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Things to Do in Philly This Weekend: Groundhog Day, Museums, Winter Fun February 1-2

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 10:00am

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink. Photo courtesy of Center City District Parks

Many Philly families enjoy Super Bowl Weekend by gathering around the television with favorite snacks in hand, hanging out with friends, anticipating entertaining commercials, and having fun even if the Eagles aren't playing. But, before the game, be sure to experience some of the fun Philly has to offer. Many of our top suggestions are free this weekend.

Nature lovers can learn about groundhogs at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge's annual Groundhog Day Family Festival. Families can take in the fresh air with a winter hike at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's Winterfest for Wildlife event. Or, make nature-inspired crafts at Briar Bush Nature Center's WinterFest.

After braving the outdoors, head inside for some fun at local museums. Brandywine River Museum offers its First Sundays for Families which features an interactive performance showcasing Indian culture, heritage, and tradition. The Barnes invites families to experience art during its PECO Free First Sundays while The Please Touch Museum welcomes families with children on the autism spectrum or learning delays to Play Without Boundaries, a free program to explore the museum with low lights and less noise. Kids who are interested how materials impact the world can participate in hands-on activities and watch demonstrations at Drexel University's free annual Philly Materials Science and Engineering Day.

No matter who you are rooting for, we hope your weekend is a winner!

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Things to Do in Philly this Weekend: Winter Festivals, Outdoor Fun, Lunar New Year January 25-26

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 8:00am

Photo courtesy of Blue Mountain Resort

This weekend is loaded with amazing opportunities to celebrate wintertime. From seasonal festivals to nature exploration to Lunar New Year events, Philly families are in for some big time fun!

Start off by participating in a cupcake decorating contest at Mt. Holly's Fire & Ice Festival, seeing spectacular ice sculptures at Lambertville/New Hope's Winter Festival, or watching dog sledding demos at Blue Mountain Resort's Winter Fest. Those who love the outdoors can take a winter hike to investigate animal tracks at Green Lane Park. search for feathering friends at Churchville Nature Center, or try cross country skiing at Norristown Farm Park. On the other hand, families seeking fun indoors can check out some of the area's best play places for sibllings with an age gap. Finish up the weekend by celebrating the Year of the Rat at the Independence Seaport Museum or Please Touch Museum.

Be sure to browse the rest of our top picks and our event calendar to make this weekend a great one.

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Things to Do in Philly this Weekend: Museums, Performances, Nature January 11-12

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 10:06am

Get hands on at the Very Eric Carle exhibit. Photo by Larry Rippel

Throughout the Delaware Valley, families have settled back into the routine of school, work, and extracurricular activities. And, while many thrive on schedules and predictability, a little spontaneity can often add some much needed excitement to a dull and dreary January weekend.

Escape the humdrum of a typical weekend by exploring local museums. Penn Museum hosts its Second Saturdays programming featuring the theme, The Things We Wear. The Center for Architecture + Design invites families to its free workshops in which they can learn about graphic design. Little ones can literally become part of an Eric Carle book at the Please Touch Museum while older kids feeling a little bit daring can stay overnight for The Franklin Institute's Camp-In that offers a Worst Case Scenario experience.

After checking out the museums, find a seat at a local theater. Families can find James and the Giant Peach on stage at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, The Snow Queeen at Arden Theatre, Disney's Newsies at the Delaware Children's Theatre, and A Midsummer Night's Dream: Shakespearean Sock Hop at Wolf Performing Arts Center.

There is nothing boring with this line-up! Continue reading for more ways to fill your weekend with fun.

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Annual 2020 Philly GoList: What To Do in 2020 with Philly Kids

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 10:00am

Photo courtesy of the Kimmel Center

With 2019 officially in the history books, Philly families can look forward to all the fun that awaits in 2020. Mommy Poppins Philadelphia has rounded up some of our top picks for the year. From annual activities such as the Philadelphia Flower Show. Invention Convention, and Paleopalooza, to new opportunities like the Very Eric Carle Exhibit at Please Touch Museum, there is much excitement happening throughout the Delaware Valley.

Please be aware that venues holding events later in the year are still updating details about their offerings. Please check back often for the latest information.

Looking for iconic family activities in Philly? Check out our list of 100 Things to Do with Philly Kids Before They Grow Up.

