Events for the family
Special Events Philadelphia 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony Honoring recipient Haki Madhubuti. Part of the 2008 Celebration of Black Writing Festival. Church of the Advocate, 1801 West Diamond St.; 215-232-4485. www.artsanctuary.org. $20. 5/23 7:30 pm.
Special Events
Philadelphia
2008 Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony
Honoring recipient Haki Madhubuti. Part of the 2008 Celebration of Black Writing Festival. Church of the Advocate, 1801 West Diamond St.; 215-232-4485.
» READ MORE: www.artsanctuary.org
. $20. 5/23 7:30 pm.
*FREE*
Celebration of Black Writing Festival
Writing workshops, panels w/guest authors (Walter Mosley, Denise Turney, Omar Tyree & more), children's area & more. 215-232-4485.
» READ MORE: www.artsanctuary.org
. Church of the Advocate, 1801 West Diamond St.; 5/23 noon. Cecil B. Moore Ave.; 5/24 11 am-7 pm. Temple University, 1801 N. Broad St.; 5/24 noon-6:30 pm.
Ghosts of Philadelphia Family Hunt
Explore Independence Hall in search of clues. Independence Hall, Chestnut St.; 877-946-4868.
» READ MORE: www.WatsonAdventures.com
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$17. 5/24 4-6 pm.
*FREE*
Schuylkill Banks Navy Appreciation Days
Boat tours & demonstrations by Navy Seals & SWCC. Schuylkill Banks, Market St.; 215-222-6030.
» READ MORE: www.schuylkillbanks.org
. 5/26 noon-7 pm. Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386.
» READ MORE: www.pennslandingcorp.com
. 5/27 11 am-5:30 pm. 5/28 11 am-5 pm.
Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour
One part history, two parts haunt. Visit more than 20 scary sites to hear Philly folklore. Advance reservations recommended. Closes 11/30. Tour meets at COSI Restaurant, 325 Chestnut St.; 215-525-1776.
» READ MORE: www.spiritsof76.com
. $17.50; $12.50 children. 5/23-24 7:30 pm. 5/29 7:30 pm.
Pennsylvania suburbs
Community Fair
Middletown Community Foundation. Held at Levitz Parking Lot, 1661 East Lincoln Hwy. (across from Reedman-Toll), Langhorne; 215-901-8421.
» READ MORE: www.middletowntwpbucks.org
. 5/28-5/29 6-10 pm.
*FREE*
Decoration Day
Sponsored by W.S. Hancock Society. Historic Montgomery Cemetery, 1 Hantranft Ave., Norristown; 610-630-0912.
» READ MORE: www.wshancocksociety.org
. 5/26 11 am.
Devon Horse Show & County Fair
Benefit for the Bryn Mawr Hospital. Devon Horse Grounds, Dorset & Valley Forge Rds., Devon; 610-688-2554;
» READ MORE: tickets@devonhorseshow.org
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» READ MORE: www.devonhorseshow.net
. $7; $5 seniors; $3 children under 12; $50 11-day pass. 5/23-5/24 8 am. 5/25 1 pm. 5/26-5/29 8 am.
Hatboro Fun Festival
Carnival rides & games, entertainment, food & more. Downtown Hatboro, York Rd., Hatboro; 215-956-9540,
» READ MORE: office@hatborochamber.org
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» READ MORE: www.hatboro-pa.com
. $2; $1 students; free for children 12 & under. 5/26 2-11 pm. 5/27-5/29 6-10 pm.
Lansdowne Memorial 5K Race
Race through Central Business District & historic areas of Lansdowne. Memorial Day Parade to follow. Downtown Lansdowne, Lansdowne & Baltimore Ave., Lansdowne; 484-461-7001. lansdownesfuture.org/5krace. $20-$55 registration fee. 5/26 8:30 am.
*FREE*
National Senior Health & Fitness Day
Treadmill walking, exercise classes, seminars, games, health screenings & more. Daniel J. Detwiler Phoenixville YMCA, 400 E. East Pothouse Rd., Phoenixville; 610-933-5861.
» READ MORE: www.paymca.org
. 5/28 9 am-5 pm.
