Events for the family

A Taste of Northern Liberties Neighborhood history & tasting tour. Northern Liberties, W. Girard St.; 1-800-979-3370. www.zerve.com/PhillyFoods/NoLibs. $38. 7/3.

First Friday Dance Independence Day theme, w/ DJ 'Cowboy' Tyrone. ARC of Philadelphia/Developmental Disabilities Corporation (ARC/PDDC), 2350 W. Westmoreland St.; 215-229-4550. www.arcpddc.org/. $5. 7/2. 6:30-9:30 pm.

Haunted Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt Visit "haunted" houses & cemeteries while learning city's spooky history. Washington Square Park, 7th St.; 877-946-4868 (GO HUNT). www.WatsonAdventures.com. $22.50. 7/3.

Military Muster Children can learn the art of marching & musket etiquette. Signers Garden, 5th St. historicphiladelphia.org. 7/2.

Muzzling a Movement: The Effects of Anti-Terrorism Law, Money, and Politics on Animal Activism Examines the unconstitutional silencing of the animal activist movement by anti-terrorism laws. Essene Market & Cafe, 719 S. 4th St. 7/7. 7 pm.

Philadelphia Salon Art Collective: Here Not There Opening of exhibit highlighting three Philadelphia Salon artists - Jordan Griska, Pete Zebley and Caryn Kunkle. Rittenhouse Square, 1800 Walnut St.; FIGunning@gmail.com or MyKunkle@yahoo.com. 7/2.

Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party at the Piazza First Saturday of the month through October. The Piazza at Schmidts, N. Second St. www.radio1045.com. 7/3.

Schuylkill Banks Navy Appreciation Day Appearances by Navy personnel, tree-planting ceremony honoring Navy SEAL Medal of Honor recipients, & boat tours. Schuylkill Banks, Market St. 7/7. 3:30 pm.

Trivia Tuesdays Weekly trivia event hosted by bartender "Smarty Pants" Wil. Sisters Restaurant & Nightclub, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.

Twisted Thursdays Dinner buffet, karaoke & DJs spinning '80s dance club mixes. Sisters Restaurant & Nightclub, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735. $7-$10. 7/8.

Family Sunset Adventures Crafts, games, snacks & more. 215-256-0100 Ext. 115. Branch Creek Community Church, 100 Main St., Harleysville; 215-256-0100. $10; $35 for all 5 nights. 7/7.

Friday Night Fireworks Display over the Delaware River, every Fri. through August. Downtown New Hope, Main St., www.newhopelambertvillefireworks.com. 7/2.

Southampton Day County Fair Rides, games, food, crafts & evening concerts. Tamanend Park, 1255 2nd St. Pike, Southampton. $2 parking. 7/5.

Summer Bedtime Stories Rabbis & Jewish educators from area synagogues & the JCC will share stories with community children. Borders Books & Music, 80 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood; 610-578-9000. 7/7. 6:30-7:30 pm.

Best of the West Trolley Tour Narrated tour of West Cape May highlighting the area's history, farms, shops, vintage cottages, African American heritage & more. Downtown Cape May, 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. $10; $7 children 3-12. 7/6.

Boardwalk Family Fun Night Parades, clowns & music. 609-523-1602. Wildwood Beach & Boardwalk, Lincoln Ave., Wildwood; 1-800-992-9732. 7/8.

Children's Trolley Ride Historic district tour geared to kids. Downtown Cape May, 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. $7. 7/2.

Daily Animal Feeding See aquarium residents being fed. Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant. Included in admission.

Emlen Physick Estate Children's Tour Trained storytellers share kid-friendly tales as children get a glimpse of life more than 125 years ago. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; 609-884-5404. $7. 7/5.

Evenings Along Asbury Art demonstrations, live music, interactive activities & shopping specials. Asbury Avenue, Ocean City. 7/7.

Fisherman's Wharf Tour Tour the Lobster House dock while learning about local history. Downtown Cape May, 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $10; $7 children 3-12. 7/6.

Funtastic Tuesdays Face painting & entertainment. Tue. thru Labor Day. 700 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. 7/6.

Guided Tours Learn about the property's history as you explore the mansion, annex rooms & courtyard gardens. Smithville Mansion, 803 Smithville Rd., Mount Holly. $6.

Historic District Walking Tour Guided stroll of Downtown Cape May. 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. $10; $7 children 3-12. 7/7.

Historic Haunts House Tour Guided tour of Physick Estate. A discussion on Victorian spiritualism follows. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; 609-884-5404. $10; $7 children 3-12. 7/5.

Irish Pipe & Drum Brigades Authentic Irish Pipe Brigade parade. 609-523-1602. Wildwood Beach & Boardwalk, Lincoln Ave., Wildwood; 1-800-992-9732. www.dowildwood.com. 7/5.

Junior Keepers Participants can help with tasks like animal enrichment, logging & feeding. Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant; Registration required: 732-899-1659. $80. 7/5.

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. Free; $5 children 3-12. 7/7. 10 am-3 pm.

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour Tour magnificient buildings. Downtown Cape May, 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $10; $7 children 3-12. 7/2.

Market Days Entertainment, face painting & balloon sculptors. Asbury Avenue, Ocean City. 7/8.

Mummers Night Area Mummers groups show off their skills. Boardwalk, 2d to 23d St., Ocean City. 7/6.

Our Lady of Peace Parish Carnival Food, rides, games and entertainment all in one location. Our Lady of Peace, 32 Carroll Ave., Williamstown; 856-629-6142. $20 for bracelets; tickets vary. 7/2-3.

Pirates & Plunder Trolley Tour Featuring tales of Cape Island's pirates & privateers. Downtown Cape May, 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. $10; $7 children 3-12. 7/3.

