Events for the family

250th Anniversary Celebration

Cocktail reception, parade by First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, dramatic reading by actor Sam Waterston & buffet dinner. St. Peter's Church, 313 Pine St.; RSVP required: 215-925-5968.

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. $50. 5/2 4:30 pm.

Bank of America's Museums on Us Bank of America cardholders receive free admission to various cultural institutions for the weekend, incl. National Constitution Center, Philadelphia Museum of Art, PAFA, Delaware Museum of Natural History & more. http://promotions.bankofamerica.com/museums. 5/2-5/3.

*FREE* Bird Walk Learn about local birdlife w/Frank Windfelder. Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave.; 215-632-5330. www.glenfoerd.org. 5/2 7:30 pm.

Blue Cross Broad Street Run Named one of the fastest 10-mile courses in the country by Runner's World. Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Central High School, W. Olney & Ogontz Aves.; 215-683-3594. www.broadstreetrun.com. $35-$45 advance; $40 day of event. 5/3 8:30 am.

Dream It, Do It Fundraising event to boost the graduation rate for middle & high school students in the philadelphia region. Urban Outfitters, 5000 S. Broad St.; 215-232-9130. www.outwardboundphiladelphia.org/inthecity. $75. 5/6 5:30 pm.

Fox Chase Dragon Boat Team Fundraiser Dinner event to support the Fox Chase team in their preparations to race in the Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival this fall. Proceeds benefit cancer research at Fox Chase. Rising Sun VFW Post, 2819 Martins Mill Rd.; 215-728-2992. www.fccc.edu. $25 advance; $30 at the door. 5/1 8 pm.

Fuel the Cure's Day of Caring Volunteers will help raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) at over a dozen stands stationed throughout the city, noon-5 pm. Proceeds benefit ALSF's work to raise awareness of childhood cancer & research new treatments & cures. Day-ending celebration at Downey's Restaurant, Front & South Sts.; www.fuelthecure.net. $35; $25 volunteers. 5/2 6 pm.

*FREE* Mt. Airy Day Annual community festival w/children's games, live entertainment, food & vendors. Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Ave.; 215-438-6022, 215-242-4170. www.mtairyday.org. 5/2 11 am-5 pm.

Museum Week Over 50 regional museums from the greater Philadelphia area will participate, offering special discounts on admission, shopping & other offers. www.phillyfunguide.com/museumweek. 5/1-5/3.

Not for Runners Only Expo Sneakers, clothing, accessories & more for anyone into running. Lincoln Financial Field, 3501 S. Broad St.; 215-683-3594. www.broadstreetrun.com. 5/1 11 am-6 pm. 5/2 9 am-5 pm.

Philadelphia International Children's Festival Ticketed indoor performances by many noted performers & outdoor events like face painting, juggling & crafts. Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900. www.pennpresents.org. 5/1-5/3 10 am-5 pm.

*FREE* Rittenhouse Square Flower Market Oldest continuously-held event in Rittenhouse Square, featuring flowering plants, herbs & related crafts, as well as food & entertainment. Rittenhouse Square, 1800 Walnut St.; 215-625-9255. friendsofrittenhouse.org. 5/6-5/7 8 am-6 pm.

University City 5K Run Benefits the Nicholas P. Pipino Fund & Drexel students. Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut St.; 866-437-3935; www.drexel.edu. $18 advance; $20 day of race. 5/2 9 am-noon.

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Flower Festival

Flowers & other plants on display, gardening advice, children's entertainment, face painting, hayrides & more. Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media; 610-874-4678.

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. 5/2 9 am-6 pm.

*FREE* Green Valleys Association Envirofest The Green Valleys Association hosts their annual Envirofest, promoting 'Solutions for Sustainable Living.' Welkinweir, 1368 Prizer Rd., Pottstown; 610-469-4610. www.greenvalleys.org/welkinweir.asp. 5/2 9 am-4 pm.

Lower Makefield Township Historic Commission - Annual Open House Self-guided tour of the township's historic owned properties. Hearthside cooking, re-enactors, crafters & more. Lower Makefield Township Building, 1100 Edgewood Rd., Yardley; 215-493-3646. www.lmt.org. Donation suggested: $5; $4 seniors. 5/3 11 am-4 pm.

Majestic Midways Carnival Carnival rides, game booths, face painting & more. Broomall Fire Company, 10 N. Malin Rd., Broomall; 610-353-5225. www.broomallfirecompany.com. 5/1 6-11 pm. 5/2 3-11 pm. 5/3 noon-6 pm.

*FREE* Paws for a Cause Benefit for the Delaware County SPCA. Family Pet Resort, 3921 Miller Road, Newtown Square; 610-325-7297. www.familypetresort.com. 5/2 noon-2 pm.

*FREE* Rolling Thunder Annual Run to Coatesville VA Hospital Police-escorted run to Coatesville Veterans Center. Lower Perkiomen Valley Park, 101 New Mill Rd., Oaks; RSVP: 215-234-8497. 5/3 8:30 am-4 pm.

