Kids, etc.

Big Fun for Little Ones

by Linnay Trail

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With no Drano bombs in sight, this isn't your typical science fair — instead, youngsters take on empirical mysteries with a smorgasbord of activities. Must-sees include the "Honey I Shrunk the Museum" painting exhibit, and "What's Behind the Walls," an interactive tour of Eastern State Penitentiary. Ages 3 and up.

With this Andre Gregory adaptation of the classic Lewis Carroll work, kiddies can romp through the rabbit hole with the curious Alice and stumble upon a magical world populated by the likes of the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts. Performed by the Barrymore Award-winning City Theater Company, the show focuses on language and movement. Ages 8 and up.

Dancing dinosaurs, oh my! Hudson Vagabond Puppets has created an educational, child-friendly look at the theory of evolution, hosted by the awesomely named Willie Mammoth. Ages 7 to 11.

Environmentalism is all the rage these days, so let your munchkins go green with a tree party. Kids can learn more about their surroundings with a tree-climbing demonstration, discovery stations and tree-related crafts. And don't miss the Philadelphia Zoo's live animal show featuring branch-scaling creatures. Ages 4 and up.

Boasting circus arts, puppetry and jesters, this festival celebrates centuries-old performance techniques. We like the acrobatic Alberto, wrangling his relatives into the ring for aerials in "Zoppé: An Italian Circus Family," and the mime-tastic, Monty Python-esque "The Number 14." Ages 4 and up.