Summer Family 2019
Bucks County Children’s Museum
Ongoing: An 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 colorful children’s attraction features interactive Crayola exhibits. 30 Centre Square, Easton, PA. 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
Ongoing: Train Excursions
32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA. 215-862-2332; www.newhoperailroad.com.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Through January: Dinosaurs Around the World
Through August 31: Dino-mite Summer
Through August 30: Academy Science Camp
August 10-11: Bug Fest
Admission. 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. 215-299-1000; www.ansp.org.
The Franklin Institute
Through September 2: Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 215-448-1200; www.fi.edu.
Terhune Orchards
Through October : Read and Pick Series
September 14-15: Apple Day
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ. 609-924-2310; www.terhuneorchards.com.
Shady Brook Farm
Through September: This Bucks County farm has lots in store this coming summer. They will be having festivals honoring different fruit crops, including strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and apples. 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA. 215-968-1670; www.shadybrookfarm.com.
Lehigh Valley Zoo
September 21: Fall Wine Festival
Admission. 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA. 610-799-4171; www.lvzoo.org.
Snipes Farm and Education Center
Through August 23 : Snipes Farm Day Camp
890 West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA. 215-295-1138, ext. 102; www.snipesfarm.org.
2018 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.