*FREE* Strawberry Festival 40th annual festival of all things strawberry. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000. www.peddlersvillage.com. 5/2-5/3 10 am-6 pm.

*FREE* Warrington Township 275th Anniversary Celebration Includes family activities, face painting & appearance by former Eagles great Mike Quick. Valley Square Lifestyle Center, Rte. 611 at Street Rd., Warrington; 215-343-9350. www.warringtontownship.org. 5/2 noon-3 pm.

*FREE* Welcome Day Music & dance performances, art show, pony rides, games & food. Downtown Newtown, 40 S. State St., Newtown; 215-968-3440. www.newtownbpa.org. 5/3 11 am-5 pm.

Cape May's Spring Festival

Special tours, murder mystery dinners, dance workshops, living history programs & more at various venues around town. Downtown Cape May; 609-884-5404.

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. 5/1-5/3.

*FREE* Dodgeball Tournament Family fun day to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of NJ. Cooper River Park, North Park Dr., Pennsauken; 856-216-2122. www.ccparks.com. 5/2 9:30 am-2 pm.

*FREE* Fun Fest BCC's community event features activities for all ages. Burlington County College, 601 Pemberton-Browns Mills Rd., Pemberton; 609-894-9311 ext. 1332. www.bcc.edu. 5/3 noon-4 pm.

Richard's River Run 5K Run/Walk Go4theGoal's annual fundraising event to raise awareness of Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer. Cooper River Park, Pennsauken; 856-662-5482. www.go4thegoal.org. $20. 5/3 9 am.

Teal Tea Annual event featuring live music, auction, best-hat parade & more. Fundraiser for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Trenton Marriott, 1 W. Lafayette St., Trenton; 215-295-4315, 609-683-2735. www.tealtea.com. $50. 5/3 2-5:30 pm.

*FREE* Woodbury Lunch Munch Street Fair Shop & browse along Broad Street, with live music, food, artists, vendors, crafts, sidewalk sales & more. Downtown Woodbury, Broad St., Woodbury; 856-845-8655. www.mainstreetwoodbury.org. 5/6 11:30 am-2 pm.

An Afternoon in Historic Camden

Friends of Historic Camden will open 11 homes, churches & business for tours. Downtown Dover; 302-698-3550.

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. $10. 5/3 1-5 pm.

*FREE* Dover Days Festival Celebrate Dover's colonial heritage at this annual festival, featuring crafts demonstrations, delicious food, costumed reenactments, parades & more. Downtown Dover; 800-233-5368. www.visitdover.com. 5/1 6-9 pm. 5/2 8 am-5 pm.

Antonio Sacre

Humorous & bilingual tales. Philadelphia International Children's Festival event. Studio Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.

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$10. 5/2 noon & 4 pm.

Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular Celebration of urban dance set to music by live DJs. Philadelphia International Children's Festival event. Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900. www.annenbergcenter.org. $10. 5/2 4 pm.

Dog on Fleas World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400; http://tickets.worldcafelive.com. www.dogonfleas.com. $10; $7 children 1-12; free for children under 1. 5/2 11:30 am.

JazzReach: Hangin' with the Giants Family show about some of the greatest jazz innovators in history. Philadelphia International Children's Festival event. Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-6701. www.jazzreach.org. $10. 5/1 10 am. 5/2 4 pm.

Kennedy Center Children's Theatre: Blues Journey The Bluesman brings to life lyrics from Walter Dean Myers's book using drama, narration & live music. International Children's Festival. Closes 5/2. Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-6701. www.annenbergcenter.org. $10.

L.A. Theatre Works: The Lost World Radio drama-style production of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's campy adventure. Philadelphia International Children's Festival event. Closes 5/2. Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-6701. www.latw.org. $10.

The Lara & Joe Show Fun & educational music program for kids. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 Frankford Ave.; 215-739-9684. johnnybrendas.com. $5. 5/2 noon.

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Based on the beloved book by Eric Carle. Philadelphia International Children's Festival event. Closes 5/2. Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900; www.pennpresents.org. www.mermaidtheatre.ns.ca. $10.

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Giggle Gang

Twice-monthly programs featuring live entertainment, crafts or nature classes. Springfield Mall, 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield; 610-328-1200.

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5/7 10:30 am.

*FREE* Grand Opening Includes ribbon cutting & public ceremony. Little Treehouse Play Cafe, 10 Gravers Lane; 215-247-3637. treehouseplaycafe.com. 5/1 10 am. 5/2 10 am. 5/3 11 am.

Puppet Making Kids will learn how to make puppets & create one to take home. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org. $30. 5/2 1-4 pm.

WOW! Wee Ones at Winterthur Stories, music, movement, exploration & hands-on activities related to Winterthur's collection & garden. Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, Rte. 52, Winterthur; 800-448-3883. www.winterthur.org. $5 adult/child pair; $17 each additional adult. 5/6 10:30-11:30 am.

