Events for the family

40th Anniversary Celebration

The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House celebrates 40 years. Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, 6825-31 Norwitch Dr. 10/17. 5-10 pm.

Boat to Bartram's Garden Down the Schuylkill. Tour the botanic gardens & Bartram House. Schuylkill Banks, Schuylkill Avenue and Locust Street. $30. Closes 10/26.

Career Expo Get your resumé professionally reviewed. Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, 2100 Arch St. 10/22. 10 am-2 pm.

Chestnut Hill Harry Potter Festival Weekend of Potter-themed events & activities for all. Chestnut Hill, Historic Germantown Ave.; 215-247-6696. www.chestnuthillpa.com. Most events free. Closes 10/18.

Fall Family Fun Days With Furry Friends Kid & pet-friendly games, music, activities, hayrides, refreshments & more. Sister Cities Park, 18th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Closes 10/25.

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. Closes 10/17.

Harvest on Henry Farm Festival Farm-themed fun for the family. Games, music, information tables, petting zoo & more. Weavers Way Farms at W.B. Saul High School, 7100 Henry Ave; 215-843-2350 Ext 118. 10/18. 1-5 pm.

Annual Scarecrow Competition & Display

Bigger-than-life creations are displayed outdoors. Vote on your favorites. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska. Closes 10/26.

Bookcellar Browse. Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Rd., Abington.

Fall Into 4-H Festival 4-H Farm & Educational Center, 395 Bishop Hollow Rd., Springfield; registration required: 610-690-2655. 10/18. 10 am-3 pm.

Fanatic Authentic Sports Spectacular Weekend of autograph opportunities featuring many sports stars. Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Sugar Ray Leonard & more. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks. www.fanaticsauthenticshows.com. Free admission; autographs $19-$400 each. Closes 10/19.

Free Health Fair Screenings. Schoolhouse Senior Center, Sixth & Swarthmore Aves., Folsom; registration required: 610-237-8100. 10/17. 9 am-1 pm.

Narberth Oktoberfest German & local craft beers, live music, festival food & more. Narberth Park, 80 Windsor Ave., Narberth. www.narthberthonline.com. $40. 10/18. 5-9 pm.

The Suburban Fall Home Show Competitive prices on the latest remodeling, renovation & design resources. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks. www.phillyexpos.com. Closes 10/19.

Be Prepared: Scouts of Yesteryear

An exhibit dedicated to Boy and Girl Scout memorabilia & artifacts. Gloucester County Historical Society Museum, 58 N. Broad St., Woodbury; 856-848-8531. Included in admission. Closes 11/5.

Fall Stewardship Day Weed plants, pick up litter & help spruce up woods. Saddler's Woods, MacArthur Blvd., Haddon Twp, 10/18. 9:30-1 pm.

Fall Used Book Sale Used books & more on sale. Burlington County Library - Evesham Branch, 984 Tuckerton Rd., Marlton; registration required: 856-983-1444. Closes 10/19.

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour Guided trolley trip featuring info on the paranormal findings of Craig McManus. Downtown Cape May, 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $12; $7 children 3-12. Closes 10/30.

Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour Ghost stories & trip to the Cape May Lighthouse. Reservations required: 609-884-5404. Cape May Lighthouse and Cape May Point State Park, 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point; 609-884-2159. www.capemaymac.org. $20; $15 children 3-12. Closes 11/1.

Guided Tour of the Emlen Physick Estate Check out 15 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. $12; $7 children 3-12. Closes 10/31.

Halloween Parade Bands, floats, rescue vehicles, elected officials & others make their way along Landis Ave, from 45th to 40th St. Dance party to follow. 4416 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City; 609-263-0050. 10/17. 7 pm.

Historic District Trolley Tour Hear tales of the past. Downtown Cape May, 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $12; $7 children 3-12. Closes 11/1.

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour Downtown Cape May, 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $12; $5 children 3-12. Closes 11/1.

National Friends of the Library Week: Food Drive Collecting nonperishables for Cherry Hill Food & Outreach Council. Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Hwy. North, Cherry Hill. Closes 10/25.

Somers Point Pumpkin Day Decorating, group games, dance parties & more. John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, 24 Broadway, Somers Point. 10/18. 1-4 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. $12; $7 children 3-12. Closes 11/1.

Winery Cellar Tour & Tasting Tasting, tour & introduction to how wine is made. Cape May Winery, 709 Townbank Rd., Cape May. $20; $10 ages 16-20; free 15 and under. Closes 10/25.

DCCA: A 35-Year History

Artistic highlights, educational programming, documentary images, press clippings & other items provide insight on the center's evolution. Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington; 302-656-6466.

Delaware Awake! World War I at Home & Abroad This exhibit has posters, drawings & letters covering perspectives of the war. University of Delaware, 114 College Sq, Newark; 302-831-6589.

Portable Fire: A History of Match Safes Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Included in admission.

Treasures & Tales of Italy's Art Recovery Team This exhibit features over 30 Greek, Roman & Etruscan works of art. University of Delaware, 114 College Sq, Newark; 302-831-6589.

Zoo Yoga: OM'ing Otters Children's yoga class that incorporates animal education. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. $14. Closes 11/16.

ArtSee Drop-In Activities

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

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

Mommy and Me Children's Program Parents & children discover nature together. Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May; 609-898-8848. $9; $7 members.

Money and Me Story Time Children learn about money. Easttown Library & Information Center, 720 First Ave., Berwyn. 10/18. 11 am.

Camden Children's Garden

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

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. $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. Tue.-Thu. & Sun. 10 am-3 pm; Fri.-Sat. 10 am-8 pm.

Garden State Discovery Museum 2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-1233. www.discoverymuseum.com. Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper Exhibit. 10/17. 9:30-5:30 pm. Dinosaurium. News & Weather. Little Discoveries. Arts & Imagination. Storybook Castle. Down the Shore. $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 for 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. The Count's Halloween Spooktacular. 10/18. Elmo the Musical: Halloween. 10/18.

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