FAMILY SUMMER 2018
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
Ongoing: Naturally Awesome Days
Saturdays: Junior Scientist Workshop
July 5: Academy Science Camp: Dinosaur Superstars
July 11: Academy Science Camp: Animal Secret Agents
July 18: Academy Science Camp: Ocean Commotion
August 1: Academy Science Camp: Aquatic Adventures
Through September 3: Academy Science Camp
Admission. 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. 215-299-1000; www.ansp.org.
The Franklin Institute
Ongoing: Mission 2 Mars
Ongoing: Harry Potter the Exhibition
Ongoing: Science After House
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 215-448-1200; www.fi.edu.
Shady Brook Farm
June-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
July 23: Zoocoustic Night at the Zoo
Admission. 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA. 610-799-4171; www.lvzoo.org.
Snipes Farm and Education Center
June –August : Snipes Farm Day Camp
Saturdays: Farm Market
890 West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA. 215-295-1138, ext. 102; www.snipesfarm.org.
2018 4-H & Agricultural Fair
August 24-28: 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.