Events for the family

52nd Annual Grammy Awards Telecast Viewing Party

Adm. includes live viewing, buffet & official souvenir 2010 Grammy Awards program book. Reservations by 1/28/10: 215-985-5411. Dave & Buster's, 325 N. Columbus Blvd. #19N; Reservations required by 1/28/10: 215-985-5411. $75; free for members. 1/31. 7-11 pm.

Citizens Bank Park Tours Audio/visual presentation about the park, followed by a look at the dugout, Diamond Club, gallery & other areas. Citizens Bank Park, N. Pattison Ave.; 215-463-1000. $9; $6 seniors and children.

Computers for Adult Beginners This workshop teaches adults who want to become computer literate how to start. CTS Philadelphia, 7718 Castor Ave., 2nd Fl.; 215-939-3089. Closes 2/2.

Keystone Model Railroad Club Open House Display of large N scale model railroads. 215-722-4250 or www.keystonetrak.us. Burholme Baptist Church, 905 Cottman Ave. www.keystonetrak.us. Donations accepted. Closes 1/31.

Philadelphia International Auto Show More than 700 vehicles from 40 different manufacturers. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 215-418-4700. www.phillyautoshow.com. $10 advance, $12 day of show; $6 children. Closes 2/7.

Sunday Karaoke Sunday is Fun Day at Mar Bar with this weekly event features great drink specials and lots of karaoke tunes. Marathon Bar - 10th & Walnut, 929 Walnut St.

13th Annual Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival

Annual winter festival features more than 35 diverse seasonal activities in & around the Lambertville-New Hope area. Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival, Lambertville/New Hope, New Hope; Reservations recommended: 215-862-5067. Adm. fees for some activities. Closes 1/31.

Birding at Black Rock Join Vincent Smith as he leads the Birding group for a morning walk through the meadows and welands along the Atlantic Flyway in search of birds. He will speak on different traits of birds which make them easily identifiable such as color, shape, song and habitat. Black Rock Sanctuary, 953 Black Rock Rd., Phoenixville; Registration required (610) 469-1916. 1/30. 8-10 am.

Full Moon Owl Prowl Campfire Go on a hike to locate the two most common local owls. Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Ln., Southampton; 215-357-4005. $5; $3 children. 1/29. 7:30 pm.

Going Green in Maple Glen More than 35 exhibitors and vendors will showcase green initiatives ranging from renewable energy, organic baby clothes and native plans to low-flow shower heads. There will be interactive exhibits, children's activities, a performance by Quiet Riot and expert speakers throughout the day. Congregation Beth Or, 239 W. Welsh Rd., Ambler. 1/31. 10 am-3 pm.

How to Adopt the Perfect Pet Denise Bash, Founder fo Animal Lifeline, will guide you through the process of adopting and rescuing a pet. Delaware Valley College, 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown. www.animallifelineonline.org/Education.html. $20; $10 students recommended donation. 2/1. 7-9 pm.

National Franchise & Business Opportunities Show Learn how to start your own business by buying into a franchise. Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia; 610-354-8212. www.franchiseshowinfo.com. $5. Closes 1/31.

Observatory Public Viewings See Mars at its closest approach to Earth. Space is limited. Call 610-499-4003 or visit www.widener.edu/stargazing. Widener University, One University Pl., Chester; 610-499-4003. www.widener.edu/stargazing. Closes 2/22.

Poets and Poetry: Open Microphone Night Members of the community are invited to read their own original poetry at the 'Open Microphone Night' at the Elkins Park Free Library. There will be a special guest poet reading selections from their work as well. Elkins Park Free Library, 563 Church Rd., Elkins Park; 215-635-5000. 2/3. 7-8:45 pm.

Sefer Ha-Aggadah: The Book of Legends Come read these treasures together with other members of the KI community. Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. $10; free for adult ed registrants. Closes 2/24.

VFES "Special Kids" Camp Expo For information contact Holly Zipperer: 610-296-6725; hozipperer@vfes.net. Valley Forge Educational Services, 1777 N. Valley Road, Malvern; 610-296-6725. 1/30. 1-4 pm.

Atlantic City International Power Boat Show

Display/sale of boats & related accessories, fishing classes, children's area, contests, Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel & more. Atlantic City Convention Center, 2001 Kirkman Blvd., Atlantic City; 609-646-1640.

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. $12; free for children 15 and under with paid adult. Closes 2/7.

Atlantic City, Playground of the Nation Displaying artifacts, costumes, posters, photographs, postcards, souvenirs & Miss America memorabilia. Ongoing. Atlantic City Historical Museum, Garden Pier, Atlantic City; 609-347-5839.

Black History Month Trivia Challenge Participants can stop by the adult reference desk and test their knowledge of Black History to be entered in a drawing to win a prize. Willingboro Public Library, 220 Willingboro Pkwy., Willingboro; Registration required: 609-877-6668. Closes 2/27.

Come as You Are, Leave as You Want to Be Every Sun. 8:30 am. St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 327 Marlton Pike W., Cherry Hill; 856-429-4469.

Gateway Model Railroad Club Open House See a large 2-room HO scale model railroad layout. Gateway Model Railroad Club, 100 Browning Rd., Gloucester. www.gatewaymodelrr.org. Donation suggested: $3, free for children under 12. Closes 2/21.

Patriot Pirates - Tales of Plunder & Privateers of Coastal NJ Exhibit based on the Revolutionary War Privateers of the Jersey Shore. Ongoing. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Tuckerton; Registration required: 609-296-8868 x100. Included in admission.

Red Cross Blood Drive Paul Driscoll at 856-430-2028 or 800-GIVE LIFE. American Legion Hall - Robert W. Mills Post 452, N. Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill; Paul Driscoll at 856-430-2028 or 800-GIVE LIFE. www.redcrossblood.org/pennjersey. 1/29. 1-7 pm.

SeaHorsing Around Learn to sketch a seahorse by observing the live seahorses swimming & eating. Reservations required. Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant; Registration required: 732-899-1659. $12; $9 children. 1/30. 10-11 am.

Sunday Worship Service Celebrate in worship with this weekly service. First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield, 20 Kings Hwy. E., Haddonfield.

Tours at Cape May Winery Tasting, tour & introduction to how wine is made. Cape May Winery, 709 Townbank Rd., Cape May. $20.

Cauffiel House Tour

Learn about the history of this attractive home. Bellevue State Park, 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington; Registration required: 302-793-3046. $6. 1/31. 1 pm.

Groundhogs Galore Program about groundhogs & Groundhog's Day, followed by hike. Brandywine Creek State Park, 41 Adams Dam Rd., Greenville; 302-577-3534. 1/31. 1 pm.

Simple Machines Exhibit on the six key components found in most complicated machinery. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hammock Rd., Dover; 302-739-3277. Donations accepted.

Sports Card, Comic Book & Collectible Show Presented by A2Z Promotions & featuring approx. 50 dealer tables. 302-983-2636. www.a2zshows1.com. Aetna Fire Hall, 400 Ogletown Road, Newark; www.a2zshows1.com. www.a2zshows1.com. $2; free for children under 12.

U.S.S. Delaware The Visitors Center will be hosting an exhibit of silver from the U.S.S. Delaware. First State Heritage Park, 152 South State St., Dover; 302-739-9194.

Art Workshops

Children in grades K-4 are welcomed for weekly themed arts & crafts sessions. Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, 319 East State St., Trenton; Registration required: 609-989-1191. $15; $10 members. Closes 2/27.

Arts ConnectEd Artwork by students in Delaware schools. Sewell C. Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal St., Dover; 302-674-2111. Donations accepted. Closes 2/21.

Baby Bounce Stories, songs & movement activities for babies & very young toddlers. Atlantic City Free Public Library, One N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City; 609-345-2269. Closes 2/25.

Bill & Tammy's Children's World Music Express Children's performers who's show incorporates songs, dance, styles, rhythms & melodies from around the world. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. www.animusmusic.com/cwme. $10; $7 children 1-12. 1/30. 11:30 am.

Billy Kelly & The Blah Blah Blahs Interactive show with plenty of offbeat humor. Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square; 484-732-8295. www.myspace.com/billykellysongs. $6 advance; $8 day of show. 1/30. 3:30 pm.

Black History Month: Comic Book Drawing Lessons Learn to draw various African American characters featured in comics, cartoons & graphic novels. Atlantic City Free Public Library, One N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City; 609-345-2269. Closes 2/24.

Can-Do Playground Integrated playground where both children with disabilities & enabled children can play together. Alapocas Run State Park and Blue Ball Barn, 1914 West Park Dr., Wilmington. www.candoplayground.org.

Children's Illustrator Book Fair Opportunity to meet children's book illustrators & purchase books for signing. Includes a drop-in craft activity for kids. Main Line Art Center, Old Buck Rd. & Lancaster Ave., Haverford; 610-525-0272. 1/30. 12-5 pm.

Children's Storytime Stories & crafts. Barnes & Noble - Rittenhouse Square, 1805 Walnut St.; 215-665-0716.

Children's Storytime Staff members read new stories weekly. Barnes & Noble Market Fair, 3535 Rte. 1, Princeton. Closes 2/25.

