Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids -- February 20 - 22, 2015
Gung hay fat choy! Don't let the winter temps and icy windchills get you down. There is plenty of fun to keep you and your family warm and entertained in Philly this weekend including area Chinese New Year celebrations and lots more! -- Jennifer Oxenford
Skippyjon Jones
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
601 N. Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA
www.udpac.org//
Don't miss this new musical based on the NY Times bestselling book by local children's author Judy Schachner being performed live on stage at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 20th at 7:30 p.m. Families will love seeing this adorable Siamese cat and his imaginative adventures in this special 60-minute family friendly performance! $7-$10.
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 20th through Sunday, February 22nd 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 and does not include museum admission.
Passport to Discovery: Chinese New Year
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 21st and Sunday, February 22nd for their next Passport to Discovery series celebrating Chinese New Year! $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 (if you dare) this weekend at the Rothman Skate Rink at Dilworth Park this Friday, February 20th through Sunday, February 22nd. 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.
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.
25th Anniversary Cat's Pajamas Concert to Benefit MusicWorks
Rosemont College Rotwitt Theater
1400 Montgomery Ave
Rosemont, PA
www.musicworkswonders.org/
Bring the kids to Rosemont College on Saturday, Feb. 21st at 10:30 a.m. for a live anniversary performance from high energy kids rock group, Cat's Pajamas. All proceeds benefit music therapy at MusicWorks for children with autism and other special needs. $10.
Asian New Year Family Celebration
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
www.philamuseum.org/calendar/?gv=0&id=22&et=0&dt=February_2015
Celebrate the Asian New Year at the Philadelphia Museum of Art this Sunday, February 22nd with themed art making, family tours and vibrant performances and other New Year themed activities from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free with admission.
Chinese New Year Celebration
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd
Norristown PA
http://www.nestphilly.com/
Head to the Elmwood Park Zoo this Sunday, Feb. 22nd starting at 12 Noon for Chinese New Year fun including games, crafts, food and more to ring in the year of the Sheep! Kids will also have a chance to meet some of the "animals of the zodiac" in person during live animal encounters. $10.95 adults, $7.95 for kids ages 3-12.
MLCCC Chinese New Year Gala
Great Valley High School
225 N. Phoenixville Pike
Malvern PA
www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/blue-cross-riverrink
Great Valley High School hosts this free family event on Sunday, Feb. 22nd featuring a New Year show from 1-3 p.m. with live dancing, traditional Chinese music, martial arts demos, and other cultural highlights followed by the culture fair from 3-5 p.m. with games, crafts and other activity stations to teach and entertain kids and families. Free.
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.
