Kids, etc.

Big Fun for Little Ones

by Linnay Trail

The Mad Hatter's Easter Tea Party

Sat., April 7, 9-10 a.m., $10-$15, Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, 610-277-3825

Alice stumbled upon the Mad Hatter's tea party, but tykes should consider themselves invited to this Easter-themed bash. Families can dye eggs, tour the zoo, snack on appetizers and meet the Easter Bunny. Remember, the Hatter is known for outrageous accessories. Wear a silly hat, and you might win a prize. Ages 2 to 12.

Ferdinand the Bull

Runs April 11-22, $14-$30, Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St., 215-922-1122

Ferdinand's a sensitive bull with a fancy for flowers. Young Duquito Danilo is a dancer, but his father wants him to be a bullfighter. Stuck following career paths against their will, the two meet up on the arena floor. With spirited flamenco music and witty wordplay, Arden's production — based on Munro Leaf's children's book The Story of Ferdinand — deals with the importance of individuality. Ages 5 and up.

Pop Quiz

Every Mon., 7:30-9 p.m., free, The Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, N.J., 856-869-0111

It's Quizzo for the kids! This family-friendly trivia game tests on topics ranging from pop culture and music to sports and current events. Fun fact: April is National Grilled Cheese Month and The Pop Shop offers more than 30 varieties. Ages 8 and up.

Youth Identity Mural

Fri., April 6, 3-9 p.m., free, MYX Gallery, 110 Church St., 215-923-1415, www.myxworld.org

The Multicultural Youth eXchange, a nonprofit group that uses art to teach kids about other cultures, is asking Philly youngsters to help create two large-scale paintings depicting the spirit of our fair city. The completed murals will be swapped with artwork created by students in Istanbul and Adana, Turkey. Food, beverages and music provided gratis. Ages 9 and up.

Peep Show

Sat., April 7, 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., $9.95, Garden State Discovery Museum, 2040 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, N.J., 856-424-1233

No pasties or G-strings at this show. Instead, kids can feast their eyes on some newly hatched chickadees. For the past four weeks, these yellow cuties have led a sheltered existence, incubating inside their eggs; the museum invites everybody to watch as they make their first pecks in the outside world. Ages 2 to 10.