Events for the family

Posted: June 08, 2012

Special Events

ADL's WALK Against Hate 5K walk to celebrate diversity Martin Luther King Drive, Martin Luther King Dr. $10; $5 Children. 6/10. 2-4:30 pm.

Baby Loves Disco Presents: Family Fun Fest Outdoor festival w/live bands, crafts, food, circus performances, plus indoor family dance party w/DJs. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. familyfunfest.tumblr.com. $25. 6/9. 12 pm.

Decorate-a-Cupcake Fridays Bakery provides chocolate & vanilla cupcakes, icing & all the toppings to make your own special cupcake. Bredenbeck's Bakery & Ice Cream Parlor, 8126 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-7374. Donations accepted; free for children 12 and under. Closes 6/29.

Germantown White House Exhibits Interactive exhibits featuring George Washington's family & household. Germantown White House (formerly Deshler-Morris House), 5442 Germantown Ave.; 215-965-2305.

Grays Ferry Crescent Greenway Dedication Featuring Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter & other federal, state & local officials. Free food, beverages & fun activities on the Crescent. Schuylkill Banks, Market St. www.schuylkillbanks.org/. 6/11. 11 am-2 pm.

Northern Liberties Pageant Dog show and competition Liberty Lands Park, 3rd & Poplar Sts. 6/9. 3 pm.

Reggae In the Park Live music by top reggae acts, DJ sets, craft vendors, global food & more. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, N. 52nd St. & Parkside Ave.; Ticket Philadelphia: 215-893-1999. $25-$79.50. 6/10. 1:30 pm.

Watson Adventures: Munch Around the Market Hunt Hunt combines tricky questions & a challenge to sample some of the best foods in the Reading Market Terminal & Chinatown. Reading Terminal Market, 51 N. 12th St.; www.watsonadventures.com. www.watsonadventures.com. $22. 6/9. 12-2 pm.

Zero % Violence 100% Peace Parade Parade and community day to end all sorts of violence West Millcreek Recreation Center, 5100 Ogden St. 6/9. 11 am-4 pm.

Chester County Blues Barbeque Fundraiser featuring Gary Allegretto, Midnight Shift and the Roger Grike Band. Wyndsor Farm, 2550 Ridge Rd., Elverson. www.chestercountyblues.com. $15 advance; $20 day of show. 6/9. 2-7 pm.

Community Block Party Free family carnival day Family Worship Center, 1000 Troxel Rd., Lansdale. 6/9. 11 am-4 pm.

Happy Birthday to Us The store is celebrating their 6th anniversary with cake, games, picture taking and more. Harleysville Books, 674 Main St., Harleysville; 215-256-9311. 6/8. 6 pm.

Journeys Backyard Barbeque Tour Interactive event featuring BMX, motocross & skateboarding displays, 'American Idol'-style music competition & more. King of Prussia Mall, 160 N. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia. www.journeysbbq.com. 6/9. 12-7 pm.

Singles Elegant Social Cash bar and hors doeuvres available. Sharp casual to business attire. Blue Bell Inn, 601 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell. $18. 6/11. 5:30 pm.

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

New Jersey Renaissance Faire Revel, carouse, frolic, romp, eat, make merry &, in general, have fun. Liberty Lake, 1195 Florence-Columbus Rd., Columbus; 888-864-8222. www.njrenfaire.com. Closes 6/10.

Pawfest Pet parade and afternoon of activities for animals and their owners Spring Hills Cherry Hills Assisted Living, 1450 Marlton Pike East, Cherry Hill. 6/9. 1-2:30 pm.

Pet Day 2012 Pet-themed festival to raise funds for The Precious Love Fund Fasola Park, Sycamore Lane, Woodbury. 6/9. 11 am-4 pm.

Privateers & Pirates Fest Pirate-themed educational festival with costumes and games Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Tuckerton; 609-296-8868. $3-$8; Members free. 6/9. 11 am-5 pm.

Second Saturday Tours of Paulsdale Learn about Alice Paul's life with a presentation and guided tour. Paulsdale (Alice Paul Institute), 128 Hooten Rd., Mount Laurel; 856-231-1885. $5. 6/9. 12 pm.

Summer Celebration Lunch Cantor Jen Cohen, with accompaniment by Larry Leipow, will sing at this community meeting. Temple Beth Sholom, 1901 Kresson Road, Cherry Hill; Zelda: 856-751-4201. $5 advance; $10 day of show; free for members. 6/12. 12-3 pm.

Shady Grove Music Festival Featuring performances by Deadbeatz Inc., Still Moon Servants, Spontaneous Underground, The Bullets & more. Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway, Wilmington; 302-475-3126. $15 advance; $20 day of show. 6/9. 12 pm.

Super Science Saturday Learn more about the natural world around you. A different topic every month. Iron Hill Museum, 1355 Old Baltimore Pike, Christiana; 302-368-5703. $2. Closes 6/9.

Wilmington Greek Festival Enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, kids entertainment & more. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808 North Broom Street, Wilmington. www.greekfestde.com. Closes 6/9.

Kid's Stuff

Clockmaking Workshop Class teaching how to make a clock from a CD Main Line Art Center, 746 Panmure Rd., Haverford; 610-525-0272. $45; $35 Members. 6/9. 1-3 pm.

Cookies & Storytime A weekly program for pre-schoolers that includes an introduction to books, an activity & snack. Harleysville Books, 674 Main St., Harleysville; 215-256-9311. $2. Closes 6/30.

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

Go Ulysses - A Puppet Show 30-minute theatrical adaptation produced by Drama of Works. Closes 6/13/12. Rosenbach Museum & Library, 2008-2010 Delancey Pl.; Reservations recommended: 215-732-1600 x123. Included in admission.

Teddy Bear Picnic Kids can bring their teddy bears & a bag lunch for a post-storytime picnic at the store. Harleysville Books, 674 Main St., Harleysville; 215-256-9311. $2. 6/14. 11:30-12 pm.

Camden Children's Garden 3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733. www.camdenchildrensgarden.org. StrawBEARy Surprise & Nature in Art Dat Family Festival. 6/9. $6; $5 ages 3-11; free for children 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 for children 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. Summer Safety Fair. 6/9. $10.95; $9.95 seniors; free for children under 1. May-Sept.: Daily 9:30 am-5:30 pm. 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. $7; free for children 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. Rainforest Rhythm. $15; free for children under 1, members. Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm.

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne; 215-752-7070. www.sesameplace.com. $50.95; $45.95 seniors; free for children under 2. Open daily.

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

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