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Things to Do in Philly this Weekend: Holiday Fun Wrap Up, Nature, Museums January 4-5

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 10:01am

Photo courtesy Philadelphia Museum of Art

As January arrives, Philly families can find many ways to spend time together. Whether you are looking to savor holiday fun for the last time of the season or try something new, the activities in our events calendar do not disappoint.

It's the last chance for many seasonal experiences. The lights go out at the Philadelphia Zoo's LuminNature and Elmwood Park Zoo's Wild Lights. The trains head into the station for the final time at the Brandywine River Museum and Longwood Gardens. The curtains close on performances such as People's Light's Little Red Robin Hood: A Musical Panto and Walnut Street Theatre's Shrek the Musical this weekend. Holiday displays at Winterthur and Peddler's Village come down and are put away for another year.

Those who are looking for something new can experience The Three Kings at The Kimmel Center, build a mini hockey game at the local Home Depot, view the exhibits at The Barnes, or help to count winter birds at the Conversancy Cottage. Consider splurging on winter ski trip with some tips from our latest post or head to a cool spot to give snow tubing a try.

For now, read about our top picks for the weekend ahead! Need more ideas? Be sure and read our top picks for the month with our January GoList or 20 Free Things to Do in January list. 

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20 Free Things to Do with Philly Kids in January

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 10:00am

Photo by J. Fusco courtesy of VISIT PHILADELPHIA

January is a time of new beginnings, resolutions, and goals. If one of yours is to focus on saving money in the new year, you are in luck! Mommy Poppins has rounded up an extensive list of free activities happening throughout the Delaware Valley. From art and computer workshops to outdoor activities, there is plenty of variety for everyone in your tribe. Families with kids at any age can share quality time together with a visit to The Barnes, free festivals such as Lambert-New Hope Winter Festival and Fire & Ice Festival, free performances at The Kimmel Center, and service opportunities such as clean up day at Bristol Marsh Nature Preserve, in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
 

Continue reading for more ideas to fill your family calendar with free fun! And be sure to check out our best ideas for the month with our January GoList and winter fun in our Winter Activities Guide.

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Things to Do in Philly this Weekend: Candylane, Hanukkah, Santa

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 10:00am

Christmas Village Carousel. Photo courtesy of Christmas Village

T'was the weekend before Christmas and all through the Delaware Valley, Philly kids are filled with great anticipation. Will their holiday wish will come true this year? If their dream is to celebrate the season with amazing fun found in our events calendar, then the answer is resounding yes!

Families looking for an extra-special experience can splurge with a trip to the sweetest place on Earth and ride the amusements. Those who love to build can create something spectacular at Legoland Philadelphia's Holiday Bricktacular. Theater goers can take in a holiday performance and see Shooting Stars Holiday Spectacular at Upper Darby Performing Art Center, The Nutcracker at the Academy of Music, or Mikey the Elf and the Case of the Missing Mistletoe at Act II Playhouse. Kids who need to burn off a bit of nervous energy can twirl on the ice at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Dilworth Park, or Horizon Service RiverRink,

To add to the excitement, Hanukkah begins this weekend and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. Attend a menorah lighting, visit a museum for a special sensory-friendly Hanukkah celebration, eat homemade latkes at PAWS Discovery Farm, or catch Hanukkah gelt falling from the sky.

No matter how you celebrate the season, here's wishing all of our Mommy Poppins Philadelphia friends a most wonderful holiday!

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Things to Do in Philly this Weekend: Trains, Santa, Performances December 14-15

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 8:01am

Cookie Monster helps make it a very furry Christmas. Photo courtesy of Sesame Place

Philly families can find many amazing ways to fill the most wonderful time of the year with lifelong memories. Children who are fascinated by watching model trains race down the track can see them at Morris Arboretum, Longwood Gardens, Brandywine River Museum, or The Museum of American History. Others who prefer to take an actual train ride can climb aboard and take a trip with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Speaking of Saint Nick, kids of all ages can see Santa at the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester, at the rink at Palace Roller Skating in Philly, or at the holiday parade in Chestnut Hill this weekend.

Other ways to get into the spirit of the season include holiday performances. Families can listen to holiday carols at the Philadelphia Orchestra Christmas Kids' Spectacular or A Philly POPS Christmas, laugh out loud during ContempraDance Theatre's Philly-Nutt-Crak-Up, or experience AMT's Christmas Show: Joy To The World. Considering a mini-getaway? Be sure to review our recently updated article on exciting day trips that provide plenty of Christmas fun. Whatever you plan to do, make it a great weekend!

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