Listings from Thursday, July 28, 2005, to Wednesday, August 3, 2005
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania: Todd Family Day, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat. Free. Todd Sanctuary, Kepple Road, Sarver, Butler County. 412-963-6100. Babes in the Woods: Water Wonders, 10 a.m. Ages 2 weeks to 3 years with parent or guardian. $4 for member pair; $6 for nonmember pair. Reservations required. 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel. 412-963-6100.
Barnes & Noble at The Waterfront: Family Tree Storytime, 11 a.m. Sat. Water Friends Storytime, 11 a.m. Tues. 100 W. Bridge St., Homestead. 412-462-5743.
Borders: Storytime, 1 p.m. Sat. Free. 1775 North Highland Road, Bethel Park. 412-835-5583. Storytime, 1 p.m. Wed. 200 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. 412-374-9772. Storytime, 11 a.m. Wed. 1170 Northway Mall, Ross. 412-635-7661.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Little Lords & Ladies Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m. today. Ages 3 to 5. Registration required. Camelot Capers, 6:30 p.m. today. Registration required. Handmade Books, 11 a.m. Fri. Registration required. Dance Dance Revolution for teens, 3 p.m. Fri. Help Your Child Become A Successful Reader, 11 a.m. Sat. For ages 4 to 8 with adult. Registration required. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. 412-622-3122.
- Beechview: Harry Potter Party, 5:30 p.m. today. Ages 7 and up, or younger with adult. Registration required. Baby Lapsit, 11 a.m. Sat. For kids up to 2 with adult or sibling. 1910 Broadway Ave., Beechview. 412-563-2900.
- Brookline: Preschool Bingo, 11:30 a.m. Sat. 708 Brookline Blvd., Brookline. 412-561-1003.
- Carrick: Young Knights & Princesses, 11:15 a.m. today. Ages 18 months to 5 years. 1811 Brownsville Road. Carrick. 412-882-3897.
- Hazelwood: Wizarding Accessories, 2 p.m. today. Movie Night, 5 p.m. today. The Dragon Takes A Wife, 1 p.m. Sat. Homework assistance available daily. Registration required. 4901 Second Ave., Hazelwood. 412-421-2517.
- Mt. Washington: Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m. today. 315 Grandview Ave., Mt. Washington. 412-381-3380.
- South Side: Preschool Storytime, 12:45 p.m. today. Ages 2 to 5 with adult. 2205 East Carson St., South Side. 412-431-0505.
- Squirrel Hill: Baby Lapsit, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. today. Flicks, Fables & Fun, 11 a.m. Sat. 5801 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. 412-422-9841.
- Woods Run: Preschool Storytime, 11:30 a.m. today. 1201 Woods Run Ave., Woods Run. 412-761-3730.
Carnegie Museum of Art: "kid size: The Material World of Childhood," an exhibit with kid-friendly, hands-on activities. ARTventures, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Sat.; noon to 5 p.m. Sun. $10; $7 for senior citizens; $6 for children and students; free for age 2 and younger. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. 412-622-3131.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Films daily in the Earth Theater. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Sat.; noon to 5 p.m. Sun. $10; $7 for senior citizens; $6 for students and ages 3 to 18. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. 412-622-3131.
Carnegie Science Center: Candy Overnighter, Fri. $35. Exhibits: Candy Unwrapped, through Sept. 5. The Miniature Railroad and Village, with 2,000 miniature replicas of Western Pennsylvania. Omnimax films: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Mystery of the Nile" and Space Station." Regular hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. through Fri.; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. $8; $7 for members; $4 for additional shows. General admission: $14; $10 for ages 3 to 18 and senior citizens. 1 Allegheny Ave., North Side. 412-237-3400.
Center for Creative Play: Our Time, for special-needs children and siblings up to age 12. Noon to 5 p.m. Sat. $35 per family. Registration required. Regular hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Sat.; 1 to 5 p.m. Sun. $5 for ages 1 to 10; $2.50 for adults. 1400 S. Braddock Ave., Regent Square. 412-371-1668.
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh: Percussion from Around the World, 12:30 p.m. today. Dr. Kwasi and the Islanders with Caribbean music, noon Fri. Book signing for "Lavi the Lion Finds His Pride," noon Sat. Chinese kites and writing, 1 p.m. Sat. Juggling with Brian the Magnificent, 1:30 p.m. Sun. Acting with Actors, noon Mon. and Wed. Musical Movement, 1 p.m. Mon. Shristi Dances of India, noon Wed. Ongoing: Garden of Gizmos, a new exhibit for the summer. The Backyard also is open daily. Daily activities: Woodworking demonstration. 11 a.m. today., Fri., Mon., Tues., and Wed; 1:30 p.m. Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Clay Classes. 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. today., Fri., Sat., and 1:30 p.m. Tues. Professor MiGooch, 10:30 a.m. Fri. By Kids For Kids Brainstorm Challenge, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Mon. and Tues. Regular hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Sat.; noon to 5 p.m. Sun. $8; $7 for senior citizens and ages 2 to 18. Old Post Office Building, Allegheny Center, North Side. 412-322-5059.
"Dorothy Meets Alice": Production by Johnny Appleseed Children's Theatre. 11 a.m. today, Sat. and Tues.; also Aug. 4-5. $6.50. Apple Hill Playhouse, 275 Manor Road, Delmont, Westmoreland County. 724-468-5050.
Good Ship Lollipop: Kids' cruise by the Gateway Clipper Fleet. Several daily cruises starting Sat. $10.75; $7.75 for children ages 3 to 12. 412-355-7980.
Ice Cream Blast 2005: Sponsored by ParentWISE, Inc. Noon to 4 p.m. Sat. $2; entertainment and most food is free. Kirk S. Nevin Arena, Lynch Field, Greensburg. 724-837-5410.
Idlewild Park and SoakZone: Now open for the season; gates open at 10 a.m.; closing times vary. Now open daily. $22.95; $14.95 for age 55 and older; free for age 2 and younger. Route 30 East, Ligonier. 724-238-3666.
National Aviary: Close Encounters of the Bird Kind, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wed. through Sun. Daily activities: Owl Encounter, 11:30 a.m.; Tropical rainstorm, 12:30 p.m.; Penguin Premiere Show, 1 p.m. All are free with admission. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $6; $5 for senior citizens; $4.50 for children 2 to 12. West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235.
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum: New Trolley Display Building now open; daily tours and trolley rides. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. through Fri. $6; $5 for senior citizens, and $4 for children ages 3 to 15. Tours of Trolley Display Building cost an extra $2 for adults and $1 for chidren. One Museum Road, Chartiers. 724-228-9256.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Garden Railroad now open. Regular hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. through Thurs.; 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri. $7.50; $6.50 for senior citizens; $5.50 for students with ID; $4.50 for ages 2 to 12. One Schenley Park, Oakland. 412-622-6914.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium: Summer Safari, all day Fri. Ongoing: Worlds of Discovery -- with reptiles, amphibians and more -- now open in Kids Kingdom. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. $9; $8 for senior citizens; $7 for ages 2 to 13. One Wild Place, Highland Park. 412-665-3640.
"Really Rosie": Musical children's play by Looking Glass Theatre. 1:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat; 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wed.; also Aug. 5-6. $7. Little Lake Theatre Company, 500 Lakeside Drive South, Canonsburg, Washington County. 724-745-6300.
Sen. John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center: "Kidsburgh" and Discovery Place for kids. Regular hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $7.50; $6 for senior citizens; $5 for college students; $3.50 for ages 6 to 18, and free for children 5 and younger. 1212 Smallman St., Strip District. 412-454-6000.
Sewickley Public Library: American Girls Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Sat. Grades 2 to 5. Registration required. Dragon Tails: Dragons in Ancient China, 7 p.m. Wed. Grades 3 to 5. Registration required. Baby Lapsit Storytime, 6:15 p.m. Tues. Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., Sewickley. 412-741-0937.
"The Princess and the Pea": Production by South Park Theatre. 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tues. and Wed. $2. Theatre located at intersection of Corrigan Drive and Brownsville Road, South Park. 412-831-8552.
Upper St. Clair Township Library: Quest of the Night Critters, 1:30 p.m. Tues. For grades K to 3. In-person registration required. 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair. 412-835-5540.