*FREE*
St. Philip Neri Annual Parish Carnival
Games, rides, food, card games, live music, garage sale & more. St. Philip Neri Church, 1325 Klinerd Rd., Pennsburg; 215-679-9275.
» READ MORE: www.spnparish.org
. 5/28-5/29 6-10 pm.
*FREE*
Sunday at Meadowbrook Farm: Easy Outdoor Color Combinations
Meadowbrook Farm & Penn State Abington host this gardening program. Meadowbrook Farm, 1633 Washington Lane, Meadowbrook; 215-887-5900.
» READ MORE: www.meadowbrookfarm.org
. 5/25 1 pm.
*FREE*
Warminster Township Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade
Starts at Township Building, ends at VFW Post 6493. Warminster Township Building, 401 Gibson Ave., Warminster; 215-443-5414.
» READ MORE: www.warminstertownship.org
. 5/26 10 am-1 pm.
New Jersey
*FREE*
7th Annual South Jersey Sports Extravaganza & Wellness Expo
Health screenings, demonstrations, natural products & more. Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, 2 Miss America Way, Atlantic City; 609-344-3535.
» READ MORE: www.southjerseyexpo.com
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5/23 10 am-5 pm. 5/24 10 am-7 pm.
Classic Corvette Club Show: Spring Into Summer
Features over 175 makes & models. The Promenade at Sagemore, Rte. 73, Sagemore Dr., Marlton; 856-985-3846.
» READ MORE: www.thepromenadenj.com
. $20 entry per car. 5/25 8:30-11 am.
*FREE*
Franklin Township Memorial Day Parade & Service
Starts at Franklinville Fire House & ends at VFW. VFW Post 2071, 2179 Delsea Dr., Franklinville; 856-694-9878. 5/26 9 am.
*FREE*
Lions Strawberry Fair
Live entertainment, games, rides, food, farm animals, antique car show & more. Oceanport Lions Club, Port au Peck Ave., Oceanport; 732-222-3537. 5/23-5/25.
*FREE*
Memorial Day Ceremony
Patriotic music, special speakers, military re-enactors, military air fly-over & barbecue luncheon. All Veterans Park, Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd., Sewell; . 5/26 1 pm.
*FREE*
Memorial Day Ceremony
Town Hall Field, E. Main St., Columbus; 609-298-4174. 5/25 2 pm.
*FREE*
National Senior Health & Fitness Day
Health screenings, tours, info on community services & more. Ocean County YMCA, 1088 West Whitty Rd., Toms River; 732-341-9622.
» READ MORE: www.ocymca.org
. 5/28 9 am-1 pm.
Wildwoods International Kite Festival
World-renowned kite builders & competitors, kite-making workshops & exhibits, children's activities & more. Wildwoods Convention Center, 5401 Boardwalk, Wildwood; 609-729-9000.
» READ MORE: www.wildwoodsnj.com/cc
. Free for spectators. 5/23 9-11 pm. 5/24-5/26 9 am-5 pm.
Delaware
WSTW's Family Fun Night
Appearances by WSTW radio celebrities, music, games, crafts & more. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington; 302-571-7747.
» READ MORE: www.wstw.com
. $1; free for children under 3. 5/29 6-8 pm.
Kids' Stuff
Children's performances
Miss Amy & Her Big Kids Band
World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400;
» READ MORE: www.missamykids.com
. $10; $7 children 1-12; free for children under 1. 5/24 11:30 am.
Children's events
*FREE*
Family Fun Night
Prize drawings & balloon entertainers. Coastline, 1240 Brace Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-795-1773.
» READ MORE: www.coastlinerestaurantbar.com
. 5/29 6-8 pm.
Hummingbird Express Rides
Miniature passenger train taking riders through the park & loop around the new Butterfly Garden & Hummingbird Habitat. Cape May County Park Zoo, Garden State Parkway Exit 11, Cape May; 609-465-5271.
» READ MORE: www.capemaycountyzoo.org
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Donation suggested: $2. 5/23-9/6 10 am-4:45 pm.
*FREE*
Juan-in-a-Million Music Jam
Open music jam. Garage Community & Youth Center, 115 South Union St., Kennett Square; 610-444-6464.
» READ MORE: www.garageyouthcenter.org
. 5/26 7-9 pm.
