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THIS WEEK: Oct. 2 to 8, 2015

Cardboard Challenge, a “Sem Day of Play” inviting children in elementary and middle schools to design and build creations using cardboard, recycled materials and their imaginations. Wyoming Seminary Lower School, 1560 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 3. 570-270-2192.

ChalkFest and Hydromania, with sidewalk chalk drawing, various activity tables and exhibits that promote creativity and facts about water, the watersheds, the Susquehanna River and the importance of protecting our water from contamination. Millennium Circle Portal, River Common, North River Street, Wilkes-Barre. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3. Free. 570-825-5763.

Family Fun Day. Explore the new Nay Aug Avenue Natural Play Area along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail with special activities including Story Time, Bike Safety, music and make-and-take crafts. Located near the Green Ridge Shopping Center on Nay Aug Avenue in Scranton. 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 4. 570-963-6730, ext. 8200.

Every Day Science, a LibLab (Library Laboratory) session in science-based, hands-on learning activities for age 9 and older. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 6 p.m. Oct. 6. Signup: 570-654-9847.

Clifford the Big Red Dog, a live stage show featuring the cartoon character in a musical adventure with his friends traveling to Birdwell Island to learn about sharing, respect, playing fair, working together and being responsible. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8. $33, $22. 570-826-1100.

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LEGO Club, for children of all ages. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 10, Nov. 7 and Dec. 12. Free. Registration: 570-693-1364.

Natural Wonders: Lovely Leaves, discovery-based learning about the natural world for ages 3 to 6. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15. $8. Registration: 570-842-1506.

Furry Tales. Practice your reading skills with a trained therapy dog. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 17. 570-693-1364.

Mystery Five Senses, a themed “Tea, Tips and Treasures” party with workshops and interactive displays, tea and snacks. Bring a doll or stuffed animal. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. Noon on Oct. 17. Free. Registration: 570-693-1364.

O’Malley Halloween Party, the 15th annual event with pictures with the Wicked Witch of the West, DJ music, pizza and drinks, candy, snacks, balloon animals and vouchers. For preschoolers to fifth grade. McDade Park, 22 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton. 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 18. Free. Reservations: 570-346-1828 (Leave message with number of children attending).

Ecozone Discovery Room. Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave or dig in a fossil pit in this indoor discovery room with hands-on exhibits on natural history and the environment. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 and 31; Nov. 14; Dec. 12. $2. 570-828-2319.

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 5. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon Mondays from Oct. 19 to Dec. 14 (except Nov. 30). Registration: 570-693-1364.

LEGO Filmmaking. Create your own cool animated LEGO stop-motion movies. Instructed by Rand Whipple of the Box of Light Theatre. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 24 and Nov. 21. $17. 570-996-1500.

Trunk or Treat. Collect Halloween treats from decorated cars with prizes for the best decorated trunk. Sports Complex, 700 block of East Grant Street, Fernhill section of Olyphant. 1 p.m. Oct. 24. Register your car at 570-351-8452.

Robotics: Battle Bots, learning about force, momentum, traction and more. For ages 7 to 14. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 24. $17. 570-996-1500.

Halloween-Themed Baseball Game, for ages 7 to 12. Wear a costume but no baseball uniforms. Tambur Field, North Gate of the Upper Campus of Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 2 p.m. Oct. 25. 570-674-6400.

Halloween in the Halls, a safe trick-or-treat event with resident halls open to costumed children, age 12 and under. McHale, Alumnae and McGowan residence halls, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 25. 570-674-6400.

Things That Go Boom in the Night! The annual ghoulish night of chemical delights with fiery demonstrations, balloon explosions and a flaming pumpkin finale. Presented by chemistry students at Burke Auditorium, McGowan School of Business, West Union and North River streets, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Oct. 27. 570-208-5900, ext. 5390.

Natural Wonders: Fur, Feathers and Scales, discovery-based learning about the natural world for ages 3 to 6. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 29. $8. Registration: 570-842-1506.

Paranorman, the 2012 animated feature about a misunderstood boy who takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Oct. 30. $3. Preceded by a costume parade at 6:45 p.m. 570-826-1100.

