Events for the family

A Taste of Northern Liberties

Neighborhood history & tasting tour. Northern Liberties, W. Girard St.; 1-800-979-3370.

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. $38. 7/10.

Annual Canoe & Kayak Open House Demonstrations, races, and sale of canoe and kayak merchandise. Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Ave. 7/11. 10 am-5 pm.

Celebrate Bastille Day Celebrate the storming of the Bastille with a French barbecue, cocktails & champagne with chef Peter Woolsey. Bistrot la Minette, 623 S. 6th St.; 215-925-8000. $35. 7/14. Noon-11:30 pm.

Hispanic Fiesta Celebration of Latin cultures around the world. Dancing, folk music, crafts & more. Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386 (2FUN). 7/10.

House Tours 19th-century home of the Rosenbach brothers. Ongoing. Rosenbach Museum & Library, 2008-2010 Delancey Pl.; 215-732-1600. Included in admission.

Military Muster Children are invited to learn the art of marching & musket etiquette. Signers Garden, 5th St. historicphiladelphia.org. 7/9.

Pajama-Rama Jewish bedtime stories told by Kehillah of Lower Merion rabbis & educators. Kosher cookies & milk served. Barnes & Noble - Rittenhouse Square, 1805 Walnut St.; 215-665-0716. 7/14.

PAWS in Manayunk Benefit for Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society. Manayunk Main Street. www.phillypaws.org. Donations accepted. 7/10. Noon-5 pm.

Second Saturdays Free family program. East Passyunk Avenue, www/2ndsaturdays.blogspot.com. 7/10.

Tesla Energy Independence Celebration A 3-day celebration promoting the life & work of Tesla. Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5372. 7/10. 10 am-5 pm.

Trail Ambassador Walk: The Spirit and Science of Wissahickon Creek Waters Meet at Northwestern Stables, 110 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia. 2-hour walk & talk. www.fow.org. 7/10. 1 pm.

Trail Ambassador Walk: Three Mile Hike 2-hour, very aggressive 3+ mile hike along the Wissahickon Valley's orange trail, downstream from Valley Green. Valley Green Inn, Valley Green Rd at Wissahickon. www.fow.org. 7/14.

Twisted Thursdays Dinner buffet, karaoke & DJs spinning '80s dance club mixes. Sisters Restaurant & Nightclub, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735. $7-$10. 7/15.

Annual Blob Ball

1950s-style kickoff party for Phoenixville's BlobFest. Ticket information:

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Club 212, 212 Bridge St., Phoenixville.

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. $10-$15 advance; $12 day of show. 7/9. 8:30-11:30 pm.

ART SAVES Music and Arts Festival Benefit featuring arts & crafts, raffles, food/drink & live music. The A Field, 11 Harry St, Conshohocken. artsavesx.webs.com. Donations accepted. 7/10. Noon-5 pm.

Blueberry Festival & Pie Eating Contest Featuring hayrides, children's entertainment, games & blueberry treats. Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media; 610-874-4678. 7/10. 9 am-6 pm.

Bugs Exhibit Elmwood Park Zoo celebrates new walk-through butterfly exhibit by bringing some winged friends to the mall. Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting. 7/13. 11 am-3 pm.

Friday Night Fireworks Display over the Delaware River, every Fri. through August. Downtown New Hope, Main St. www.newhopelambertvillefireworks.com. 7/9.

Friendly Fireflies Experience Nottingham at night while searching for fireflies. Nottingham County Park, 150 Park Rd., Nottingham; Register: www.chesco.org/ccparks. $3. 7/10. 8:30-10 pm.

Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School Crafts, games, music, snacks & storytelling, for children age 4-grade 6. Lansdale United Methodist Church, 300 N Broad St., Lansdale; Registration: 215-256-1567. 7/12.

Italian Festival 2010 Live music, carnival rides, food, dancing & a $5,000 grand prize giveaway. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 502 Ford St., Bridgeport; 610-272-3479. www.olmcchurch.net. 7/9.

