Events for the family

American Sailing Tours

Daily Delaware River tours on the only Chinese junk-rigged ship available for pulbic sailing in North America. Philadelphia Marine Center, 235 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-900-7758.

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. $30-$60. Closes 11/1.

Back to School Rally For ages 5-18, a Gospel hip hop concert, free school supplies & more. Pre-registration required: 215-844-1405. Better Way Ministries, 4811 Stenton Ave.; Pre-registration required: 215-844-1405. 9/6. 11 am-2 pm.

Boat to Bartram's Garden River Tour Journey down the Schuylkill by boat and disembark at the lovely Bartram's Garden, where you'll enjoy a tour. Schuylkill Banks, Market St.; 888-748-7445. www.schuylkillbanks.org. $25; $20 students and children 12 and under. Closes 10/18.

Community Resource Fair Community agencies provide information on local resources for financial assistance. Boulevard Church, 8441 Roosevelt Blvd.; 215-833-5112. 9/6. 10 am-4 pm.

Cruise for the Kids Enjoy a fun-filled evening of delicious food, a top-shelf open bar, Caribbean-themed live music by Verdict, raffle prizes and more. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Children's Crisis Treatment Center (CcTC,) an organization that helps children and their families struggling to cope with traumatic experiences. Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd.; Reservations required: 214-496-0707 x1138. www.cctckids.org. $60-$80; $100 VIP. 9/10. 7 pm.

Drunken Spelling Bee Rogerio Brothers & guests are the judges of this event. Bob & Barbara's Lounge, 1509 South St. sweetbreadstudios.com. $5. Closes 12/7.

Family Fun Days Historical scavenger hunts, storytelling, music, crafts & more, themed around the 'Audacious Freedom' exhibit. African American Museum, 701 Arch St.; 215-574-0380. Included in admission. Closes 9/6.

Fifth Annual Rittenhouse Row Fall Gathering A gathering for fashion and friends. Marathon Grill, 10th St. $10 advance; $15 day of show. 9/10. 6-8 pm.

Freedom Walk: Historic Philadelphia Walking tour focusing on the history of the Free African Movement in Philadelphia. African American Museum, 701 Arch St.; Reservations required: 215-574-0380 x229. Closes 10/10.

Military Muster Children are invited to learn the art of marching and musket etiquette. Signers Garden, 5th St.; 215-629-4026. historicphiladelphia.org. Closes 9/7.

Moon Gaze Dinner Cruises Guests will have an exceptional view of the full moon as it illuminates the Delaware River and the Philadelphia skyline. Enjoy a dinner buffet and dance the night away under the moonlit sky. Spirit of Philadelphia Cruises, Columbus Blvd.; Reservations required: 866-455-3866. $63.90. 9/4. 7-10 pm.

Morning Stroll/Tour Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Rd. www.naturefind.com. Closes 12/5.

Mt. Airy First Friday Area stores, galleries & restaurants will be open until 9 pm. Mt. Airy, Germantown Ave. www.mtairyfirstfriday.com. Closes 10/2.

Welcoming Change for Timothy Rub Welcoming party for the museum's new director w/music by the Rude Mechanical Orchestra. Organized by Jobs With Justice. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-670-5855. www.phillyjwj.org. Donations accepted. 9/6. 2-3:30 pm.

Wok 'N Walk Tour of Chinatown Learn about the history, culture & food of Philadelphia's Chinatown. Joseph Poon Chef Kitchen, 1010 Cherry St.; Reservations required: 215-928-9333. $60; $30 children 6-10; free for children 5 and under. Closes 9/20.

Yappy Hour Patrons can bring along their 4-legged friends for dinner al fresco at Tavern 17. Special doggie meals will be offered. Tavern 17, 220 S. 17th St. Closes 9/10.

Allentown Band Concert & Park Picnic

Live music & BBQ food. New Goshenhoppen Park, 3rd St., East Greenville; 215-679-2041.

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. 9/5. 4-9 pm.

First Friday Main Line Monthly arts, music & culture events held at locations throughout Bryn Mawr, Haverford & Ardmore. First Friday Main Line, Lancaster Ave., Haverford; 610-642-4040. www.firstfridaymainline.com. 9/4. 6-10 pm.

Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival This Jazz Festival includes wine tasting, jazz music and souvenir wine glasses. Chaddsford Winery, 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford; 610-388-6221. $25. Closes 9/7.

