Family
FAMILY
Adventure Aquarium
Ongoing: Get ready for the new KIDZONE, a unique, hands-on play area featuring new critters, interactive games and activities, and a touch exhibit.
Through September: Mighty Mike
1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. 865-365-3300; www.adventureaquarium.com.
The 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: Newly expanded to more than 60,000 square feet, this popular attraction will immerse your family in color and creativity. Guests can enjoy 50 percent more attractions. 30 Centre Square, Easton, PA. 610-515-8000; www2.crayola.com.
The Da Vinci Science Center
Ongoing: This Lehigh Valley science center promotes creativity, curiosity, and imagination with exhibits designed to encourage science and math learning.
Through September 2: Grossology Exhibit: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body
June-August: Summer 2013 Camp Sessions
3145 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA. 484-664-1002; www.davincisciencecenter.org.
Field Station: Dinosaurs
Ongoing: 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.
June 22: Balloon Weekend
July 20: Museum Weekend
August 3: LaQ Dino Trux Weekend
August 17: Paleo-Art Weekend
September 14-15: Puppetry Weekend
Laurel Hill Park, 1 Dinosaur Way, Secaucus, NJ. 973-748-4561; www.fieldstationdinosaurs.com.
Giggleberry Fair
Ongoing: Climb Giggleberry Mountain, learn at the new 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
June 11-August 29: Song & Story Hour
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 eight 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.
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.
The Franklin Institute
Through October 6: SPY: The Secret World of Espionage
June-August: Summer Camp
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 215-448-1200; www2.fi.edu.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Through September 29: Glow: Living Lights
June 15-September 15: Mark Laita: Serpentine
July 8-August 23: Academy Explorers Camp. Topics include Magnificent Mammals, Diggin’ Dinosaurs, Inside Out, Ancient Animals, Sea Monsters, Buzzin’ Bugs, and Rainforest Roundup.
July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21: Tiny Tot Explorers
August 10-11: Bug Fest
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. 215-299-1000; www.ansp.org.
Friday Night Fireworks
Through August 30: Enjoy fireworks on Friday evenings over the Delaware River. The displays are orchestrated by Garden State Fireworks. Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA. 215-862-9990; www.newhopelambertvillefireworks.com.
Shady Brook Farm
Through August 30: Wine Concert Series
Through August 27: Cruise Nights
Through June: Strawberry Fun Days
June 23: Butterfly Festival
July 21: Uncle Dave’s Ice Cream Jog ‘n Hog
August: Peachy Fun Days
931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA. 215-968-1670; www.shadybrookfarm.com.
The Delaware River Railroad Excursions
June-October: Weekend Steam Train Rides
July 5-7, 12-14: Day Out with Thomas
August 17-18, 24-25: Dinosaur Train
99 Elizabeth Street, Phillipsburg, NJ. 908-454-4433; www.877trainride.com
Terhune Orchards
June-October: Read & Pick Series
June 23: Firefly Festival
July 6-7: Blueberry Bash
August 3-4: Peach Festival
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ. 609-924-2310; www.terhuneorchards.com.
Black River & Western Railroad
June-September: Weekend Summer Excursions
July 6, 13, 20, 27: Caboose Hops
August 10: Readin’ Railroad Story Time
August 31: Three Bridges Excursion
Flemington Station at Liberty Village, Route 12, Flemington, NJ. 908-782-6622; www.newjerseytrain.org.
Sesame Place
June 15-16: A Care Bear’s Dance Party
June 22-23: WHYY Y Kids Club Storybook Weekend with Miss Rosa and Super Why
July 4: Fourth of July Fireworks
July 26: Bert’s Birthday Bash
August 25-26: Back-to-School Bash
September 1: Labor Day Weekend Fireworks
100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA. 866-GO-4-ELMO; www.sesameplace.com.
Lehigh Valley Zoo
June 16: Father’s Day at the Zoo
June 29: Music at the Zoo
July 6: Zoolympics
August 18: Run Wild at Lehigh Valley Zoo
5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA. 610-799-4171; www.lvzoo.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County
June 17: Golf Fore Kids’ Sake Tournament. 11 a.m to 7 p.m. Advance registration. Spring Mill Country Club, 80 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland, PA. 215-343-8260; www.golfforekidssake.kintera.org.
Snipes Farm and Education Center
July 1-August 16: Snipes Farm Day Camp
July 3-July 31: Little Sprouts Pre-School Program
890 West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA. 215-295-1139; www.snipesfarm.org.
The Planetarium at the New Jersey State Museum
July 5-September 1: Summer Explorers. Bring your children to the museum for a choice of interactive programs. In a single day you might experience a planetarium show, live show in our auditorium, a natural history or archeology presentation, and a fun self-guided gallery activity. Admission. 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ. 609-292-6464; www.njstatemuseum.org.
StarWatches by the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association
July 11; August 8: Hansell Park, Buckingham
July 31; August 13: Tyler State Park, Newtown
September 6: Nockamixon State Park, Quakertown
215-741-3701; www.bma2.org.
Camden Children’s Garden
July 13-14: BlueBEARy Blast and Celebrate NJ Day Family Festival
July 27-28: Storybook Celebration Family Festival
August 10-11: Peach, Princess, and Pirate Party Family Festival
August 24-25: Chocolate & Vanilla Family Festival
3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. 856-365-8733; www.camdenchildrensgarden.org.
65th Annual Middletown Grange Fair
August 14-18: Don’t miss this annual grange fair, featuring antique farm machinery, 4-H animal shows, arts and crafts exhibits, food vendors, live entertainment, and much more. Free admission. Fee for parking. 576 Penns Park Road, Wrightstown, PA. www.grangefair.org.
2013 4-H & Agricultural Fair
August 21-25: 4-H exhibits, animal shows, food vendors, live entertainment, antique tractors, and amusement rides all can be found at this annual Hunterdon County fair. Free admission. Fee for parking. South County Park, 1207 Route 179, Lambertville, NJ. 908-782-6809; www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/4hagfair.htm.
The Great Allentown Fair
August 27-September 2: Agricultural exhibits, amusement rides, food vendors, and a full entertainment lineup all are a part of the Allentown Fair. 2013 marks 161 years for the fair. Admission. Fee for parking. Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 North 17th Street, Allentown, PA. 610-433-7541; www.allentownfai