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THIS WEEK: Feb. 19 to 25, 2016
STEM Saturday: Green Engineering, workshops for middle and high school students including “Balancing Forces in Art and Engineering,” “Chemistry and Creativity” and “Making Music by Coding.” Nesbitt Hall, West Market Street, Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 20. Free and open to students in grades 6 to 12. Reservations on line at wyomingseminary.org.
Henry and Mudge, a children’s theater presentation by Theatreworks USA about a boy and his 182-lb. dog. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. Feb. 20 with a Wiggles and Giggles craft workshop at 10 a.m. ($5) and show at 11 a.m. ($8). 570-344-1111.
Furry Tales. Practure your reading skills with a trained therapy dog. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 20. Registration: 570-693-1364.
Tea, Tips and Treasures, a themed tea party and workshop on “Minions” for age 3 and older and a parent or guardian. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. Noon on Feb. 20. Free. Reservations: 570-693-1364.
Robotics: Battle Bots, learning about force, momentum, traction and more while battling robots. For ages 7 to 14. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 20. $17. 570-996-1500.
LEGO Club, creative free play for ages 2 to 11. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 1 p.m. Feb. 20. 570-474-9313.
Little Eco Explorers, a fun hands-on program about eagles using stories, crafts and other activities. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 20. $5. Registration: 570-828-2319.
Weatherperson’s Workshop, learning about the atmosphere, clouds, wind and precipitation along with tracking weather patterns. For ages 8 to 18. Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel. 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 20. $10. Registration: 570-689-9494.
Children’s Craft and Movie Event, for children in kindergarten to sixth grade. Plains United Methodist Church, 133 N. Main St. 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 20. 570-822-2730.
Zombie Film Class. Learn how to create zombie cuts, scars, burns and more and make a short movie trailer. For ages 7 to 14. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 20. $17. 570-996-1500.
Sunday Activities for kids and their families including wildlife programs, videos, crafts and more. Delaware Highlands Conservancy, Upper Delaware Visitor Center, 176 Scenic Drive, Lackawaxen. Sundays through Feb. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. 570-226-3164.
Ecozone Discovery Room. Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave and dig in a fossil pit in this indoor discovery room with hands-on exhibits. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 21. $2. 570-828-2319.
Preschool Storytime, for ages 3 to 5. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon Mondays from Feb. 22 to March 21. 570-693-1364.
Story Time, for ages 2 to 5 (but not in kindergarten). Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through April 19. Space limited; registration required. 570-287-2013.
Story Time, for ages 2 and 3. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 11 a.m. Feb. 24. Registration: 570-474-9313.
Furry Tales. Practice your reading skills with Angie, a trained therapy dog. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Registration: 570-474-9313.
Lapsit, activities for babies up to 23 months. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 9:30 a.m. Feb. 25. Registration: 570-474-9313.
Story Time, for ages 4 and 5. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 11 a.m. Feb. 25. Registration: 570-474-9313.
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Fine Art Fridays for Kids — Fine Night Out for Parents. Drop the kids off for a pottery and sculpture session at the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. For ages 5 to 12. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26. $20. 570-996-1500.
LEGO Club, for children of all ages. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 27 and March 12. Free but registration required. 570-693-1364.
Tailgate for Kids, with Little League World Series stars from the Taney Dragons team including pitching sensation Mo’ne Davis, catcher Scott Bandura, shortstop Jared-Sprague-Lott and second baseman Jahli Hendricks along with their coach Steve Bandura. Also: fun activities including face painting, balloon art, obstacle course, DJ music, Jeremy the Illusionist, food and beverages, autographs and photo ops. Mohegan Sun Club at PNC Field, 235 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic. Noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 27. $10. Sponsored by the Children’s Advocacy Center. 570-507-1643 or cacnepa.org.
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.
Read Across America. Celebrate the amazing Dr. Seuss with an afternoon of themed activities. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 1 p.m. March 5. Free. 570-654-9847.
Ecozone Discovery Room. Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave and dig in a fossil pit in this indoor discovery room with hands-on exhibits. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 4 p.m. March 5 and 19. $2. 570-828-2319.
