Kids, etc.

Big Fun For Little Ones

by Donny Sheldon

Sat., July 21, 10-11:30 a.m., $25, Kitchen Kapers, 1341 Nixon Drive, Moorestown, N.J., 856-778-7705, www.kitchenkapers.com

After potions class and Quidditch practice, little wizards can trade the wands for spatulas and work on their kitchen skills. The magical menu includes bangers and frog parts, Bertie Bott's beans, pumpkin trifle patties and chilled butter beer. No broom flying after the latter. Registration required. Ages 6 to 12.

Sat., July 21, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., free with admission, The Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 215-299-1000, www.ansp.org

Philly is home to more wild animals than you think. During this workshop, li'l explorers will learn about the creatures in their backyards, how to safely interact with them, meet a couple of furry guests and create an animal habitat craft. Ages 5 and up.

Fri., July 20, 7-9 p.m., $22.50, Independence National Historical Park, 143 S. Third St., 215-965-2305, www.watsonadventures.com

Keep the Potter party going at this haunted scavenger hunt through the spooky and historic cemeteries of Old City. Meet restless spirits in Independence Hall, the Burning Bride of City Tavern and Philly's favorite muggle, Ben Frank. The winning team receives a gift certificate for the new book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Registration required. Ages 7 and up.

Sat., July 21, 10 a.m., free, The Harriton House, 500 Harriton Road, Bryn Mawr, 610-525-0201, www.harritonhouse.org

Bees do more than sting! Put your fears to rest and learn about our busy, buzzy friends. Participants can suit up, investigate the hives and even extract some of the sweet stuff at this educational day. Honey sundaes will follow, and everyone goes home with their own jar. Reservations required. All ages.