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Special Events Philadelphia    Art & Architecture Tour Tour focusing on the Center's architecture & the artwork on display. Sat. 10:30 am. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999.

Special Events

Philadelphia

Art & Architecture Tour

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

Big Philly Beerfest Sample 300+ beers from over 100 local & national breweries. Benefits Animal Rescue Partners. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 215-418-4700. www.bigphillybeerfest.com.   $40-$50 advance; $50-$60 day of event; $15 designated drivers. Closes 1/16.

Pennsylvania suburbs

American Camp Association Bucks County Camp Expo

Meet representatives from nearly 50 traditional and specialty day and overnight camps, teen travel and adventure programs, and camps for children with special needs, to fin the right camp for your family and budget and take advantage of early registration discounts. Delaware Valley University, 700 E Butler Ave., Doylestown.   1/16. 12 pm.

Annual Model Railroad Open House Interactive train installations, Thomas the Tank Engine, scavenger hunt & more. Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club, 400 S. Main St., Phoenixville. www.svmrrc.com.   Closes 1/24.

Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk Explore Lorimer Park and the Bethayres Swamp. Walk leaders will be from the Wyncote Audubon Society. Preregistration is required. Call or email smorgan@montcopa.org. Lorimer Park, 183 Moredon Rd., Huntingdon Valley.   1/19. 8:30 am.

Keystone N-Trak Model Railroad Open House The public is invited to see the N Scale trains running on the layout for the this two day event with the Keystone Model Railroad Club. Dublin Technology Enterprise Center, 123 N. Main St., Dublin.   Closes 1/31.

Malvern Stroll Monthly event feat. music, light refreshments & specials at various King Street venues. Downtown Malvern, 1. E. First Ave., Malvern.

Philly Home & Garden Show Home, yard & garden-related products & services. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks. www.phillyhomeandgarden.com/home.   $8 advance, $10 day of event; free for children 12 and under. Closes 1/17.

New Jersey

Animal Adventures: Penguins

Themed program for budding animal lovers. Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant; Registration required: 732-899-1659.   $10. 1/16. 9-10 am.

Junior Keepers Participants can help out with tasks like animal enrichment, logging & feeding. Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant; Registration required: 732-899-1659. $80. 1/18. 8 am-1 pm.

Lunch & Learn: The '50s Woman This Powerpoint show contrasts the roles and lifestyles of women in the 1850s and 1950s. The presentation takes place in the Carriage House. Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May.   $5; MAC members free. 1/20. 12-1 pm.

Third Thursday Hammonton Businesses & arts organizations throughout town offer extended hours, promotions & special events. Downtown Hammonton, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton.   Closes 1/21.

Winery Cellar Tour & Tasting Tasting, tour & introduction to how wine is made. Cape May Winery, 709 Townbank Rd., Cape May.   $20.

Youth Achievers Science & Math Projects Various projects completed by area youth will be on display. Willingboro Public Library, 220 Willingboro Pkwy., Willingboro.   Closes 1/29.

Delaware

Wedding Open House

See the building's various rental spaces & sample catering dishes. World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington; Registration required.   1/20. 6-9 pm.

Kids' Stuff

Children's events

Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream

Rapunzel & friends set off on an adventure in Disney's latest ice show. Closes 1/24. Sun National Bank Center, 550 S. Broad St., Trenton; 800-298-4200. disneyonice.com/dare-to-dream.   $15-$75.

Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream Rapunzel & friends set off on an adventure in Disney's latest ice show. Closes 1/24. Sun National Bank Center, 550 S. Broad St., Trenton; 800-298-4200. disneyonice.com/dare-to-dream.   $25-$80.

Children's museums & attractions

Camden Children's Garden

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

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. $6; $5 ages 3-11; free for children 2 & under. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

The Crayola Experience 30 Centre Square, Easton; 610-515-8000. www.crayolaexperience.com. .

Delaware Children's Museum 550 Justison Street, Wilmington; 302-654-2340. www.delawarechildrensmuseum.org. $8.75; free for children 12 months & under and members. Tue.-Thu. 10 am-3 pm; Fri.-Sat. 10 am-8 pm; Sun. 10 am-3 pm.

Garden State Discovery Museum 2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-1233. www.discoverymuseum.com. Dinosaurium. News & Weather. Little Discoveries. Storybook Castle. Down the Shore. Arts & Imagination. $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. 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. $50.95; $45.95 seniors; free for children under 2. Open daily.

Smith The Kids' Play Place in the Park 3500 Reservoir Dr.; 215-765-4325. smithplayground.org. Crafts in the Playhouse. 1/15. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm.