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Spring temperatures are finally here! Saturday of the weekend promises to be practically perfect weather wise so get outside, soak in the sunshine and enjoy one of these great family fun events in and around Philly this weekend!

Macy’s Family Fun Day 
Saturday April 14
11am – 5pm
African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate National Jazz Month at the African American Museum on Saturday April 14th with Macy’s Family Fun Day featuring interactive arts workshops for ages 5 and up. Thanks to the generosity of Macy’s the first 250 people will receive FREE entry to the museum for this event!

Cherry Blossom Festival 
Saturday April 14
10am – 4pm
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 E Northwestern Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is hosting its Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday April 14th. The festival will offer guided tours of the many flowering trees and the Japanese garden elements, as well as performances by Philadelphia’s  community taiko group, Kyo Daiko. On April 7, guests can take in a kenjutsu Japanese sword demonstration from River of Life Martial Arts & Wellness Center and a ryurei-style tea ceremony – a 19th-century table-based version devised to accommodate Westerners. On April 14, guests can take in a display and demonstration of Japanese kimono by Fumiyo Batta and learn to make origami cranes with Yuki Flores. $19 adults, $10 kids.

Learning about Machine Learning 
Saturday April 14
1-4pm
Chemical Heritage Foundation
315 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA

Have you ever wondered how Alexa or Siri recognizes your voice, or how Facebook is able to automatically recognize your friends in pictures? The answer is machine learning! In free this Learning About Machine Learning workshop offered by TechGirlz as part of the Women In Tech summit, students will learn about how machine learning techniques such as artificial neural networks learn from data to answer real world questions. Free.

Sakura Sunday
Sunday April 15
10am – 5pm
Fairmount Park Horticultural Center
West Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy a celebration of Japanese culture, from live music, dance and martial arts performances to fashion shows, arts and crafts and karaoke at Sakura Sunday – the culmination of the Subaru Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival. Sakura Sunday is held at West Fairmount Park’s Horticultural Center, home to hundreds of blooming cherry trees. Tickets $15, kids free.

Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival 
Sunday April 15
11am – 5pm
Main Street
Manayunk, PA

Grab everything from savory barbecue to sweet desserts from over 50 of Philadelphia’s best food trucks and gourmet food vendors at the Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival. Purchase homemade oils, spices, or stock up on fresh fruits

Earth Fest
Sunday April 15
1-4pm
Briar Bush Nature Center
Abington, PA

Kids will enjoy Earth Fest at the Briar Bush Nature Center on Sunday April 15th from 1-4pm. Crafts, games, animal programs, activities and seasonal fun are all on tap. Free.

Lots to do in and around Philly this weekend…Don’t miss the start of the Subaru Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, Science Festival Day at Citizens Bank Ballpark, and other great spring fun in Philly, too!

Subaru Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival 
Saturday April 7 – Sunday April 8
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Philadelphia, PA

The Subaru Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual celebration not only of spring and beautiful blossoms, but of Japanese culture as well.  Each year, over the course of a few weeks, a wide variety of events are planned.  From demonstrations of martial arts and ikebana flower arranging to library story hours to live musical and dance performances, the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival presents traditional and contemporary Japanese culture to Philadelphia and its visitors. Many events free. Some events ticketed. Check full events schedule for details.

PECO Family Jams: The Shape of a Legacy
Sunday April 8
12-4pm
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
1020 South St.
Philadelphia, PA

Isaiah Zagar, the creator of the Philadelphia Magic Gardens, often includes his thoughts, experiences and dreams in his mosaics. His legacy is reflected throughout the artwork at the Gardens. Join PMG and Mighty Writers for an afternoon of exploring your legacy and creating mixed media collages that engage the topics of family, history and dreams. Family-friendly tours will be held at 1pm and 3pm. Free with admission.

Autism Awareness Day 
Sunday April 8
10:30am – 4pm
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy Autism Awareness Day at the Philadelphia Zoo on Sunday April 8th featuring an autism research expo and marketplace, sensory and craft stations, magic shows, jugglers, live music and character appearances. Tickets $14, includes zoo admission.

Circus and Storytelling Family Festival
Sunday April 8
12-4pm
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Woodmere Art Museum on Sunday April 8th for the Circus and Storytelling Family Festival. Readings of excerpts from Charles Santore’s children’s books The Wizard of Oz, Paul Revere’s Ride, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Aesop’s Fables will inspire young artists to create puppets and masks of their favorite characters. Philadelphia School of Circus Arts Mime artists and stilt walkers will roam through the galleries. Aerial, trapeze, juggling and tightwire artists from the Little Circus provide an interactive performance at 2pm that interprets Charles Santore’s children’s book illustrations. Kids can meet with the performers and learn some circus arts after the performance. $5.

Science Festival Day
Sunday April 8
1:30pm
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank Way
Philadelphia, PA

The Phillies will celebrate science, and in particular the science of baseball at Science Festival Day at the Citizens Bank Ballpark on Sunday April 8th. Kids of all ages are invited to explore and take part in science activities throughout the concourse.  The team takes on the Miami Marlins during this game. Part of the Philadelphia Science Festival.

It’s Easter weekend, spring break and Passover, too!  There is lots of spring fun to be had so hop to it and enjoy this holiday weekend with your families!

The Great Reading Terminal Market Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday March 31
8am – 11am
Reading Terminal Market
51 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy an easter egg hunt in Reading Terminal Market on Saturday March 31st. After the egg hunt, get children can get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny, dye eggs and enjoy storytime, too. Bring your own basket.

