Kids

THIS WEEK: MARCH 20 to 26, 2009

Enchanted Everhart! An “Isaiah’s Corner” based on the current exhibit “Fairy Tale Art: Illustrations from Children’s Books.” Explore fairy tales and folk tales, become a king or queen, solve puzzles, discover magic objects, write your own fairy tale and more at this hands-on activity center. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Through May 25. Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 346-718.

Elmo Makes Music, a new “Sesame Street Live” stage show with the puppets sharing their love of music when an enthusiastic new music teacher arrives only to discover that her instruments are missing. Wachovia Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Tonight at 7; Saturday at 10:30 a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m.; Sunday at 1 and 4:30 p.m. $17, $13. 970-7600 or ticketmaster.com.

Abuzz About Bugs, a session designed for ages 4 and 5. St. Jude School, 422 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Saturday, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Registration: 474-5803.

Spring Fling Fundraiser with fun carnival games and activities. Children’s Museum, 2 West Seventh St., Bloomsburg. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Everhart 101, for kindergarten through grade five using painting, writing, sculpture, drawing and mixed media to create works based on the current exhibit “Fairy Tale Art: Illustrations from Children’s Books.” Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Saturday at 10 a.m. $5. Registration: 346-7186.

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 5. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon. 693-1364.

Early Exploration: Looking & Reading Together, a session designed for pre-kindergarten children to develop pre-literacy skills through drama, art and music. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Saturday at 2 p.m. Free but registration required. 346-7186.

Pet Safety Program. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Monday at 12:30 p.m. Followed by the Furry Tails Reading Program at 1 p.m. 693-1364.

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Nobody Loves a Dinosaur, an original children’s musical production. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. March 27 to April 5 with performances Fridays at 6 p.m.; Saturdays at 1 and 5 p.m.; Sundays at 1 p.m. Includes a McDonald’s Fun Meal. 283-2195.

Breakfast with the Bunny. Allied Services Corporate Building, 101 Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit. March 28, 9:30 a.m. to noon. $9, $5 children includes a free photo with the Bunny. Reservations: 348-1398.

Old MacDonald’s Farm, a children’s stage presentation including a variety of original songs and tales teaching respect and selflessness. Produced by Sadecky’s Puppets. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. March 28 at 11 a.m. $11. 344-1111.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, with arts and crafts, a gift and photo opportunities. Saints Peter and Paul School, 25 Hudson Road, Plains. March 29, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. $7 adults, $5 ages 3 to 12. 824-9433.

Fairy Tale Art Community Day. Celebrate the magic, fantasy and fun of fairy tales with exhibit tours, hands-on activities including brass rubbings and shadow puppets, and demonstrations inspired by the current exhibit “Fairy Tale Art: Illustrations from Children’s Books.” Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. March 29, 1 to 4 p.m. Free with paid admission. 346-7186.

Storytelling and Singing with musician Mary Baker. Paper Kite Press Studio & Gallery, 443 Main St., Kingston. April 1 at 10:15 a.m. 328-8658 or wordpainting.com.

Natural Egg Dying and Egg Hunt, an egg-dying session followed by a hunt. Lackawanna Environmental Institute, Moffat Estate, Route 435, Covington Township. April 4, 9 a.m. to noon. 842-1506.

Junior Bird Club, a start-up meeting for age nine and older to learn bird identification and to go on bird-watching field trips. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. April 4, 10 a.m. to noon. $5. Registration: 403-2006.

Funny Bunny Day! Meet some real rabbit and learn about rabbit science. Children’s Museum, 2 West Seventh St., Bloomsburg. April 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch. Join the Easter Bunny for a morning of fun on the campus of Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. April 4 with brunch seating at 10 or 11:15 a.m. and hunt at 11 a.m. $10, $5 children. Photo opportunities available. Reservations: 674-6768.

Movies at the Library, a double feature including “Bolt,” about the adventures of a “super dog” and “Twilight,” a modern-day romance between a vampire and a human. Free popcorn and soda. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. April 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 693-1364.

Community Easter Egg Hunt, open to children from throughout the Wyoming Valley. Recreation Park, off Route 115 near the Pennsylvania Turnpike entrance, Bear Creek Township. April 4 with infant to age 6 at 10:30 a.m. and ages 7 to 11 at 11 a.m. The Easter Bunny arrives at 10:45 a.m. escorted by the Bear Creek Volunteer Hose Company. Followed by lunch in the Community Room of the Bear Creek Township Municipal Building. Free. Registration: 820-4070 or bearcreekfoundation.com.

Easter Eggstravaganza, games, an egg hunt, crafts, prizes and fun for children age 3 to fifth grade. Fellowship Evangelical Free Church, 45 Hildebrandt Road, Dallas. April 4, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration: 675-6426.

Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Zebra Communications of Wilkes University. On the University Greenway at the center of the campus in Wilkes-Barre. April 5 with registration at 11:30 a.m. and three different age groups hunting at noon. Free but donations accepted for the Wyoming Valley Children’s Association. 408-4158.

Early Explorations: Looking & Reading Together, a reading of “Tough Princesses” with Elizabeth Davis of the Lackawanna Children’s Library. A session designed for pre-kindergarten children to develop pre-literacy skills through drama, art and music. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. April 6 at 2 p.m. Free but registration required. 346-7186.

Celebrate the Birthday of President Thomas Jefferson and learn about his presidency. Children’s Museum, 2 West Seventh St., Bloomsburg. April 10, noon to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Fish Day. Learn about fish, play a fishy game and make fishy crafts. Children’s Museum, 2 West Seventh St., Bloomsburg. April 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 5. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. April 11, 11 a.m. to noon. 693-1364.

