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Adventure Aquarium

Ongoing: Come with your family and explore the aquarium, complete with a KidZone, shark tunnel, free live shows, and an awesome shark tunnel. Don’t miss the Dinosaurs of the Deep special exhibition featuring more than 20 monsters of the deep. It runs through July 5. Admission. 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. 865-365-3300; www.adventureaquarium.com.

Bucks County Children’s Museum

Ongoing: A fun, interactive, and educational environment for children, parents, and schools, with exhibits that reflect Bucks County’s history and culture. Exhibits include Town Square, Factory Works, Artifact Dig, Covered Bridges, Tree House, and Hot Air Balloon Ride. Activities are planned year round. 500 Union Square, New Hope, PA. 215-693-1290; www.buckskids.org.

The Crayola Experience

Ongoing: This fun and colorful children’s attraction features interactive Crayola exhibits. 30 Centre Square, Easton, PA. 610-515-8000; www.crayolaexperience.com.

The Da Vinci Science Center

Ongoing: This regional center features two stories of science exhibits, as well as programs and special events. 3145 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA. 484-664-1002; www.davincisciencecenter.org.

Giggleberry Fair

Ongoing: Climb Giggleberry Mountain, learn at Giggles Discovers, visit The Game Room, and take a ride on the antique Grand Carousel at Giggleberry Fair. Peddler’s Village, Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, PA. 215-794-4000; www.peddlersvillage.com.

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad

Ongoing: Hourly Excursions

March 21-22, 28-31; April 1-5: Easter Bunny Express

32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA. 215-862-2332; www.newhoperailroad.com.

Northlandz

Ongoing: Visit the home of the Great American Railway, doll museum, and art gallery. Up to 100 trains travel over 8 miles of track, 40-foot bridges span huge canyons, and cities and villages feature thousands of buildings. Admission. 495 U.S. 202, Flemington, NJ. 908-782-4022; www.northlandz.com.

Philadelphia Zoo

Ongoing: Visit the nation’s first zoo, complete with over 1,000 animals, many of them endangered or rare. 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 215-243-5254; www.philadelphiazoo.org.

Please Touch Museum

Ongoing: Visit the Children’s Museum of Philadelphia, where the key word is play. Families can enjoy over a dozen themed exhibits, theater, art, music, special programs, the carousel, and storytime and character appearances. Admission. 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA. 215-581-3181; www.pleasetouchmuseum.org.

Sesame Place

Ongoing: Visit the nation’s only Sesame Street theme park. There are special events throughout the park season. 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA. 866-GO-4-ELMO; www.sesameplace.com.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Through April 19: Titanoboa: Monster Snake

Through May 31: Caryn Babaian: Nature in Chalk

Admission. 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. 215-299-1000; www.ansp.org.

The Franklin Institute

Through April 12: Body Worlds: Animals Inside Out

Through September 6: The Art of the Brick

222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 215-448-1200; www2.fi.edu.

Shady Brook Farm

March-June: This Bucks County farm has lots in store this coming spring. They will be having gardening seminars, an annual Easter Eggstravaganza, and in June, strawberry themed events.

931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA. 215-968-1670; www.shadybrookfarm.com.

Terhune Orchards

March 21; April 7, 11: Read and Explore Programs

April 4-5: Bunny Chase

April 24: Arbor Day Celebration

May 2-3: Kite Day

May 5, 19; June 2, 16: Read and Pick Programs

May 9-10: Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend

June 21: Firefly Festival

330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ. 609-924-2310; www.terhuneorchards.com.

Linvilla Orchards

March 21-22; March 28-April 4: Hayrides to Bunnyland

March 28: Family Fishing Derby

May 17: Antique Car Show and Flea Market

June 6: Strawberry Festival

June 27: Raspberry Festival

137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA. 610-876-7116; www.linvilla.com.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County

March 22: Bowl For Kids’ Sake, Thunderbird Lanes, Warminster, PA

Advance registration. 215-343-8260; www.bbbsbc.org.

Camden Children’s Garden

March 28: Opening Day

April 4: Brunch with the Easter Bunny

April 11-12: Dino Day & Bug Bonanza Festival

April 25-26: Earth & Arbor Day Festival

May 9-10: Beautiful Butterflies, Birds, & Cinco de Mayo Festival

May 23-24: Fit and Fun Festival

June 13-14: StrawBeary Surprise! & Art in Nature Festival

Admission. 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. 856-365-8733; www.camdenchildrensgarden.org.

Snipes Farm and Education Center

March 28: You Can Do It: Successful Organic Backyard Gardening

April 11: Backyard Chickens

April 18: Families Cook Together

April 25: Earth Day and Potluck Lunch at the Farm

May 2: Herb Gardening

May 16: River Roots Music and Food Truck Festival

Registration fee for classes. 890 West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA. 215-295-1139; www.snipesfarm.org.

Black River & Western Railroad

March 28-29; April 3-4 Easter Bunny Express

John Ringo Road, Ringoes, NJ. 908-782-6622; www.blackriverrailroad.com.

The Delaware River Railroad Excursions

March 28-29; April 4: Easter Bunny Train Ride and Egg Hunt

162 South Main Street, Phillipsburg, NJ. 908-213-6300; www.nyswths.org.

Field Station: Dinosaurs

April-November: If your family loves dinosaurs, don’t miss New Jersey’s latest outdoor dinosaur exhibition. There are 31 full-size animatronic dinosaurs set against the natural setting of the New Jersey Meadowlands. Children also can enjoy games, workshops, demonstrations, and live entertainment. Admission. Laurel Hill Park, 1 Dinosaur Way, Secaucus, NJ. 855-999-9010; www.fieldstationdinosaurs.com.

Strasburg Railroad

April 3-5: Easter Bunny Train

April 18: The Great Train Robbery

June 20-28: Day Out with Thomas

301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA. 866-725-9666; www.strasburgrailroad.com.

Lehigh Valley Zoo

April 11: Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Center Grand Opening

April 25: Party for the Planet

May 16: Endangered Species Day

Admission. 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA. 610-799-4171; www.lvzoo.org.

“A” Day

April 24-26: This annual agricultural event features animal shows, fair exhibits, carnival rides, food vendors, children’s entertainment, live music, crafts, games, and much more. Delaware Valley College, 700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA. 800-2-DelVal; www.delval.edu.

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

May 1: Opening Day

3830 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA. 610-395-3724; www.dorneypark.com.