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.
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.
The Franklin Institute
Ongoing: Wondrous Space
Ongoing: Mazes & Brain Games
Ongoing: Daily Live Science Demonstrations
Ongoing: Fels Planetarium
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 215-448-1200; www2.fi.edu.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Ongoing: Outside In
Ongoing: Member Mornings
Through February 17: Heirloom Plants: Ancestral Seeds in Philadelphia
Through May: Ice Dinosaurs
Through August: The Ecology of Fashion
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. 215-299-1000; www.ansp.org.
Shady Brook Farm
Through January: Holiday Light Show
931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA. 215-968-1670; www.shadybrookfarm.com.
Lehigh Valley Zoo
December: Winter Light Spectacular
December: Photos with Santa
5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA. 610-799-4171; www.lvzoo.org.
New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
Through December 31: North Pole Express & Santa’s Steam Spectacular
32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA. 215-862-2332; www.newhoperailroad.com.
Sesame Place
Through December 31: A Very Furry Christmas
100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA. 215-702-ELMO; www.sesameplace.com.
Linvilla Orchards
Ongoing: Farm Market and Garden Center
November to December: Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA. 610-876-7116; www.linvilla.com.
Black River & Western Railroad
Through December 29: Santa Express
Through December 29: North Pole Express
Liberty Village, Flemington, NJ. 908-782-6622; www.blackriverrailroad.com.
PEEPSFEST
December 30-31: This interactive two-day family event highlights PEEPS. The festival culminates December 31 at 5:15 p.m. with the dropping of the 200-pound PEEPS chick to welcome in the new year. SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA. 610-332-1300.
Charlann Farms
November 30: Holiday Kick Off Party
December 1,3,9,10,16,17: Photos with Santa
586 Stony Hill Road, Yardley PA; www.charlannfarms.com/
Tree Trails Trevose
Ongoing: Tree Trails Adventures
November 29: Gobble, Gobble Turkey Time
March 14-16: Join us for Opening Weekend – For Lucky Fun &Camp
301 West Bristol Road Suite A. Trevose; PA www.treetrails.com