Cool Moves A colorful kaleidoscope transforms children's movements into various colors & patterns. The Crayola Factory, 30 Centre Square, Easton; 610-515-8000. Included in admission.

Crayola Color Carousel Revolving art station featuring over 100 Crayola crayon colors to choose from. The Crayola Factory, 30 Centre Square, Easton; 610-515-8000. Included in admission.

Creative Craft Wednesdays Weekly craft program for kids. Supplies provided. Atlantic City Free Public Library, One N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City; 609-345-2269. Closes 2/10.

Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic Featuring music & characters from many of Disney's hit musicals. Sovereign Bank Arena, 550 S. Broad St., Trenton; 800-298-4200. www.disneyonice.com/. $16-$66. Closes 1/31.

Easton Press & Bindery Interactive exhibit on printmaking techniques. Create & bind your own book or make stamps from foam. The Crayola Factory, 30 Centre Square, Easton; 610-515-8000. Included in admission.

Giggle Gang Twice-monthly programs featuring live entertainment, crafts or nature classes. Springfield Mall, 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield. Closes 2/18.

Glory of Stories Children's storytime & craft activity. Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. $3. Closes 2/26.

Infant & Toddler Storytime Infants, children up to three and their caregivers sing songs and dance and read stories together. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown; Registration required: 610-278-5100. www.mc-npl.org. Closes 2/22.

Inside Out Kids can draw on either side of a curved glass wall. The Crayola Factory, 30 Centre Square, Easton; 610-515-8000. Included in admission.

Intergenerational Bookmaking Workshop Kids & parents can make books & booklets under the tutelage of book artist Hedi Kyle & Ulla Warchol. James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800. $30 per adult/child pair; $15 additional children. 1/30. 10 am-1 pm.

Lehigh Valley Kennel Club Canine Learning Experience Programs on training, pet safety, dog laws & more, children's activities, vendors & health clinics. Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown; 610-691-5790. www.lvkc.org. $6; free for children 12 and under. Closes 1/31.

Open House Meet staff, parents & tour the school. St. John the Evangelist Church, 44 Bridge St., Lambertville. Closes 2/4.

Pizza for Dessert Join us in our kitchen to make & sample some of the sweetest pizza you will ever encounter. Reservations required. Kitchen Kapers Eastgate Square, 1341 Nixon Dr., Moorestown; Reservations required: 856-778-7705. $35. 1/31. 1:30-3 pm.

Preschool Story Time Stories & fun activities for children & their caregivers. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown; Registration required: 610-278-5100. Closes 2/25.

Preschool Storytime Story program followed by craft activity. Atlantic City Free Public Library, One N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City; 609-345-2269. Closes 2/25.

Read-Aloud Tours Storytime & related art project. Brandywine River Museum, Rte. 1 & Rte. 100, Chadds Ford; Reservations required. Included in admission.

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile: Dental Care Providing high quality, comprehensive oral care to children by appointment only. St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, E. Erie Ave.; Call 215-427-4645 to schedule an appointment.. 1/29. 9 am-4 pm.

Storytime Kids can enjoy a new story weekly. Borders Books & Music, 4221 Concord Pike, Wilmington. Closes 2/23.

Storytime New stories read weekly. Barnes & Noble - Wilmington, 4801 Concord Pike, Wilmington; 302-487-9677.

Valentine Celebration For Children With a Loved One With Cancer Activities, refreshments & separate support program for adults. Wellness Community of Philadelphia, 1 Chamounix Dr.; Reservations required: 215-879-7733. 1/31. 1-4 pm.

Wee Have Fun Club: Tracks in the Snow Children's program featuring a nature activity, stories & a craft. Bellevue State Park, 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington; Registration required: 302-793-3046. $3. Closes 2/4.

Youth Lounge Workshops, martial arts, open studio time & more. Asian Arts Initiative, 1219-1223 Vine St.; 215-557-0455.

Chipps Cooney

Cooney's gigs have included the Riviera & Borgata in Las Vegas & the New York Comedy Club & Dangerfield's in NY. Comedy Cabaret at Casa Carollo, 200 Rte. 73-North, Marlton.

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. $20. 1/30. 9 pm.

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. Little Discoveries. 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. News & Weather. Storybook Castle. Irish Festival. 1/30. 12-4 pm. 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. Working Beehive. Cockroach Kitchen. Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm.

Kix & Giggles Children's Playground 9356 Old Bustleton Ave.; 215-677-4140. www.kixandgiggles.com. Kix & Giggles Attractions. Wed.-Fri. 10 am-3 pm; Sat. 10 am-7 pm; Sun. 10 am-5 pm.