Events for the family

Art & Architecture Tour

Focusing on the architecture & artwork on display. Sat. 10:30 am. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

Attic Youth Center's 20th Anniversary Gala: Unlocking the Future Cocktail reception, seated dinner, award reception, dancing & performance by Alex Newell. The Crystal Tea Room, 100 Penn Square East. $175-$250. 11/16. 7 pm.

Family Style Open Mic A night of entertainment for Asian Americans, as their stories, songs, dances and poetry are celebrated and performed. Asian Arts Initiative, 1219-23 Vine St.; 215-557-0455. $5-$10 sliding scale.

First Person Arts Festival Series of performances featuring powerful personal stories from national artists & everyday people alike. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St.; 267-402-2055. firstpersonarts.org. $10-$65. Closes 11/16.

Germantown White House Exhibits Exhibits featuring George Washington's family & household. Germantown White House (formerly Deshler-Morris House), 5442 Germantown Ave.

LOVE Your Park Fall Service Day Help provide maintenance for one of the city's many parks. Activities will be taking place at over 50 parks throughout town. http://loveyourpark.org/volunteer/. 215-988-9334. 11/16. 9 am-noon.

Manayunk Craft Beer and Irish Whiskey Festival Music, beer, food. Kildare's Irish Pub, 4417 Main St. $25-$40. 11/16. 2-7 pm.

Mercy Life Fall Health Expo Free expo featuring blood pressure screenings, physician consultations, yoga & zumba classes, & more. Mercy Life Day Center, 1930 S. Broad St. 11/16. 11 am-3 pm.

The Marian Anderson Award Ceremony Event honoring Motown founder Berry Gordy. Award presentation & musical performances. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.marianandersonaward.org. $25-$130. 11/19. 8:30 pm.

Empty Bowl Benefit Dinner

Addresses hunger and homelessness within the local community and internationally. Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside. $15; $12 students. 11/18. 4:30-8 pm.

Exhibitions in the Community: Susan Wallack Solo Art Show by Susan Wallack. Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology, 569 W. Lancaster Ave., Haverford.

Indigenous People & Their Star Beings Storyteller ZSun-nee Matema leads a discussion on ancient cultural practices. Tredyffrin Public Library, 582 Upper Gulph Rd., Wayne. 11/19. 6:30-9 pm.

Le Nouveau Wine Festival Weekend Release celebration & wine tastings. Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd., Washington Crossing; 215-493-6500. Closes 11/17.

Buy American Expo

Made in America Kids' Crafts & Entertainment Expo. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 176 Stagecoach Rd., Sicklerville. 11/16. 9 am-3 pm.

Cherry Hill E-Waste & Shredding Event Free waste recycling & paper shredding. Katz Jewish Community Center, 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill. 11/17. 11 am-2 pm.

Coping With the Holidays Support group for those coping with the loss of a loved one during the season. Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Ave., Mount Laurel; registration required: 856-234-7319. 11/16. 2-3:30 pm.

I-Spy: A History of Espionage Since World War II Five-week college course covering major events in espionage. Camden County College, College Dr., Blackwood. $25. Closes 12/9.

Magnolia Station Train Show & Sale The model train show features vendors, models, displays and entertainment. Magnolia Community Hall, Albertson Ave., Magnolia. $5; $3 children ages 11-18; free 10 & under. 11/16. 9 am-3 pm.

Read to a Therapy Dog Kids can can improve their speaking skills, confidence & self-esteem while reading aloud to therapy dogs. The Free Public Library of Monroe Township, 713 Marsha Ave., Williamstown; registration required: 856-629-1212 Ext 204. 11/21. 7-8 pm.

The Civil War: Echoes of New Jersey's Finest Soldier artifacts from the Civil War. Gloucester County Historical Society Museum, 58 N. Broad St., Woodbury; 856-848-8531. Included in admission.

Walk in the Wild Event will take place the third Sunday of the month with a different focus each month. Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust, Rankin Ave., Woodbury; 856-579-4441.

ArtSee Drop-In Activities

Weekly craft activities for kids & adults. The Barnes Foundation - Philadelphia, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.

Di Fang: Hit Me! Multimedia exhibit features dance, music & spoken word. Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington; 302-656-6466. Closes 12/5.

Family Sundays at the DCCA Board-Game-A-Go-Go Create a sculptural playground based on the exhibition Exurban Archipelago by artist Steven Baris. Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington; 302-656-6466. 11/17. Noon-3 pm.

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

Origami With Ira Fine Expert will tell about the ancient art & show you how to make a creation. Free Public Library of Monroe Township, 713 Marsha Ave., Williamstown; registration required: 856-629-1212 Ext. 204. 11/16. 11 am-noon.

Rothman Institute 8K and Kids Fun Run Short-distance, noncompetitive event for kids 6 to 14. Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. www.philadelphiamarathon.com. $45 Rothman Institute 8K; $15 Kids Fun Run. 11/16. 7:30 am.

Stroller Tours Museum tour geared to parents/caregivers with babies. Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. $6.

Camden Children's Garden

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

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. Sprouts & Seedlings: Feathered Friends. $10-$45. 11/20. $6; $5 ages 3-11; free 2 & under. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

The Crayola Factory 30 Centre Square, Easton; 610-515-8000. www.crayola.com/factory/.

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. The Wizard of Oz Children's Educational Exhibition. 11/15. $12; free 12 months & under. Daily 9 am-4:30 pm.

Garden State Discovery Museum 2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-1233. www.discoverymuseum.com. Dinosaurium. 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. $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. Rainforest Rhythm. Space Station. City Capers. Flight Fantasy. Roadside Attractions. River Adventures. Wonderland. Centennial Exploration. Liberty Arm & Torch. Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel. ShopRite Supermarket Exhibit. $16; free members, children under 1. 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.

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