Movies at the Library, a screening of “The Tale of Despereaux,” an animated feature about a misfit mouse, a sad rat and a bumbling servant girl. Free popcorn and soda. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. April 11 at noon. 693-1364.

Teen Gaming, an afternoon of computer games for teens at the Gates Lab, Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. April 13, 2 to 4 p.m. 823-0156.

Pajama Storytime, for pre-schoolers. Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. April 14, 6:30 p.m. 823-0156.

Celebrate the Birthday of Leonardo da Vinci, learn about his art, then create your own daVinci-inspired works. Children’s Museum, 2 West Seventh St., Bloomsburg. April 15, noon to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Tom Knight Puppet Show, with songs and skits for children of all ages including “Alligator Jump” and “Henry the Magician.” Dietrich Theater, 60 East Tioga St., Tunkhannock. April 16 at 1 p.m. Free. 996-1500.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid, a book talk and discussion for grades three to six. Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. April 16, 4 to 5:30 p.m. 823-0156.

Family Fun Night, games and crafts for the whole family. Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. April 16, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 823-0156.

Friday Gaming Night, board games, computer games, Rock Band and Nitendo Wi games for all ages. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. April 17, 6 to 8 p.m. 693-1364.

The Day It Snowed Tortillas, a children’s stage presentation about a poor couple who use creative problem-solving to outwit a gang of bullies. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. April 18 at 11 a.m. $11. 344-1111.

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 5. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. April 18, 11 a.m. to noon. 693-1364.

History Alive, activities, crafts and snacks to illustrate different historical periods. Presented by the Wilkes University History Club. Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. April 18, 1 to 2 p.m. 823-0156.

Early Explorations: Looking & Reading Together, a reading of “The Paper Bag Princess.” Designed for pre-kindergarten children to develop pre-literacy skills through drama, art and music. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. April 18 at 2 p.m. Free but registration required. 346-7186.

The Fabulous Fable Festival, a children’s theater production combining works from Aesop to Mother Goose. Little Theatre, 537 North Main St., Wilkes-Barre. April 18 at 7 p.m.; April 19 at 3 p.m. $10. 823-1875.

JAKES Event, a day of outdoor activities sponsored by Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship (JAKES). Included: turkey calling, archery, outdoor cooking, bb guns, shotgun and clay birds. Moon Lake County Park, 196 Moon Lake Road, Hunlock Creek. April 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 includes all classes, supplies, lunch bag and JAKES magazine. Registration: 332-5278 or redrockchapternwtf.org.

Fairy Tale Tea Party. Celebrate fairy tales with a party at the Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly. April 19, 1 to 3 p.m. $35 also includes a ticket to one of the children’s theater productions at the Scranton Cultural Center and admission to the Everhart Museum’s exhibit “Fairy Tale Art.” 586-8191.

CSI Live! An interactive journey through the fascinating world of crime-scene investigations presented by Mad Science Productions. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. April 21 at 10 a.m. A school show geared for grades three to six but open to the public. $6.50. 826-1100.

Rainbow Fish, a children’s stage presentation about a fish with shimmering scales who is unsure whether to share when other fish ask for some of her beautiful scales. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. Apr. 21 at 10 a.m. $7. 344-1111.

Jungle Jack Hanna in a live stage show with all his favorite exotic animal friends in a fascinating trip around the world via stories and films. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. April 24 at 7:30 p.m. $30, $20. 826-1100.

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 5. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. April 25, 11 a.m. to noon. 693-1364.

Opening Day at Knoebels. The Family amusement park opens its doors for 2009 on April 25 with free admission and free entertainment. Knoebels Amusement Resort, Route 487, Elysburg. Open weekends through May 23, then daily beginning May 25. 672-2572 or knoebels.com.

Celebrate the Birthday of John James Audubon and learn about his contributions to the world of science. Children’s Museum, 2 West Seventh St., Bloomsburg. April 28, noon to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Dinosaurs! Get ready to hang out with Stegosaurus and hobnob with Tyrannosaurus Rex as Jim West brings the age of dinosaurs to life. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 5 at 10 a.m. A school show geared for kindergarten through third grade but open to the public. $6.50. 826-1100.

Mothers, Aunts and Grandmothers. Make special crafts for these special women. Children’s Museum, 2 West Seventh St., Bloomsburg. May 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Celebrate the Birthday of Salvador Dali and learn about his contributions to the world of art. Children’s Museum, 2 West Seventh St., Bloomsburg. May 11, noon to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Peter Pan, a children’s stage presentation with two performers, twelve large puppets and a creatively projected world. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. May 12 at 10 a.m. $7. 344-1111.

Wizard of Oz. Travel down the Yellow Brick Road during this presentation of the classic story of Dorothy and Toto making their way to Oz with the Scarecrow, the Lion and the Tin Man. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 14 at 10 a.m. A school show geared for kindergarten through fourth grade but open to the public. $6.50. 826-1100.

Rumpelstiltskin, a musical version of the classic Brothers Grimm tale about a girl whose father boasts that she can spin straw into gold. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 15 at 10 a.m. A school show geared for kindergarten through third grade but open to the public. $6.50. 826-1100.

Proud Peacock Day! Visit with live peacocks and learn about these “proud” creatures. Children’s Museum, 2 West Seventh St., Bloomsburg. May 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Celebrate the Birthday of Carolus Linnaeus and learn about his contributions to the world of science. Children’s Museum, 2 West Seventh St., Bloomsburg. May 22, noon to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Bug Day! Observe live specimens and learn about their characteristics. Children’s Museum, 2 West Seventh St., Bloomsburg. May 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Celebrate the Birthday of President John F. Kennedy and learn about his presidency. Children’s Museum, 2 West Seventh St., Bloomsburg. May 29, noon to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

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