The Unhuggables, stories and crafts for ages 3 to 5 to learn about creatures we find hard to love through hands-on activities. Included: spiders, snakes, bats and skunks. Pavilion #2, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Wyoming. 10 a.m. Oct. 31. 570-696-9105.

Halloween Minecraft Event, a Minecraft Build-Off. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 31. Registration: 570-693-1364.

Curious George, a new musical starring the inquisitive little monkey. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Nov. 6. Free. 570-826-1100.

Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales, an enchanted quest with more than 25 Disney characters bringing to life the stories of Snow White, Cinderella and Belle from “Beauty and the Beast.” Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 1 and 4 p.m. Nov. 8. 800-745-3000.

Natural Wonders: Animal Aerobics, discovery-based learning about the natural world for ages 3 to 5. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12. $8. Registration: 570-842-1506.

Native American Corn-Husk Dolls, a themed “Tea, Tips and Treasures” party with workshops and interactive displays, tea and snacks. Bring a doll or stuffed animal. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. Noon on Nov. 14. Free. Registration: 570-693-1364.

Alvin & the Chipmunks Live! The new, music-filled, interactive live stage show with singing trio Alvin, Simon and Theodore along with Dave, Ian and the Chipettes. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 3 and 6 p.m. Nov. 15. $38, $28. 570-826-1100.

Mad Science: Electricity? Rocketry? Catapults? Build machines, experiment with electricity and try out the Van De Graaff generator in this science class, taught by Rand Whipple of the Box of Light Theatre. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 21. $17. 570-996-1500.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the enchanting musical, based on C.S. Lewis’ adventure story about four children who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Dec. 2. Free. 570-826-1100.

Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas, the annual free showing of the Jim Henson movie about a poor otter family that risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize in a talent contest. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 5:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5. 570-996-1500.

Peppa Pig’s Big Splash, a stage show for preschoolers based on the Nick Jr. television series, in which Peppa and her friends need to fix a leaky roof quickly so they set up a fair to raise money. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 6 p.m. Dec. 10. $49.50, $35, $30. 570-420-2808.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a stage adaptation of the television classic celebrating Rudolph’s 50-year anniversary. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Dec. 10. $46, $36, $26. 570-826-1100.

Doll Christmas Party, a themed “Tea, Tips and Treasures” session with workshops and interactive displays, tea and snacks. Bring a doll or stuffed animal. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. Noon on Dec. 12. Free. Registration: 570-693-1364.

Holiday Camp, pottery making, creating sculptures, drawing and painting for ages 5 to 12. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 28 to 30. $30. 570-996-1500.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, an interactive musical adventure based on the PBS Kids preschool program reminiscent of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13. $33, $23. 570-826-1100.

Are You My Mother? A musical based on P.D. Eastman’s whimsical book about Baby Bird emerging from her shell and looking for her mother. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Feb. 19. Free. 570-826-1100.

Lily’s Crossing, a school show for grades three to eight about a young girl whose life is changed in by World War II in 1944. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. March 4. Free. 570-826-1100.

Seussical, an adaptation of the Broadway musical especially for young audiences hosted by The Cat in the Hat and featuring the characters of Dr. Seuss’ best-loved tales. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. March 31. Free. 570-826-1100.

Children in elementary and middle schools are invited to take the ‘Cardboard Challenge’ and build creations using recycled materials Oct. 3 at Wyoming Seminary Lower School in Forty Fort.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_10.2-KidsWyoSem_CardboardChallenge_15.jpg.optimal.jpgChildren in elementary and middle schools are invited to take the ‘Cardboard Challenge’ and build creations using recycled materials Oct. 3 at Wyoming Seminary Lower School in Forty Fort.

A Family Fun Day is scheduled for Oct. 4 at the new Nay Aug Avenue Natural Play Area in Scranton. Pictured: Nora Gallagher dances on the Lily Pad Stage.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_10.2-kids-Nora-Gallagher-dances-on-Lily-Pad-Stage.jpg.optimal.jpgA Family Fun Day is scheduled for Oct. 4 at the new Nay Aug Avenue Natural Play Area in Scranton. Pictured: Nora Gallagher dances on the Lily Pad Stage.