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THIS WEEK: Dec. 9 to 15, 2016
Gingerbread Houses, the third annual graham-cracker gingerbread house decorating event with houses, icing and candy provided. Open to children of all ages. Laflin Library, 47 Laflin Road. 4 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Registration: 570-654-3323.
Christmas Candylane, with two million festive lights, Santa and his nine live reindeer, quaint village shops, Hershey characters, strolling musicians, a two-mile ride through Hershey Sweet Lights and more than 30 amusement rides decorated for the season including five coasters. Hersheypark, 100 W. Hersheypark Drive. 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 9, 16 and 23; noon to 10 p.m. Dec. 10, 17 and 30; noon to 9 p.m. Dec. 11, 18 and 26-29; 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 12-15 and 19-22; noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 24 and 31. 717-534-3900 or christmasinhershey.com.
Romping Radishes, a healthy living class for kids, held in conjunction with the Main Street Farmers Market. Geared for kindergarten to second grades but all ages welcome. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 11 a.m. Dec. 10. 570-253-2020.
Santa in the Park, with cookies, hot chocolate, free Santa photos, Tux and other characters. Sponsored by Wilkes-Barre District A Fund Committee at Firwood Park, Old River Road and Carey Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 10. Info at wbdistrictafund.org.
Holiday Hoopla. Wear your holiday pajamas and make cool ornaments, listen to holiday stories and enjoy hot chocolate and treats. For children of all ages with parental assistance. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 6 p.m. Dec. 15. Registration: 570-654-9847.
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Elf, a free screening of the 2003 holiday film about a man raised as an elf at the North Pole sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 11 a.m. Dec. 17. 570-344-1111.
Tea, Tips and Treasures, a snowman-themed Christmas tea party for age 3 and older. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. Dec. 17 at noon. Free. Reservations: 570-693-1364.
Finding Dory, a free holiday showing of the animated children’s movie with free drinks and popcorn along with a Crayola Sonic Shimmer Dry Erase Board given to each child as a gift. Sponsored by the law firm of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Dec. 17 with doors at 12:30 p.m. and movie at 2 p.m. Age 12 and under; all children must be accompanied by a parent. First come, first served seating. 570-287-3000.
Breakfast with Santa, with photo ops. Hughestown Hose Company, 30 Center St. 7 a.m. to noon Dec. 18. Following breakfast, Santa will ride around the town collecting donations for the Food Bank. 570-654-4188.
Happily Ever After, a free Early Explorers class for ages 3 to 5 with author and illustrator Lindsay Barrett George. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 19. Registration required: 570-346-7186.
Holiday Camp, three days of art workshops including pottery, mixed-media sculptures and painting/drawing. For ages 5 to 12. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 27 to 29. $35. Registration: 570-996-1500.
Peeps Fest, the annual two-day New Year’s Eve festival celebrating the marshmallow treats with family-friendly activities, entertainment, artists and exhibits, workshops, contests and a Peeps Chick Drop at 5:15 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 30; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Free. 610-332-3378 or steelstacks.org.
Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue, the six rescue dogs set out on an adventure to find the missing Mayor Goodway. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Jan. 4. $100 (VIP), $50, $35, $25, $16. 570-344-1111.
Hide n’ Seekers, learning about the natural world through stories, activities and crafts for ages 3 to 5. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. 10 a.m. Jan. 5. Registration: 570-403-2006.
Believe It When You See It. Visit the Library Laboratory for a science-based evening including creating a 3D hand drawing and merging two pictures to become one. Age 9 and older. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 6 p.m. Jan. 10. Registration: 570-654-9847.
Doktor Kaboom Live Wire: The Electricity Tour, a school show for grades 3 to 8 tracing the development of electricity and how it changed the world. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Jan. 12. Free. 570-826-1100.
Disney on Ice: Passport to Adventure. Join Mickey and Minnie Mouse as they travel to four timeless worlds: the African Pride Lands, Ariel’s mystical underwater kingdom, Neverland with Peter Pan and Arendelle with the snowman Olaf. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7 p.m. Jan. 12 and 13; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Jan. 14; 3 p.m. Jan. 15; noon Jan. 16. 800-745-3000.
PajamaJam and Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Head to the library in your pajamas with your favorite stuffed animal for an evening of stories, games, songs and crafts. When it’s time to say good-night, your fuzzy friend gets to stay overnight. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 6 p.m. Jan. 19 with stuffed-animal pickup noon to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 20. Free. Registration: 570-654-9847.
Spice It Up: Designer Hot Cocoa, a program for teens to learn about exotic spices followed by experiments in concocting a signature hot drink. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Free. 570-654-9847.
Upcycled Cardboard. Visit the Library Laboratory for a science-based evening including projects made from a few cardboard tubes and paper cups. Age 9 and older. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 6 p.m. Feb. 7. Registration: 570-654-9847.
I Have a Dream, a “Young People’s Theater” presentation for grade 3 and older about the phenomenal impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Feb. 9. Free. 570-826-1100.
Make and Take Crafternoon, with a variety of creations to master. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 1 p.m. Feb. 11. Free. Registration: 570-654-9847.
Bill Blagg’s Science of Magic, a school show for grades 2 to 7 with the illusionist showing how he uses science “to create the impossible.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Feb. 13. Free. 570-826-1100.
Love Stinks Chocolate Festival, a fun “anti”-Valentine’s Day evening for teens with broken-heart modeling, blind chocolate taste tests, M&M Mancala, unromantic poetry writing and “Ten Worst” lists. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Free. Registration: 570-654-9847.
Kids in the Kitchen, learning to measure, whisk, slice and eat in a healthy way while making three food recipes. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 5:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Free. Registration: 570-654-9847.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! An interactive musical adventure with the PBS children’s show characters. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 2 and 5:30 p.m. March 22. $72.80 (VIP), $44.65, $39.15. 570-344-1111.
Odd Squad Live! An interactive adventure with Kid Agents Olive and Otto attempting to crack a case. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. March 24. $29.50, $25.50, $19.50. 570-826-1100.
Story Pirates, an interactive school show for kindergarten through grade 5 that turns local students’ original stories into wild sketch comedy musicals. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. April 7. Free. 570-826-1100.