Events for the family
Special Events Philadelphia 10th Anniversary Celebration Hands-on art activities, student art show, appearances by area officials & a photo exhibit chronicling the center's history. Fairmount Art Center, 2501 Olive St. 4/6. 2-6 pm.
Special Events
Philadelphia
10th Anniversary Celebration
Hands-on art activities, student art show, appearances by area officials & a photo exhibit chronicling the center's history. Fairmount Art Center, 2501 Olive St. 4/6. 2-6 pm.
Art & Architecture Tour Focusing on Center's architecture & artwork on display. Sat. 10:30 am. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.
First Fridays at CHF: Night at the Alchemical Laboratory Evening of alchemy-related presentations & activities. Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut St.; 215-925-2178. 4/4. 5-8 pm.
National Italian Museum of America Annual Dinner Honoring Councilman Mark Squilla. Spasso Italian Grill, 34 S Front St; 215-820-5840. $50. 4/4. 7 pm.
Sayre Health Center Health Fair Dental screens, eye exams, HIV rapid testing, mammograms, Zumba, yoga & family-friendly activities. Sayre High School, 5800 Walnut St.; 215-474-4444. 4/5. 11 am-3 pm.
Wild Foraging Workshop & hike, led by Tama Matsuoka. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd. $30; $25 members. 4/5. 12:30-2:30 pm.
Pennsylvania suburbs
Annual Book Fair
Hardback & paperback books. Spring House Estates, 728 Norristown Rd., Ambler. Closes 4/5.
Rediscover the Night Sky Community event inviting people to observe the sky at new observatory and deck. Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell; 215-641-6505. Closes 4/7.
Saturday Morning Bird Walk For all birding enthusiasts. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol; 215-785-1177. Closes 4/26.
New Jersey
Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival
Beers from around the globe, music, entertainment & more. A.C. Convention Center, 2001 Kirkman Blvd., Atlantic City; 609-646-1640.
» READ MORE: www.acbeerfest.com. 
; $55 advance, $60 day of event; $15 designated drivers. Closes 4/5.
Delaware
Girl Scout Program: Animals & Me
Pet and animal care class for Scouts. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. $12 per girl; included in admission chaperones, parents. 4/6. 9:30-12:30 pm.
Sports Card & Collectible Show Trade & buy cards. Aetna Fire Hall, 400 Ogletown Rd., Newark. 4/6. 10 am-3 pm.
Teddybear Tea Breakfast party for children. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington; www.brandywinezoo.org. $25; $20 members. 4/5. 9-10:30 am.
Kids' Stuff
Children's events
Art For Little Hands
First exploration of art for 3-5-year-olds. Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May; 609-898-8848. $13; $10 members.
Baby Lap Rap Stories & rhymes for babies. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown; registration required: 610-278-5100.
Baby Loves Disco Hip nightclub becomes childproof disco. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. www.babylovesdisco.com/. $14. 4/6. 11 am.
Breakfast with Bunny Breakfast buffet & treat from bunny. North Montco Technical Career Center, 1265 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale. $8; $4 ages 12 and under. 4/5. 9-11 am.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Montgomery Mall, 230 Montgomery Mall, North Wales. Closes 4/5.
Easter Egg Hunt for Children 6 and Under Hunt, stories, cartoons & more. Free Public Library of Monroe Township, 713 Marsha Ave., Williamstown; registration required: 856-629-1212 Ext 204. 4/5. 11 am-12 pm.
Easter Egg Hunt for Children 7 and Over Hunt, stores, cartoons & more. Free Public Library of Monroe Township, 713 Marsha Ave., Williamstown; registration required: 856-629-1212 Ext 204. 4/5. 1-2 pm.
English Is Fun Interactive activities to learn & improve English. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown; registration required: 610-278-5100.
Glory of Stories Children's storytime & craft activity. Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. $3.
Little Girls Tea Girls & their favorite dolls can enjoy snacks & iced tea, colonial games & a craft activity. Craven Hall, Street Rd., Warminster; 215-328-0512. $25 per adult/child pair. 4/5. 1-3 pm.
Mommy and Me Children's Program Parents & children discover nature together. Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May; 609-898-8848. $7; $5 members.
Preschool Pioneers Indoor & outdoor nature activities for young kids. Briar Bush Nature Center, 1212 Edgehill Rd., Abington; 215-887-6603. $24-$40.
Story Time at the Zoo Monthly program of animal-themed stories. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. Included in admission.
Storytelling at Main Point Books Family story time. Main Point Books, 1041 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr.
Terhune Orchards Read & Explore Program: Birds, Nesting & Birdhouses Storytime, educational program & birdhouse craft. Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton; registration required: 609 924-2310. $7. Closes 4/5.
Toddler Tickle Tales Songs, stories, & more for the active toddler and early preschool child. Ages 2-4 with caregiver. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown; registration required: 610-278-5100.
Children's performances
Seeing Is Believing!
Benefit for the Heal the Burn Foundation, starring magician Michael Grasso & comics Doc Swan, Mike Miller & Richie B. Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd., Bryn Athyn; 215-947-7384. healingtheburn.org. $30; $20 under 12. 4/5. 7 pm.
Children's museums & attractions
Camden Children's Garden
3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733.
» READ MORE: www.camdenchildrensgarden.org
. $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. $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. 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. $16; free for members, under 1. Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm.
Smith The Kids' Play Place in the Park 33d St.; 215-765-4325. smithkidsplayplace.org. Playhouse. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm.