Events for the family

Battle on the Runway

Invited guests include Eva Marcille & Jaslene Gonzalez, Winners of 'America's Next Top Model.' Tickets & info: 646-881-0324. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 215-418-4700.

» READ MORE: www.mmmmodelmanagement.com

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6/29 noon-10 pm.

Hidden River Outfitters: Advanced Kayak Tour to Bartram's Garden

Kayak tour, lunch & tour of Bartram's Garden. Schuylkill Banks, Market St.; 215-222-6030 x100.

» READ MORE: www.hiddenriveroutfitters.com

. $75. 6/29 11 am.

Public Tours of Naval Vessel: USS Carney (DDG 64)

Docked at Penn's Landing for holiday weekend. First port visit since its return from deployment. Closes 7/5. Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386 (2FUN),

» READ MORE: www.pennslandingcorp.com

. 7/1-7/3 10 am-5 pm.

*FREE*

12th Annual Celtic Day

Irish music, food, dancing & children's activities. Bristol Lions Park, Mill & Radcliffe Sts., Bristol; 215-788-8948.

» READ MORE: www.bristolborough.com

. 6/29 1-8 pm.

Annual Celtic Fling & Highland Games

Music, dance, food, crafts, Highland athletic games, border collies, sheep to shawl demonstrations & more. Mount Hope Estate & Winery, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim; 717-665-7021.

» READ MORE: www.PaRenFaire.com

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$24.95; $9.95 children 5-11. 6/28-6/29 11 am-10 pm.

*FREE*

Butterfly & Bug Walk

Nature walk in search of insects & butterflies. Green Lane Nature Center, 1492 Gravel Pike, Green Lane; 215-234-8497. 6/28 1 pm.

*FREE*

Southampton Days

Annual celebration w/crafts, games, Bingo, live music, county fair activities & more. Tamanend Park, 1255 Second St. Pike, Southampton; 215-355-9781.

» READ MORE: www.southamptondays.com

. 6/30-7/5 6:30 pm.

Veggie Fest

All-vegetarian picnic & festival. Hoopes Park, Hoopes Park Ln., West Chester;

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, or Lydia at

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. $12; $5 children under 12. 6/28 noon-4 pm.

Zoo Snooze Campouts

Zoo overnight camping opportunity. Meals included. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown; Registration required: 610-277-3825 x255.

» READ MORE: www.elmwoodparkzoo.org

. $40. Overnight to Sunday am. 6/28.

*FREE*

Barnegat Bay Day

Fun for the family while learning about the importance of Barnegat Bay. Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Beach Haven; 609-494-1241.

» READ MORE: www.lbifoundation.org

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7/2 1-4 pm.

*FREE*

Boardwalk Family Fun Night

Parades, clowns & music on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. Wildwood Beach & Boardwalk, 17th to 53rd Sts., Wildwood; 609-523-1602.

» READ MORE: www.wildwoodsnj.com

. 7/3 7-9 pm.

*FREE*

Car Cruise

Opportunity to show off your car & enjoy the town's offerings. Towne of Historic Smithville, 1 N. New York Rd., Smithville; 609-652-7777. historicsmithvillenj.com. 6/27 5-8 pm.

*FREE*

Magic of the Night

Magic spectacular features stunning illusions & electrifying effects. Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 Seventh St., Beach Haven; 609-492-4000.

» READ MORE: www.fantasyislandpark.com

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6/27 7:30, 8:30 pm & 9:30 pm.

Family Fun Day

Drop-in program to focus on different aspects of Rockwood. Rockwood Museum, 610 Shipley Rd., Wilmington; 302-761-4340.

» READ MORE: www.rockwood.org

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$1-$3. 6/28 11 am.

*FREE*

Cool Beans Band

Community Center Park, 2903 Walton Rd., Plymouth Meeting; 610-277-4312.

» READ MORE: www.coolbeansmusic.com

. 7/3 10-11 am.

*FREE*

Harry Potter Wizard Rock Concert

Music inspired by the Harry Potter series. Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5372.

» READ MORE: www.library.phila.gov

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7/3 2 pm.

*FREE*

Rick Waterhouse

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, 209 Race St., Ambler; 215-646-1072.

» READ MORE: www.wvpl.org

. 7/2 10:30 am.