*FREE* Write With Your Kids Outdoors writing workshop for parents & kids. Wyck, 6026 Germantown Ave.; 215-848-1690. www.wyck.org. 5/2 2-3:30 pm.

Camden Children's Garden

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

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. Butterfly house, maze, treehouse & more. $6; $4 ages 3-11; free for children 2 & under. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

Insectarium 8046 Frankford Ave.; 215-335-9500. www.insectarium.com. Thousands of mounted & live specimens, interactive exhibits, movie room, children's activities & 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. 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.

Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, 4231 Avenue of the Republic; 215-581-3181. www.pleasetouchmuseum.org. Hands-on museum featuring 6 interactive exhibit zones: Roadside Attractions, Flight Fantasy, City Capers, Wonderland, River Adventures & Centennial Exploration. Please Touch Playhouse: Eat Like a Pirate - Captain Cook & his crew sail to the Great Food Pyramids in search of good nutrition. Closes 6/28. Celebrating Author Leo Lionni's Birthday - Special storytimes in honor of Lionni's birthday. 5/5 10 am, noon, 2 & 4 pm. Target First Wednesdays - Enjoy the museum's exhibits, programs & theater shows, after hours, at a reduced price. $2. 5/6 5-7 pm. Super Party - Event honoring individuals for improving children's lives. Includes silent auction, appearances by children's book illustrators & cocktail party. $75. 5/7 6-8 pm. $15; free for children under 1. Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm.

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne; 215-752-7070. www.sesameplace.com. Opens 5/2. $50.95; $45.95 seniors; free for children under 2.

*FREE* Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse Intersection of 33rd & Oxford Sts. in E. Fairmount Park; 215-765-4325. www.smithplayhouse.org. Three-story "play mansion" for children 0-5 yrs. Children must be accompanied by adult. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm.

Barnes & Noble-Rittenhouse Square

1805 Walnut St.; 215-665-0716.

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. Quincy Jones:

The Complete Quincy Jones

. 5/6 7 pm.

The Bridge 31-33 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth; 610-649-2706. www.thebridgenarberth.com. Denise Sati: Radiant Reflections. 5/1 6:30-9 pm.

Bucks County Community College 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown; 215-968-8000. www.bucks.edu. Steven Huff - Poetry & fiction author Steven Huff & Robert Fraser Open Poetry Competition winner read their work. Arts at Bucks event. 5/1 7:30 pm.

Bucks County Community College - Gateway Auditorium 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown; 215-968-8088. www.bucks.edu. James McBride: The Color of Water. $10. 5/2 7:30 pm.

The Doylestown Bookshop 16 S. Main St., Doylestown; 215-230-7610. www.doylestownbookshop.com. Liars Tell the Truth About the Doylestown Bookshop - Appearances by local authors, food & games. 5/2 2-4 pm.

Penn Bookstore 3601 Walnut St.; 215-898-7595. upenn.bkstore.com. Dr. Roger Sanjek: Gray Panthers. 5/4 6 pm. Richard Goldberg: The Battle for Wall Street. 5/5 4 pm. Thomas Childers: Soldier From the War Returning. 5/5 6 pm. Dr. Simon Baatz: For the Thrill of It. 5/6 6 pm. Beth Kobliner: Get a Financial Life. 5/7 6 pm.

Robin's Books & Moonstone Arts Center 108 S. 13th St.; 215-735-9600. www.robinsbookstore.com. Local Authors Booksigning - W/Sara Jean MacDonald, Eugene A. Bolt, Gus Spector, Michael Howard & Maureen Howard. 5/2 2 pm.

Bucks County Community College

275 Swamp Rd., Newtown; 215-968-8000.

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. Steven Huff & Robert Fraser - Poetry & fiction author Huff & Open Poetry Competition winner Fraser read their work. Arts at Bucks event. 5/1 7:30 pm.

Essene Market & Cafe 719 S. 4th St.; 215-922-1145. www.essenemarket.com. Dr. Melissa Josselson: The Truth About Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners. 5/6 7 pm.

Gershman Y Broad & Pine Sts.; 215-446-3027. www.gershmany.org. Dick Polman: Barack Obama's First 100 Days - Philadelphia Inquirer political columnist discusses Obama's early successes, failures & challenges. $20 advance; $25 day of event. 5/3 11 am.

Johnny Brenda's 1201 Frankford Ave.; 215-739-9684. johnnybrendas.com. IgnitePhilly - Speakers give a series of short, engaging talks on various inspiring projects. 5/2 8 pm.

Lukens Executive Office Building 50 S. 1st Ave., Coatesville; 610-384-9292. www.lukenshistoricdistrict.org. Carol Siri Johnson - The Language of Work - Techinical Communication of Lukens Steel, 1810-1925. $10. 5/7 6 pm, refreshments 5:30 pm.