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Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids: February 13-16, 2015

Hooray for long weekend festivities to help take away some of this bitter chill in the air! Valentine's celebrations, President's Day weekend fun and more will warm you and your little ones up and provide for festive family time all weekend long! -- Jennifer Oxenford

Wild at Heart
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA
www.philadelphiazoo.org/

Warm up and get a little wild with the kiddos this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo's Wild at Heart running Saturday, February 14th and Sunday, February 15th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This special celebration will feature love-themed activities all weekend long including a guided tour of famous couples at the zoo and offerings of special treats by the zookeepers. Free with zoo admission. $16 for adults and children. Under 2 free.

PNC Grow Up Great: Musical Theater
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
300 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.kimmelcenter.org/events/index.php?id=4296

It's the next in the 'Free at the Kimmel' series of family events this Saturday, February 14th at 11 a.m. featuring Musical Theater. Head to the Commonwealth Plaza at the Kimmel for an interactive introduction to the vibrant and exciting world of musical theater with sing-alongs to your favorite show tunes and more! Sponsored by PNC's Grow Up Great program. Free.

Valentine's Day Chocolate Making Demonstration
The Betsy Ross House
239 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
http://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/

Don't miss this free colonial chocolate making demonstration at The Betsy Ross House this Valentine's Day Saturday, February 14th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free.

The Art of the Brick
The Franklin Institute
222 N. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.fi.edu/exhibit/art-brick

The Art of the Brick continues Friday, February 13th through Sunday, February 16th at the Franklin Institute. This new display of LEGO brick masterpieces explores the intersection of art and science and will delight builders and LEGO fans of all ages. Tickets $24-$29; does not include museum admission.

President's Day and Valentine's Day Weekend
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
http://constitutioncenter.org/

There's something to celebrate all weekend long at the National Constitution Center! Starting Saturday, February 14th, Valentine's fun will include stories of presidential romance, such as that shared by John and Abigail Adams and James and Dolley Madison. Then on Monday, February 16th participate in a Kids Town Hall and special meet and greets with beloved past presidents including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. Plus, take part in themed activities and crafts celebrating Presidents and African American History too. $10 adults, $5 children ages 4-12. Free admission on President's Day.

Passport to Discovery: Scandinavia
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, NJ
www.discoverymuseum.com/

Head to the Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill this weekend Saturday, February 14th and Sunday, February 15th for their next Passport to Discovery series featuring Scandinavia. $12.95 plus tax.

Rothman Skate Rink at Dilworth Park
Dilworth Park
Broad and Market Streets
West Side of City Hall
Philadelphia, PA
www.ccdparks.org/dilworth-park/rothmanicerink

The wintery fun continues this holiday weekend at the Rothman Skate Rink at Dilworth Park this Friday, February 13th through Monday, February 16th. Philly families will enjoy outdoor public skating against the backdrop of our landmark City Hall. And on Monday, February 16th, be sure to wear your Flyers gear and get to skate with Flyers Alumni Bob Kelly and Joe Watson. Free Flyers t-shirts for fans 12-1:30 p.m. while supplies last. Adults $4, children 10 and under $3, skate rental $8.

President's Day Open Gym
NEST Philly
1301 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.nestphilly.com/

No school Monday? No problem! NEST Philly has you covered with their President's Day Open Gym on Monday, February 16th from 12-2:30 p.m. for kids through age 7. Let the kids exert some energy in this safe and fun playspace, including parachute and other interactive activities with Mr. Brett! $15 for non-members ($5 for each additional sibling)

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA
www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/blue-cross-riverrink

The Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest fun runs all weekend long with a magical winter landscape including a dazzling light show, winter garden and forest, shopping and refreshments in the new "Lodge" with indoor fireplaces, rustic décor and outdoor heat lamps plus shopping at ArtStar with gifts and handmade items. And of course, the outdoor ice skating rink as the centerpiece of all the fun. Admission to Winterfest is free. Skate admission $3. Skate rental $10.

Pippi Family Fun Day
American Swedish Historical Museum
1900 Pattison Ave
Philadelphia, PA
www.americanswedish.org/

It's Pippi Family Fun Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum this Monday, February 16th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring the whole family out for a chance to check out this special exhibition's last day in its current space before it moves to a new gallery and of course enjoy Pippi Longstocking themed crafts, and light refreshments.

Jennifer Oxenford is a mother of two and the founder of phillyfun4kids www.phillyfun4kids.com your place to find free and mostly free things to do with your kids in and around this great city of motherly love. You can also follow phillyfun4kids on twitter at @phillyfun4kids and Facebook.Find. Fun. Fast. -- Now you can download the FREE phillyfun4kids app (newly updated with 2013 seasonal attraction listings!) for your iPhone in the iTunes App Store here.
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