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Adventure Aquarium
Ongoing: This New Jersey aquarium features touch exhibits, a fun playground, hippos, shark tunnel, free live shows, and much more. 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 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
Ongoing: Hourly Excursions
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.
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.
Field Station: Dinosaurs
Through October: If your family loves dinosaurs, don’t miss New Jersey’s latest outdoor dinosaur exhibition. There are 32 full-size animatronic dinosaurs set against the natural setting of the New Jersey Meadowlands. Children also can enjoy games, workshops, demonstrations, and live entertainment. Laurel Hill Park, 1 Dinosaur Way, Secaucus, NJ. 855-999-9010; www.fieldstationdinosaurs.com.
The Delaware River Railroad Excursions
Through October 26: Mine Train
Through October 26: Steam Train Rides
July 11-13, 18-20: A Day Out with Thomas
August 16-17, 23-24: Dinosaur Train
August 30-October 26: Corn Maze Train
162 South Main Street, Phillipsburg, NJ. 908-454-4433; www.nyswths.org.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Through September 1: Birds of Paradise
July 7-August 29: Summer Camp
July 9-August 20: Tiny Tot Explorers
August 9-10: Bug Fest
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. 215-299-1000; www.ansp.org.
Black River & Western Railroad
June 15-August 31: Summer Excursions
June 21; July 12, 26; August 9, 23: Caboose Hop
August 16: Readin’ Railroad Story Time
September 14: Great Train Robbery
John Ringo Road, Ringoes, NJ. 908-782-6622; www.flemingtontrain.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County
June 16: Golf Fore Kids’ Sake, Spring Mill Country Club, Warminster, PA
June 21: Summer Solstice Stroll For Kids’ Sake (Warminster Community Park, Warminster, PA)
Advance registration. 215-343-8260; www.bbbsbc.org.
Terhune Orchards
June 17-October 7: Read and Pick Series
June 22: Firefly Festival
July 5-6: Blueberry Bash
August 2-3: Peach Festival
September 13-14: Apple Days
September 20-November 2: Fall Family Fun Weekends
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ. 609-924-2310; www.terhuneorchards.com.
Snipes Farm and Education Center
June 21: Summer Solstice Pig Roast
June 22: American Roots Music Festival
June 23-August 29: Snipes Farm Day Camp
September 20: Fall Events Begin
890 West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA. 215-295-1139; www.snipesfarm.org.
Linvilla Orchards
June 28: Raspberry Festival
July 12: Blueberry Festival and Pie Eating Contest
July 26: Sweet Corn and Blackberry Festival
August 9: Peach Festival
August 23: Tomato and Pear Festival
September 13: Pumpkinland Opens
September 20-21: Arts and Music Festival
137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA. 610-876-7116; www.linvilla.com.
Sesame Place
July 4; August 31: C is for Celebrate Fireworks
July 4: Fourth of July BBQ
July 26: Bert’s Birthday Bash
August 23-24: Back to School Bash
August 31-September 1: Labor Day BBQ
September 20-October 26: The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular
100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA. 866-GO-4-ELMO; www.sesameplace.com.
Lehigh Valley Zoo
July 5: ZOOlympics
September 6: International Vulture Day
September 7: Grandparents’ Day
September 20: K’NEX Play Day
5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA. 610-799-4171; www.lvzoo.org.
Camden Children’s Garden
July 12-13: BlueBeary Blast and Celebrate NJ Day Festival
July 26-27: Storybook Festival
August 9-10: Peach, Pirate, and Princess Festival
August 23-24: Chocolate & Vanilla Festival
September 7: Happy Grandparents Day
September 13-14: Hefty Harvest & Scary Scarecrows Festival
3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. 856-365-8733; www.camdenchildrensgarden.org.
Shady Brook Farm
July 20: Uncle Dave’s Ice Cream Jog ’n Hog
September 13-14, 20-21, 27-28: Fall Festival with Apple Picking
931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA. 215-968-1670; www.shadybrookfarm.com.
StarWatches by the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association
July 23: IPW Memorial Field, Warrington, PA
August 4: Nockamixon State Park, Quakertown, PA
September 17: Tyler State Park, Newtown, PA
66th Annual Middletown Grange Fair
August 13-17: 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.
2014 4-H & Agricultural Fair
August 20-24: 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 26-September 1: Agricultural exhibits, amusement rides, food vendors, and a full entertainment lineup all are a part of the Allentown Fair. Admission. Fee for parking. Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 North 17th Street, Allentown, PA. 610-433-7541; www.allentownfairpa.org