Events for the family

Posted: August 24, 2012

Special Events

Classic Motorcycles at the Simeone Museum Various types of bikes as well as some special ones for this motorcycle show. Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, 6825-31 Norwitch Dr. Included in admission. Closes 9/6.

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.

Hemp Heals Music Festival Promoting healthy living through hemp products. Penn's Landing, Spring Garden St. & N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386. $62.50. 8/25. 2-11 pm.

Ukrainian Folk Festival Enjoy arts & crafts, music, dancing & more. Ukrainian American Sport Center, Lower State & County Line Rds., Horsham. $15; $10 students; free under 15. 8/26. Noon-8 pm. Cirque du Soleil: Dralion Troupe's latest show blends Eastern & Western acrobatics. Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; Box Office: 609-348-7000. www.cirquedusoleil.com. $35-$80; $31.50-$67.50 seniors, military and students; $28-$65 children 12 and under. Closes 9/2.

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

Annual Butterfly Release Celebration Celebrate and learn about butterflies. Upper Schuylkill Valley Park, 1600 Black Rock Rd., Royersford; 610-948-5170. $4 suggested donation. 8/25. 10 am-2 pm.

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.

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

Wild Half Mile A fun run for kids. Wildwoods Convention Center, 5401 Boardwalk, Wildwood; Box Office: 609-729-9000. 8/25. 10:30 am.

Camden Children's Garden 3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733. www.camdenchildrensgarden.org. Chocolate & Vanilla Family Festival. 8/25. $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. Crafty Bands. Regular admission. 8/24. 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. Operation Fill-a-Backpack. Donations accepted. 8/24. Travel by Air. 8/25. 11 am-3 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. Back to School Bash. Regular admission. 8/25. $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.

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