Delaware County PA Area Weekend Events and Family Fun 2/16 – 2/18

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All Weekend

Looking for some Greater Philadelphia area DAY TRIP ideas? Check out this full list HERE for some inspiration!

Marvel Universe Live
at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia
February 16th – February 19th
Details, Ticket info and showtimes HERE

Philly Home + Garden Show
February 16th – 18th
Friday, February 16, 2018
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 17, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 18, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks
Details, schedules and ticket info HERE

2018 Lititz Fire & Ice Festival
February 16th – 19th
Lilitz, PA
Events include a downtown block party, winter carnival, chili cook-off, and more.
Details HERE

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
through March 4, 2018
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is the city’s largest outdoor ice skating rink, surrounded by a winter forest and HUGE holiday tree (to be lit on December 1st), ski-style Lodge with food from Chickie’s & Pete’s and Garces Group, a variety of hot and cold sweet treats from Franklin Fountain, and a rink-side cafe serving festival snacks. In addition, the site has tons of wood fire pits and propane heaters, adirondack chairs, cozy cabins, and a Kids Lodge filled with arcades
Details HERE

Dilworth Park Wintergarden and Rothman Instititute Ice Rink and Cabin
Now through February 24, 2018
Details and events HERE

Linvilla Orchards
Details HERE

Lansdowne Landing
7 AM – 10 PM
30 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA
What is The Landing?
Inspired by awesome outdoor gathering places like Philadelphia’s own The Porch or Spruce Street Harbor Park, the Lansdowne Landing is a fun, festive spot that’s open from 7am to 10pm.
Visit www.lansdownelanding.com for a full schedule of events, updated regularly, so check by often for fun from family-friendly fun to live music to food trucks and more!
Details HERE

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
Details and ticket info HERE

Please Touch Museum
Details HERE

The Franklin Institute
Details HERE
PURCHASE DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR WEEKDAY GENERAL ADMISSION HERE

Academy of Natural Sciences
Details and ticket info HERE
Academy of Natural Sciences Special exhibit: Carnivore Capades
February 17th – 19th
What has terrifying teeth, cunning claws, and sure-footed stealth? A carnivore! Explore the ways that meat-eaters are cool and special while you meet live animals and touch real specimens. Be one of the first to explore our brand-new exhibit, CROCS: Ancient Predators in a Modern World. Sink your teeth in!
Details and Ticket info HERE

Philadelphia Zoo
Details and Ticket Info HERE

Delaware Museum of Natural History
Details, ticket info and more HERE

Longwood Gardens
Details HERE

The Crayola Experience
Easton, PA
Details HERE
Purchase discount tickets HERE and get $4 off admission price (Regular Price: $19.99 Your Price: $15.99)

Garden State Discovery Museum
Details HERE

Delaware Children’s Museum
Details HERE

Brandywine Zoo
Details HERE

Sahara Sam’s Indoor Water Park
Details HERE

Studio Movie Grill Upper Darby
Movie, Food, Bar, comfy seats and more!
Details HERE

AMC Dine In Movie Theater – Painters Crossing – West Chester
Movie, Food, Bar, comfy reclining seats and more!
** Best to purchase tickets online through amctheaters.com
See my review and more info HERE

Friday February 16, 2018

For a calendar of Various Infant and Toddler Programs at local Delco Libraries, Go HERE

Teen Game Day
3 PM
at Lansdowne Library
We have xbox, wii, and PS4 games so bring your friends and get ready for some gaming!
Details HERE

Board Games
3 PM – 5 PM
at Upper Darby Municipal Branch Library
Play your favorite games with friends every Friday from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.  We have lots of different board games to choose from.  Make new friends and try new games!  This program is for kids in grades 1-12.  Registration is not required, but is encouraged.
Details HERE

Pizza & Movie Night at Middletown Free Library – Wonder
5 PM – 7:15 PM
The library will be dishing out FREE pizza and water to those that register. After the movie we will make a craft tha ties in with the film.
Registration for adults & kids is required so Mr. Jason can order enough pizza.
Details and registration info HERE

