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This week we offer ideas for exploring Indian culture, finding out what makes the Earth work, and a chance to take your Matchbox cars out for a spin.

 

"Kachinas: Spirit Dolls of the Hopi"

When/Where: Open from noon until 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Museum of Indian Culture, 2825 Fish Hatchery Road in Allentown.

Why Go: More than 70 hand-carved and hand-painted wooden figures based on Hopi kachinas, carved by George Melloy, retired Bethlehem Steel metallurgical engineer. If the weather is nice, head to nearby Lil-Le-Hi Trout Nursery to feed the fish.

Pricing: Admission is $5 for adults; $4 for children 12 through 17 as well as seniors; and free for children under 12.

 

What on Earth Exhibit

When/Where: At the Da Vinci Science Center Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Learn what makes the Earth work and become a real weather forecaster! The Earth is an active place. Volcanoes, storms, floods, earthquakes, even plants and animals (including you) are all part of gigantic recycling systems that constantly reshape the planet. This exhibit area also features the WFMZ-TV Weather Station, produced by popular meteorologist Ed Hanna, erosion table, Quakes and Shakes Seismometer, and the La Laguna ocean touch tank.

Pricing: Admission is $11.95 for adults; $8.95 seniors (62 and above); $8.95 for children 4 through 12; and free for children 3 and under.

 

Kid's Exploration Day

When/Where: Saturday, March 26th at America On Wheels. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Race your Matchbox cars for speed and distance, do license plate rubbings, create the car of the future with model magic fun and go on a museum scavenger hunt.

Pricing: Admission is $7 for adults; $5 seniors; $3.50 children; and free for those 4 and under.

 

Sadecky's Puppet Show

When/Where: Saturday, March 26 at 11 a.m. at the JC Penney Court in the .

Why Go: "A Need To Read," will be presented. It is a story about Spencer, a boy who doesn't like to read, discovering a hidden talent that his parents kept secret: he can physically enter the book of his choice and interact with the characters.

Pricing: Free.

 

Pancake Breakfast Benefit

When/Where: Saturday, March 26, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at .

Why Go: All you can eat with the proceeds benefiting Back Bay Mission’s Trip to Biloxi, Mississippi in 2012 to help Hurricane Katrina victims.

Pricing: Donations accepted.

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