Ludwig's Corner Horse Show & Country Fair Horse show, rides, games, entertainment, food & more. Call 610-458-3344 for information. Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Grounds, 1325 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore; 610-458-3344. www.ludwigshorseshow.com. $7; $3 children under 12. Closes 9/7.

Open House Visitors can learn about this volunteer group dedicated to providing families with training for dogs. Lower Bucks Dog Training Club, 8746 New Falls Rd., Levittown. 9/10. 6-9 pm.

Salute to America A 9-11 tribute & service honoring those who defend & have defended America both here & abroad. Christian Life Center, 3100 Galloway Rd., Bensalem. 9/6. 10-11 am.

Atlantic City, Playground of the Nation

This exhibit displays artifacts, costumes, posters, photographs, songsheets, postcards, souvenirs, and an array of Miss America memorabilia. Mr. Peanut greets visitors to this unique museum and points the way to a miniature Boardwalk and beach area featuring a fascinating collection of original sand art. After 100 years, Heinz pickle pins are still given out at the museum. Atlantic City Historical Museum, Garden Pier, Atlantic City; 609-347-5839. Closes 11/7.

Cape May Whale & Dolphin Watch This three-hour cruise aboard the 110-foot Cape May Whale Watcher gives guests the opportunity to see humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, rare sea turtles, exotic sea birds and other marine mammals. Miss Chris Marina, 3rd Ave. & Wilson Dr., Cape May. www.capemaymac.org. $35; $23 children 7-12. Closes 9/7.

Colonial Farm Hidden among the serenity of the pines, the Colonial Farm brings to life the daily problems faced by the whalers who first settled Cape May County. Tobacco and cotton grow just as it did in 1695. A vegetable garden, laced with herbs, grows outside the one room log cabin. Even the farm animals are historically correct. Take a walk back in time and become part of the 18th century. Learning's Run Botanical Gardens and Colonial Farm, 1845 Rt. 9 N., Cape May. Included in admission. Closes 10/10.

Come as You Are, Leave as You Want to Be Celebrate in worship with this weekly service. St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 327 Marlton Pike W., Cherry Hill; 856-429-4469. Closes 10/4.

Grandparents Teddy Bear Tea Celebrate Grandparents Day with Cadbury's residents & friends. Enjoy music, delectable sweets & tea. Bring your grandchildren. Cadbury at Cherry Hill, 2150 Route 38, Cherry Hill; 856-667-4550. 9/10. 2-4 pm.

Learning's Run Gardens Leaming's Run Gardens is the ideal place to observe a variety of plant, insect and animal life in a natural environment. Our ponds are teeming with fish, eels, frogs and turtles. Rare native plants and mushrooms grow beneath the shade of centuries old oaks, hollies, and pines along with hundreds of lush cinnamon ferns. Butterflies and dragonflies are here in abundance. Hummingbirds make the gardens their temporary home in August. Learning's Run Botanical Gardens and Colonial Farm, 1845 Rt. 9 N., Cape May. Included in admission. Closes 10/10.

St. Joan of Arc Carnival There will be fun, food, prizes, games, rides and more at this annual carnival. St. Joan of Arc Church, 100 Willow Bend Rd., Marlton. Closes 9/5.

The Ralph Peterson Story: From Athlete to Civic Leader This exhibit illustrates the life of the former Mayor of Pleasantville from the halls of Pleasantville High School to Pleasantville City Hall. African American Heritage Museum, 661 Jackson Rd., Newtonville. Donations accepted. Closes 9/26.

Toddler Make & Take Stories, crafts & interesting animal information. Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant; Registration required: 732-899-1659. $18 parent-child pair; $8 each additional. 9/8. 9:30-10:30 am.

TWT Lions Chicken & Barbecue Annual Picnic Door prizes, swimming, games, food & music. Contact Ryan at 856-881-8181 for information. Camp Sun & Fun, US Highway 322 & Highway 555, Williamstown. $12; $6 children 3-11. 9/6. 12-5 pm.

Walking With Dinosaurs Internationally-renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-sized dinosaurs for this hybrid theatrical production that combines various traditional and high-tech theatrical disciplines to provide a mixture of entertainment and education, excitement and fear that simply has to be seen to be believed. A team of master puppeteers operates each of the Dinosaurs via the use of new and special technologies invented just to bring them to life. Boardwalk Hall, One Ocean Way, Atlantic City; Box Office: 609-449-2000. www.dinosaurlive.com. $19.50-$59.50. Closes 9/6.

