THIS WEEK: DEC. 18 to 24, 2009
Christmas in Toyland, a model-train display of a snow-covered winter wonderland with 13 mainlines and over 200 structures. Also: free treats for children, Santa’s Magical Mailbox and sounds of the season. Hooven Mercantile Building, 41 Susquehanna St., Jim Thorpe. Through Jan. 18 on Fridays and Mondays, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day. $4, $2 children. 325-4371.
Fiesta Fun with Calaveras, an “Isaiah’s Corner” based on the current exhibit “Day of the Dead: Art & Culture in the Americas.” Build ofrendas, make skeleton masks and dolls, create tissue-paper flowers and papel picado (punched paper) designs and calculate in Mayan math while learning about the Latino holiday when families celebrate their ancestors. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Through Dec. 31. Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 346-7186.
Santa Express, a train ride with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudoph on a round trip from Honesdale to Hawley with holiday sing-alongs, gifts and photo opportunities. Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions, 303 Commercial St., Honesdale. Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $20, $15 children. Reservations: 800-433-9008.
Santa Trolley Rides. Take a festive trolley ride with Santa at the Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. $8, $7 seniors, $6 children. 963-6590 or ectma.org.
Furry Tails Reading Program. Practice your reading skills by reading to therapy dogs. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Registration: 693-1364.
Fleece Pillow Craft Session, for age 8 and older. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Saturday at 1 p.m. Registration: 474-9313.
An Evening on the Polar Express, a bedtime story hour for ages 10 and younger. Come in your pajamas. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. Monday at 6:30 p.m. Free. 654-9847.
FUTURE
Disney’s Aladdin Jr., performed by kids for kids. Presented by the Pennsylvania Theater of Performing Arts at the J.J. Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton. Feb. 11-12 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 13-14 at 3 p.m. 454-5451 or ptpashows.org.
Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live! Leap into Fairytale Land with “Dora the Explorer,” “The Backyardigans,” “Wonder Pets” and “The Monkey King Adventure” in this musical adventure. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Feb. 25 at 4 and 7 p.m. $32, $22, $18. 826-1100.
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. March 24 at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100.
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.
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.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Carole’s Crazy Kidsongs, a collection of songs for young children written and performed by Trucksville resident Carole Kennely is available for sale at Gallery of Sound stores, the Harris Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Luzerne and online at amazon.com.
