Children's Museum
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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.
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.
Adventure Aquarium
Through April 27: Frogs: Nature’s Messenger
Coming Spring 2014: Hippo Haven
Admission. 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ. 865-365-3300; www.adventureaquarium.com.
The Franklin Institute
Through April 27: One Day in Pompeii
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 215-448-1200; www2.fi.edu.
The Da Vinci Science Center
Through April 13: GE Appliances’ Home 2025 Exhibition
May 24-September 7: Space: A Journey to Our Future
3145 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA. 484-664-1002; www.davincisciencecenter.org.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Through March 30: Dinosaurs Unearthed
April 14-18: Academy Explorers Camp
April 19-August 2: Unnatural History
May 3-September 1: Birds of Paradise
May 8: Mega-Bad Movie Night
June 7-8: All About Birds Weekend
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. 215-299-1000; www.ansp.org.
Shady Brook Farm
March: Garden Center Seminars
April 13, 18-19: Easter Eggstravaganza
June 29: Butterfly Festival
931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA. 215-968-1670; www.shadybrookfarm.com.
Snipes Farm and Education Center
March 15; April 19: Families Eat Together: Let’s Eat a Rainbow
March 17: The River Roots Music Festival
March 22: You Can Do It: Successful Organic Backyard Gardening
April 26: Earth Day at the Farm
890 West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA. 215-295-1139; www.snipesfarm.org.
Sesame Place
March 15: St. Patrick’s Day Dine
March 22-23: Big Bird’s Pajama Party
May 3: Opening Day
May 25; July 4: C is for Celebrate Fireworks
100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA. 866-GO-4-ELMO; www.sesameplace.com.
Terhune Orchards
March 18, 22; April 1, 5: Read and Explore Programs
April 19-20: Bunny Chase
April 25: Arbor Day Celebration
May 3-4: Kite Day
May 10: Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend
June 22: Firefly Festival
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ. 609-924-2310; www.terhuneorchards.com.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County
March 23: Bowl For Kids’ Sake, Brunswick Zone, Street Road, Feasterville, PA
March 23: Bowl For Kids’ Sake, Earl Bowl Lanes, Route 309, Quakertown, PA
June 16: Golf Fore Kids’ Sake, Spring Mill Country Club, Warminster, PA
Advance registration. 215-343-8260; www.bbbsbc.org.
Linvilla Orchards
March 29: Family Fishing Derby
April 5-6; 12-19: Hayrides to Bunnyland
May 18: Antique Car Show and Flea Market
June 7: Strawberry Festival
June 28: Raspberry Festival
137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA. 610-876-7116; www.linvilla.com.
Field Station: Dinosaurs
April-November: If your family loves dinosaurs, don’t miss New Jersey’s latest outdoor dinosaur exhibition. There are 31 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.
StarWatches by the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association
April 7; May 28: Silver Lake Park, Bristol
Black River & Western Railroad
April 12-13, 18-19: Easter Bunny Express
May 24; June 21; July 12, 26; August 9, 23: Caboose Hops
May 25: The Hunterdon Flyer
John Ringo Road, Ringoes, NJ. 908-782-6622; www.flemingtontrain.org.
The Delaware River Railroad Excursions
April 12-13, 19: Easter Bunny Train
May 3-18: River Train
May 3-October 26: Mine Train
May 25-October 26: Steam Train Rides
July 11-13, 18-20: A Day Out with Thomas
August 16-17, 23-24: Dinosaur Train
162 South Main Street, Phillipsburg, NJ. 908-213-6300; www.nyswths.org.
“A” Day
April 25-27: This annual agricultural event features animal shows, fair exhibits, carnival rides, food vendors, children’s entertainment, live music, crafts, games, and much more. Delaware Valley College, 700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA. 800-2-DelVal; www.delval.edu.
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
May 2: Opening Day
3830 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA