Events for the family

Posted: August 03, 2012

Special Events

ACANA African Festival Part of Peco Multicultural Series. Penn's Landing, Spring Garden St. & N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386. Closes 8/5.

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.

World's Fair of Money Features more than 1,100 dealers, seminars, informal appraisals, family activities, prize drawings & more. Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 719-482-9849. www.worldsfairofmoney.com. $6; free 12 and under and ANA members. Closes 8/11.

Annual Peach Festival Features angel food cake topped with vanilla ice cream & fresh Jersey peaches. Take-outs available. Bring your own container. Bristol Cultural & Historical Foundation, Inc., 321 Cedar St., Bristol; 215-781-9895. $5; $3 children. 8/5. 3-6 pm. Camden County 4-H Fair Highlights include a horse show, rabbit show, pony rides, live entertainment & more. Miller Farms, 134 N Grove St, Berlin. camdencounty4h.com. $5 parking donation. Closes 8/5.

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.

Kid's Stuff

ArtSee Drop-In Activities Weekly craft activities for kids & adults. Barnes Foundation - Philadelphia, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.

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 leads 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.

Preschool Camp For ages 4 and 5. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol; 215-785-1177. $115 per week. Closes 8/10.

Summer Camp (6-12 Years Old) Children will investigate the 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.

Tom Chapin Singer/songwriter inspired by Pete Seeger & Woody Guthrie. Bryn Mawr Gazebo, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr; Ticketweb: 866-468-7619. $10; free 16 and under. 8/4. 7 pm.

Camden Children's Garden 3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733. www.camdenchildrensgarden.org. $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. Crafty Bands. Regular admission. 8/3. Open Arms. 8/5. 6-8 pm. $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.