Fine Art Fridays for Kids — Fine Night Out for Parents. Drop the kids off for a drawing and painting session at the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. For ages 5 to 12. 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 11. $20. 570-996-1500.
Little Eco Explorers, a fun hands-on program about foxes using stories, crafts and other activities. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 10 a.m. to noon March 13. $5. Registration: 570-828-2319.
The Monster Who Ate My Peas, a children’s theater presentation about a boy who makes a deal with a monster — to eat his peas. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. March 19 with a Wiggles and Giggles craft workshop at 10 a.m. ($5) and show at 11 a.m. ($8). 570-344-1111.
Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt, with crafts and a visit by the Easter Bunny. Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road. 10 a.m. March 19. $12. 570-586-8191.
Brunch with the Easter Bunny, with an egg hunt and photo opportunities. Cougar’s Den, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. March 19 with brunch seatings at 10 and 11:15 a.m. and egg hunt at 11 a.m. (rain or shine). $12, $6 for ages 5 to 12. Reservations: 570-674-6764.
Tea, Tips and Treasures, a themed tea party and workshop on “Bunnies and Bonnets” for age 3 and older and a parent or guardian. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. Noon on March 19. Free. Reservations: 570-693-1364.
Robotics, building and programming robots for ages 7 to 14. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 19. $17. 570-996-1500.
Harry Potter and the Green Screen Film Class. Bring your broom, cape and glasses and learn some movie-making magic. For ages 7 to 14. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 to 4:30 p.m. March 19. $17. 570-996-1500.
Natural Wonders: Inside an Egg, discovery-based learning about the natural world for ages 3 to 6 with stories, art and outdoor exploration. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township. 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 24. $8. Registration: 570-842-1506.
Fine Art Fridays for Kids — Fine Night Out for Parents. Drop the kids off for a “Trash to Treasures” session at the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. For ages 5 to 12. 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 25. $20. 570-996-1500.
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.
Ecozone Discovery Room. Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave and dig in a fossil pit in this indoor discovery room with hands-on exhibits. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 4 p.m. April 3 and 24. $2. 570-828-2319.
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. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 6 p.m. April 6. $44.50, $39.50, $27.50. 570-826-1100.
Fine Art Fridays for Kids — Fine Night Out for Parents. Drop the kids off for a pottery and sculpture session at the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. For ages 5 to 12. 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 8. $20. 570-996-1500.
Tom Knight and His Puppets, with songs and skits for children about the environment, animals, food and books. Dietrich, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 11 a.m. April 14. Free but reservations recommended. 570-996-1500.
Skippyjon Jones Snow What? A children’s theater presentation about the winter adventures of the Siamese cat who thinks he’s a chihuahua. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. April 16 with a Wiggles and Giggles craft workshop at 10 a.m. ($5) and show at 11 a.m. ($8). 570-344-1111.
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. April 19. Free. 570-826-1100.
Tea, Tips and Treasures, a themed tea party and workshop on “Ancient Egypt Activities” for age 3 and older and a parent or guardian. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. Noon on April 23. Free. Reservations: 570-693-1364.
Robotics: Battle Bots, learning about force, momentum, traction and more while battling robots. For ages 7 to 14. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 23. $17. 570-996-1500.
Mad Science: Use the Force, an exploration of forces including electrical force, the force created by a molecular phase change and good old push-and-pull forces. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 to 4:30 p.m. April 23. $17. 570-996-1500.
Bloomsburg Maker Faire, a family friendly community event to make, create, learn, invent, craft, tinker, recycle and play. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30. 570-389-9206 or bloomsburgmakerfaire.com.
Are You My Mother? A children’s theater presentation based on P.D. Eastman’s whimsical book about Baby Bird emerging from her shell and looking for her mother. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. May 14 with a Wiggles and Giggles craft workshop at 10 a.m. ($5) and show at 11 a.m. ($8). 570-344-1111.
Tea, Tips and Treasures, a themed tea party and workshop on “Tiny Treasures” for age 3 and older and a parent or guardian. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. Noon on May 14. Free. Reservations: 570-693-1364.
