Events for the family

3rd Annual Fishing Tournament & Picnic

Enjoy Polish food, music and a fishing competition. Pulaski Park, Allegheny Ave.; 215-563-6669. 9/12. 12-7 pm.

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. www.americansailingtours.com. $30-$60.

Constitution Day The Center for Law & Society will be presenting seminars in celebration of Constitution Day. Community College of Philadelphia - Center for Business and Industry, 18th and Callowhill Sts. 9/17. 9 am-4 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.

GreenFest Philly Live music, films, local & organic foods, kids activities & over 200 exhibitors. Historic Headhouse Square, Second & Pine Sts.; 215-413-3713. www.greenfestphilly.org. 9/13. 11 am-6 pm.

Mexican Independence Day Festival Part of PECO multicultural series presented by Independence Blue Cross. Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386 (2FUN). www.mexicanculturalcenter.org. 9/13. 1-7 pm.

Start Smart, Stay Smart Speakers, workshops, school supplies & more for students grades K-12 & their parents. Janes Memorial United Methodist Church, 47 E. Haines St.; 215-844-9564. 9/12. 11 am.

The Hero Thrill Show Philadelphia police & firefighters demonstrate their skills. Benefits education funds for relatives of those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-339-7600. www.HeroThrillShow.org. $10. 9/12. 12 pm.

Tours of the Kalmar Nyckel Kalmar Nyckel is known as the 'Tall Ship of Delaware.' Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd.; 302-429-7447 (SHIP). www.kalmarnyckel.org. 9/13. 1-5 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.

Annual Afternoon Tea

Enjoy fine teas, scones, finger sandwiches, cookies, pastries, prizes & a raffle. Middletown Senior Center, 2142 Trenton Rd., Levittown; 215-945-4705. $15; $6 children. 9/13. 1-3 pm.

Annual Tamanend Park Day Drum singers & dancers, magic, colonial cooking, butterfly tagging, crafts, petting farm, pony rides & more. Tamanend Park, 1255 2nd St. Pike, Southampton. 9/12. 10 am-3 pm.

Fall Native Plant Sale Farm holds annual plant sale & open house. Yellow Springs Farm, 1165 Yellow Springs Rd., Chester Springs. Closes 9/13.

Hamilton Street Porch Sale Takes place in Historic Powelton Village, located in the University City section of Philadelphia. University City District, 3940 Chestnut St., Norristown. www.poweltonvillage.org. 9/12. 9 am-6 pm.

Open House and Bingo Cow Bingo and Open House is put on to benefit Canine Partners for life. There will be a band, games, hay rides, carriage rides, service dog demonstrations, puppy kissnig booth and a BBQ lunch. Canine Partners For Life, 334 Faggs Manor Road, Cochranville. 9/12. 12-4 pm.

Paws in the Park Raise awareness of cancer amongst canines & collect funds toward a cure for this disease. Core Creek Park, Tollgate Rd., Langhorne; 267-980-2752. www.caninecancerresearchusa.org. $15, free for children 11 & under; $20 family. 9/13. 10 am-4 pm.

Ridge Fire Community Day Meet local firefighters, police & EMS, facility tours, rescue demonstrations, food & more. Ridge Fire Company, 480 Ridge Rd., Spring City. 9/12. 1-3 pm.

Silver Lake Green Fest Meet with vendors who provide "green" products for use in home or business. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol; 215-785-1177. 9/12. 10 am-5 pm.

Sportfest/Oktoberfest Music, German food, beers, wine tasting & children's activities. V.E. German Club, 130 Davisville Rd., Warminster. $4 advance; $5 day of festival; free for 15 & under. 9/13. 11 am-10 pm.

St. Peter's Thrift Shop Wide variety of items at the lowest prices in the area. Benefits local charities. St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 211 Main St., North Wales.

37th Annual Maple Shade Sidewalk Sale & Festival

Live entertainment, crafts & children's activities. Main Street Burlington, 10 E. Broad St., Burlington; 609-239-1020.

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. 9/12. 9 am-3 pm.

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. Atlantic City Historical Museum, Garden Pier, Atlantic City; 609-347-5839.

Colonial Farm 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.

Family Carnival The Masonic Charity Foundation is hosting a Family Carnival. There will be games, rides, food and more. All proceeds benefit the Masonic Charity Foundation. Masonic Home of New Jersey, 902 Jacksonville Rd., Burlington; 609-239-3900. Closes 9/19.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration This festival, hosted by Servicios Latinos de Burlington County, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music, dance & food. Burlington County Amphitheater, 5 Pioneer Blvd., Burlington; 609-265-5068. Requested donation $3; $1 per child. 9/12. 3-9 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. Learning's Run Botanical Gardens and Colonial Farm, 1845 Rt. 9 N., Cape May. Included in admission. Closes 10/10.

The Ralph Peterson Story: From Athlete to Civic Leader 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.

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.

Amish Country Bike Tour Take a ride through the farmlands & small settlements that dot the Kent County landscape. Downtown Dover, 406 Federal St., Dover; 302-734-1736. www.visitdover.com. $30; $15 children under 16. 9/12. 8 am-5 pm.

Delaware's 23rd Annual Amish Country Bike Tour This bike tour is designed for all abilities of bicycling. There is also a 25 mile timed race for those interested. There will be an afterparty with a live band and a catered picnic. Legislative Mall, 406 Federal St., Dover. 9/12. 7 am-5 pm.

IndiaFest 2009 Celebration of Indian culture. Music, dancing, crafts, food & more. Chase Center on the Riverfront, 800 S. Madison St., Wilmington; 302-286-1191. www.iaadelaware.org. 9/12. 12-6 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.

Arts & Crafts on the Beach Craft activities on the beach in front of the aquarium. Ends 9/24. Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant. Closes 9/24.

Early Bird Read & Look Stories & crafts for preschoolers. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; Tickets required. Included in admission. Closes 9/27.

Eureka! Family Fun Families can play & make art together. Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown; 215-887-4882. $5 per project. 9/13. 11 am-3 pm.

Giggle Gang Twice-monthly programs featuring live entertainment, crafts or nature classes. Springfield Mall, 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield.

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.

KI Puppets: The Loudest Shofar Back to School Tot and family services featuring the KI Puppets. Reservations required: 215-887-8704. Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park; Reservations required: 215-887-8704. 9/11. 5:45 pm.

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.

Morning Club Willow Grove Park's popular Morning Club features a variety of exciting activities, including puppet shows, arts and crafts, educational games and sing-alongs. Willow Grove Park, 2500 Moreland Rd., Willow Grove; 215-657-6000. Closes 9/15.

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.

Storytime With the Fish Fish-themed tales. Discounted admission for kids in pajamas. Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant. Included in admission. Closes 9/25.

Tot Shabbat This service features music, activities and a pint-sized sermon. Congregation M'Kor Shalom, 850 E. Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill. 9/12. 10 am.

Unami Middle School Art Exhibit Work by 7th-through-9th grade students that explores past cultures & art movements. Opening reception 9/13. Closes 10/18. Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-0476.

Camden Children's Garden

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

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. Hefty Harvest & Scary Scarecrows Family Festival. 9/12. 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. Summer Nights. $17. 9/11. 6:30-10 pm. Weekends only thru 10/25.

Smith The Kids' Play Place in the Park 33rd St.; 215-765-4325. www.smithplayhouse.org. Grandparents Day. 9/12. 10 am-1 pm. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm.