Events for the family

2010 Rhythm and Blues Festival

Music, activities, sustainable living demos, more. 4000 block Market Street partnershipcdc.wordpress.com/rhythm-blues-festival/. 9/18. 12-6 pm.

Ground Play Day Opening reception and celebration for the Ground Play exhibit. The Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd.; Pre-registration required: 215-482-7300 x 110. 9/19. 4-8 pm.

ING Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon Runners take to the streets through historic sites. Eakins Oval, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Parkway; www.philadelphia.competitor.com. $90 advance; $105 day of event. 9/19. 8 am-12 pm.

Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe - Questioning Drive The Give & Take Jugglers display a series of works in progress exploring the motivation behind movement. Greene Street Studio, 6122 Greene St. www.livearts-fringe.org. $15. Closes 9/19.

Oktoberfest Enjoy traditional German food and a variety of Oktoberfest beers. McGillin's Olde Ale House, 1310 Drury St.; 215-735-5562. Closes 10/2.

PAWS: Community Pet Day Low-cost vaccinations & microchips along with into on low-cost spay/neuter & vet care. Call 215-298-9680 for information. Overington Park, Orthodox St.; 215-298-9680. 9/18. 10 am-1 pm.

Philadelphia Half-Marathon Health & Fitness Expo Apparel, health & nutrition products, seminars & health screenings. Marathon participants can also pick up their race packets. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 215-418-4700. philadelphia.competitor.com. Closes 9/18.

Philadelphia's A-List Wedding Planning Expo Rock the Aisle Bridal Productions presents Philadelphia's A-List Wedding Show. The Chestnut Club at Arcadia Theater, 1529 Chestnut Street; Registration required: www.bridalshowphiladelphia.com. 9/19. 1-4 pm.

Philly Urban Theater Festival Featuring 14 plays in a variety of genres penned by African-American playwrights. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. www.putf.org. $20. Closes 10/10.

Public Tours Commissioned by theater magnate Jules Mastbaum in 1926, this building is home to one of the largest Rodin collections in the world. Rodin Museum, Franklin Parkway at 22nd St.; 215-763-8100. Included in admission.

Russian Mosaic Festival Dance, music, entertainment, artisans, food vendors, re-enactments & more. Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386 (2FUN). 9/19. 12-6 pm.

Street Games A fitness festival for young children and their families playing such neighborhood games as four square, double-dutch rope, skully and hopscotch. ParkWest Town Center, 52nd & Jefferson St. 9/18. 10 am-6 pm.

Twisted Thursdays Dinner buffet, karaoke & DJs spinning '80s dance club mixes. Sisters Restaurant & Nightclub, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735. $7-$10.

Amala Autumn Wellness Day

Restore your skin after the long days of summer at Terrain's seasonal Autumn Wellness Day. Terrain at Styer's, 914 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills; Reservations required: 610-459-2400. $20. 9/18. 12-4 pm.

Annual Scarecrow Festival Scarecrow workshops, pumpkin pie eating contests, pumpkin painting, live musical entertainment & children's activities. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000. Closes 9/19.

Birding at Black Rock Morning walk through the meadows and wetlands along the Atlantic Flyway in search of birds. Black Rock Sanctuary, 953 Black Rock Rd., Phoenixville; Registration required: 610-469-1916. 9/18. 8-10 am.

Candlelight Walking Tour Learn about the Paoli Massacre. Paoli Battlefield Historical Park, Monument Ave., Malvern; 866-650-7273 (PBPF). $5; $20 family. 9/18. 7-9 pm.

CRC's 40th Birthday Picnic This is a birthday celebration for Chester Ridley Crum Watersheds Association. Ridley Creek State Park, 1023 Sycamore Mills Rd., Media. $5-$10. 9/19. 12 pm.

Fall Over for Art Festival Activities, artist demos, crafts for kids, music & more focusing on the natural environment & conservation. John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, 1201 Pawlings Rd., Norristown; 610-666-5593. 9/19. 1-3 pm.

Fall Yard Sale Quality second-hand items, bric-a-brac, home baked goodies & much more. The Garden Church, 82 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne; 610-623-1645. 9/18. 9 am-1 pm.

