Kids

THIS WEEK: SEPT. 3 to 9, 2010

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

Mrs. U-Zoo Revue, a live animal presentation by biology teacher Pam Ulicny who discusses adaptations, biodiversity and responsible pet care. Park Amphitheater, Locust Lake State Park, 155 Locust Lake Road, Barnesville. Saturday at 6:30 p.m. 467-2506.

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. Sunday at 2 p.m. 696-3525.

Neil’s Funny Farm, a program with live rescued and abandoned animals that are used as therapy animals. Campstore Field, Locust Lake State Park, 155 Locust Lake Road, Barnesville. Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m. 467-2506.

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. Tuesday at 10 a.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. Wednesday 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. Thursday at 6:30 p.m. 829-4210.

FUTURE

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. 11 at 2 p.m. 829-4210.

Illusions with Jeremy, a magic show full of illusions 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. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 6 and Dec. 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8 from 7 to 8:30 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.

Backyard Birds and Kids, a session in bird identification for ages 3 to 5. Also: making a peanut butter treat to take home and hang for the birds. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Routes 309 and 415, Dallas. Oct. 9 at 9:30 a.m. $3. Reservations: 675-9900.

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.

Jack O’Lantern Display. Bring your Halloween creations to the library for a pumpkin party. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. Free. 654-9847.

Halloween Party. Have a ghoul old time with games, activities and a bag of goodies. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Free. Reservations: 654-9847.

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.