Events for the family

39th Annual Ethnic Festival

Enjoy an array of homemade ethnic foods. Shop the boutique for an assortment of Eastern European & American gifts. St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church, 817 N. 7th St. Closes 11/14.

Annual Fundraiser This event honors several members of the alliance and features music, food, drinks and dancing. Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave. $100-$150. 11/14. 3-6 pm.

Casino Royale Blue Revue Scholarship Gala The Philadelphia Graduate Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. hosts. Galdo's Catering & Entertainment, 20th St. $85. 11/13. 8 pm.

Deborah Hospital Foundation's Annual Red Tie Gala Proceeds benefit Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, 140 S. Broad St.; Reservations required: 609-893-0200. $250. 11/13. 6 pm.

Drug & Health Awareness Benefit for Teens Drug fact trivia, chat forums, mentoring, music and giveaways. Simons Recreation Center, 7200 Woolston Ave.; 215-685-3550. 11/13. Noon-4 pm.

Grand Opening Celebration Weekend of programs, parties celebrating museum's reopening. American Jewish history symposium, open houses & more. National Museum of American Jewish History, 55 N. Fifth St.; 215-923-3811. Closes 11/14.

Haunted Trolley Tour 20 "haunted" locations in the city, with 3 stops where passengers can disembark & look around. The Bourse Building, 400 Ranstead St. www.ghosttour.net. $30; $20 children 4-12.

Havdalah & Melaveh Malka Concert: David's Harp Philadelphia-based ensemble devoted to the performance of music of the Middle East and the Balkans with emphasis on musical traditions of the Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communities. Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, 300 S. 18th St. www.myspace.com/davidsharpensemble. $10. 11/13. 7:30 pm.

House Tours 19th-century home of the Rosenbach brothers. Ongoing. Rosenbach Museum & Library, 2008-10 Delancey Pl.; 215-732-1600. Included in admission.

In Fashion - Luncheon and Fashion Show Benefit event takes place at Gulf Mills Golf Club, 200 Swedeland Rd., King of Prussia. Wellness Community of Philadelphia, 4100 Chamounix Dr.; Reservations required: 215-879-7733. 11/15. 11 am.

Men's Health and Wellness Day This event will feature wellness workshops, health screenings and health information from health and service providers. Jones Tabernacle AME Church, 2021 W Diamond St. 11/13. 9 am-1 pm.

Military Muster Children are invited to learn the art of marching & musket etiquette. Signers Garden, 5th St. historicphiladelphia.org.

Pie In The Sky MANNA will hold a Thanksgiving bake sale. MANNA, 2323 Ranstead St. Cost of items purchased. Closes 11/19.

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

Rebuild the Warming Sheds Fund-raiser Ride your horse or hike the trails of the beautiful Wissahickon park to help rebuild the warming sheds. Courtesy Stable, 901 E. Cathedral Rd. Varies. 11/14. 10 am-noon.

Santa Is Coming To Franklin Mills for pictures and chats with the children. Franklin Mills, 1455 Franklin Mills Circle. Price varies based on photo package.

Second Saturdays Free family program each month. E. Passyunk Ave. www/2ndsaturdays.blogspot.com. Closes 12/11.

Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour Visit more than 20 scary sites to hear Philadelphia's haunted facts & folklore during this 75-minute outdoor walking tour. Cosi Restaurant, 325 Chestnut St.; 215-574-9440. www.spiritsof76.com. $17.50; $12.50 children. Closes 11/26.

The Golden Key Boutique Shop for a cause, sponsored by The Little Apple. 4353 Main St. 11/13. 1-6 pm.

The SongCircle Featuring performances by songwriters in Philadelphia. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. $10. 11/17. 8 pm.

Trivia Tuesdays Weekly event hosted by bartender "Smarty Pants" Wil. Sisters Restaurant & Nightclub, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.

Twisted Thursdays Dinner buffet, karaoke & DJs spinning '80s dance club mixes. Sisters Restaurant & Nightclub, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735. $7-$10. Closes 11/18.

Women's Health Symposium Information sessions, exhibits, demonstrations, demonstrations & talk by TV host Rachael Ray. Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 1-888-847-8823 (VIRTUA-3). www.virtua.org/women. $50. 11/13. 8 am-4 pm.

11th Philly Fit Bash

80 local vendors and businesses will be offering the best in health and wellness. Advice from nutritionists, dietitians plus medical and holistic experts, plus a pets section. Philadelphia Sports Clubs, 1 Highpoint Drive, Chalfont. $5; free under 5. 11/14. 11 am-3 pm.

