Events for the family
Special Events Philadelphia Bootstrap Philadelphia Expo A standards-based curriculum that teaches students to program their own video games using purely algebraic and geometric concepts. University of Pennsylvania - Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce St.; 215-898-3900, Info: 215-898-6701. 4/19. 5-6:30 pm.
Special Events
Philadelphia
Bootstrap Philadelphia Expo
A standards-based curriculum that teaches students to program their own video games using purely algebraic and geometric concepts. University of Pennsylvania - Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce St.; 215-898-3900, Info: 215-898-6701. 4/19. 5-6:30 pm.
Faces of Forgiveness Featuring Michael Berg and songwriter Peter Katz. Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Ave. 4/17. 7 pm.
Generation Run: Walk and Family Festival This fund-raising event helps youth go farther. The Navy Yard, 4747 S. Broad St. $35. 4/14. 8 am.
Germantown White House Exhibits Interactive exhibits featuring George Washington's family & household. Germantown White House (formerly Deshler-Morris House), 5442 Germantown Ave.; 215-965-2305.
Nodate Cherry Blossom Tea Ceremony Traditional Japanese ceremony. Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, 5070 Parkside Ave.; 215-878-5097. $35. 4/14. 1-2:30 pm.
Race and Rock Scavenger Hunt Walk at your own pace and enjoy spring. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St.; 215-291-4945. $15. 4/14. Noon.
Sakura Sunday Exhibits & activities in honor of the annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival. Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, 5070 Parkside Ave.; 215-878-5097. $5. 4/15. 11 am-4 pm.
Pennsylvania suburbs
Daytime Book Club
Harleysville Books, 674 Main St., Harleysville; 215-256-9311. $5. 4/18. 10:30-11:30 am.
Delaware Valley Environmental Fair Dozens of workshops, interactive exhibits & demonstrations, educational & commercial displays & much more. Strath Haven High School, 205 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford. earthcarecouncil.org/. 4/14. 9:30-3 pm.
Historic House Tour Eight private homes open to public as well as other historic sites in community. Thornbury Historical Society, 130 Glen Mills Rd., Glen Mills; 484-840-9252. $25 advance; $30 day of event. 4/15. 10:30-4 pm.
Montgomery County Housing Fair Workshops on credit, buying or renting a home, preventing foreclosures and more. Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, 201 E Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting. 4/14. 10 am-3 pm.
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.
Profstock 2012 Rowan University hosts; features performances by the All-American Rejects, Cobra Starship and DJ KalKutta. Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro; https://alumni.rowan.edu/default.aspx?Page=EVNTEventDetail&EventID=1132. $10. 4/14. 7 pm.
Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus: Barnum Bash Stunts & feats of strength by international performers. Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; Box Office: 609-348-7000. www.ringling.com. $20-$80. Closes 4/22.
Walk in the Wild Event will take place the third Sunday of the month with a different focus each month. Call 856-579-4441 for information. Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust, Rankin Ave., Woodbury; 856-579-4441.
Kid's Stuff
Children's events
Come Play With Us
Parents and babies 9-17 months. Milton & Betty Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate City.
Cookies & Storytime A weekly program for preschoolers that includes an introduction to books, an activity & snack. Harleysville Books, 674 Main St., Harleysville; 215-256-9311. $2; $5 families.
Free Annual Kid's Day Events Everyone wins something. SMG Sportsplex at Warminster, 654 York Rd., Warminster. 4/14. Noon.
Guys Book Club A book club for boys. Harleysville Books, 674 Main St., Harleysville; 215-256-9311. $5. 4/19. 6:30-7:15 pm.
Indian Valley Family YMCA Dodgeball Tournament Souderton High School, 625 Lower Rd., Souderton; 215-588-9849. 4/14. 11 am-8 pm.
Kid Support for People Impacted by Cancer Group for children who have cancer or family members or friends with cancer. Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia (formerly the Wellness Community of Philadelphia), 4100 Chamounix Dr.; Reservations required: 215-879-7733.
KidsinCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Enjoy an afternoon of children's activities. Comcast Center, 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd. 4/14. 11 am-1 pm.
Ladybug Girl & Bumblebee Boy Story Party An hour of storytelling, craft and fun. Harleysville Books, 674 Main St., Harleysville; Registration required: 215-256-9311. $5. 4/14. 11 am-noon.
Lego Club Build, create and have fun with Legos. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown; Registration required: 610-278-5100. 2d Sat of month.
Spies Like Us Writing Workshop Learn how to be a spy in this workshop. Philly Spells Writing Center, 2526 N. Alder St.; phillyspells.org. Closes 4/21.
Children's museums & attractions
Camden Children's Garden
3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733.
» READ MORE: www.camdenchildrensgarden.org
. Delicious & Nutritious. $10. 4/18. Dino Day & Bug Bonanza. 4/14. $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.
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.