Weekend Fun for Philly Kids Jan 10/11: Outdoor and Indoor Winter Fun

1/8/15 - By Kristen Sullivan

As the cold winter air migrates to Philadelphia, some automatically seek indoor activities while others are ready to embrace the chilly weather and get outside.

No matter what appeals to your family, the Mommy Poppins event calendar has plenty of options to entertain the kids.

Experience wintertime nature by bundling up and taking part in outdoor activities. Wake up early to participate in the Conservancy Cottage's Bird Count, stay up late for a Family Night Hike at Tyler Arboretum or learn what vegetation animals depend upon during the winter at Linvilla Orchards' Gardening with Children workshop.

If inside fun is more your speed, visit a museum. Please Touch Museum hosts the Ugandan Kid's Choir, Delaware Museum of Natural History offers its interactive story time called Book in the Nook and Penn Museum teaches kids about Egyptian jewelry at its Family Workshop.

Indoors or outdoors, much fun awaits you this weekend. Below are some highlights from the Mommy Poppins events calendar.

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Weekend

Try Science: Be An Audiologist- Wilmington, DE
Delaware Children's Museum's Try Science event explores the inner workings of the ear and answers children's questions about this important sense.

Arthur and the Tale of the Red Dragon- Malvern, PA
This weekend, People's Light & Theatre Company concludes its musical panto about Arthur and his adventure to become king.

Saturday

Upcycled City- Philadelphia, PA
The Philadelphia Center for Architecture hosts a kids' workshop where students learn how architects incorporate reused items into their design. Then, participants design their own creations using recycled household goods.

Lego Movie- Ambler, PA
Clean up the legos and head over to the Ambler Theatre for a special viewing of the Lego Movie.

Gardening with Children- Media, PA
Children visiting Linvilla Orchards can participate in a session geared towards learning about plants and birds. Uncover birds' winter habits and what they eat during these cooler months.

Ugandan Kids Choir- Philadelphia, PA
The Please Touch Museum hosts the Ugandan Kids Choir as they share their African song and dance with visitors. There are two performances offered.

Book in the Nook- Wilmington, DE
Every Saturday at the Delaware Museum of Natural History, children can make their way to the Nature Nook for an interactive, hands-on story time.

Peanut Butter and Jams Welcome The Okee Dokee Brothers- Philadelphia, PA
Listen to the sweet sounds of strings as World Cafe Live features The Okee Dokee Brothers.

Family Night Hike- Media, PA
Grab a warm coat, a flashlight (with batteries) and head outside for Tyler Arboretum's Family Night Hike under the stars and winter moon.

Sunday

Second Sunday Family Workshop- Philadelphia, PA
While at Penn Museum, kids can drop by for this hands-on workshop. This month's theme is about the fashion and jewelry of the ancient Egyptians. Participants make a wesekh collar worn by men, women and mummies!

Winter Bird Count- Gladwyne, PA
Visitors to the Conservancy Cottage learn about birds and help to count the different species native to our area in this winter event.

Breakfast with the Animals- Norristown, PA
Eat breakfast alongside the animals of Elmwood Park Zoo at this early morning event. Tour the zoo, make crafts and more.

Youth Workshop- Philadelphia, PA
Students learn how to make menko trading cards at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden's workshop geared towards tweens and teens.

Auditions for Summer Intensive- Philadelphia, PA
If there is a dancer in your family, this not-to-miss opportunity occurs this weekend. Dancers from ages 5-21 audition for The School of Pennsylvania Ballet's Summer Intensive.

Second Sunday Family Activities- Philadelphia, PA
The National Museum of American Jewish History hosts arts and crafts, interactive tours and story time for families. With appropriate parent supervision, young ones can use the museum's play corner.

 

Photo courtesy of Conservancy Cottage