Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids: January 30 - Feb 1, 2015
It's the last weekend of January, Groundhog Day and Super Bowl weekend too! In addition to game day fun there is plenty to do to get you and your little ones out of the house and enjoying all there is to do in and around Philly this weekend.
Groundhog Day Family Festival
John Heinz Wildlife Refuge
8601 Lindberg Blvd
Philadelphia, PA
www.fws.gov/refuge/John_Heinz/
Join the Groundhog Day Family Fun at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge this Saturday, January 31st starting at 9 a.m. Festivities include a guided Groundhog Walk at 9 a.m., plus sing-alongs, live music, themed crafts and more. And of course learn all about the refuge's groundhog family too and parade to "Tinicum Tim's" burrow to get the big answer to the question of whether we'll see more winter or early spring. Free.
Philadelphia Auto Show
The Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.phillyautoshow.com/
The Philadelphia Auto Show rolls into town this weekend running Saturday, January 31st through Sunday, February 1st. Auto fans of all ages will be able to explore over 700,000 square feet showcasing the top autos in the country with 700 vehicles on display. Adults $13, children ages 7-12 $6. Six and under free with ticketed adult.
Free Sundays at the Barnes and ArtSee Activities: Family Ties
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
www.barnesfoundation.org/education/families
The first Sunday of the month means free admission to The Barnes Foundation from 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 1st. And this Sunday the Barnes offers its family friendly ArtSee activities with Family Ties themed events featuring images of families taking center stage and in honor of Horace Pippin's art and birthday. Free.
Passport To Discovery: Greece
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, NJ
www.discoverymuseum.com/
Head out to the Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill this weekend Saturday, January 31st and Sunday, February 1st for their next Passport to Discovery series highlighting the culture and customs of Greece. $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 into February at the Rothman Skate Rink at Dilworth Park this Friday, January 30th through Sunday, February 1st. Philly families will enjoy outdoor public skating against the backdrop of our landmark City Hall. Adults $4, children 10 and under $3, skate rental $8.
Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA
www.brandywinemuseum.org
Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum on Sunday mornings including this Sunday, February 1st between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. And this Sunday families can take part in the PNC Arts Alive program exploring the more artistic side of animals through Jamie Wyeth's eye in his paintings at exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. Free.
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA
www.ardentheatre.org
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.