Honey Brook Harmony Day 2010 A great day of fun, music, food & celebration! For more information call 610-990-5452 or visit www.hbharmonyday.com. Downtown Honey Brook, Routes 322 and 10, Honey Brook. www.hbharmonyday.com/. 9/18. 8 am-4 pm.

Jenkintown Festival of the Arts Juried art, art demos, kids games & activities, live jazz, beer tastings & more. Rain or shine. Jenkintown Town Square, Greenwood Ave. & Leedom St., Jenkintown. www.jenkintownfest.org. 9/19. 1-5 pm.

King of Prussia Job Fair Submit resumes and connect with hiring managers. Dolce Valley Forge Hotel, 301 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia; www.eastcoastcareerfairs.com. 9/17. 11 am-2 pm.

Monarch Madness Migration Class about the monarch butterfly. Norristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Rd., Norristown; 610-270-0215. www.phs.montcopa.org. 9/18. 1 pm.

Pig Roast Dinner Take-out is provided. Music will be provided by Lazy Sunday's Ensemble. Call 215-234-8020 for information. Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871 Barndt Rd., Harleysville; 215-234-8020. $20, $10 children advance; $22, $12 children day of event. 9/18. 4-6 pm.

Pre-School Programs Snack, story, theme walks, search for animals & make a craft. Registration required. Peace Valley Nature Center, 170 Chapman Rd., Doylestown. $55; $45 members. Closes 10/6.

Ursinus Fringe Festival Original theatrical pieces by both professional groups & student/faculty ensembles. Ursinus College - Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center, 601 Main St., Collegeville; 610-409-3795. Closes 9/25.

Village Renaissance Faire Interactive, fun-filled family Renaissance Faire. Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, 576 Penns Park Rd., Newtown. $5; free for children under 8. Closes 9/19.

Annual Irish Fall Festival

Celebrate Irish heritage this weekend with live music, food, dancing, & shopping for Irish wares. Olde New Jersey Avenue, Olde New Jersey Ave., Wildwood.

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. Closes 9/26.

Atlantic City, Playground of the Nation Artifacts, costumes, posters, photographs, songsheets, postcards, souvenirs & an array of Miss America memorabilia. Ongoing. Atlantic City Historical Museum, Garden Pier, Atlantic City; 609-347-5839.

Behind the Scenes Tour Tour focusing on how the aquarium runs. Registration required: 732-899-1659. Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant; Registration required: 732-899-1659. $14; $10 children. 9/18. 9:30-11 am.

Buckets of Fun! Vintage Sand Pails & Beach Toys Exhibit featuring over 500 vintage pails & sand toys. Ocean City Historical Museum, 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City. Donations accepted.

Cape May by Moonlight Trolley Rides Guided trolley ride through Cape May's moonlit streets. Downtown Cape May, Downtown Cape May, Cape May; 609-884-5404, 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $10; $7 children 3-12. Closes 10/10.

Cape May Food & Wine Festival Food & wine events at venues throughout Cape May. Tastings, shopping, classes, cooking contests & more. Downtown Cape May, Downtown Cape May, Cape May; 609-884-5404, 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. Closes 9/26.

Cherry Hill Scout Carnival The Cherry Hill Scout Carnival will benefit the Cherry Hill boy scout troups. Holy Rosary Church, 99 Burnt Mill Rd., Cherry Hill. $1. 9/18. 12-5 pm.

Cherry House Tour Historic Federal-style home, built in 1849 by Lemuel Leaming, lovingly restored & furnished with antiques. Tix at Washington Street Mall Info Booth. Downtown Cape May, Downtown Cape May, Cape May; 609-884-5404, 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $10; $8 children. Closes 10/13.

Fisherman's Wharf Tour Tour the Lobster House Dock while learning about local history. Downtown Cape May, Downtown Cape May, Cape May; 609-884-5404, 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $10; $7 children 3-12.

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour Guided trolley trip featuring info on the paranormal findings of Craig McManus. Downtown Cape May, Downtown Cape May, Cape May; 609-884-5404, 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $10; $7 children.

