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Special Events Philadelphia Dysfunktional Combining two of Harlem's best, Dysfunktional was born when Mix Paris, Hip Hop's juggler, and David Boyd, an innovative magician, got together. Together, Boyd and Paris eliminate cheesy entertainment to bring thei

Special Events

Philadelphia

Dysfunktional

Combining two of Harlem's best, Dysfunktional was born when Mix Paris, Hip Hop's juggler, and David Boyd, an innovative magician, got together. Together, Boyd and Paris eliminate cheesy entertainment to bring their audiences amazing juggling feats combined with hip-hop-themed juggling and comedy. Greene Street Studio, 6122 Greene St.

» READ MORE: www.davidandparis.com/dysfunktional

. $10. Closes 1/2.

Mummers Fancy Brigade Finale Fancy Brigade clubs perform two identical shows. Between shows, they march in historic Mummers Parade on Broad St. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 800-298-4200. www.ticketphiladelphia.org. $19. Closes 1/1.

New Year's Eve Fireworks Display Fireworks display synchronized to a musical soundtrack. Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd. www.delawareriverwaterfrontcorp.com. Closes 1/1.

Philadelphia Mummers Parade Thousands of participants parade down Broad Street in colorful costumes. Broad Street, Broad St. www.phillymummers.com. 1/1. 10 am.

Philadelphia Swing Dance Society: Procrastinator's New Years Swing Dance After you've recuperated from New Year's Eve celebrations, come celebrate again with the Philadelphia Swing Dance Society with the 'Procrastinator's New Year's Swing Dance.' The Boilermaker Jazz Band will be providing live music and a toast to the New Year will happen at midnight. The Commodore Barry Club (The Irish Center), 6815 Emlen St. 1/2. 9 pm-1 am.

Pennsylvania suburbs

Follow the Star: The Tradition of the Crèche

Featuring over 30 crèches from 20 countries. Glencairn Museum, 1001 Cathedral Rd., Bryn Athyn. Closes 1/2.

New Jersey

Holidays Through the Decades

Trees, trains & other items from holidays past & present. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Tuckerton; Registration required: 609-296-8868 x100. Included in admission. Closes 1/15.

New Year's Eve Fireworks Display Fireworks display synchronized to a musical soundtrack. Wiggins Waterfront Park, Mickel Blvd., Camden. www.delawareriverwaterfrontcorp.com. Closes 1/1.

Patriot Pirates - Tales of Plunder & Privateers of Coastal NJ Exhibit based on the Revolutionary War Privateers of the Jersey Shore. Ongoing. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Tuckerton; Registration required: 609-296-8868 x100. Included in admission.

Sunday Worship Service Celebrate in worship with this weekly service. First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield, 20 Kings Hwy. E., Haddonfield.

Delaware

First Saturdays in the First State: Guided Tours of Legislative Hall

Tours of the House & Senate Chambers plus insight into the history of Delaware. Legislative Hall, Court St. and Legislative Ave., Dover; 302-739-9194. 1/2. 9 am-4:30 pm.

No Bones About It... Learn about how the Victrola dog Nipper became one of the country's oldest trademarks. Includes make & take activity for kids. Museum Square - Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover. Donations accepted. 1/2. 9 am-4:30 pm.

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

Sports Card, Comic Book & Collectible Show Presented by A2Z Promotions & featuring approx. 50 dealer tables. 302-983-2636. www.a2zshows1.com. Aetna Fire Hall, 400 Ogletown Road, Newark; www.a2zshows1.com. www.a2zshows1.com. $2; free for children under 12. Closes 1/3.

Tours of the Governor's House at Woodburn Guided tours of Woodburn, the official residence of Delaware's Governor since 1965, as well as Hall House, the Governor's guest house. Woodburn, 151 Kings Highway, Dover; 302-739-5656. 1/2. 10 am-1 pm.

Kids' Stuff

Children's events

B. Someday Productions: Family Theatre Series

Interactive performance of a popular children's tale followed by crafts & info for parents. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-9255 or

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. $1-$10 pay-what-you-can.

Biggs Kids - Melty the Snowman The snowmen at Biggs have spent a little too much time in the sun and have started to melt. Children are invited to the museum to try to save them - before they melt. Sewell C. Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal St., Dover; 302-674-2111. 1/2. 2-3:30 pm.

Children's Storytelling Children's tales spun by various guest storytellers. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem; 610-867-2390. www.lvstorytellers.org. $5.50; free for children under 5. Closes 1/17.

Children's Storytime Stories & crafts. Barnes & Noble - Rittenhouse Square, 1805 Walnut St.; 215-665-0716. Closes 1/27.

Daria Folksinger who introduces children to world & American folk music using guitar, dulcimer & percussion instruments. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. 1/1. 11 am.

Duct Tape Art Create multicolored duct tape wearable art, featuring cool wallets, handbags & other items. Registration required: 856-845-5593. West Deptford Free Public Library, 420 Crown Point Rd., Thorofare; 856-845-5593. 1/5. 7-8 pm.

Giggle Gang Twice-monthly programs featuring live entertainment, crafts or nature classes. Springfield Mall, 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield.

Gustafer Yellowgold Projected animations accompanied by singer/songwriter Morgan Tayler's catchy story-songs. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. www.gustaferyellowgold.com. $10; $7 chidlren 1-12; free for children under 1. 1/2. 11:30 am.

New Year's Resolution Scrolls Kids can make new year's resolution lists on scrolls. The Crayola Factory, 30 Centre Square, Easton; 610-515-8000. Included in admission. Closes 1/3.

Parish Make & Take Sundays Make a work of art inspired by the 'Fanatsies & Fairy-Tales' exhibition. Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Included in admission. Closes 1/3.

Preschool Sample Class Free class to provide an idea what the theater's preschool Performing Arts Training Program is like. Freedom Theatre, 1346 N. Broad St. 1/6. 6:30 pm.

Steve Pullara Simple, fun & funny songs about topics such as frogs, bathtubs & gumdrops. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. www.coolbeansmusic.com. 1/1.

12 pm.

Storytime Kids can enjoy a new story weekly. Borders Books & Music, 4221 Concord Pike, Wilmington.

Storytime New stories read weekly. Barnes & Noble - Wilmington, 4801 Concord Pike, Wilmington; 302-487-9677. Closes 1/27.

The Lara & Joe Show Fun & educational music program for kids. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 Frankford Ave. $5. 1/2. 12 pm.

Winter Toyland Experiment with different types of toys or try making instant snow. Da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology, 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, Allentown; 484-664-1002. Included in admission. Closes 1/3.

Children's museums and attractions

Camden Children's Garden

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

» READ MORE: www.camdenchildrensgarden.org

. Holiday Festival of Lights. 1/2. Three Kings Day: Día de Los Reyes. 1/2. 1-3 pm. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

Garden State Discovery Museum 2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-1233. www.discoverymuseum.com. Little Discoveries. 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. 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. Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm.

Kix & Giggles Children's Playground 9356 Old Bustleton Ave.; 215-677-4140. www.kixandgiggles.com. Tue.-Thu. 10 am-5 pm; Fri.-Sat. 10 am-7 pm; Sun. 10 am-6 pm.

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic; 215-581-3181. www.pleasetouchmuseum.org. City Capers. Flight Fancy. Roadside Attractions. River Adventures. Wonderland. Centennial Exploration. Liberty Arm & Torch. Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel. ShopRite Supermarket Exhibit. Enchanted Colonial Village. 1/2. Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm. 7/23-9/3: Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Thu. 9 am-8 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm.

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne; 215-752-7070. www.sesameplace.com. Weekends only thru 10/31.

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