions for sneakers. Sole Control, 1050 N Hancock St. 11/11. 5-8 pm.

Roxborough Value Days Savings and discounts offered to shoppers by participating merchants. Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, Ridge Ave. Closes 11/19.

Santa Is Coming To Franklin Mills. 1455 Franklin Mills Circle. Photo package prices.

The 2011 Philadelphia Whiskey Festival Taste spirits from around the world. Crystal Tea Room, 100 Penn Square East; phillymag.com/whiskeyfest. $85 advance; $95 day of event. 11/15. 6:30-9 pm.

Trail Ambassador Walk: Lower Wissahickon Park Explore interesting sections of the less-traveled lower park. Wissahickon Valley Park, 300 E. Northwestern Ave.; squintel@comcast.net. 11/12. 9-11:30 am.

Wesley Enhanced Living Holiday Bazaar Holiday shopping & food. Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme, 7040 Oxford Ave. 11/12. 9 am-1 pm.

Collegeville Farmers' Market Fresh produce, baked items, local wines, crafts & more. Downtown Collegeville, Main St. Closes 11/19.

Delaware Valley Legal Expo Showcases latest products and services for the legal community. Presidential Caterers of Distinction, 2910 DeKalb Pike, Norristown; 610-275-7300. 11/16. 3-7 pm.

First Look at Turkeys Participants will meet in the park office; for children 3 and older with an adult helper. Learn about the bird around which Thanksgiving revolves. Hear a turkey call, touch a feather, make a turkey craft. Take a short walk to look for the food turkeys eat. Norristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Rd., Norristown; 610-270-0215. $4 per child. 11/17. 1 pm.

Pet Photo Night With Santa King of Prussia Mall, 160 N. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia. 11/16. 6-9 pm.

Bordentown Railroad Days Operating model train displays, art show openings, book signing, ceremonies, historic presentations & shopping specials. Downtown Bordentown, Farnsworth St. www.bordentownrailroaddays.com. $30 for "1st class" ticket; donations accepted for "coach". Closes 11/13.

Historic Smithville Mansion Guided Tours Learn about the property's history as you explore the mansion, annex rooms & courtyard gardens. 803 Smithville Rd., Mount Holly. $6.

Adopt-a-Thon Adoption available for cats and kittens. PetSmart, 3010 Brandywine Pkwy., Wilmington. Closes 11/13.

Super Science Saturday Learn more about the natural world. Different topic every month. Iron Hill Museum, 1355 Old Baltimore Pike, Christiana; 302-368-5703. $2.

Kid's Stuff

11/11/11 Gala: The Magic of Theatre Series of children's theater workshops to benefit 11th Hour Theatre Company. University of the Arts - Caplan Center for the Performing Arts, 211 S. Broad St.; 267-987-9865. www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org. $15; $25 children. 11/11. 9:30-12:30 pm.

Glory of Stories Children's storytime & craft activity. Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. $3.

Guys Book Club A book club for boys. Harleysville Books LLC, 674 Main St., Harleysville; 215-256-9311. $5 or cost of book. Closes 12/2.

Let's Make Music This class will offer activities to bring music into your baby or toddler's life. University of the Arts - Gershman Hall (Gershman Y), 401 S. Broad St.; 215-446-3033. $65 per session, $120 for both sessions; $75 for six class card.

Preschool Story Time Weekly program. Waterford Township Public Library, 2204 Atco Ave., Atco.

Tiny Tots Story Time Program of songs, stories & fingerplays for young children. Waterford Township Public Library, 2204 Atco Ave., Atco.

Sam Eaton's: The Quantum Eye Mentalism and magic show. Grasso's Magic Theatre, 103 Callowhill St. $25-$35. Closes 11/17. Camden Children's Garden 3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733. www.camdenchildrensgarden.org. Train Festival. 11/12. $6; $5 ages 3-11; free 2 & under. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

The Crayola Factory 30 Centre Square, Easton; 610-515-8000. www.crayola.com/factory/.

Delaware Children's Museum 110 S. Poplar St., Wilmington; 302-654-2340. www.delawarechildrensmuseum.org. Stratosphere. The Power of Me. ECOconnect. Bank on It. Training Wheels. Structures. $12; free 12 months & under. Daily 9 am-4:30 pm.

Garden State Discovery Museum 2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-1233. www.discoverymuseum.com. Down the Shore. Fleet Backstage Theater. Arts & Imagination. Inky's Newsroom. Best Friends on Main Street. Recycled Rhythm Shack. $10.95; $9.95 seniors; free under 1. Oct.-Apr.: Sun.-Fri. 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat. 9:30 am-8:30 pm.

Insectarium 8046 Frankford Ave.; 215-335-9500. www.myinsectarium.com. Working Beehive. Cockroach Kitchen. $7; free under 2. Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm.

Kix & Giggles Children's Playground 9356 Old Bustleton Ave.; 215-677-4140. www.kixandgiggles.com. Kix & Giggles Attractions. $7. Wed.-Fri. 10 am-3 pm; Sat. 10 am-7 pm; Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic; 215-581-3181. www.pleasetouchmuseum.org. City Capers. Flight Fantasy. Roadside Attractions. River Adventures. Wonderland. Liberty Arm & Torch. Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel. $15; free under 1, members. Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm.

Smith The Kids' Play Place in the Park 33rd St.; 215-765-4325. smithkidsplayplace.org. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm.

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