Arts & Entertainment
Fun Events For Kids: Week of July 11 to July 15
From children's theater to movies galore, check out what's available (and inexpensive) for kids this week.
MONDAY:
What: Cuentos y Canciones, a free story time put on at the Lambertville Public Library for children up to six. Parents attend with their children to listen to stories and songs entirely in Spanish as well as create crafts.
Where: Lambertville Free Public Library, 6 Lilly Street, Lambertville, N.J.
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When: 10:30 a.m.
Who: Children ages 3 to 6; admission is free
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More: (609) 397-0275 or www.lambertvillelibrary.org/
TUESDAY:
What: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" (Part 2 opens Friday, July 15)
Where: Northampton Public Library, 25 Upper Holland Road, Richboro, PA
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Who: Anyone
More: http://www.buckslib.org/libraries/northampton
What: Travel-time stories. Family fun with Mrs. Z. Fly through summer with stories, games and songs from around the world.
Where: Yardley Public Library, 1080 Edgewood Road, Yardley
When: 1:30 p.m.
Who: Anyone; admission is free
What: Bouncy Booktime, a multi-age storytime that encourages pre-reading skills and includes a craft.
Where: Lambertville Library, 2nd floor, 6 Lily Street, Lambertville, NJ
When: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Who: 5 months to 5 years
More: http://www.lambertvillelibrary.org/
What: Cruise Night. Check out classic cars and let the kids romp around on the playground. Free admission, 50/50, music, playground for kids, food, drinks, and ice cream available.
Where: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Who: Anyone; admission is free
More: 215-968-1670 or www.shadybrookfarm.com
WEDNESDAY:
What: $1 Movies, showing "Cat and Dogs: Revenge" and "Muppets Take Manhattan"
Where: Oxford Valley Universal Artists Theater, 403 Middletown Blvd, Langhorne
When: 10 a.m. (but people start lining up at 9 a.m. and when theaters fill up, no one else is admitted.)
Who: Anyone
More: http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx
THURSDAY
What: Children's Summer Reading, a weekly program held throughout the summer.
Where: Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope
When: 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Who: Kids ages 3 to 7 and parents, grandparents or caregivers.
Cost: Members are free; non-members fees are $5 for adults; $3 for seniors and students; $2 children ages 4 to 14; children under 4 are free.
More: 215-862-2924 or http://www.bhwp.org/education/Kids-and-Families.htm
What: Book Buddies: a program for children entering kindergarten to 2nd grade. Children pair up with teen volunteers to practice their reading skills. Craft also included.
Where: Yardley Public Library, 1080 Edgewood Road, Yardley
When: 1:30 p.m.
Who: Children entering kindergarten to 2nd grade; admission is free
More: http://www.buckslib.org/libraries/yardley/
What: Lower Makefield Farmers' Market sponsored by the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance. It is a seasonal, open-air venue featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, meat eggs, milk, cheese, breads, flowers and much more. There's a playground on site for the kids to enjoy.
Where: Veterans Square Park, Edgewood and Heacock Rds, Lower Makefield
When: Thursday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Who: Anyone
More: http://www.buckscountyfoodshedalliance.org
What: Lego Fun for Everyone. Play with Legos, Duplos and MegaBlocks. No registration is required.
When: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Who: Anyone; admission is free
Where: Langhorne Public Library, 301 South Pine Street, Langhorne
What: Sights and Sounds of Summer features "The Cat’s Pajamas"
Where: Northampton Municipal Park off Hatboro Road
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Anyone; admission is free
More: http://www.northamptonrec.com/forms/367_summer_series_20111.pdf
FRIDAY:
What: Global games and crafts. Will feature board games and crafts inspired by various cultures.
Where: Yardley Public Library, 1080 Edgewood Road, Yardley
When: 1:00 p.m.
Who: school age; admission is free
More: http://www.buckslib.org/libraries/yardley/
What: Friday afternoon matinee double feature featuring "Jungle Book" and "Rikki Tikki Tavi"
Where: Lambertville Library, 2nd floor, 6 Lily Street, Lambertville, N.J.
When: 2 p.m.
Who: Anyone
More: http://www.lambertvillelibrary.org/
What: Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre production of the Jungle Book
Where: Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre, inside Washington Crossing State Park on the New Jersey side.
When: Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m., Sunday at 4 p.m.
Who: Anyone. $5 a seat at box office prior to show
What: The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fairly Stupid Tales
Where: Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA
When: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Who: Anyone; tickets are $8/person
More: http://www.brtstage.org/productions/stinky-cheese-man-and-other-fairly-stupid-fairy-tales
What: Shady Brook Summer Wine Concert Series featuring Mutopia. Kids can play on the playground while adults enjoy some dinner, wine, and ice cream along with music from a local band.
Where: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley
When: Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
Who: Anyone. No outside beverages permitted.
More: http://www.shadybrookfarm.com/summer_wine.php#bands
What: Friday Night Fireworks sponsored by the New Hope and Lambertville Chamber of Commerce
Where: Delaware River, New Hope/Lambertville
