Events for the family

Posted: March 23, 2012

Special Events

Greater Philadelphia Spring Home & Hot Tub Show Products & services for home improvement & jacuzzis. Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 215-418-4700. www.acshomeshow.com. Closes 3/25.

The Liberty Party DJs, food, drink specials the fourth Saturday of each month. 2204 Liberty Bar, 2204 Market St.

Winding Up Winter by Winding Through the Gorge Say goodbye to winter on this hike. Wissahickon Valley Park, 300 E. Northwestern Ave.; squitel@comcast.net. 3/24. 9 am.

Family Found Object Mosaic Birdhouse Tracy, owner of Sweet Mabel Folk Art & Fine Craft, will guide visitors on how to make a birdhouse. Main Line Art Center, 746 Panmure Rd., Haverford; 610-525-0272. $35. 3/24. 1:30-3 pm.

Prom Dress Giveaway New & gently-used dresses & accessories for local high school girls. First Baptist Church of Norristown, 445 Burnside Ave., Norristown. 3/23. 6-9 pm.

Sabbath for the Soul Experience spirituality through sound and image. Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. 3/23. 8-10 pm.

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.

South Jersey Restaurant Week A number of restaurants offer 4-course meals at a reasonable set price. sjhotchefs.com/restweek. $25-$35. Closes 3/23.

Kid's Stuff

Cookies & Storytime A weekly program for preschoolers that includes an introduction to books, an activity & snack. Harleysville Books, 674 Main St., Harleysville; 215-256-9311. $2.

Hop into Easter at King of Prussia Mall A Hop plush character giveaway. 160 N. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia. 3/23. 11 am-5 pm.

Night at the Wax Museum Fund-raiser for St. Martin de Porres School. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception followed by a presentation and supper. Citizens Bank Park, N. Pattison Ave.; 877-689-6006. $100. 3/27. 6-8:30 pm.

Parent & Child Book Club Meeting Discussions & activities themed to selected books. Harleysville Books, 674 Main St., Harleysville; 215-256-9311. $5 or cost of book. 3/25. 2-3 pm.

Peter Rabbit Egg Party Storytime, craft activity & egg hunt. Harleysville Books, 674 Main St., Harleysville; 215-256-9311. $5. 3/24. 11 am-noon.

Seussology Cheryl Anne will entertain with all things Dr. Seuss. West Deptford Free Public Library, 420 Crown Point Rd., West Deptford; 856-845-5593. 3/25. 3 pm.

Used Book Sale The sale will include thousands of CDs, books, videos and more. Elkins Park Free Library, 563 Church Rd., Elkins Park; 215-635-5000. Closes 3/25.

Camden Children's Garden 3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733. www.camdenchildrensgarden.org. Silly Seeds. $10. 3/28. $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. The Discovery Diner. The Rock Climbing Wall. News & Weather. Storybook Castle. Little Discoveries. Dinosaurium. Houlihans. 3/24. Noon-3 pm. $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. Centennial Exploration. Liberty Arm & Torch. Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel. ShopRite Supermarket Exhibit. Space Station. $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. Playhouse. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm.

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