Gourmet Brunch Walk Tour of the historic district & lunch at Mad Batter restaurant. Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 Jackson St., Cape May; Reservations required: 609-884-5970. www.capemaymac.org. $20; $15 children 3-12. Closes 9/24.

Graveyards of the Deep Trolley Tour Trolley tour focusing on Cape Island's maritime history. Downtown Cape May, Downtown Cape May, Cape May; 609-884-5404, 800-275-4278. $10; $7 children 3-12.

Guided Tours Learn about the property's history as you explore the mansion, annex rooms & courtyard gardens. Smithville Mansion, 803 Smithville Rd., Mount Holly. $6.

Guided Tours of the Emlen Physick Estate Check out 15 of the estate's beautifully restored rooms, then visit the Carriage House gallery to see the current exhibit. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; 609-884-5404. $10; $5 children 3-12.

Harvest Wine Festival Wine tasting, cooking competitions, lectures, live music, children's activities & more. Cape May Winery, 709 Townbank Rd., Cape May. $25. Closes 9/19.

Health and Wellness Expo for Seniors Komfort Kare provides free health care screenings and educational materials. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2349 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill. 9/17. 9 am-3 pm.

Historic District Trolley Tour Tour the historic district & hear about the past. Downtown Cape May, Downtown Cape May, Cape May; 609-884-5404, 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $10; $5 children 3-12.

Historic District Walking Tour Guided stroll through the streets of Cape May. Downtown Cape May, Downtown Cape May, Cape May; 609-884-5404, 800-275-4278. $10; $7 children 3-12.

Historic Haunts Combo Tour Trolley tour of "haunted" Cape May homes, tour of Physick Estate & talk on Victorian spiritualism. Downtown Cape May, Downtown Cape May, Cape May; 609-884-5404, 800-275-4278. $20; $15 children 3-12.

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour Tour some of Cape May's most magnificient buildings. Downtown Cape May, Downtown Cape May, Cape May; 609-884-5404, 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $10; $7 children 3-12.

Military Uniforms Exhibit Featuring uniforms dating back as far as the Spanish American War & as recent as Desert Storm. Cape May County Historical Museum, 504 Rte. 9, Cape May Court House; 609-465-3535.

Mutt Strut Cape Mays 'Mutt Strut' will be held on the Cape May Beachfront Promendade. Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Boardwalk, Cape May. $4 dogs; $2 people. 9/18. 8 am-12 pm.

New Jersey Renaissance Faire Revel, carouse, frolic, romp, eat, make merry &, in general, have fun. Liberty Lake, 1195 Florence-Columbus Rd., Columbus; 609-288-7447 or 888-864-8222. www.njrenfaire.com. $20; $12 children 6-12; free for children 5 & under. Closes 9/26.

Patriot Pirates - Tales of Plunder & Privateers of Coastal NJ Exhibit based on the Revolutionary War Privateers of the Jersey Shore. Ongoing. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Tuckerton; Registration required: 609-296-8868 x100. Included in admission.

Post Apartheid Tourism in South Africa Local historian, Robert House, highlights his study and visit to South Africa. Come and learn about post apartheid and enjoy tourism in South Africa through his lecture and presentation. Willingboro Public Library, 220 Willingboro Pkwy., Willingboro; Registration required: 609-877-6668. 9/23. 7 pm.

Suluki Dental Health Fair The Suluki Dental Health Fair will provide free screenings, massages, games and prizes! Suluki Dental Associates, 215 Sunset Rd., Willingboro. 9/18. 10 am-2 pm.

Tea & Tour Tour the home of Smith Machine Company founder Hezekiah Bradley Smith, who purchased the land in 1865. Smithville Mansion, 803 Smithville Rd., Mount Holly; 856-767-3159. $20.

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour Tour points of interest & learn about special events. Downtown Cape May, Downtown Cape May, Cape May; 609-884-5404, 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $10; $7 children 3-12.

World War II Trolley Tour Learn how World War II impacted the area & visit some of the coast fortifications nearby. Downtown Cape May, Downtown Cape May, Cape May; 609-884-5404, 800-275-4278. $20; $15 children 3-12. Closes 10/14.

