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Special Events Philadelphia Bierfest Sample from over a dozen Pa brewers. Light German fare & live music from the Keystone Mountain Boys. German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St.; 215-627-2332. $38-$53; $25 VIP Seminar only; $18 designated drivers; free under 10. 2/25. 1-5 pm.

Special Events

Philadelphia

Bierfest

Sample from over a dozen Pa brewers. Light German fare & live music from the Keystone Mountain Boys. German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St.; 215-627-2332. $38-$53; $25 VIP Seminar only; $18 designated drivers; free under 10. 2/25. 1-5 pm.

Dancin' On Air Talent Search Apply to be on a TV show. The Bayou, 4245 Main St. www.dancinonair.com. 2/25. 9 am-noon.

Dilemma & Friends Experience Concert with Jade Alston, Tyler James, Chill Moody and Lauren Talese. Sigma Sound Studios, 212 N. 12th St. $20-$30. 2/25. 8 pm.

Party Rockers Dance Reality Show Tapes every Sunday morning through February. Chickie's & Pete's, 1526 Packer Ave. 2/26. 8:30-2:30 pm.

Philly Livepod: The Black Box Theory Features live music, 2 DJs, food and party all under one roof. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-569-9700. www.comekleen.com/. $25. 2/24. 9 pm.

Something Inside So Strong: A Celebration of African American History Drama, music & dance. St. Malachy's Church, 1429 N. 11th St. 2/26. 3-5 pm.

The Murder at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt Murdered curator has left a trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art at the museum. Your job: Figure out whodunit! Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 877-946-4868. watsonadventures.com. $38.50. Closes 2/25.

Pennsylvania suburbs

Preschool Storytime Ages 2-3

Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Ave., Abington; Registration required: 215-886-9818.

New Jersey

Historic Smithville Mansion Guided Tours

Learn about the property's history as you explore the mansion, annex rooms & courtyard gardens. 803 Smithville Rd., Mount Holly. $6.

Delaware

43d Annual AAUW Dollars for Scholars Used Book Sale

Over 50,000 used books; sponsored by American Association of University Women. Concord Mall, 4737 Concord Pike, Wilmington.

» READ MORE: www.aauwwilmington.org/booksale.html

. Closes 3/4.

Kid's Stuff

Children's events

Collage Bookmarks

Make from recyclable materials. Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, 319 E State St., Trenton; Registration required: 609-989-1191. $15; $10 members. 2/25. 11 am-12:30 pm.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Ave., Abington; Registration required: 215-886-9818. Closes 2/27.

Dr. Seuss Day Afternoon of games, storytelling, face painting, juggling & more. Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside. Donations accepted. 2/26. 1-3 pm.

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

Magic Mornings Program for toddlers. Briar Bush Nature Center, 1212 Edgehill Rd., Abington; Registration required: 215-887-6603. $10 a class; $5 each additional child.

Pre-School Pioneers A nature series for kids. Briar Bush Nature Center, 1212 Edgehill Rd., Abington; Registration: 215-887-6603. $32 a month. Closes 2/28.

Children's performances

The Amazing Kreskin

Mentalist whose performances offer wit & showmanship. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.

» READ MORE: www.amazingkreskin.com/

. $25-$40. 2/26. 7:30 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. 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. Dinosaurium. International Children's Film Festival. 2/25. $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. City Capers. Flight Fantasy. Roadside Attractions. River Adventures. Wonderland. Centennial Exploration. Liberty Arm & Torch. Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel. ShopRite Supermarket Exhibit. Space Station. $15; free under 1, members. Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm.

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