Kids

THIS WEEK: AUG. 27 to SEPT. 2, 2010

Sculpture Saturday. Make a small sculpture of your own with local artist Pete Grimord. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 389-9206.

Storytime, with a visit by Corduroy, one of the best-loved bears in children’s literature. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Saturday at 11 a.m. 829-4210.

For Kids: Nature Walk, a guided short-and-easy walk around the park trails with a naturalist. Nature Center, Hickory Run State Park, Route 534, White Haven. Saturday at 3 p.m. 443-0400.

Smokey Bear visits the park amphitheater for a program on fire prevention and safety. Locust Lake State Park, 155 Locust Lake Road, Barnesville. Saturday at 6:30 p.m. 467-2506.

Early Explorers, a paleontology program in the Fossil Gallery for ages 3 to 5. Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Monday at 1 p.m. Registration: 346-7186.

Teen Poetry Workshop. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Monday, 4 to 5:30 p.m. 823-0156.

Storytime, a reading of “Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten” by Joseph Slate. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Tuesday at 10 a.m.; Thursday at 6:30 p.m. 829-4210.

FUTURE

Owls for Preschoolers, stories, crafts and songs about owls for ages 3 to 5. Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. 696-3525.

Turtles for Tots, stories, crafts and songs about turtles for ages 3 to 5. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. 696-3525.

Storytime with BeeBo the Baby Signs Bear and Cristina Bellard from “On the Grow.” For parents and children up to 24 months. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.; Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. 829-4210.

The Bookworms, a discussion of “The Maze of Bones,” the first in the popular “The 39 Clues” series by Rick Riordan. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. 829-4210.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors. Practice your reading skills with canines from Therapy Dog International. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. 829-4210.

Illusions with Jeremy, a magic show full of amazing and comical tricks along with audience participation. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. Free. 996-1500.

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. Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 6 and Dec. 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 474-9313.

Early Explorers, a visual-arts program in the Fine Arts Gallery for ages 3 to 5. Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. Registration: 346-7186.

Disney Classics, musical versions of the classic fairy tales “Sleeping Beauty” and “Aladdin,” presented by KISS (Kids Innovating Stage & Sound) Theatre Company at the KISS Theater, Wyoming Valley Mall, off Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre Township. Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.; Sept. 18 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. 956-1982.

Early Explorers, a dance-and-movement program with dance instructor Vince Brust for ages 3 to 5. Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. Registration: 346-7186.

My Little Pumpkin Express, a 26-mile, two-hour train trip following Roaring Brook through the Nay Aug tunnel into the Pocono Mountains with special fall-oriented activities including face painting, apple bobbing and crafts. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $21, $19 seniors, $15 children. Reservations: 340-5200.

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.

Yoga Journeys: Yoga for Kids, a free session for age 6 and older with breathing and relaxation exercises, traditional yoga poses and yoga games. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. 996-1500.

Holiday Express Train Excursion. Join in the merriment and festivities aboard the steam-powered ride from Scranton to Moscow with songs, stories, cocoa, snacks and fun activities for children. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Nov. 26-27 and Dec. 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $16, $10 children. 340-5200.

Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas, a free screening of the Jim Henson holiday movie about a poor otter family who risks everything for a chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Dec. 3 at 5:30 and 7 p.m. 996-1500.

Holiday Workshop, with cookie decorating, holiday crafts, singing, and creations by the Balloon Lady. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. Free. 996-1500.