YAC Scholarship Walk-A-Thon Fundraising walk to award scholarships to graduating high school students pursuing a college education. Registration required: 609-284-6326. Green Acres Park, Old York Rd., Burlington; Registration required: 609-284-6326. 9/18. 8 am-12 pm.

Celebration of Youth Carnival

The whole family will enjoy games, crafts, food, a silent auction and more. Kingswood United Methodist Church, 300 Marrows Rd., Ogletown. $0.50 per ticket; $5 for 12 tickets. 9/18. 11 am-5 pm.

Chilean Festival: Bicentennial Celebration of Chile's Independence Day Enjoy Chilean dance, music, food, games & raffles with excellent prizes. Bellevue State Park, 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington. sites.google.com/site/comitechilenodv/bicentenario. 9/18. 10 am-4 pm.

Close Encounters of the Wild Kind Weekly programs on various animals & themes. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. Included in admission. Closes 9/26.

Keeper Watching Program on the zoo's conservation efforts. Watch zookeepers doing their thing. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. Included in admission. Closes 9/26.

Simple Machines Exhibit on the six key components found in most complicated machinery. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hammock Rd., Dover; 302-739-3277. Donations accepted.

Sports Card, Comic Book & Collectible Show Presented by A2Z Promotions & featuring approx. 50 dealer tables. 302-983-2636. Aetna Fire Hall, 400 Ogletown Road, Newark; 302-983-2636. www.a2zshows1.com. $2; free for children under 12. Closes 9/19.

U.S.S. Delaware The Visitors Center will be hosting an exhibit of silver from the U.S.S. Delaware. First State Heritage Park, 102 S. State St., Dover; 302-739-9194. Included in admission.

A Tiny Seed

Class about plants. Norristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Rd., Norristown; 610-270-0215.

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. $4. 9/21. 1 pm.

Acorns Storytime Storytime program for one year olds. Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Pkwy., Exton; Registration required: 610-280-2630. Closes 10/12.

Can-Do Playground Integrated playground where both children with disabilities & enabled children can play together. Alapocas Run State Park and Blue Ball Barn, 1914 West Park Dr., Wilmington. www.candoplayground.org.

Children's Storytime Stories & crafts. Barnes & Noble - Rittenhouse Square, 1805 Walnut St.; 215-665-0716. Closes 9/29.

Common Grounds Community Coffee House Open mic & opportunities to listen or play family-friendly music. Jarrettown United Methodist Church, 1460 Limekiln Pike, Dresher. $5.

Drawing Together Open sketching time for families. Ongoing; dates vary. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-763-8100. Included in admission.

Glory of Stories Children's storytime & craft activity. Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. $3.

Hurricane Hill Farm Corn Maze Space exploration themed maze. Family-friendly attracttions. Call 610-384-6952 for more information. Hurricane Hill Farm, 704 East Reeceville Road, Coatesville; 610-384-6952. www.hhfmaze.com. $9; free for children under 3.

Inclusive Recreation Rally Learn about options for promoting inclusion in school and community recreation for kids and youth with special learning needs. Ridley YMCA, 900 South Ave., Clifton Heights. 9/19. 5 pm.

Kindergarten Here I Come Storytime Storytime program for five and six year olds. Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Pkwy., Exton; Registration required: 610-280-2630. Closes 10/13.

Morning Club Exciting activities every first & third Tuesday of the month. Willow Grove Park, 2500 Moreland Rd., Willow Grove; 215-657-6000.

Raise a Reader: Libraries are for Babies Too Storytime program for children zero to eleven months. Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Pkwy., Exton; Registration required: 610-280-2630. Closes 10/7.

Rocknoceros Washington, D.C. trio who write fun, original songs for kids of all ages. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. www.rocknoceros.com. $13; $8 children 1-12; free for children under 1. 9/18. 11:30 am.

Saplings Storytime Storytime program for four year olds. Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Pkwy., Exton; Registration required: 610-280-2630. Closes 10/14.

Saturday Book Party Stories, crafts and refreshments. Willingboro Public Library, 220 Willingboro Pkwy., Willingboro; Registration required: 609-877-6668. 9/18. 2 pm.