Animal Tales

For grades 1-5: animal stories & a day full of related activities. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington; Registration required.

» READ MORE: www.brandywinezoo.org

. $34. 6/30-7/3 9 am-3 pm.

*FREE*

Bug Out II

Help design costumes & room decor for the upcoming Bug Ball for young kids. Burlington County Library, 1619 Riverton Rd., Cinnaminson; Registration required: 856-829-9340.

» READ MORE: www.burlco.lib.nj.us

. 7/3 3 pm.

Chinese Dragon Workshop

Children's workshop exploring Chinese culture, art & shadow theater. Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

» READ MORE: www.thecolonialtheatre.com

. $75. 6/27 1:30-3:30 pm.

Explore Your Backyard

Children's program on backyard plants & animals. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown; Registration required.

» READ MORE: www.elmwoodparkzoo.org

. $14. 7/3 10:30-11:15 am.

*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

. 6/30 7-9 pm.

Kids Day at the Physick Estate

Learn what life was like more than 100 years ago. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; 609-884-5404.

» READ MORE: www.capemaymac.org

. $5 children 3-12; free for adults. 7/2 10 am-3 pm.

Shadow Mask Workshop: Monkey King's First Adventure

Children's shadow mask theater class. Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

» READ MORE: www.thecolonialtheatre.com

. $100. 6/27 9 am-noon.

Teddy Bear Tea Parties

Kid-friendly food, music & fun. Carriage House Tearoom & Cafe, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; Reservations: 609-884-5111.

$18; $10 children. 7/2 11 am & 1 pm.

Camden Children's Garden

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

» READ MORE: www.camdenchildrensgarden.org

. Butterfly house, maze, treehouse & more. $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. Kaleidosaurus Kiddie Festival - 4-day event featuring kid-friendly rides, games, food & more. $15 wristband include museum adm. & unlimited carnival rides. 6/27-6/29 noon-8 pm. Cows Are Great! - Information about butter-making & other cow-themed subjects. 6/28-6/29 10 am. $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. Good Bug, Bad Bug - Find out which insects help people & which ones harm. Closes 6/30. Butterflies - Learn about metamorphosis & what you can do to attract butterflies to your yard. Join others in a butterfly release. Closes 7/31. $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. Target First Wednesday Night - Exhibits, theater performances, art activities, storytelling & more. $2. 7/2 5-7 pm. $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

. Hip Hop Harry - Emmy-nominated & Parents Choice award-winning program presents this live concert. 6/28-6/29 11:45 am, 1 & 3:30 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. Children must be accompanied by adult. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-7 pm thru 8/31.

Barnes & Noble-Rittenhouse Square

1805 Walnut St.; 215-665-0716.

» READ MORE: www.barnesandnoble.com

. Lauren Weisberger:

Chasing Harry Winston

. 6/30 7:30 pm.

Church of the Holy Trinity

19th & Walnut Sts.; 215-567-1267.

» READ MORE: www.htrit.org

. Tom Keels & Robert Skaler:

Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square

- Includes discussion & slide lecture. $5. 6/29 2-4 pm.

Free Library of Philadelphia

1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.

» READ MORE: www.library.phila.gov

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Jeremy Scahill:

Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army

. 7/1 7 pm. Anthony Lappe:

Shooting War

. 7/1 7 pm.

Cape May County Historical Museum

504 Rte. 9, Cape May; 609-465-3535. Remember the Ladies - Lectures & lunch on topics of interest to women. $20. 6/28.

Hedgerow Theatre

64 Rose Valley Rd., Media; 610-565-4211.

» READ MORE: www.hedgerowtheatre.org

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Women's Voices for Freedom - History lecture w/Delaware County historian Nancy Webster. $15; $10 students. 6/29 6:30 pm. Angel Voices - Play reading of Penelope Reed's new work-in-progress. 6/29 7:30 pm. Slavery, the Underground Railroad & the Quaker Catalyst for Freedom - Lecture on prominent African-American Quakers & the Underground Railroad in Delaware County. $15; $10 students. 6/30 6:30 pm.

Steel City Coffeehouse

203 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-933-4043.

» READ MORE: www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

. Mad Poets Society Open Mic - Hosted by Eileen D'Angelo & featuring poets & musicians from Philly & the 5-county area. 7/1 7-10 pm.