Birds of Brigantine Bird watching. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol; 215-785-1177. $18; $14 members. 11/13. 7:30-5 pm.

Book Sale Used book sale benefiting library. For information call 610-687-1124 Ext 71 or e-mail friends@radnorlibrary.org. Radnor Memorial Library, 114 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne. Closes 11/14.

Fruit & Nut Roll Sale Nut, lekvar, prune, raspberry & apricot rolls available. Pick up order Dec. 11, 8:30 am-noon. St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1545 Easton Rd., Warrington. $15. Closes 11/20.

Holiday Gifts Demo Best Buy will demonstrate electronic buys of the season & answer questions before the holiday rush. Perkiomen Valley Library, 290 Second St., Schwenksville; Registration required: 610-287-8360. 11/16. 7 pm.

Pierogi Sale Homemade pierogi for sale every Wednesday through Dec. 15. Call 215-343-9809 to order. St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1545 Easton Rd., Warrington; $6 per dozen.

Saturday Morning Bird Walk For all birding enthusiasts. Bring binoculars, if you have them. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol; 215-785-1177.

Swab4Jennie Jennie Sheiman Katz is 30 years old and needs a bone marrow transplant. Tiferet Bet Israel Synagogue, 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell; www.giftoflife.org/dc/Swab4jennie/Blog.aspx. Donations accepted. 11/14. 11 am-3 pm.

Adopt and Shop

See animals up for adoption while shopping for holiday jewelry to benefit New Jersey Aid for Animals. Aenigma, 6 Powell Ln., Collingswood. 11/13. Noon-9.

Buckets of Fun! Vintage Sand Pails & Beach Toys Exhibit featuring over 500 pails & sand toys. Ocean City Historical Museum, 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City. Donations accepted. Closes 11/27.

Daily Animal Feeding See the aquarium residents being fed. Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant. Included in admission.

Fall Atlantic City RV & Camping Show Showcase of RV vehicles & accessories as well as camping equipment. Atlantic City Convention Center, 2001 Kirkman Blvd., Atlantic City; 609-646-1640. $10; $7 children 12-17; free 11 and under. Closes 11/14.

Guided Tours of the Emlen Physick Estate Check out 15 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. Closes 11/16.

Historic District Trolley Tour Hear tales about the past. Downtown Cape May; 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $10; $5 children 3-12. Closes 11/28.

Historic District Walking Tour Guided stroll. Downtown 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; 609-884-5404, 800-275-4278. $20; $15 children 3-12. Closes 11/13.

Magnolia Model Train Show Displays, plus family entertainment. Contact Mert or Helen: 856-794-4668 or 856-783-8585. Magnolia Community Hall, Albertson Ave., Magnolia; www.magnoliahistoricalsociety.org. $3-$5; free under 12. 11/13. 9 am-3 pm.

New Jersey Surf Museum Exhibit on the history of surfing in NJ. Pictures of Jersey surfers past & present, surfboards, memorabilia, info on beach conservation & more. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Tuckerton; 609-296-8868. Included in admission.

Open House Meet new people, have fun, learn skills & expand your interests while helping your community. Porch Club of Riverton, 4 St. & Howard St., Riverton; 856-829-7540. 11/17. 7 pm.

The Way We Were Photos & memorabilia from Atlantic City's past. African American Heritage Museum, 661 Jackson Rd., Newtonville, NJ. Donations accepted. Closes 11/19.

We're Gonna Party Like It's 1960 Dance to the music of their founding year. All ages are encouraged to wear '60s dress for this family event. Willingboro Public Library, 220 Willingboro Pkwy., Willingboro; 609-877-6668. 11/13. 5-7 pm.

Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour Tour points of interest & learn about special events. Downtown Cape May, 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $10; $7 children 3-12. Closes 11/13.

Wine Tasting & Food Event 200 wines, hors d'oeuvres, saute stations, desserts & live music. Benefit for the Washington Township Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation. Wedgewood Country Club, 200 Hurffville Rd., Blackwood; 856-227-1776. $40; $75 for two. 11/12. 6:30-9:30 pm.

World War II Trolley Tour Learn how World War II impacted the area & visit coast fortifications nearby. Cape May; 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. $20; $15 children 3-12. 11/13. 12:30 pm.

Simple Machines

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

Tales of Slavery & Freedom Tour focusing on Dover's positions regarding freedom & slavery in the face of the Civil War, & the role Delaware played as a border state. Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. www.destateparks.com. Closes 11/13.

