Kids

THIS WEEK: MARCH 19 to 25, 2010

Isaiah’s Corner: Build It! Make origami animals with moving wings and parts, construct your own version of the Everhart Museum, build a colorful brick structure with box materials, dress LEGO paper dolls and create art with magnetic bricks. Held in conjunction with the “Art of the Brick” exhibit. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Through May 2. Open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. $5, $2 children. 346-7186.

Indoor Carnival, a celebration of spring with games, prizes and special activities. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

How to Be a Pirate in Seven Easy Songs. Hoist the sail and join the pirate crew as they raise the Jolly Roger, spy with telescopes, find buried treasure and show their pride in a raucous pirate party. Come in pirate costumes! Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Saturday at 10 a.m. $8. 420-2808.

Bag-a-Badge for Cub Scouts. Complete badge requirements in one day with the program “Engineer” for Webelos and “Build a Model” for Bears. Based on the current exhibit “The Art of the Brick.” Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Saturday, 1 to 4:30 p.m. $10. Registration: 346-7186.

Early Explorations, a workshop for pre-kindergarten children with storytelling and other activities to develop pre-literacy skills. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Saturday at 2 p.m. Free. Registration: 346-7186.

A Year with Frog and Toad, the Tony-nominated Broadway musical based on the popular children’s books by Arnold Lobel. A school show for kindergarten to grade six but open to the public. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Wednesday at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100.

Winter Story Hour, for ages 3 to 5. Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Wednesdays through March 31, 11:15 a.m. to noon. Registration: 287-2013.

Lego Night, a night of building cool creations. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Free. Registration: 654-9847.

Teen Advisory Group. Plan and produce library programs for teenagers. Open to all students in middle and high school. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Wednesday at 7 p.m. 474-9313.

Natural Wonders: Inside of an Egg. Learn which animals are born from eggs and go on an egg hunt to find animals that lay eggs. For ages 3 to 5. Lackawanna Environmental Institute, Route 435, Covington Township. Thursday at 9:30 a.m. $5. Registration: 842-1506.

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Kids Night Out: A Pirate Party, with themed games movies, snacks and supervision for children age 4 and older. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. March 26, 7 to 11 p.m. $15. Reservations: 925-0163.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, with photo opportunities and a basket raffle. St. Jude’s School, 422 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. March 27, 9 a.m. to noon. $7. 474-9905.

Easter Egg Hunt, the second annual event sponsored by the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. March 27 starting at 10 a.m. with the arrival of the Easter Bunny by fire truck. Age 10 and under. Free. 239-2274.

Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch with the Easter Bunny, a festive brunch and egg hunt on the front lawn of the Bank’s Student Life Center along with photo opportunities. Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. March 27 with brunch served at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. and egg hunt at 11 a.m. Reservations: 674-6768.

Spring Carnival, the second annual free event for school-age children with a visit by Penguins mascot Tux, a magic show, coloring contest, face painting, carnival games and free pizza and hot dogs. Gate of Heaven School, 40 Machell Ave., Dallas. March 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 430-4043.

Egg Hunt, the third annual Bear Creek Community Easter Egg Hunt open to the public. Bear Creek Recreation Park, Route 115, Bear Creek Township. March 27 with infant through age six at 10:30 a.m. and ages 7 to 11 at 11 a.m. With a free lunch following each hunt and a visit by the Easter Bunny. Free. Registration required: 820-4070 or bearcreekfoundation.com.

Saturday Movie Day, a screening of “The Princess and the Frog.” Popcorn and soda provided. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. March 27 at noon. Registration: 693-1364.

Easter on the Farm, an egg hunt, crafts, games, farm animal and hayrides with the Easter Bunny. Hillside Farms, 65 Hillside Road, Trucksville. March 27, 1 to 4 p.m. Free. 696-4500.

Children’s Easter Celebration, with an egg hunt, snacks, crafts, games and fun. Fellowship Evangelical Free Church, 45 Hildebrandt Road, Dallas. March 27, 1 to 3:30 p.m. For kindergarten to grade five. Registration: 675-6426.

Junior Bird Club: Woodcock Walk, for age 9 and older. Learn about the migration and courtship habits of the American woodcock, a quirky little wetland bird. Bring a flashlight. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. March 27 at 6:30 p.m. Registration: 403-2006.

Saturday Movie Day, a screening of “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakel.” Popcorn and soda provided. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. April 3 at noon. Registration: 693-1364.

Natural Wonders: Super Seeds, how seeds travel and what they need to grow. For ages 3 to 5. Lackawanna Environmental Institute, Route 435, Covington Township. April 8, 9:30 to 11 a.m. $5. Registration: 842-1506.

