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Fun Events For Kids: Week of July 25 - July 29

Keep the kids occupied as we head into the dog days of summer! Children's theater and chemistry lessons help beat the heat.

MONDAY

What: Chemistry Science In The Summer 

Where: Northampton Public Library

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When: All day, Monday through Friday, openings still available

Who: Children ages 6 and up. Admission is free

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What: Cuentos y Canciones, a free story time put on at the Lambertville Public Library for children up to age 6. 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 St., Lambertville, N.J.

When: 10:30 a.m. 

Who: Children ages 3 to 6. dmission is free

More: (609) 397-0275  orwww.lambertvillelibrary.org

 

TUESDAY

What: Langhorne Science Tuesdays. Learn about forensics and fingerprints.

Where: Langhorne Public Library, 301 South Pine St.

When: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Who: Kids entering grades three to five in the fall; admission is free

More: http://www.buckslib.org/libraries/langhorne/ 

 

What: $1 Movies, showing "Open Season 2" and "Megamind"

Where: Oxford Valley Universal Artists Theater, 403 Middletown Blvd., Langhorne

When: 10 a.m. (but people start lining up at 9 a.m. When theaters fill up, no one else is admitted.)

Who: Anyone

More: http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx

 

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

More: http://www.buckslib.org/libraries/yardley/ 

 

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: Children 5 months to 5 years

More: http://www.lambertvillelibrary.org/ 

 

What: Cruise Night. Come check out classic cars. Free admission, 50/50, music, playground for kids, food, drinks, and ice cream available. 

Where: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley

When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Who: Anyone. Admission is free

More: 215-968-1670 or www.shadybrookfarm.com 

 

What: Newtown Movies In The Park: "Groundhog Day"

Where: Linton Park, across from CVS

When: Movie begins about 8:30, entertainment begins at 8 p.m.

Who: Anyone. Admission is free

 

WEDNESDAY:

What: Yardley Branch 4H Small Pets Club. For Ages 8-12, learn about the care of small pets in this program for animal lovers. Animal visitors each week. Pet show at final meeting

Where: Yardley-Makefield Public Library

When: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Who:  Children ages 8 to 12. Admission is free

More: http://www.buckslib.org/libraries/yardley

 

What: Yardley Move and Groove Chinese.  Laugh, sing, dance and learn. Seating is limited. Registration required. Sign up each family member who will be attending.

Where: Yardley Public Library

When: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Who: Preschool-aged children; admission is free

More: http://www.buckslib.org/libraries/yardley


What: Preschool Story Time 

Where: 

When: 10:30 a.m.

Who: Preschool-aged children; admission is free

More: http://www.buckslib.org/libraries/wrightstown

 

What: $1 Movies, showing Open Season 2 and Megamind

Where: Oxford Valley Universal Artists Theater, 403 Middletown Blvd., Langhorne

When: 10 a.m. (but people start lining up at 9 a.m. When theaters fill up, no one else is admitted.)

Who: Anyone

More: http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx 

 

What: Open Bounce at Bounce U 

Where: 2221 Cabot Blvd., Langhorne

When: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Who: Morning session is for all children 7 and under. The cost is $8.95/person. Family bounce is at 5 p.m. The cost is $10.95/person, $3.25/person for pizza and drink

More:  http://calendar.langhorne-pa.bounceu.com/ 

 

THURSDAY 

What: Preschool Story Time 

Where: 

When: 10:30 a.m.

Who: Preschool age children. Admission is free

More: http://www.buckslib.org/libraries/wrightstown

 

What: Sights and Sounds of Summer features The Daisy Jug Band

Where: Northampton Municipal Park off Hatboro Road

When: 7 p.m

Who: Anyone

More:  http://www.northamptonrec.com/forms/367_summer_series_20111.pdf 

 

What: Children's Summer Reading, a weekly program held throughout the summer.

Where: Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd., New Hope

When: 10 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: Lower Makefield Farmers' Market sponsored by the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance. It is a seasonal, producer-only, open-air venue featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, meat eggs, milk, cheese, breads, flowers and much more.  Plus, there's a playground for the kids.

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  

 

FRIDAY:

What: Friday afternoon matinee: "The Rescuers Down Under"

Where: Lambertville Library, 2nd floor, 6 Lily St., Lambertville

When: 2 p.m.

Who: Anyone

More: http://www.lambertvillelibrary.org/ 

 

What: Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre production of the Little Mermaid

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

More: http://www.dpacatoat.com/childrens_theatre.html  

 

What: Shady Brook Summer Wine Concert Series featuring Six To One. 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 Rd, 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

When: 9:30 p.m.

Who: Anyone

More:  http://www.newhopelambertvillefireworks.com/ 

 

What: Free Student Showcase Recitals at the Kimmel Center: Chamber Music. Teen Summer Arts Camp students present a recital featuring a diverse repertoire of Chamber music -- in both small and large ensembles. This showcase follows the students' two week intensive training with teaching artists and guest musicians on chamber performance and instrumental technique.

Where: Perelman Theater

When: noon

Who: Anyone

More:  http://www.kimmelcenter.org/events/index.php?id=4166

 

What: Global games and crafts. This event will feature board games and crafts inspired by various cultures. 

Where: Yardley Public Library, 1080 Edgewood Rd., Yardley

When: 1 p.m.

Who: School-aged children. Admission is free.

More: http://www.buckslib.org/libraries/yardley/

 

What: The World of Harry Potter 

Where: Northampton Public Library

When: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Who: School age children, ages 6 and up. Admission is free

More: http://www.buckslib.org/libraries/northampton

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