1. There’s not much time left to shop before Father’s Day. Where/When: Participating Michaels stores, Friday, June 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There are Michaels stores in Whitehall, Quakertown and Easton. Visit the Michaels Web site to get specific store details.Why Go: This creative Father’s Day card project, designed for youngsters ages 3 and up, is the perfect gift for the Dad who has everything.Pricing: FREE. While supplies last. 2. There’s going to be some pretty cool puppets there. Where/When: Ice House on Sand Island, 56 River St., Bethlehem, on Saturday, June 18 at 3 p.m.Why Go: …

This week we've got spirit dolls, a DIY project, ice cream, Crayola on-the-road and a kid-friendly matinee: 1. There’s more out there than Barbie. Where/When: Museum of Indian Culture, 2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown;Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5, from noon to 4 p.m.Why Go: You can explore a special exhibit, carved by George Melloy, a retired Bethlehem Steel Metallurgical Engineer, that features more than 70 hand-carved and hand-painted wooden figures based on Hopi “kachinas” or spirit dolls.Pricing: $5 for adults, $4 for children 12-17 and seniors over 60, and FREE for children …

Here are an Earth Day-themed scavenger hunt, library time with pops, eggs and more at the zoo, Earth Day at the mall and a disco birthday bash:  1. Help save the planet and have some fun.  Where/When: Start at the Emmaus Jewel Shop, 338 Main St., and then embark on an Eco Scavenger Hunt that will take you to participating businesses within a two-block radius of the Triangle. Rules, guidelines and entry forms are available at the Emmaus Jewel Shop.  Hunt runs from Thursday, April 14 through Saturday, April 16. Why Go: The scavenger hunt is part of a full schedule of Earth Day activities …

Here are a DIY-project, a poetry reading, back-to-back crafting opportunities and a birthday bash:  1. Calling all budding builders. Where/When: Participating Lowe’s stores nationwide, Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.Why Go: Saturday’s project, a sports pinball machine just looks cool. If you don’t manage to get a slot this week, sign up for the April 23 kids’ construction workshop, during which participants will be creating a “window birdhouse.” To register, visithttps://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Pricing: FREE, unless there’s "just one thing" you need to for a project in your home. Then it runs …

Consider a middle school musical, a library book sale, a wood-working project, an Easter craft and pet photos with the Easter Bunny. 1. Julie Andrews would be proud. Where/When: Lower Macungie Middle School, 6299 Lower Macungie Road; Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 2 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Why Go: Lower Macungie Middle School Theatre presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” the Tony-award winning musical. Pricing: $5 adults and $4 for kids and seniors. 2. One for the books. Where/When: Lower Macungie Library, 3450 Brookside Road, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, …

Consider a weekend of nanotech, turkey talk, Legos, a puppet performance and an artistic endeavor: FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK 1. A big day of teeny, tiny science Where/When: Da Vinci Science Center, 3145 Hamilton Blvd Bypass, Allentown, Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: Children from ages five through 10 are invited to join undergraduate engineering students from Lehigh University for a day of hands-on science activities designed to teach kids about nanotechnology and nanomaterials. Youngsters will have the opportunity to make iridescent thin films, explore the behavior of …

Take in a high school musical, a Pokemon pizza party, storytelling, a charitable bounce and an upcoming basketball fundraiser. 1. All the world's a stage. Where/When: Salisbury High School auditorium, Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m.Why Go: The student production of "Steel Pier" is a chance to step back in time and experience the world of marathon dancing in Atlantic City in 1933.Pricing: Tickets are $8 and may be purchased from cast members or at the door 30 minutes prior to each performance. 2. Practically perfect: Pokemon and pizza. Where/…

Some options for the weekend include a charity volleyball game, a flower show, a craft project, weather lessons and bowling. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK 1. It’ll make you feel good. Where/When: Lower Macungie Middle School (LMMS), 6299 Lower Macungie Road, Friday, March 11,  6 p.m. Why Go: The proceeds from the first-ever LMMS students vs. faculty volleyball challenge will benefit the East Penn School District’s Angel Network and the Get in Touch Foundation for teen breast cancer. At the time of this writing, school officials said that there are 25 student teams signed up to compete, making …

Here are a DIY race car, two Dr. Seuss celebrations, zoo animals at the mall and an historic opportunity:FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK1. They will build it if you come. Where/When: The Home Depot, Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. through noon. The closest Home Depot store to  Salisbury Township is at 1951 Glenwood Street SW, Allentown.Why Go: Kids ages five through 12 learn do-it-yourself skills and basic tool safety, while completing a construction project with an adult partner. This week they'll be making a Home Depot race car. Each child also receives a kid-sized version of the signature orange …

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Here are Dr. Seuss, Kids Safety Day, open gym, Legos and a free fiesta feast: FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK 1. It’s better than an apple a day: Kids Safety Day at Lehigh Valley Hospital  Where/When: Kasych Family Pavilion at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township.; Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Why Go: Kids Safety Day is a chance to focus on keeping your kids healthy by exploring wellness activities with your children and learning more about the offerings of LVH. …

Snowshoeing, an indoor scavenger hunt, a birthday party, rollerskating and a day of family fun: 1. Hopefully, there's enough snow.Where/When: Wildlands Conservancy, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus; 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19.Why Go: Kids in grades three and up get a rare opportunity to try out and learn about the "original snow sport," snowshoeing.Pricing: $5 per child and snowshoes will be provided. The conservancy suggests that participants wear appropriate footwear such as hiking boots or insulated, waterproof boots. Advance registration is required. 2. Take the open road into Allentown.Where/…