Saturday Morning Pajama Party Kids can wear their PJs to the Shop to recieve a free breakfast entree. A paying adult must accompany. The Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave., Collingswood. Closes 9/25.

Seedlings Storytime Storytime program for three year olds. Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Pkwy., Exton; Registration required: 610-280-2630. Closes 10/14.

Storytime Kids can enjoy a new story weekly. Borders Books & Music, 4221 Concord Pike, Wilmington.

Storytime New stories read weekly. Barnes & Noble - Wilmington, 4801 Concord Pike, Wilmington; 302-487-9677.

Talk Like a Pirate Day Enjoy activities, crafts and a tale or two. Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant; 732-899-1659. Included in admission. 9/19. 10 am-10 pm.

The Cat in the Hat Children's Event Stories, games & other children's activities in honor of the new PBS children's show. Borders Books & Music, 4221 Concord Pike, Wilmington. 9/18. 11 am.

Tiny Tots Story Time Stories for toddlers and preschoolers. Willingboro Public Library, 220 Willingboro Pkwy., Willingboro; Registration required: 609-877-6668. Closes 9/29.

Youth Poetry Slam Spoken word competition for teenagers. Borders Books & Music, 4221 Concord Pike, Wilmington.

Jeff Carson's Cabinet of Curiosities

Step right up...right into magician Jeff Carson's Cabinet of Curiosities. A couple of centuries ago, people throughout Europe kept a "cabinet of curiosity" where they would showcase strange items that they had collected. The stranger the better! And who better to have an amazing collection of oddities than a magician? Well, that is exactly what the plot line is in this fantastic new show. Jeff Carson has been a professional magician for over 30 years. He has performed in casinos, cruise ships, and theatres all around the world. His unique brand of magic and comedy combined with theatre make for a show that is hard to categorize but easy to describe...Fun! Grasso's Magic Theatre, 130 Callowhill St. $25-$30. Closes 9/19.

Camden Children's Garden

3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733.

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. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

The Crayola Factory 30 Centre Square, Easton; 610-515-8000. www.crayola.com/factory/. Crayola Crayon Manufacturing. Crayola Marker Manufacturing. Crayola Chronology. Inside Out. Cool Moves. Crayola After Dark. Easton Press & Bindery. Crayola Color Carousel. Crayola Meltdown. .

Delaware Children's Museum 110 S. Poplar St., Wilmington; 302-654-2340. www.delawarechildrensmuseum.org. Daily 9 am-4:30 pm.

Garden State Discovery Museum 2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-1233. www.discoverymuseum.com. Down the Shore. Fleet Backstage Theater. Arts & Imagination. Inky's Newsroom. Best Friends on Main Street. Recycled Rhythm Shack. The Discovery Diner. The Rock Climbing Wall. News & Weather. Storybook Castle. Little Discoveries. Flyers Pre-Season Pep Rally. 9/18. 9:30-5:30 pm. $10.95; $9.95 seniors; free for children under 1. May-Sept.: Daily 9:30 am-5:30 pm. Oct.-Apr.: Sun.-Fri. 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat. 9:30 am-8:30 pm.

Insectarium 8046 Frankford Ave.; 215-335-9500. www.myinsectarium.com. Working Beehive. Cockroach Kitchen. $7; free for children under 2. Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm.

Kix & Giggles Children's Playground 9356 Old Bustleton Ave.; 215-677-4140. www.kixandgiggles.com. $7. Wed.-Fri. 10 am-3 pm; Sat. 10 am-7 pm; Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic; 215-581-3181. www.pleasetouchmuseum.org. Rainforest Rhythm. 9/17. City Capers. Flight Fancy. Roadside Attractions. River Adventures. Wonderland. Centennial Exploration. Liberty Arm & Torch. Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel. ShopRite Supermarket Exhibit. $15; free for children under 1 & members. Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm.

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne; 215-752-7070. www.sesameplace.com. Hip Hop Harry - The Live Show. 9/18. $50.95; $45.95 seniors; free for children under 2. Open daily.

Smith The Kids' Play Place in the Park 33rd St.; 215-765-4325. smithkidsplayplace.org. Smith The Kids' Play Place in the Park - Playhouse. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm.