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Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids – January 8 - 10, 2016

While there might be some rain in the weekend forecast don't let that dampen your family fun! Lots to do in and around Philly this weekend!

Introductory Classes at Temple Music Prep
Temple University Center City
1515 Market St.
5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
http://noncredit.temple.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=2780523

Get a taste of Temple Music Early Childhood Music Classes for kids during this morning of introductory sessions free for trial before registering on Saturday January 9th starting at 9:15am. Free.

Distaff Day
Pottsgrove Manor historic site
100 King Street
Pottstown PA
http://www.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor

Head to the Pottsgrove Manor historic site this Saturday January 9th starting at 11am for Distaff Day featuring live demonstrations of traditional spinning techniques and opportunities to learn about natural fibers used to make textiles too. Plus enjoy the last opportunity for a guided tour this season. $2 suggested donation.

Hans Brinker and The Silver Skates
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.ardentheatre.org/

Enjoy this new production of Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates at the Arden Theatre Company running this weekend Saturday January 9th and Sunday January 10th. Set in 19th century Holland, this new production celebrates the importance of grit and determination, the value of generosity, and the thrill of flying down the ice on a pair of skates. Tickets $20-$36.

Family Movie
Shaun The Sheep
Media-Upper Providence Free Library
11 S. Jackson St. 2nd Floor
Media, PA

Don't miss the family movie, Shaun the Sheep, taking place at the Media Free Library this Saturday January 9th at 1:30pm. Bring your own snack and enjoy this family friendly PG film together. Free.

Free Sundays at the Brandywine River Museum of Art
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA
http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/

Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum of Art this Sunday January 10th between 9:30am – 12pm. Free until 12 Noon.

PECO Family Jams: Creations in Clay
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South St.
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.phillymagicgardens.org/events/peco-family-jams-creations-clay/

Don't miss the first PECO Family Jams of the new year happening this Sunday January 10th at the Philadelphia Magic Gardens. This month's Family Jam featured Creations in Clay providing the opportunity to learn basic clay hand building techniques and learn how to use simple tools to make beautiful clay masterpieces to take home. Family tours at 1pm and 3pm. Free with admission. $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12. Free for children 5 and under.

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. -- Download the FREE phillyfun4kids app for your iPhone in the iTunes App Store here.
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