Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids: January 9-11, 2015
The temps may make you want to hunker down and stay indoors but there is just too much fun to be had this weekend in Philly to hibernate! Bundle up the kiddos and head to one of these great family events happening in and around Philly this weekend. -- Jennifer Oxenford
Passport to Discovery: Canada, Let It Snow
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Road
Suite 100
Cherry Hill, NJ
www.discoverymuseum.com/event/canada-let-it-snow/
Kids didn't get enough snowy fun this week? Take them to the Garden State Discovery Museum on Saturday, January 10th and Sunday, January 11th to learn all about snowy animals and enjoy snow activities throughout the museum with a focus on our friends to the north in Canada. Admission is $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 at the new Rothman Skate Rink at Dilworth Park this Friday, January 9th through Sunday, January 11th. 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.
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.
PECO Family Jams: Beaded Snowflakes
Philadelphia Magic Gardens
1020 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.phillymagicgardens.org
Snow is in the air as kids and families can make their own beaded snowflake creations at the PECO Family Jams series this Sunday, January 11th at 12 p.m. at the Philadelphia Magic Gardens. After the art activity, take a family friendly tour at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. $7 adults, $3 kids ages 6-12, free for kids 5 and under.
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
100 N. Horticultural Dr.
Sakura Classroom Behind Horticultural Center
Philadelphia, PA
www.shofuso.com/
Learn about the arts of Japan together with the kids at this hands on workshop at the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden on Sunday, January 11th at 1 p.m. You will create sewn books using traditional Japanese rice papers. $25 per adult/child combo. $10 for each additional child.
Beauty and the Beast
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.ardentheatre.org/
Don't miss this bold re-telling of the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast at the Ardent Theatre Co. This family friendly performance will mesmerize theatre goers of all ages with the story of two sisters, Casandra and Belle, and how their world is changed forever when their father loses the family fortune and Belle encounters the Beast. Run time is 1 hr and 30 mins.Geared for families with children ages 5 and older. Tickets $18 - $36.
Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Brandywine River Museum
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, January 11th between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free.