The Big Read: Age of Innocence Celebration, with special activities and crafts for children in honor of the Edith Wharton book. With free books and reading guide to the first 20 adults. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. April 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 389-9206.

Anansi: Spiderman of Africa, a children’s presentation by Crabgrass Puppet Theatre about a spider whose appetite always overrules his intellect. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. April 10 at 11 a.m. Preceded by a Wiggles & Giggles Workshop at 10 a.m. ($4) Recommended for ages 3 to 8. $10. 344-1111.

Teen Advisory Group. Plan and produce library programs for teenagers. Open to all students in middle and high school. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. April 10, May 8, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 6 and Dec. 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 474-9313.

Animal Junction with Jungle Joe, an eco-adventure spotlighting 15 exotic animals including a nine-foot albino python, a red kangaroo, an African serval cat, foxes and an eagle owl. A school show for all ages but open to the public. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. April 13 at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100.

Sheep Day! Meet real sheep and learn about their ways through special crafts and activities. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. April 17, 10 to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Harold and the Purple Crayon, a stage show based on the book series by Crockett Johnson following the adventures of an inventive young boy. Presented by Enchantment Theatre Company. A school show for pre-kindergarten to grade three but open to the public. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. April 21 at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100.

Natural Wonders: Awakening Amphibians, hands-on experience with baby frogs at the pond. For ages 3 to 5. Lackawanna Environmental Institute, Route 435, Covington Township. April 22, 9:30 to 11 a.m. $5. Registration: 842-1506.

Fish Day! Meet a local fisherman to learn about fish and fishing. With special art projects, crafts and activities. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. April 24, 10 to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

American Girl Tea, an afternoon tea party with storytelling, crafts and your favorite American Girl doll. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. April 24 at 1 p.m. Free but limited to 20 participants. Registration: 654-9847.

Old MacDonald’s Farm: Baby Animals. Celebrate the season of rebirth with baby plants and animals along with a hayride and hot-dog roast. Hillside Farms, 65 Hillside Road, Trucksville. May 1, 10 a.m. to noon. $12. 696-4500.

One Book Every Young Child, a reading of “What a Treasure” by Jane and Will Hillenbrand along with book-related activities and crafts. Free book to each child. For ages 3 to 6. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. May 5 at 6:30 p.m. Free but limited to the first 10 children. Registration: 654-9847.

Natural Wonders: Animal Mothers. For ages 3 to 5. Lackawanna Environmental Institute, Route 435, Covington Township. May 6, 9:30 to 11 a.m. $5. Registration: 842-1506.

Children’s Book Week. Receive a prize for each book checked out on May 10; a coupon for free ice cream with every new youth library card on May 11; an evening Pajama Story Time on May 12 at 6:45 p.m.; and a scavenger hunt May 15 at 11 a.m. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. 654-9847.

Mathemagic! Acclaimed magician and educator Bradley Fields performs magic illusions then teaches the secrets behind some startling math tricks. A school show for kindergarten to grade eight but open to the public. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 13 at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100.

The Gizmo Guys, a unique combination of humor and juggling by Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker. A school show for kindergarten to grade five but open to the public. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 14 at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100.

Natural Wonders: For the Birds. For ages 3 to 5. Lackawanna Environmental Institute, Route 435, Covington Township. May 20, 9:30 to 11 a.m. $5. Registration: 842-1506.

Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live! Leap into Fairytale Land with “Dora the Explorer,” “The Backyardigans,” “Wonder Pets” and “The Monkey King” in this musical adventure. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 20 at 4 and 7 p.m. $32, $22, $18. 826-1100.

Tree Day! Celebrate trees with facts, activities and fun. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. May 22, 10 to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Natural Wonders: Little Sprouts. For ages 3 to 5. Lackawanna Environmental Institute, Route 435, Covington Township. June 3, 9:30 to 11 a.m. $5. Registration: 842-1506.

Frogs and Toads Together. Meet real frogs and toads and learn about amphibians through special crafts and activities. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. June 5, 10 to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Snake Day! Meet real snakes and learn about their ways through special crafts and activities. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. June 19, 10 to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Old McDonald’s Farm, a morning on the farm with outdoor activities and ice cream cones in the Kids Garden. Hillside Farms, 65 Hillside Road, Trucksville. July 10, 10 a.m. to noon. $12. 696-4500.

Carnival of the Animals, a Crescendo Family Concert with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing the Saint Saens work with original masks and movements designed to bring out the qualities of the animals. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. with children’s pre-concert activities at 1 p.m. 341-1568.

Old McDonald’s Farm, a morning on the farm with hayrides, outdoor activities and pumpkin ice cream. Hillside Farms, 65 Hillside Road, Trucksville. Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to noon. $12. 696-4500.

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