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Fall Family Photo 2019
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.
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.
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;
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
November 17: Pet Photos with Santa
November 17-December 15: Santa Visits at Bucks Country Gardens
November 22: Visit Our Reindeer
December 2-17: Barnyard Animals
1057 North Easton Road, Doylestown, PA. 215-766-7800; www.buckscountrygardens.com.
Shady Brook Farm
Through 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
November 16: Food Truck Frenzy
December: Cutting your own Christmas Tree
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.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Through January 2020: Dinosaurs Around the World
November 29-December 1: Wild Wizarding Weekend
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. 215-299-1000; www.ansp.org.
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