Events for the family

American Cancer Society Prevention Study

Help find a cure for cancer. Independence Blue Cross, 1901 Market Street Cancer.org/CPS3. 10/19. 10 am-4 pm.

Annual Kid's Consignment Sale Find hidden treasures. St. Mary's Episcopal Church - Nursery School, 3916 Locust Walk 10/20. 9:30-2:30 pm.

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.

Paws for a Cause Dog-themed benefit for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave. Donations accepted. 10/21. 10:30 am.

Theatre Philadelphia: A Celebration of Community Awards ceremony w/performances by area companies. Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Sts.; 215-893-1999. theatrephiladelphia.org. $25-$100. 10/22. 7:30 pm.

Whispers Along the Wissahickon Family Halloween fun. Wissahickon Environmental Center, 300 Northwestern Ave.; 215-247-0417. $30; $15 children; $85 family of four. 10/19. 5:30-9 pm.

Books Sale

Used books. Upper Darby/Sellers Memorial Library, 76 S. State Rd., Upper Darby. Closes 10/27.

18th Century Colonial Field Day

Battle reenactment. Red Bank Battlefield Park - Whitall House Museum, 100 Hessian Ave., National Park. 10/21. 11 am-4 pm.

Bugle Calls of the American Civil War A musical performance and discussion by George Rabbai, Civil War reenactor and bugler. Camden County College - Center for Civic Leadership & Responsibility, 200 N. Broadway, Camden. 10/24. 6-7 pm.

Harvest Festival Featuring Fire & Life Safety Day Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Borton's Mill Rd., Cherry Hill. 10/21. Noon-4 pm.

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.

Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey Lighthouse lovers climb the Tuckerton Seaport lighthouse Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Tuckerton; 609-296-8868. $3. Closes 10/21.

Tea & Tour Tour the home of Smith Machine Co. founder Hezekiah Bradley Smith, who purchased the land in 1865. Historic Smithville Mansion, 803 Smithville Rd., Mount Holly; 856-767-3159. $20. Closes 10/24.

Ticket Auction & Dinner Dance the night away & have a chance to win prizes. Riverview Estates, 303 Bank Ave., Riverton; 856-829-2274. $20. 10/20. 6-10 pm.

Walk in the Wild Event will take place the third Sunday of the month with a different focus each month. Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust, Rankin Ave., Woodbury; 856-579-4441.

4th Annual Wag-n-Walk

5K run/walk, family-friendly doggie walk & PAWS party with activities, vendors & food. Glasgow Park, 2199 Pulaski Hwy., Christiana.

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. 10/20. 9 am.

American Girl Party: Meet Caroline Abbott

Party introducing the latest 'American Girl' character. Appearances by the illustrators & fashion show w/period outfits. Harleysville Books, 674 Main St., Harleysville; 215-256-9311. $8. 10/20. 1-2 pm.

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

Baby Loves Disco Transforming the hippest nightclubs into childproof discos. Shampoo, 417 N. 8th St.; 215-922-7500. www.babylovesdisco.com/. $20. 10/21. 12-2:30 pm.

Dragon's Tooth Day Kids can hunt for 'Dragon Clues,' then meet author N.D. Wilson via Skype & see his studio. Harleysville Books, 674 Main St., Harleysville; Registration required. $10. 10/24. 1-2 pm.

Fall Fun Day Crafts and games. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown; Registration required: 610-278-5100. 10/19. 2-4 pm.

Family Clay Garden Totem Workshop Sculpture craft class. Main Line Art Center, 746 Panmure Rd., Haverford; 610-525-0272. $67; $57 members. Closes 10/28.

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

Harvest Hayrides Haywagon ride behind the scenes. Waterloo Gardens, 200 N. Whitford Rd., Exton; Registration required: 610-363-0800. $5 per child. Closes 10/27.

Haunted Seaport Hayrides, children's activities, pumpkin patch. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Tuckerton; 609-296-8868. $2-$8. Closes 10/27.

McKinley Build a Scarecrow Night McKinley Elementary School, 370 Cedar Rd., Elkins Park. 10/19. 6 pm.

Mommy 'n' Me Pilates Class Exercise class for moms w/infants. Belly Pilates, 100 Chetwynd Dr. Ste. 201, Bryn Mawr. $25.

Musical Marching Minyan With Chana Rothman A morning service for kids. Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St.; 215-844-1507.

Pumpkin Painting for Kids Waterloo Gardens, 200 N. Whitford Rd., Exton; Registration required: 610-363-0800. Closes 10/28.

Sleepytime Stories Bilingual family story and song time Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown; Registration required: 610-278-5100.

Wild World of Art Nature-themed art classes. Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington; 302-656-6466. $75; $60 Members. Closes 11/10.

Writing Workshop With Matthew Cody 'Powerless' author leads a writing workshop for youth. Harleysville Books, 674 Main St., Harleysville; Registration required. $10. 10/24. 5 pm.

Youngster Country: An Adventure in Rural Art Making Americana art class. Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington; 302-656-6466. 10/21. Noon-3 pm.

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. 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. Fairy Ball. $30; $25 member children; $5 adults. 10/19. 6:30-8:30 pm. $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. $15; free under 1, members. 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 under 2.

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