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Live at the Lane presents: Theatre for Youth!, A Wrinkle in Tim, Storytime & Skate with Characters and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

You won't want to miss the flaming hot shows at Fire & Frost Fun. Photo courtesy of Peddler's Village
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1/9/26 - By Nicole O'Donnell

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

Keep the winter blues away with these events in and around Philly. Check out the Curtis Symphony Orchestra: Osmo Conducts Bartók or the Live at the Lane presents: Theatre for Youth!. For more theater fun, don't miss A Wrinle In Time at the Arden Theater. Head to the riverfront for Storytime at Skate with Characters. Franklin Square Park transforms into a Winter Wonderland for the Ice Princess Night & Brunch. Whatever you do, don't miss a thing.

 

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Ice Princess Night & Brunch

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Philadelphia
Free frosty fun comes to Franklin Square with live ice carving and everyone’s favorite royalty: Elsa and Anna from Frozen, as well as Tiana from The Princess and the Frog and Jasmine from Aladdin. Free games, giant bubbles, music, fitness fun, and play for children with Go with YoYo. READ MORE

Celebrate National Pie Day at Linvilla Orchards

Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Flaky, indulgent, and irresistibly sweet—what better way to embrace National Pie Day than with a home baked delight from Linvilla Orchards? While this holiday traditionally graces our calendars just once a year on January 23, Linvilla Orchards is turning it into a three-day extravaganza! Friday, January 23 through Sunday, January 25, 2026, dive into pie paradise with a special $5 discount on all pies. On Friday January 23, 2026 enjoy 50% off all Old Fashioned Apple and Dutch Apple pie selections. For over 50 years, Linvilla Orchards' bakery has been baking delectable pies that have... READ MORE

Creatures from the Collection - Michener Art Museum

Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25, 2026
Doylestown
Dogs, cats, birds…and more! A complement to Small Living Things: The Magical Art of Eric Carle, this exhibition features a selection of works from the Michener’s permanent collection, putting your furry, feline, and flying friends on center stage. READ MORE

Live at the Lane presents: Theatre for Youth!

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Philadelphia
Laugh, move, and enjoy a theater for youth performance catered to children! A showcase performance by Yes! And... Collaborative Arts, this show will be a great time for families and children of all ages. READ MORE

A Wrinkle in Time at the Arden Theater

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Philadelphia
Meg Murry has always felt out of place: at school, at home, and especially since her dad disappeared.  But when a mysterious visitor arrives on a dark and stormy night, Meg is swept on a thrilling journey across time and space.   READ MORE

Storytime & Skate with Characters at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Philadelphia
Looking for the perfect family block of fun this winter? Join the party at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest for Storytime & Skate with Characters, an afternoon of magical moments, cozy stories, and ice skating with your child’s favorite costumed friends on select Sundays this season. READ MORE

Curtis Symphony Orchestra: Osmo Conducts Bartók

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Philadelphia
Embark on a musical odyssey with renowned Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä. The evening begins with Missy Mazzoli’s Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres), a swirling, celestial work inspired by planetary motion and the roiling drone of the medieval stringed instrument, the hurdy-gurdy. Henry Dorn’s powerful Transitions follows, a deeply personal tone poem reflecting on loss, transformation, and resilience.   The program features the world premiere of a new concerto for woodwinds and orchestra... READ MORE

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Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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