Events for the family
Special Events Philadelphia American Sailing Tours Daily, 90-min. Delaware River tours on Chinese junk-rigged schooner. Try an informative History Sail, musical Tropical Sail or romantic Sunset Sail. American Sailing Tours - Pier 24, 401 N. Columbus Blvd. www.americansailingtours.com. $40-$50.
Special Events
Philadelphia
American Sailing Tours
Daily, 90-min. Delaware River tours on Chinese junk-rigged schooner. Try an informative History Sail, musical Tropical Sail or romantic Sunset Sail. American Sailing Tours - Pier 24, 401 N. Columbus Blvd.
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. $40-$50.
Germantown White House Exhibits Interactive exhibits featuring George Washington's family & household. Germantown White House (formerly Deshler-Morris House), 5442 Germantown Ave.
Go Red for Women Luncheon with Star Jones Heart disease awareness luncheon featuring Star Jones The Bellevue, Broad & Walnut Sts.; 215-875-8350. $300. 5/10. 12 pm.
Heart Health Screenings Free heart health & blood pressure screenings in honor of National Women's Health Week. Burlington Coat Factory, 1027 Market St. 5/13. 11 am-2 pm.
Night Hike & Campfire Family-friendly evening of forest exploration and a campfire The Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd.; Registration required: 215-482-7300 x 110. $10; $5 members. 5/10. 12 pm.
Philadelphia Wine & Food Festival Tasting event featuring hundreds of wines from around the world & signature dishes from top area restaurants. Lincoln Financial Field, 3501 S. Broad St. www.phillymag.com/wineandfoodfest. $125-$250; $75 ages 21-40. 5/10. 5:30-9:30 pm.
Toad Nights Toad Sights & Sounds The Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd.; Pre-registration required: 215-482-7300 x 110.
Pennsylvania suburbs
Adopter's Appreciation/Reunion Day Picnic
Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue hosts their annual picnic for all past/present Husky adopters. Warminster Community Park, Hatboro Rd., Warminster. 5/11. 11 am-3 pm.
Swarthmore Wagtime Dog show and obedience classes Swarthmore Community Center, 715 Harvard Ave., Swarthmore; 610-328-5186. 5/12. 1:30 pm.
New Jersey
Guided Tours
Learn about the property's history as you explore the mansion, annex rooms & courtyard gardens. Historic Smithville Mansion, 803 Smithville Rd., Mount Holly. $6.
Second Saturday Tour of Paulsdale 15-minute presentation about Alice Paul followed by a guided tour of the home the Paul family lived in. Paulsdale (Alice Paul Institute), 128 Hooten Rd., Mount Laurel; 856-231-1885. $5. 5/11. 12 pm.
Delaware
DHA Vaccination Clinic
Keep your cats and dogs up to date with low cost vaccinations, microchips, licenses, and deworming. All procedures are done by a licensed veterinarian. Concord Pet Foods & Supplies, 238-240 Peoples Plaza, Christiana. 5/11. 1-3 pm.
Kid's Stuff
Children's events
ArtSee Drop-In Activities
Weekly craft activities for kids & adults. The Barnes Foundation - Philadelphia, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Glory of Stories Children's storytime & craft activity. Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. $3. Closes 5/31.
Magic Mornings Crafts, games, stories, walks & other activities for young children. Briar Bush Nature Center, 1212 Edgehill Rd., Abington. $10. Closes 5/24.
Children's museums & attractions
Camden Children's Garden
3 Riverside Dr., Camden; 856-365-8733.
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. $6; $5 ages 3-11; free for children 2 & under. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm.
The Crayola Factory 30 Centre Square, Easton; 610-515-8000. www.crayola.com/factory.
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. $12; free for children 12 months & under. 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. Dinosaurium. Sahara Sam's Sambulance Safety Visit. 5/11. 11 am-3 pm. Teddy Bear Picnic. 5/11. 12-3 pm. $10.95; $9.95 seniors; free for children under 1. 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. $7; free for children under 2. Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm.
Kix & Giggles Children's Playground 9356 Old Bustleton Ave.; 215-677-4140. www.kixandgiggles.com. $7. 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. Rainforest Rhythm. Space Station. City Capers. Flight Fantasy. Roadside Attractions. River Adventures. Wonderland. Centennial Exploration. Liberty Arm & Torch. Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel. ShopRite Supermarket Exhibit. $16; free for members, children under 1. Oct.-Mar.: Mon.-Sat. 9 am-4 pm; Sun. 11 am-4 pm; Apr.-Sep.: Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm.
Sesame Place 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne; 215-752-7070. www.sesameplace.com. Mother's Day Celebration. $26.99; $16.99 children 2-11; free for children under 2 and mothers accompanying paid children. 5/12. $50.95; $45.95 seniors; free for children under 2. Open daily.
Smith The Kids' Play Place in the Park 33rd St.; 215-765-4325. smithkidsplayplace.org. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm.