The March for Babies Philadelphia Walk takes place at the Navy Yard. Registration can be individual, team or family. Other locations are available in the Philadelphia suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware. Money raised goes toward the March of Dimes' mission to help moms have full term pregnancies and healthy babies by preventing birth defects through research, advocacy and education.

Taco fans will unite at the Delaware Taco Festival for a fun weekend of food, entertainment, family fun and more. Over 25 of Delaware's favorite restaurants and food trucks will serve up over 50 varieties of tacos and other Mexican-themed specialties. There is also live music, carnival games, a Kids Zone with bounce houses, prizes, giveaways, Giant Nacho Bar, Eating Contests, adult beverages and much more.

Most people know the story of Katherine Johnson, her accomplishments at NASA with space travel and in saving Apollo 13 and her high intelligence in math and science. In Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker, we learn Katherine had to overcome segregation and her family had to move to another town so she could attend high school because her town did not have a black high school. This book demonstrates how segregation affected families and how much has changed since the 1950s. She focused on her love of math and went on to become one of the most celebrated women of NASA.

A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon is a true gem. Camilla Cream wants to fit in with her peers so she doesn't dare admit to the one food she loves, lima beans. Because she isn't true to herself, she develops a bad case of stripes. To be cured, she has to accept herself for who she is.

This book sends an excellent message of being your own person, not caring what other people think of you and not hiding your personality for fear you won't be liked by others. It is about accepting yourself and being proud of who you are.

Winterthur offers 1,000 acres of outdoor and indoor fun for families. Kids can see and hear animals such as frogs, koi and chipmunks, play hide and seek, stroll through the gardens and enchanted forest, play inside the Touch-It Room, visit the library and galleries, take a train ride, enjoy a picnic lunch and more. There are many family programs and special events throughout the year as well as special exhibits.

As a little boy, Tony Sarg was fascinated with making things move. In Balloons Over Broadway, Melissa Sweet tells his story of his start with marionettes to working on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and creating the first-ever giant balloons we still see today floating down the streets of New York City.

With ingenuity, knowledge and talent, Sarg worked hard with other talented people to create these masterpieces for the country to enjoy every Thanksgiving Day. The book, with bold and colorful illustrations, will delight children and make them appreciate parades that much more.

The Slinky was invented by accident. The Marvelous Thing That Came From A Spring by Gilbert Ford tells the story of husband and wife Richard and Betty James, and how their son discovered a spring could "walk down the stairs." It shares Richard and Betty's perseverance to manufacture and sell it until it became widely popular and remains so today.

This book will be enjoyed because most kids either own a Slinky or have played with the toy. It is interesting to learn how it came to be and demonstrates that something magical can be created from a simple piece of material.

In a day and age when adults thought children should be quiet and not touch books, Ann Carroll Moore felt the opposite. In Miss Moore Thought Otherwise, by Jan Pinborough, we learn how Miss Moore became a librarian and spearheaded efforts in the New York Public Library system to create children's departments. She also created the first Children's Room in the New York Public Library with author visits, events, storytimes and more.

Through this story, any child who enjoys a trip to the library will develop a deeper appreciation for being able to play, talk and read at the library.

L. Frank Baum was a jack-of-all-trades, writer and expert storyteller before writing The Wizard of Oz. The Road to Oz by Kathleen Krull shares Baum's story of moving from job to job, his family life and how he wrote the famed story that will live on forever. How he came up with "Oz" is also revealed. Baum relished in making up tall tales and stories for his sons and friends. He had a vivid imagination and used that to his advantage in his writing. Baum's life story is unique and an excellent companion to his beloved novel, and classic family movie which was created years after his death.

Peter Roget had a love of words and started writing his first book at age 8, to the tune of word lists. In The Right Word, author Jen Bryant tells Peter's story of being a shy boy who studied hard and had a love of word meanings. He became a doctor, married and had a family but never lost his passion for words and eventually published his Thesaurus in 1852. It is interesting to learn about the invention of the Thesaurus, something that most people take for granted. Also important is the fact that Roget's passion for words stayed with him for his entire life.

Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai is Malala's personal journey of wanting boys and girls to have equal rights in her country, for everyone to attend school if they choose, for war to end and everyone to have enough food.

Despite many men trying to stop girls from attending school, Malala spoke up and became the voice of those who couldn't. Malala has spread her message of hope and education to millions across the world.

Malala is an inspiration to people by sharing her story, preaching hope and education and standing up for what she believes in.

Deborah Heiligman tells the story of Paul Erdos, who loved math as a little boy and grew up to be a genius and one of the best mathematicians in the world. Paul also grew up with everyone doing everything for him. As an adult, he didn't know how to do laundry, cook or even butter his bread.

This book shows it is important to do what you love, but it is also imperative to learn life-long skills for independent living.

Jackie Mitchell signed with the Chattanooga Lookouts and played against the New York Yankees in 1931. She pitched to Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig and struck them both out. This book from Jean L.S. Patrick will delight any sports fan to believe in your abilities and know with dedication, hard work and practice, anything is possible. It also sends the message that no one person is better than anyone else.

Grace For President by Kelly DiPucchio is about a girl who finds it unacceptable that there has never been a female president. Grace tries to change that by running for president at school against Thomas, a popular boy. Grace puts in the much needed time, energy and commitment to her campaign while Thomas gives only a small effort, expecting to receive all of the boys votes.

This book shows girls that hard work and dedication pay off and they can win against any boy and receive support from boys if they are the right person for the job. It celebrates girl power to change the world.

This is a cute book for Halloween and the fall season with math and science lessons of counting and pumpkin facts including how to know which pumpkins have more seeds than others.

This silly Halloween book is a twist on "The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," and the lady swallows a ghost, goblin, wizards and more.

One of the oldest zoos in the United States, The Philadelphia Zoo will surpass your expectations. They feature exciting animal exhibits including Big Cats, Penguins, Primate Reserve, Reptiles, Birds and many more. Your kids will love KidZooU filled with hands-on activities to promote learning, conservation and animal life. Be sure to look up as you explore to catch their Zoo360 where animals roam in enclosed mesh trails throughout the zoo. Make your visit even more memorable with attractions including scavenger hunts and carousel rides to animal experiences and more.

Get ready for an exciting trip! Your 30 minute tour at Hershey's begins with exploring the cocoa bean harvesting process. Then, on the simulated factory tour ride, learn about the process for making Hershey's famed chocolates. End your tour with a free sample of creamy chocolate. After your tour, visit the gift shop, bakery, and food court. For additional fees, guests can create your own candy bar, experience the 4D Chocolate Mystery, indulge in a chocolate tasting experience and take an historic trolley ride.

This easy dessert is simply frozen bananas and berries! More bananas will produce a creamier texture and more berries will produce a sorbet texture.

Bear is curious and shy and likes to stare, but the other animals don't appreciate being under his watchful eye. He learns a tip from a frog that saves the day and helps him learn how to make friends and stop staring. This cute manners book will teach kids to be curious in other ways, such as smiling and being friendly, asking questions and creating conversation.