Sport Card, Comic Book & Toy Expo Collectibles, memorabilia & guest star appearances. Wildwoods Convention Center, 5401 Boardwalk, Wildwood; 732-422-9365. www.RKSportsPromotions.com. 7/2-4.

Frogs, Turtles & Toads, Oh My Kids can meet & learn about reptiles & amphibians. Alapocas Run State Park and Blue Ball Barn, 1914 W Park Dr., Wilmington. $2. 7/6. 10-11 am.

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

Tours of Nemours Mansion Country estate of the late industrialist/philanthropist Alfred I. duPont. Nemours Mansion & Gardens, 1600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington; Reservations recommended. $15.

U.S.S. Delaware The Visitors Center will be hosting an exhibit of silver from the Delaware. First State Heritage Park, 102 S. State St., Dover; 302-739-9194. Included in admission.

2010 Junior Golf Camp Children's golf camp featuring instruction on swing fundamentals, rules & etiquette as well as games & contests. Twisted Dune Golf Club, 2101 Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor; registration required: 609-927-4900. $50-$75; $250-$350 per week. 7/5.

Advanced Explorer Workshop Thematic tour followed by art project. Brandywine River Museum, Rte. 1 & Rte. 100, Chadds Ford; reservations required. Included in admission. 7/6.

Children's Storytelling Lunch Family-friendly. Carriage House Tearoom & Cafe, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; 609-884-5404. $18; $10 children 3-12. 7/5.

Children's Storytime Stories & crafts. Barnes & Noble - Rittenhouse Square, 1805 Walnut St.; 215-665-0716. 7/7.

Family Night: Book Bingo If your lucky number comes up, choose a book as your prize. Snacks provided. Paoli Public Library, 18 Darby Rd., Paoli. 7/7. 6:30 pm.

Mad Science for Preschoolers: Digging for Dinos This fun, "mind-stimulating" summer workshop is designed for children 3-5. Rowland Community Center, 400 Myrtle Ave., Cheltenham; Registration required: 215-379-2233 or 215-635-3255. $15. 7/6. 12:15 pm.

Mad Science for Preschoolers: Stellar Space This fun, "mind-stimulating" summer workshop is designed for children ages 3-5. Rowland Community Center, 400 Myrtle Ave., Cheltenham; Registration required: 215-379-2233 or 215-635-3255. $15. 7/8. 12:15 pm.

Museum Explorer Morning Thematic guided tour followed by art project. Brandywine River Museum, Rte. 1 & Rte. 100, Chadds Ford; Reservations required. Included in admission. 7/8.

Nature Explorers Nature-themed crafts, games & activities. Brandywine Creek State Park, 41 Adams Dam Rd., Greenville; 302-577-3534. $5. 7/7.

Nutty Naturalists Learn about interesting natural features & animals that call Killens Pond home. Killens Pond State Park, 5025 Killens Pond Rd., Felton; 302-284-4526. $150. 7/5.

Story Time at the Zoo Weekly story program. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. Included in admission. 7/8.

Storytime Kids can enjoy a new story weekly. Borders Books & Music, 4221 Concord Pike, Wilmington. 7/6.

Storytime New stories weekly. Barnes & Noble - 4801 Concord Pike, Wilmington; 302-487-9677. 7/2.

Teddy Bear Tea Party Kid-friendly food, music, stories & fun. Carriage House Tearoom & Cafe, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; 609-884-5404. $18; $10 children. 7/7.

Terrific Toddlers Nature & science-themed stories, games & activities. Brandywine Creek State Park, 41 Adams Dam Rd., Greenville; 302-577-3534. $5. 7/7.

The Cat's Pajamas Group whose dynamic vocals & madcap theatrics carry messages of self-esteem with a hefty dose of humor. Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. $7 advance; $8 day of show. 7/6. 10:30 am.

The Gizmo Guys Allan Jacobs & Barrett Felker present a program of comedy juggling. Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn & the Boardwalk, Ocean City; 609-525-9300. www.thegizmoguys.com. $9. 7/7. 10:30 am.

Train & Carousel Rides Hop on the Hummingbird Express Train for a jaunt around the zoo, or ride an animal on the Wildlife Carousel. Cape May County Park Zoo, Garden State Parkway Exit 11, Cape May Court House; 609-465-5271. $2.

Water Adventures Day camp focused on water sports like kayaking & canoeing. Killens Pond State Park, 5025 Killens Pond Rd., Felton; 302-284-4526. $175. 7/2.

Woodmere Reaches Out Featuring works by area schoolchildren who participated in the museum's educational outreach programming. Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-0476.

Youth Poetry Slam Spoken word competition for teenagers. Borders Books & Music, 4221 Concord Pike, Wilmington. 7/6.

Camden Children's Garden 3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733. www.camdenchildrensgarden.org. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

Delaware Children's Museum 110 S. Poplar St., Wilmington; 302-654-2340. www.delawarechildrensmuseum.org. Daily 9 am-4:30 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. News & Weather. Storybook Castle. Little Discoveries. Happy Birthday America!. 7/2. May-Sept.: Daily 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.

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic; 215-581-3181. www.pleasetouchmuseum.org. City Capers. Flight Fancy. Roadside Attractions. River Adventures. Wonderland. Centennial Exploration. Liberty Arm & Torch. Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel. ShopRite Supermarket Exhibit. Celebrate the 4th of July at Please Touch. 7/4. 9 am-5 pm. Celebrate Artist Frida Kahlo's Birthday. 7/6. 9 am-5 pm. Target First Wednesdays. $2. 7/7. Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm.

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne; 215-752-7070. www.sesameplace.com. Open daily.

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