Tours of Nemours Mansion Tour the country estate of the late industrialist/philanthropist Alfred I. duPont. Nemours Mansion & Gardens, 1600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington; Reservations recommended. $15.

USS Delaware The story of the Delaware is told through objects, photographs & ceremonial silver. First State Heritage Park, 102 S. State St., Dover; 302-739-9194. Included in admission.

Asylum Street Spankers

Playful Austin rockers whose sound includes rollicking rags, swinging country-blues, heartbreaking waltzes & more. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. $10. 11/13. 1 pm.

Babies' Playgroup Little ones meet friends and discover new toys. We provide the toys and books but no organized programming. Camden County Library - Voorhees Regional Branch, 203 Laurel Rd., Voorhees; Registration required: 856-772-1636.

Bouncy Booktime Children's Story Hour A different story each week. Lambertville Free Public Library, 6 Lilly St., Lambertville; 609-397-0275.

Breakfast With Santa At Maggiano's Little Italy, includes music & holiday crafts. Benefits Camden's Center for Family Services. Cherry Hill Mall, 2000 Rte. 38, Cherry Hill; Advance purchase recommended: www.centerffs.org. $24.95. 11/13. 8:30-10:30 am.

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

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

Cuentos y Canciones Early education program entirely in Spanish for childen under 5. Lambertville Free Public Library, 6 Lilly St., Lambertville; 609-397-0275.

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.

Milk & Cookies Variety hour for local performers who specialize in family entertainment. MilkBoy Coffee, 2 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore; 610-645-5269. $5. Closes 11/28.

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

PAWS for Reading Children read aloud to friendly therapy dogs. Parkesburg Library, 105 West St., Parkesburg; Registration required: 610-857-5165.

Pint-Sized Planeteers: Animal Colors Children's program focusing on animals of various hues. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington; Registration required. $8.

Raise a Reader Babies and parents learn about reading with rhymes, finger plays & music. Parkesburg Library, 105 West St., Parkesburg; Registration required: 610-857-5165.

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

Steve Pullara Simple, fun & funny songs about topics such as frogs, bathtubs & gumdrops. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. www.coolbeansmusic.com. $10; $7 children 1-12; free under 1. 11/13. 11:30 am.

Storytelling Enjoy the warm fire & toast marshmallows after a family storytelling tale. Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd.; 215-685-0470. 11/12. 7:30 pm.

Storytime New story weekly. Borders Books & Music, 4221 Concord Pike, Wilmington. Closes 11/30.

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

Stroller Rollers Parents & toddlers can get fresh air & exercise together. Bellevue State Park, 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington. $3.

Toddler & Preschool Story Time Songs, stories & fingerplays for young children. Harleysville Books LLC, 674 Main St., Harleysville; 215-256-9311.

Toddler Tales Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs and finger plays. Camden County Library - Bellmawr Branch, 35 E. Browning Rd., Bellmawr.

Toddlers' Playgroup The library provides the toys & books but no organized programming. Camden County Library - Voorhees Regional Branch, 203 Laurel Rd., Voorhees; Registration required: 856-772-1636.

Wee Have Fun Club: Pilgrim Craft Programs offer nature, story & art activities for young kids. Bellevue State Park, 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington. $3. Closes 11/18.

Welcome Santa & Friends Family event featuring live music and meal specials. Moorestown Mall, 400 Rt-38, Moorestown. 11/12. 6-8 pm.

Youth Lounge Creative workshops & open art studio. Asian Arts Initiative, 1219-1223 Vine St.; Registration suggested: Toni@asianartsinitiative.org.

Youth Poetry Slam Spoken word competition for teenagers. Borders Books & Music, 4221 Concord Pike, Wilmington. Closes 11/18.

Camden Children's Garden

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

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. Train Festival. 11/13. 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. Stratosphere. The Power of Me. ECOconnect. Bank on It. Training Wheels. Structures. 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. Open Arms. 11/14. 6-8 pm. $10.95; $9.95 seniors; free under 1. 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 under 2. Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm.

Kix & Giggles Children's Playground 9356 Old Bustleton Ave.; 215-677-4140. www.kixandgiggles.com. Kix & Giggles Attractions. $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. City Capers. Flight Fantasy. Roadside Attractions. River Adventures. Wonderland. Centennial Exploration. Liberty Arm & Torch. Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel. ShopRite Supermarket Exhibit. Space Station. $15; free 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. $50.95; $45.95 seniors; free under 2. Open daily.

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