Bug Fest at the Academy of Natural Sciences (Philadelphia)

Thousands of beetles of all kinds (including cooked ones to nibble on), Steve the Beeman growing a beard of live bees, plus a Beatles tribute band. Who could ask for anything more? The tribute band Britishmania will perform at noon and 2pm as the Academy of Natural Sciences is invaded by Beetlemania. Saturday August 13 and Sunday August 14 from 10am to 5pm. Free with museum admission of $12/Adults, $10/Kids under 12. Call 215-299-1000 for more information.

Inkalicious Art Party (Orange)

ORNG Ink, the very cool art and design studio created by high school students, holds their second annual Art Party at the Ironworks on Saturday August 13 from 11am to 6pm. Food, live music, Game of Skate contest, Graf contest and collaborative art making adds up to one hot day of art fun. FREE. Call 862-220-1867 for more information.

Annual Ducky Derby at the Historic Village at Allaire (Wall)

The Historic Village at Allaire holds their annual fun day/fundraiser with duck races, Ducky Splash for kids, face painting, animal balloons, games and more. Saturday August 13 from 1pm to 4pm. Free with Village admission price of $3/Adults, $2/Kids and a few minimal costs i.e. $3 for kids to purchase a duck for the Splash. Call 732-919-3500 for more information.

Sullifest 2011 (Franklin)

We like people who know how to throw a party. The Sullivan family started a tradition of a small potluck gathering, which has now morphed into a public family fun event, complete with musicians, food and games.  Saturday August 13 from noon until 10pm, rain or shine, at Franklin Fireman's Park. FREE.

Big Sea Day Surf Contest (Manasquan)

Go on Big Sea Day's FB page and see all the people praying for tropical storms. Oh, and get your entries in today to be included in the contest of the waves, dude. Saturday August 13 and Sunday August 14 at the Manasquan Inlet Beach, check-in time at 7am, first heats at 8am. $25 if you want to surf, but FREE if you just wanna watch.  Call 732-221-4850 for more information.

The OMG! Tea Party (Union)

Billed as "a party with a purpose", "OMG!" started in 2009 as a way to give young girls the experience of the tea party tradition and to learn etiquette and build self-confidence. Sunday August 14 at 2pm. With special guests Miss New Jersey 2011 and her partner in crime, Miss Teen New Jersey. $35/person, register here. Editor's note: This event is now sold out, but there is still a waiting list.

Peach, Princess and Pirate Party (Camden)

The Camden Children's Garden celebrates the three "P"s we all love, peaches, princesses and pirates. Oh, and party. We love parties. Dress up in your finest princess or pirate garb, eat snacks at the Peachy Concession Stand, do themed crafts, and go on a treasure hunt. Saturday August 13 and Sunday August 14 from 1pm to 4pm. Free with admission price of $4/person. Call 856-365-8733 for more information.