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Looking for some Greater Philadelphia area DAY TRIP ideas? Check out this full list HERE for some inspiration!
Peter Pan
at Arden Theater
November 22nd – February 4th
Details and ticket info 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
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
Diggerland
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
Sesame Place
Details HERE
Friday February 2, 2018
For a calendar of Various Infant and Toddler Programs at local Delco Libraries, Go HERE
Middletown Presbyterian Church Movie Night-Despicable Me 3
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
273 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA
FREE
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 3, 2018
Bank of America and Merill Lynch Card Holders – FREE Museum Admission
Saturday and Sunday – February 3rd & 4th
Get free admission to over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US!
Head HERE for all of the details and to find a participating museum near you!
Home Depot Kids Workshop – Valentine Bean Bag Toss
9 AM – 12 PM
Registration required
Details HERE
Philadelphia Auto Show
January 27th – February 4th
at The Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA
Weekdays: 12noon – 10pm
Saturdays: 9am – 10pm
Sunday, 1/28: 9am – 8pm
Sunday, 2/4: 9am – 6pm
Details, schedules, ticket info and more HERE
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
Kids Club – Valentine’s Day Love Bugs
10 AM – 12 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: $2 per project, supplies included.
Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project. Sign up in store or online, or just drop in. $2 per project, supplies included. Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event.
Details HERE
LEGOS to Lincoln Logs
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
at H. K. Furness Free Library
“Build Anything With Everything” Event. Ms. Lori’s pulling out every building toy the library owns. A two hour mega-build for ages 5 and up, build as a family or with friends old and new. Drop by for an hour or stay the entire time. No registration required.
Details HERE
Join the Continental Army at Valley Forge National Park
11 AM (Sign in begins at 10:45 AM)
Children are invited to Join the Continental Army and experience a day in the life of the continental soldier. Recruits will be mustered, or registered, by receiving enlistment papers and continental currency. Recruits will then be issued wooden (dummy) muskets and learn how to stand, march, and carry their musket as one of Washington’s soldiers would have done. Park rangers dressed in continental uniform will train the recruits in a full musket drill.
Programs take place on the first Saturday of each month from February through April.
These events are weather dependent.Please call the Visitor Center at 610-783-1099 to confirm the status of the program.
No reservations necessary. Activities will take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly and wear sturdy shoes.
Details HERE
I am Harriet Tubman Storytime
at Barnes & Noble, Lawrence Park Shopping Center, Broomall
11 AM
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
Chess Club
1 PM
at Lansdowne Library
All ages and all skill levels are welcome for freeplay and lessons!
Details HERE
WALL-E 10th Anniversary Movie Time
1 PM – 2:45 PM
at H. K. Furness Free Library
Popcorn for those who register in advance
Details HERE
Eagles Pride Parade in Media
2 PM
State Street & Veterans Square in Media
Marchings Bands, Mummers String Band, Community Groups, Eagles Floats, NBC Eagles Bus and More!
(Thanks, Sharon Marie!)
Children’s Drawing Workshop
2 PM – 3 PM
at Middletown Free Library
For ages 4-8 years old
Ms Tiffaney Pelaez will be here to offer a FREE drawing class for kids. Learn to draw using four easy steps & simple shapes!
Registration is required as space is limited. CLICK HERE!
Details HERE
Gaming After Dark
6:30 PM
at Haverford Twp. Free Library
Teens take over the library during this monthly, after hours club. Join us for video games, board games, music, and art. Hang out with friends in this super-chill teens only space. Five dollars for a group order of pizza is optional.
This program is free and open to those is grades 6-12.
No registration is required.
Details HERE
Sunday, February 4, 2018
Bank of America and Merill Lynch Card Holders – FREE Museum Admission
Saturday and Sunday – February 3rd & 4th
Get free admission to over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US!
Head HERE for all of the details and to find a participating museum near you!
Philadelphia Auto Show
January 27th – February 4th
at The Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA
Weekdays: 12noon – 10pm
Saturdays: 9am – 10pm
Sunday, 1/28: 9am – 8pm
Sunday, 2/4: 9am – 6pm
Details, schedules, ticket info and more HERE
Brandywine River Museum First Sundays for Families – DIY Valentines
11 AM – 2 PM
Get ready for the upcoming holiday by making valentines to share with friends and family while listening to songs of love played by harpist Mary Groce. A variety of art materials and creative inspiration will be provided.
First Sundays for Families at the Museum presents free, hands-on workshops designed to engage visitors of all ages in creative art activities and performances. No registration necessary.
Admission to the Brandywine River Museum of Art is free on the first Sunday of the month from February until November.
Details HERE and HERE
The Princess and the Pea
at The Media Theater
Sundays Jan 28th – Feb 25th
12 PM
Details, tickets and times HERE
PAWS for Reading
2 PM – 3 PM
at H. K. Furness Free Library
Students age 5 and up may register for as many as 3 of the six sessions.
Details HERE
Looking for some Greater Philadelphia area DAY TRIP ideas? Check out this full list HERE for some inspiration!