Karaoke Nights at Dilworth Park
6 PM – 9 PM
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia PA
Sing the night away in the Rothman Institute Orthopaedics Cabin with tunes, drinks, food, and a good time.
Details HERE

Marple Sports Arena Friday Night Skate
7:30 PM -10 PM
FRIDAY NIGHT SKATE IS BACK! Bring your friends and family this Friday for a $12 all access pass! Skating, Marple Mountain and Moonbounce!
Details HERE

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Bryn Mawr Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday 9am-1pm (open year round)
in the Amtrak Parking Lot
at the intersection of Lancaster & Bryn Mawr Avenues
Details HERE

Family Festival: Lunar New Year
9 AM – 5 PM
at the Please Touch Museum
Howl at the moon! It’s the Year of the Dog and we are ready to celebrate. Practice ancient Chinese calligraphy, make a New Year’s wish, and dance with a lion at this joyful Family Festival!
Details HERE and HERE

Build Your Own Terrarium/Fairy Garden
at Linvilla Orchards
10 AM – 11 AM
Registration  Required
Fee $35
Details HERE

Kids Club – Kindness Crafts
10 AM – 12 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: $2 per project, supplies included ages 3-8
Cost: $5, ages 6+, supplies included.
 Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event.
Details and registration info HERE

Mother Bruce Storytime
at Barnes & Noble, Lawrence Park Shopping Center, Broomall
11 AM
Details HERE

Harry Potter Bash
11 AM – 4 PM
at Upper Darby/Sellers Library
Join us for a fun Saturday as we get sorted, play trivia, make chocolate wands, have a Harry Potter scavenger hunt Hermione style, enjoy butterbeer, get dressed in your Harry Potter best, and much more! You dont want to miss out!
This program is for 18 – 35 year olds ONLY.
Registration Required – Space is limited!
Details HERE

Storytime at The Lodge
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
at Blue Cross RiverRink
New this year is a storytime series taking place every Saturday starting December 2. The series features local Philly authors, performers, personalities, and more reading both classic and new books chosen by the Free Library of Philadelphia. Light snacks and hot chocolate will be provided for the kids.
Details HERE

Media Chinese New Year Celebration and Parade
12 PM – 1 PM
State Street in Media
Media celebrates the “Year of the Dog” with Philadelphia’s premiere “Lion Dancers” Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy. The parade will span State Street and start and end at Margaret Kuo’s. Come celebrate the Chinese New Year in downtown Media!
Details HERE

My Ancestors Were Never Slaves Presentation
12 PM – 2 PM
at Yeadon Library
My Ancestors Were Never Slaves Presentation by Patricia Williams Diaw, aka: ABIWA The StoryTeller Director of Two Smiles For A Child LLC.
Presentation includes storytelling, lecturing, discussion, visuals and powerpoint.
Details HERE

Chess Club
1 PM
at Lansdowne Library
All ages and all skill levels are welcome for freeplay and lessons!
Details HERE

Makin’ Music
1 PM – 1:45 PM
at Ridley Township Public Library
All ages welcome (suitable for ages 6 and under).
A wonderful family program, join Makin’ Music as they play the guitar and lead children and parents in familiar and original songs and rhythm chants! Bring the family and come join the fun. Performances will be held in Garling Hall (lower level library) until further notice.
Details HERE

MAKEbreak Kindness-Themed Canvas Art
1 PM – 3 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: Buy the canvas and the rest of the supplies to decorate it are provided.
Details HERE

Honey Bees: What’s the Buzz?
1:30 PM – 3 PM
at Haverford Twp. Free Library
Presenter Dr. Ed Pieters will cover topics such as how bees make honey and the different kinds of honey (tasting will be involved!), beekeeping equipment, the basic biology of honey bees, and honey bee friendly plants. 
This program is free and open to adults and teens 12+.
No registration is required.
Details HERE

Sunday, February 18, 2018

The Princess and the Pea
at The Media Theater
Sundays Jan 28th – Feb 25th
12 PM
Details, tickets and times HERE

Looking for some Greater Philadelphia area DAY TRIP ideas? Check out this full list HERE for some inspiration!

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