Wildwood Crest Sundown Celebration New Jersey Ave. between Rambler & Miami Rds. Live music, family entertainment & children's activities. 609-523-0202. Closes 9/04. Sunset Lake, Rambler Rd., Wildwood; 609-523-0202.

ABC: An Exhibition of Alphabet Books

Alphabet-themed 18th & 19th-century children's books, fine press books, typographic specimen books & similar. Closes 12/18. University of Delaware, 114 College Sq, Newark; 302-831-6589.

Art on the Town The museum is one of several institutions that offer free admission this evening. A shuttle bus takes visitors to various stops along the Art Loop. A cash bar will be available. Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., West Side. Closes 9/4.

First Saturdays in the First State: Cracking the Numbers Code Phonographs, data plates, numbers and letters provide background about different machines. The day includes a number-driven scavenger hunt for children. Museum Square - Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover. Closes 12/5.

First Saturdays in the First State: From the Spanish Main to Hollywood From the Spanish Main to Hollywood: The Evolution of Pirate Dress is where visitors wlil learn how Howard Pyle created the romanticized version of pirates that has pervaded popular culture for more than 100 years. Delaware Public Archives, 121 Duke of York St., Dover. Closes 12/5.

First Saturdays in the First State: Guided Tours of Legislative Hall Legislative Hall has been the seat of Delaware's General Assembly, the supreme lawmaking body in the state, since 1933. Tours of the House and Senate Chambers feature the history of the legislature and of Delaware. Legislative Hall, Court St. and Legislative Ave., Dover. Closes 12/5.

First Saturdays in the First State: Voices of Dover's Past Historical interpreters portray real people from Dover's 18th-century past. Members of the Battell and Ridgely families discuss the struggles of business and family life. Legislative Hall, Court St. and Legislative Ave., Dover. Closes 12/5.

Lantern Tours of the Green Guides will lead visitors through the churchyards by lantern light where they will learn about the many prominent Delawareans and their families that are buried in them. The meanings behind the carefully chosen and crafted funeral art that decorates the tombstones will be revealed. Tour on 5/15 will be at the Old Methodist Cemetary and the tour on 5/22 will be at Presbyterian Church of Dover's churchyard. First State Heritage Park, 152 South State St., Dover; 302-739-9194. Closes 9/4.

Looking Back at Labor Day Learn more about early 20th century factories in America. The Victor Talking Machine Company plant, located in Camden, NJ, spanned 10 city blocks and employed thousands. Museum Square - Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover. 9/5. 11 am-3 pm.

A-Maize-ing Wine & Harvest Adventure

Corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, games & more. Paradocx Vineyard, 1833 Flint Hill Rd., Landenberg. $10; free for children under 3. Closes 11/1.

Dance Party Hammonton Back-to-school party. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton. 9/4. 7-9:30 pm.

Drawing Together Open sketching time for families. Ongoing; dates vary. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-763-8100. Included in admission. Closes 9/27.

Glory of Stories This weekly event features a story relating to the museum's current exhibitions, followed by a related craft activity. Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., West Side. $3. Closes 9/25.

Miss Kathy and Talespin Stories Storytime with Miss Kathy discusses different topics with the kids. Cumberland Mall, Routes 47 and 55 (Exit 27), Vineland. Closes 9/29.

Saturday Morning Pajama Party Kids -- wear your PJ's to The Pop Shop on Saturday mornings and your breakfast is free! The Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave., Collingswood. Closes 11/7.

Camden Children's Garden

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

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. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 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. Little Discoveries. News & Weather. Storybook Castle. May-Sept.: Daily 9:30 am-5:30 pm. 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. Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm.

Kix & Giggles Children's Playground 9356 Old Bustleton Ave.; 215-677-4140. www.kixandgiggles.com. Tue.-Thu. 10 am-5 pm; Fri.-Sat. 10 am-7 pm; Sun. 10 am-6 pm.

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic; 215-581-3181. www.pleasetouchmuseum.org. Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm. 7/23-9/3: Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Thu. 9 am-8 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm.

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Rd., Norristown; 215-752-7070. www.sesameplace.com. Weekends only thru 10/25.

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