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

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 Fun for Boston Kids January 10-11: Winter Trails Day, The Pied Piper of Hamelin & More

Oodles of fun activities await outdoorsy families this chilly weekend! Winter Trails Day in Weston is the perfect way to try out cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, and the Snow Shoe Shuffle in Milton likewise offers the opportunity to learn some snowshoeing basics. Indoors, The Art of the Brick is closing this weekend (use code MOMPOP for discounted tickets), and the Tips on Trips and Camps Summer Camp and Teen Opportunities Fair gets you thinking of the warmer days ahead.

In performances this weekend, the puppets in the Pied Piper of Hamelin in Brookline or Stories from Snowy Lands in Arlington are sure to entertain. Family concerts this weekend include Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights in Natick, the Boston Celtic Music Fest in Cambridge, and Debbie and Friends in Brookline.

Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:

Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out the full events calendar!

Long Island Kids' Activities January 10-11: Disney on Ice, Aladdin, Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, Family Yoga, Puppet Show & More

The holidays are over, January is in full swing and the kids are back to school, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Several family-friendly live theater performances kick off this weekend, along with arts & crafts and some museum fun for the entire family. If you're looking for some outdoor fun, be sure to take a look at our Ski & Snow Sports Guide.

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Mostly Free & Fun Things to Do This Weekend with Westchester Kids: Forest Magic, Camp Fair, How to Pay for College and More, Jan. 10-11

As our focus shifts from the festive holiday season to the cold winter ahead, it may be hard to muster up the motivation to head out of the house. While the temperatures may dip, the little ones will still grow restless. Luckily, there are plenty of enriching and fun activities throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley, including a wide variety of events this coming weekend! 

It may be January, but that doesn’t mean that outdoor nature programs have come to an end. There’s Birding Hike, Winter Walk and Forest Magic to name a few. Bundle up!

If the arts are what you’re after, you can collaborate with artists at Live Art Fest, enjoy a FREE performance at Shakespeare in the Church, kick up your heels at Danceworks or Walk to the Beat Workshop Series: Square Dancing or get crafty at Model Magic Winter Wonderland.

Also happening this weekend are a couple of informative programs for parents: Financial Aid: How to Pay for College and Summer Camp and Teen Program Fair.

That's not all! Consult our Event Calendar and January GoList for lots more. Also sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter to get top picks delivered straight to your inbox--both our weekend roundup and our newly launched weekday highlights. 

Weekend Fun for NYC Kids: Icky Fest, Special Mommy Poppins Event at Symphony Space, Recycle Your Tree at MulchFest January 10-11

Don't let the frigid temperatures get you down—there are lots of fun indoor activities for families this weekend. Get messy at the Brooklyn Children's Museum's Icky Fest, celebrate Gaelic culture at the Children's Museum of the Arts' Irish Fest or meet a live wolf at the American Museum of Natural History.

We are especially excited about the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's eye-popping show Stella, Queen of the Snow at Symphony Space since we're hosting Saturday's 2pm performance! Mommy Poppins readers enjoy an exclusive preshow activity and save 35% on tickets. Also this weekend: You can recycle your Christmas tree at MulchFest and enter the Parks Department's online lottery for FREE indoor swimming lessons for kids.

These are just a few of the great things going on this weekend. All of our best bets are below. You can find more options in our Event Calendar and Winter Fun Guide.

News: Time to Apply to Kindergarten, New Residents at NYC Zoos, Free Coding Classes for Teens, Free Support for New Parents

Our first links post of 2015 is a grab bag of odds (a remake of John Waters' infamous Pink Flamingos with kids!) and ends (the closure of Lower East Side mainstay Streit's Matzo Factory), plus important news if you're applying to kindergarten. We've also got the scoop on the newest residents at the Central Park Zoo, a rise in the cost of admission at a beloved kids' museum, dinosaurs on Staten Island, FREE coding classes for teens, and other news of interest to NYC families.

Boston Celtics Club Green Family Pack: A Slam Dunk for Affordable Family Fun

When we go to see the Red Sox, New England Revolution, Bruins or PawSox play, my kids want the whole package--snacks, souvenirs, entertainment, and to watch the game (possibly in that order). I love New England sports, too, but I'm an even bigger fan of budget-friendly, all-inclusive family fun. With that in mind, the Boston Celtics’ Club Green Family Pack is a win-win for all: My kids get their swag, treats and entertainment, while I get a great deal that doesn't break the bank.

So when the Celtics invited us to try out a Club Green Family Pack and tell Mommy Poppins Boston readers all about it, I was more than game. Read on for the package details, highlights of seeing the Celtics play at TD Garden (it’s so much better in person, even if you do have a ginormous flat screen TV) and a few tips for getting the most out of the experience with kids. 

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