family spring 2018
Adventure Aquarium
Ongoing: Come with your family and explore the aquarium, complete with a KidZone, shark tunnel, free live shows, a shark tunnel, and Shark Bridge. 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. Admission. 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.
New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
Ongoing: Hourly Excursions
32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA. 215-862-2332; www.newhoperailroad.com.
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. 215-702-3566; www.sesameplace.com.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
May 26-January 21: X-treme Bugs
Admission. 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. 215-299-1000; www.ansp.org.
Shady Brook Farm
Through June: This Bucks County farm has lots in store this coming spring. They will be having gardening seminars, Easter events, and seasonal crop related fun. 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA. 215-968-1670; www.shadybrookfarm.com.
The Franklin Institute
Through September 3: Game Masters
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 215-448-1200; www2.fi.edu.
Camden Children’s Garden
Through December: Designed for children and families, the Camden Children’s Garden is a place to explore and discover the natural world. The four-acre garden provides horticultural experiences for creative and imaginative play. Admission. 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. 856-356-8733; www.camdenchildrensgarden.org.
