’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.
Da Vinci Science Center
Ongoing: This Lehigh Valley science center promotes creativity, curiosity, and imagination with exhibits designed to encourage science and math learning. 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
September-October: Fall Excursions
November-December: North Pole Express Train
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. 215-702-ELMO; www.sesameplace.com.
Bucks Country Gardens
September 14: Workshop -Fall Planters
September 16: The Fabulous Fall Garden
1057 North Easton Road, Doylestown, PA. 215-766-7800; www.buckscountrygardens.com.
Terhune Orchards
September –October : Apple Days Fall Harvest Festivals
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ. 609-924-2310; www.terhuneorchards.com.
Shady Brook Farm
September-November: This Bucks County farm has lots in store this coming fall. They will be having festivals honoring different crops, including apples and pumpkins. Late November brings Santa and the Holiday Light Show. 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA. 215-968-1670; www.shadybrookfarm.com.
Linvilla Orchards
September 23-24: Arts and Crafts Festival
September 30: Apple Festival
137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA. 610-876-7116; www.linvilla.com.
Black River & Western Railroad
November-December: North Pole Express
Liberty Village, Flemington, NJ. 908-782-6622; www.blackriverrailroad.com.
Snipes Farm and Education Center
October: Fall Harvest Fun
890 West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA. 215-295-1138, ext. 102; www.snipesfarm.org.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
September 10: Science Storytime
October 7: Drop-in Science Workshops: Fur, Feathers, Scales and Skin!
October 14: Science Storytime
November 25: Access to Science
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. 215-299-1000; www.ansp.org.
Lehigh Valley Zoo
September 9: Brew at the Zoo
September 30: Fall Wine Festival
October 7: Otteroberfest
October 13: Conservation Gala
October 14-29: Boo at the Zoo
5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA. 610-799-4171; www.lvzoo.org.