Music Saves Lives Blood Drive Plymouth Meeting Mall partnered with New Jersey Blood Services and Vans Warped Tour 2010. Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting. 7/9. 2-8 pm.

Nature of Things: Bats in the Night Sky Learn the true story of Pennsylvania bats. Registration required. Warwick County Park, 382 County Park Rd., Pottstown; Registration required: 610-469-1916. 7/10. 8-9:30 pm.

Sellersville Fire Department Annual Carnival Food, family rides, bingo, games, concessions & live music. Sellersville Fire House, 2 N Main St., Sellersville. 7/13.

Snakes and Turtles Rachel Bishop will take guests on a hike to look for reptiles. Wolf's Hollow Farm, 150 Wolf Hollow Rd., Atglen; Register: www.chesco.org/ccparks. 7/10. 3-4:30 pm.

Southampton Day County Fair Rides, games, food, crafts & evening concerts. Tamanend Park, 1255 2d St. Pike, Southampton. $2 parking. 7/9.

Stories With the Animals (and Reptiles): Aquatic Herps! Learn facts about turtles & hear turtle tales read aloud. Registration required. Upper Schuylkill Valley Park, 1600 Black Rock Rd., Royersford; Registration required: 610-948-5170. $4. 7/15. 2 pm.

Summer Bedtime Stories Rabbis & educators from area synagogues & the JCC will share stories with community children. Call 610-578-9000 for information. Borders Books & Music - 80 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood; 610-578-9000. 7/14. 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. 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. $10; $7 children 3-12. 7/13.

Boardwalk Family Fun Night Parades, clowns & music. 609-523-1602. Wildwood Beach & Boardwalk, Lincoln Ave., Wildwood; 1-800-992-9732. 7/15.

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

Cruise Night Cars & motorcycles on Haddon Ave., music, food & fun. Downtown Collingswood, 856-858-9275. $5 to enter car; free for spectators. 7/15.

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. 7/12.

Evenings Along Asbury Art demonstrations, live music, activities & shopping specials. Asbury Avenue, Ocean City. 7/14.

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. 7/13.

Funtastic Tuesdays Face painting & entertainment. Tue. thru Labor Day. 700 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. 7/13.

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. Downtown Cape May, 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. $10; $7 children 3-12.

Historic Haunts House Tour Guided tour of historic 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. 7/12.

Irish Pipe & Drum Brigades Authentic Irish Pipe Brigade parade on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. 609-523-1602. Wildwood Beach & Boardwalk, Lincoln Ave., Wildwood; 1-800-992-9732. www.dowildwood.com. 7/12.

Junior Keepers Participants can help out with tasks like animal enrichment, logging & feeding. Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant; Registration required: 732-899-1659. $80. 7/9.

Keeper's on Duty Program about the history of the Cape May Lighthouse. 1048 Washington St., Cape May; Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts: 609-884-5404. 7/11.

Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour Tour some of Cape May's magnificient buildings. Downtown Cape May, 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org. $10; $7 children 3-12. 7/9.

Market Days Entertainment, face painting & balloon sculptors. Asbury Avenue, Ocean City. 7/15.

Mummers Night Area Mummers groups show off skills. Ocean City Boardwalk, 2d to 23d St. 7/13.

New Jersey State Barbecue Championship & Anglesea Blues Festival Team grilling competition, workshops & blues festival. North Wildwood, 2d Ave. 609-523-6565. njbbq.com. 7/9.

Pirates & Plunder Trolley Tour Tales of Cape Island's pirates & privateers. Downtown Cape May, 609-884-5404, 1-800-275-4278. $10; $7 children 3-12. 7/9.

Rainforest Rescue Learn about rainforest animals & what you can do to help protect them. Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant. Included in admission. 7/10. 10 am-5 pm.

RNS Mobile Mammography Van Women having their mammograms at the Show House will receive complimentary tickets to the exhibition. RNS Show House at the Shore, 1501 Wesley Ave., Ocean City; Appointments: 1-800-246-2404. 7/14.

