Events for the family

Posted: July 27, 2012

Special Events

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.

The Identity Festival Featuring Eric Prydz, Wolfgang Gartner, Excision, Paul Van Dyk, Madeon, Porter Robinson & more. Penn's Landing, Spring Garden St. & N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386. www.idfestival.com. $25-$150. 7/29. 2 pm.

The Liberty Party DJs, food, drink specials the fourth Saturday of each month. 2204 Liberty Bar, 2204 Market St. 7/28.

Keystone Grange Country Fair Features farm tractor display, antique car show, historical reenactors, goat race, live entertainment, 4-H Clubs and animals, sheep shearing demos, pet show, pony rides, wagon rides, cow pie bingo, games, vendors, food. Waterworks Park, 230 W. 1st Ave. Trappe. keystonegrange2.org. Donation suggested: $5 per carload benefits Keystone Grange No. 2 programs. 7/27-28. Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival: Gospel Brunch With Paula Deen Live gospel music & meal created by Deen & the Showboat's culinary team. House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; 609-343-4000. $60. 7/29. 10 am-1 pm.

Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival: Spiked Brunch 5-course meal featuring spirit-infused seafood dishes w/cocktails. Pier Shops at Caesars, 1 Atlantic City Expwy., Atlantic City. $75. 7/28. 1 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.

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival W/Slipknot, Slayer, Anthrax, The Devil Wears Prada, As I Lay Dying, Whitechapel & more. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden; 877-598-8696. www.rockstarmayhemfest.com. $20-$69.75. 7/27. 1:30 pm.

Food & Brew Festival Beer sampling, sidewalk sale & live music. Downtown Newark, Main St., www.newarkfoodandbrewfest.com. 7/28. 2-8 pm.

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.

Future Farmer Summer Camp John Emmons will lead this program where children receive a hands-on farming experience. Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton. Closes 8/3.

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

Summer Camp (6-12 Years Old) Children will investigate water, woodlands, bugs, frogs, and more through hands-on activities and games. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol; 215-785-1177. $115-$200 per week. Closes 8/17.

Camden Children's Garden 3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733. www.camdenchildrensgarden.org. Storybook Celebration Family Festival. 7/28. $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. Crocs and Clocks Crafts. 7/28. Crafty Bands. Regular admission. 8/1. $10.95; $9.95 seniors; free under 1. May-Sept.: Daily 9:30 am-5:30 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. Rainforest Rhythm. $15; free 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 under 2. Open daily.

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