Kids

THIS WEEK: OCT. 2 to 8, 2009

Fall Family Farm Fun, with a corn maze highlighting the TV sitcom “The Office,” cow train, hayrides, duck races, hay pyramid, pony rides, corn and pumpkin cannons, apple slingshot, Giant Hay Maze, petting pasture, inflatables and more. Miller’s Orchards Farm Market, 1515 Fairview Road, Clarks Summit. Open Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Nov. 1. $8.50 benefits in part the Ronald McDonald House. 780-1019.

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.

Youth4Art, an afterschool program for grades 5 through 8 in which students work with regional artists utilizing the Everhart Museum exhibits as inspirations for creative projects in music, art, science and history. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Wednesdays and Fridays, 3 to 5 p.m. through Oct. 28; and Thursday, Oct. 30, 3 to 5 p.m. $10. Registration: 346-7186.

Saturday Story Time, with coloring fun and stories about “Toot and Puddle.” Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday at 11 a.m. 208-7400.

Saturday Movie Day, a screening of “Battle for Terra.” Popcorn and soda provided. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Saturday at noon. Free. Registration: 693-1364.

Early Explorations: Looking and Reading Together, a free program for pre-schoolers with stories and activities developing pre-literacy skills through drama, art and music. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Monday at 2 p.m. Registration: 346-7186.

Chadmagic the Fun-gician entertains with free magic shows at Red Robin Restaurant, 2020 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Free sundaes for all children under age 12. 208-1776.

The Slug Club, a Harry Potter discussion group. Costumes welcome. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Free. 208-7400.

Farmers Market Storytime, stories and coloring contests. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Thursdays through Nov. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. 208-4700.
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My Little Pumpkin Express, a special Halloween train ride from Scranton to Moscow along the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Pocono Mainline pulled by a steam-powered locomotive built in 1917. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Oct. 10 with an 11 a.m. departure and an approximate return at 1 p.m. $21, $19 seniors, $15 children. 340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.

Saturday Story Time, with an appearance by the Wild Thing from Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are.” Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. Free. 208-7400.

Saturday Movie Day, a screening of “Monsters vs. Aliens.” Popcorn and soda provided. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Oct. 10 at noon. Free. Registration: 693-1364.

Little Red Riding Hood, the classic fairy tale performed by the Gamut Theatre Group. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. $5. 996-1500.

Crescendo Family Concert, a patriotic cross-country trek across America through music with Crescendo the Alligator and his friends. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Oct. 11 with pre-concert activities at 1 p.m. and concert at 2 p.m. 341-1568 or nepaphil.org.

PJ Story Time, bedtime stories for the little ones. Come in pajamas and bring your teddy bear. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Free. 208-7400.

Backyard Birds and Kids. Learn to identify five backyard birds by sight and sound and make a peanut butter treat to take home for the birds. For ages 3 to 5. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, off Route 309, Dallas. Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. Reservations: 675-9900.

Mask Making for Kids, a two-part class combining creativity with nature. Bring a smock or old, large t-shirt. Lackawanna Environmental Institute, Moffat Estate, Route 435, Covington Township. Oct. 17 and 24, 9 a.m. to noon. For age 7 and older. $10 includes all materials. Registration: 842-1506.

Junior Bird Club: Trip to Hawk Mountain, an expedition to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary to watch hawks, eagles, falcons and ospreys head southward. Pack a lunch and wear sneakers. Sponsored by Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Oct. 17. Call 403-2006 for times and details.

EverhART 101, an art session for kindergarten through grade five with art projects based on the current exhibit “Day of the Dead: Art & Culture in the Americas.” Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Saturdays from Oct. 17 to 31, 10 a.m. to noon. $5. Registration: 346-7186.

Nuts About Squirrels. Learn about squirrels, sing a squirrel song and make a craft in this program for ages 3 to 5. Environmental Education Building, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. 696-9105.

Saturday Story Time, with coloring fun and stories about autumn. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. Free. 208-7400.

Furry Tails Reading Program. Practice your reading skills by reading to therapy dogs. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19 at 12:30 p.m. Registration: 693-1364.

Early Explorations: Looking and Reading Together, a free program for pre-schoolers with stories and activities developing pre-literacy skills through drama, art and music. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Registration: 346-7186.

Teen Book Club, a discussion of “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame Smith. For ages 14 to 18. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Free. 208-7400.

Just for Kids: Bats, a story and craft along with other “batty” activities. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. Free. Registration: 403-2006.

The Last Dragon on Earth, a modern fairy tale incorporating species extinction. Performed by the Crabgrass Puppet Company at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington St., Scranton. Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. Preceded by a Wiggles & Giggles Workshop at 10 a.m. $10, $4 workshop. 344-1111.

Halloween Safety Magic Show, with Mr. Fun who performs magic tricks to illustrate the importance of Halloween safety. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. 208-7400.

Fall Kids Carnival, with food, crafts, tricky trays, games for children, moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, pie throw, homemade costume fashion show, entertainment and more. Holy Family Academy, 1700 W. 22nd St., Hazleton. Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 401-7419.

Saturday Movie Day, a screening of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” Popcorn and soda provided. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Oct. 24 at noon. Free. Registration: 693-1364.

Things That Go BOOM in the Night, the traditional ghoulish exhibition of chemical delights with more than a dozen chemistry students performing fiery demonstrations including balloon explosions and a flaming pumpkin finale. Burke Auditorium, McGowan School of Business, West Union and North River streets, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. 208-5900, ext. 5390.

Family Halloween Party. Bob for apples, investigate body organs, visit a fortune teller and more with prizes awarded for best costumes. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Free. Registration: 654-9847.

Haunted Museum Day. Enjoy spooky crafts, activities and special decorations as well as a treat bag for each child. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Halloween Party, with fun activities and prizes. Come in costume. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. Free. 208-7400.

Halloween Parade, with merchants distributing candy and novelties to all kids in costume along with DJ music and prizes. Shoppes at Montage, 1035 Shoppes Blvd., Moosic. Oct. 31, noon to 2 p.m. 341-3271.

Saturday Movie Day, a screening of “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.” Popcorn and soda provided. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Oct. 31 at noon. Free. Registration: 693-1364.

Catawissa Halloween Parade, the largest and longest-running parade in the region. With food vendors and lots of treats for the kids. Downtown Catawissa. Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. 784-6378.

Mad Science Presents CSI Live! A “Young People’s Theater” presentation based on the popular TV series. Included: cutting-edge forensic science, audience interaction and visual effects using the latest crime-fighting technology. A school show for grades 3 to 6 but open to the public. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100.

Boy Scout Badges, for Bears, Wolves, Webelos and Boy Scouts to meet requirements for badges and advancements. Pocono Environmental Education Center, off Route 209, Dingmans Ferry. Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register by Nov. 1: 828-2319 or peec.org.

Beatles Rock Band, Try your skill at the newest video game. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Nov. 7, noon to 2 p.m. Registration: 693-1364.

Girl Scout Badges, for Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors to meet requirements for badges and advancements. Pocono Environmental Education Center, off Route 209, Dingmans Ferry. Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register by Nov. 7: 828-2319 or peec.org.

Saturday Movie Day, a screening of “Up.” Popcorn and soda provided. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Nov. 14 at noon. Free. Registration: 693-1364.

Saturday Movie Day, a screening of “Santa Buddies.” Popcorn and soda provided. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Dec. 5 at noon. Free. Registration: 693-1364.

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.