Children's museums & attractions
Camden Children's Garden
3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733.
» READ MORE: www.camdenchildrensgarden.org
. Butterfly house, maze, treehouse & more. Fit & Fun Festival - Showcases easy & fun ideas for a healthy lifestyle. Crafts, entertainment, planting activity & educational activities. 5/24 noon-4 pm. $6; $4 ages 3-11; free for children 2 & under Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-1233.
» READ MORE: www.discoverymuseum.com
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Hands-on children's museum featuring an activity wonderland for infants through age 10. $9.95; $8.95 seniors; free for children under 1. Daily 9:30 am-5:30 pm thru 10/1.
Insectarium
8046 Frankford Ave.; 215-335-9500.
» READ MORE: www.insectarium.com
. Arachnid Alley, Cockroach Kitchen, Working Beehive & more. $7; free for children under 2. Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm.
Kix & Giggles Children's Playground
9356 Old Bustleton Ave.; 215-677-4140.
» READ MORE: www.kixandgiggles.com
. Attractions include a wrap-around gym, a rock wall, soft-play section for babies & toddlers, an outside seating area & more. Mondays 10 am-3 pm are reserved for children with special needs & their families. See website for more info. $6.95. Tue.-Thu. 10 am-8 pm; Fri.-Sat. 10 am-9 pm; Sun. 10 am-8 pm.
The Please Touch Museum
210 N. 21st St.; 215-963-0667.
» READ MORE: www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
. Arts & crafts, stories, theater, interactive exhibits, hands-on activities & more. $10.95; free for children under 1. Daily 9 am-4:30 pm.
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne; 215-752-7070.
» READ MORE: www.sesameplace.com
. Memorial Day Fireworks. 5/25 9 pm. $47.50; $42.50 seniors; free for children under 2. Open daily thru 9/1.
*FREE*
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
Intersection of 33rd & Oxford Sts. in E. Fairmount Park; 215-765-4325.
» READ MORE: www.smithplayhouse.org
. Three-story "play mansion" for children 0-5 yrs. old & huge outdoor play park for children 0-10 featuring the Giant Wooden Slide, the giant net climber, the Apollo spinner climber, the Biggo Duo swing & much more. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm. Children must be accompanied by adult.
Literary Calendar
Book signings & readings
Barnes & Noble - Rittenhouse Square
1805 Walnut St.; 215-665-0716.
» READ MORE: www.bn.com
. Donald Scott, Sr.:
Camp William Penn
. 5/28 7 pm. Bernard Harvard & Mark Sylvester:
Walnut Street Theatre
. 5/28 7 pm.
Borders Books & Music
1 S. Broad St.; 215-568-7400. Don Russell:
Joe Sixpack's Philly Beer Guide
. 5/29 noon.
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5322.
» READ MORE: www.library.phila.gov
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James Frey:
Bright Shiny Morning
. 5/27 7 pm. Leif Enger:
So Brave, Young & Handsome
. 5/29 7 pm. Richard A. Clarke:
Your Government Failed You
. 5/29 noon.
Lansdowne Friends School
110 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne; 610-623-2458.
» READ MORE: www.lansdownefriendsschool.org
. Rick Foster:
Choosing Brilliant Health
. 5/27 7-8 pm.
Poetry & lectures
Da Vinci Art Alliance
704 Catharine St.; 215-829-0466.
» READ MORE: www.davinciartalliance.org
. Justin DeForest: Transman Crossing - Compilation of poems, self-dialogues & observations from DeForest's journals when he was questioning his gender identity. Part of the Trans-Gression Arts Festival. Donations accepted. 5/24-5/25 4 pm.
Franklin Township Library & Community Center
1584 Coles Mill Rd., Franklinville; 856-694-2833.
» READ MORE: www.franklintownship.com/library
. Attracting Butterflies/Hummingbirds to Your Garden Naturally. Reg. req. by 5/28. 5/29 7 pm.
Harvest Book Outlet
9 E. State St., Media; 610-566-3191.
» READ MORE: www.harvestbooks.com
. Poets & Prophets: Joyce Meyers - Reading by lawyer/poet Meyers followed by open reading. Donation suggested: $2. 5/27 7 pm.