Snakes, Scales & Turtle Tales: The Strange World of Reptiles Reptile-themed live animal program with a focus on conservation. Haddon Lake Park, Prospect Ridge and 13th Ave., Haddon Heights. www.snakes-n-scales.com. 7/14. 10:30 am.

St. Rose of Lima Church Carnival Children's games, rides, a bake sale, raffle, specialty dinner. St. Rose of Lima, 300 Kings Hwy., Haddon Heights. 7/15.

Owl Prowl

Evening walk in search of owls. Brandywine Creek State Park, 41 Adams Dam Rd., Greenville; 302-577-3534. Included in admission. 7/9.

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

Tours of Nemours Mansion Tour the 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.

WSTW's Family Fun Night Appearance by Nancy & Dana from the 93.7 Morning Show, exhibits, games, crafts, animal presentations & more. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. www.wstw.com. $1. 7/15.

2010 Junior Golf Camp

Children's 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.

Advanced Explorer Workshop Thematic tour followed by art project. Brandywine River Museum, Rte. 1 & Rte. 100, Chadds Ford; Reservations required. Included in admission. 7/13.

Boogie Board Races 15th & the beach. Wave riding competition for boys & girls 5-18. Prizes awarded. Please bring own board. Wildwood Beach & Boardwalk, Lincoln Ave., Wildwood; 609-522-2955. 7/10. 10 am.

Butterflies & Bugs Explore the butterfly garden & learn about insects. Lorimer Park, 183 Moredon Rd., Huntingdon Valley; Registration required: 484-674-3748. 7/11. 2 pm.

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

Children's Storytime Staff members read new stories weekly. Barnes & Noble Market Fair, 3535 Rte. 1, Princeton. 7/13.

Children's Storytime Stories & crafts. Barnes & Noble - Rittenhouse Square, 1805 Walnut St.; 215-665-0716. 7/14.

Creek Critters Exploration of creek wildlife. Green Lane Park, 1614 Snyder Rd., Green Lane; Registration required: 484-674-3748. 7/10. 1 pm.

Dora's Pirate Adventure Dora, Boots the Monkey & pals journey to Treasure Island. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main St. & Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. www.nickjr.com/. $8. 7/9.

Dora's Pirate Adventure Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100. www.nickjr.com/. $8. 7/10.

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. 7/11.

Early Bird Read & Look Stories & crafts for preschoolers. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; tickets required. Included in admission. 7/11.

Eco-Man Interactive environmentally friendly show for children. Bucks County Courthouse, 55 E. Court St., Doylestown. 7/14. Noon.

Family Fun Summer Series Outdoor performances followed by indoor story programs. Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. 7/9.

Giggle Gang Twice-monthly programs featuring live entertainment, crafts or nature classes. Springfield Mall, 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield. 7/15.

I Like New Jersey Children's musical program featuring songs about New Jersey. Camden County Library - Haddon Township Branch, 15 MacArthur Blvd. 7/12. 4 pm.

Into the Wild Survival skills camp that includes one overnight campout. Killens Pond State Park, 5025 Killens Pond Rd., Felton; 302-284-4526. $200. 7/12.

Jingle Jangle Wind Chimes Windchime-making craft activity. Camden County Library - Gloucester Township Branch, 15 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood. 7/14. 2:30 pm.

Jingle Jangle Wind Chimes Camden County Library - South County Regional Branch, 35 Cooper Folly Rd., Atco; Registration required: 856-753-2537. 7/15. 3 pm.

John Perry: The Book That Eats People Author Perry shares his children's book. Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5372. 7/10. 2 pm.

Kidiscovery Wednesdays Preschool program w/hands-on science activity, storytime, music & more. Da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology, 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, Allentown; 484-664-1002. Included in admission. 7/14.

Lighthouse Storytime Children's storytime featuring nautical tales & lighthouse adventure stories. Cape May Lighthouse, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts: 609-884-5404. 7/11.

Mama Mac Engaging interactive tunes in a variety of genres. Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. www.mamamac.net. $7 advance; $8 day of show. 7/13. 10:30 am.

Mr. Malcolm Makes a Splash Mr. Malcolm shares tales about the sea. Camden County Library - Voorhees Regional Branch, 203 Laurel Rd. 7/14. 6:30 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. 7/15.

Nutty Naturalists Learn about natural features & animals that call Killens Pond home. Killens Pond State Park, 5025 Killens Pond Rd., Felton; 302-284-4526. $150. 7/9.

Pajama Party Game Night Play different games every Thursday night. PJs optional. Barnes & Noble Market Fair, 3535 Rte. 1, Princeton. 7/15.

Ruth Schwin: Henry the Lamb Storytime & Signing Schwin reads & signs her storybook. Program includes a coloring activity & photo opportunity. Barnes & Noble Market Fair, 3535 Rte. 1, Princeton. 7/13. 10:30 am.

Seashore Rubbings Kids can create cool designs using items like shells, pebbles & seaweed. Camden County Library - Voorhees Regional Branch, 203 Laurel Rd. 7/13. 10:30 am.

Story Time at the Zoo Weekly program. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. Included in admission. 7/15.

Storytime Kids can enjoy a new story weekly. Borders Books & Music, 4221 Concord Pike, Wilmington. 7/13.

Storytime New stories read weekly. Barnes & Noble - Wilmington, 4801 Concord Pike, Wilmington; 302-487-9677. 7/9.

Striped Sand Something-or-Other Children's science program with Camden County naturalist Maggie Liebe. Camden County Library - Bellmawr Branch, 35 E. Browning Rd. 7/13. 2:30 pm.

Striped Sand Something-or-Other Camden County Library - South County Regional Branch, 35 Cooper Folly Rd., Atco; Registration required: 856-753-2537. 7/15. 1:30 pm.

Summer Family Studio Visitors can work on art projects themed to museum's exhibitions. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-763-8100. Included in admission. 7/11.

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. 7/11.

The Verve Pipe Rockers perform songs off their children's album. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. $12; $10 children 1-12; free under 1. 7/10. 10:30 am.

Tours for Tots Hands-on activities featuring movement & play. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; Tickets required. Included in admission. 7/11.

Train & Carousel Rides Hop on the Hummingbird Express Train for a jaunt around the zoo, or ride a carousel animal on the Wildlife Carousel. Cape May County Park Zoo, Garden State Parkway Exit 11, Cape May Court House; 609-465-5271. $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. 7/13.

Chipps Cooney

Cooney's gigs have included the Riviera & Borgata in Las Vegas & the New York Comedy Club & Dangerfield's in NY. D'Ignazio's Towne House, 117 Veterans Sq., Media; 610-566-6141.

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. $10. 7/9. 8:30 pm.

The Amazing Dave New Jersey-based family entertainer who performs a mix of comedy, magic & juggling. Haddon Lake Park, Prospect Ridge and 13th Ave., Haddon Heights. 7/10. 10:30 am.

Camden Children's Garden

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

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. BlueBEARy Blast & Celebrate NJ Day. 7/10. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.

Delaware Children's Museum 110 S. Poplar St., Wilmington; 302-654-2340. www.delawarechildrensmuseum.org. Stratosphere. The Power of Me. ECOconnect. Bank on It. Training Wheels. Structures. 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. 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. PA State Insect. 7/10. 1 pm. 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. World Music Festival. 7/9. Celebrate Todd Parr's Birthday With Otto the Dog. 7/9. 50th Anniversary of Etch-a-Sketch. 7/12. 9 am-5 pm. Celebrate Peggy Parish's Birthday With Amelia Bedelia. 7/14. 9 am-5 pm. Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm.

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne; 215-752-7070. www.sesameplace.com. Elmo's World. Summer Nights Series. $17. 7/9. 6:30-10 pm. 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.