Hayrides to Bunnyland 
Friday March 30 – Sunday April 1
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA

Hop on a hayride to the Easter Bunny’s house at Linvilla Orchards in Media. Bring your camera to take pictures with the Bunny as it gives treats to all who visit. $9. Free.

Philly Egg Hunt 
Saturday March 31st
11am – 1pm
Gorgas Park
6300 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA

The Philly Egg Hunt at Goggas Park, which draws thousands of participants, features a petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, pictures with the Easter Bunny and pony rides. Pony rides are $3.

Easter EGGstravaganza
Saturday March 31st
11am – 12pm
Saint Luke Lutheran Church
203 N Valley Forge Rd.
Devon, PA

The Easter EGGstravaganza egg hunt will be divided into three age groups covering toddlers through 6th grade. There will also be carnival games, crafts and free soft pretzels and lemonade. Free.

Play-a-Palooza 2018 
Saturday March 31st
12pm – 4pm
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
3500 Reservoir Dr.
East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate the start of the season with Play-a-Palooza at SMITH Memorial Playground & Playhouse featuring a PBS Kids pop-up area on the front lawn featuring appearances by Nature Cat, as well as games, nature play, soccer and performances by the Philadelphia School for the Circus Arts and Project Capoeira. The event is rain or shine. $10

Easter Promenade
Sunday April 1
South Street Headhouse District
Phila., PA

Be led by master of ceremonies Henri David in the annual Easter Promenade from Passyunk Ave. and South St. (between 4th and 5th streets) down to Headhouse Square. Enjoy aster treats, live music from the Philadelphia Freedom Band, the Bunny Hop and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cottontail. Bring your camera and stick around to meet the Easter Bunny, and see who wins the best dressed contests. Kids and adults can enter to be crowned Best Dressed, or best Easter Bonnet. Free.

Happy spring philly families! While there is still snow on the ground the sun in shining and you just know spring is hiding right around the corner and will be here in full force soon! So get out and enjoy one of these great family fun events this weekend!

Season Grand Re-Opening 
Saturday March 24
12:30pm
The Icery
23 N. Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne PA

Don’t miss the season grand re-opening at the Coolest Place in Lansdowne, The Icery, this Saturday March 24th at 12:30 with free homemade water ice, face painting for the kids and more. Free.

East Passyunk Egg Hunt
11am – 3pm
Saturday March 24
11th Street and E. Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA

East Passyunk welcomes children to the annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday March 24th starting at 11am. The afternoon event promises opportunities to meet the Easter Bunny, participate in bag-decorating crafts and more. Egg hunt start times are broken up by age groups. Free.

Kids Egg Hunt and Spring Fun Festival
Sunday March 25
1-4pm
First Baptist Church of Lansdale
700 N Broad St.
Lansdale, PA

Head to the First Baptist Church of Lansdale for the Kids Egg Hunt and Spring Fun Festival. The fun kicks off with an Easter egg hunt outdoors, followed by the indoor festival, where you can get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny, meet Poppy Troll (arriving at 2:30pm), Batman, and Catboy (from PJ Masks), dance to music, enjoy snacks and balloon art, get your face painted, watch magic tricks and watch a juggler on stilts. Egg hunt and games from 1-2:30pm; and the festival will be from 1-4pm. Free. Fee for photo with the bunny.

Hayrides to Bunnyland 
Friday March 23 – Sunday March 25
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA

Hop on a hayride to the Easter Bunny’s house at Linvilla Orchards in Media. Bring your camera to take pictures with the Bunny as it gives treats to all who visit. $9.

Easter Family Fun Day 
Sunday March 25
2-4pm
American Swedish Historical Museum
1900 Pattison Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Introduce your little ones to Swedish Easter traditions at the American Swedish Historical Museum on Sunday March 25th at 2-4pm. Easter Family Fun day includes Swedish Easter crafts, face painting, Easter witch dress up, and an Easter egg hunt! This event is free for members and children 2 years and under and $10 for non-members.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day weekend! Lots of family fun to be had to get your Irish on this weekend. Plus there are great plays, celebrations of women in science, and other family fun events this mid-March weekend you won’t want to miss!

St. Patrick’s Day Family Festival 
Saturday March 17th
9am – 5pm
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Please Touch Museum this Saturday March 17th from 9am – 5pm to explore the sights, sounds and tastes of Ireland right in Philadelphia. Discover step-dancing with the Coyle School of Irish Dance, learn how to make Irish food, read about folklore and find out why green is the color to wear on St. Patrick’s Day. Free with $19 admission.

Public Archaeology Day 
Saturday March 17th
Newlin Grist Mill
219 Cheyney Rd.
Glen Mills, PA

Enjoy Public Archaeology Day at Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills this Saturday March 17th. Volunteers assist professional archaeologists with site excavation, artifact screening and care. Public Archaeology Days currently center on the tailrace of the 1704 Grist Mill and the Archive of the 1704 Grist Mill and the Archive, formerly a mid-eighteenth century general store. Free.

Women in Science Day
Saturday March 17th
10am – 3pm
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th St
Phila., PA

On Saturday March 17th The Franklin Institute museum joins the national Women In Science Day initiative to recognize the historic achievements of women in all facets of life – science, community, government, literature, art, sports and medicine showcasing female role models and their impact on the world all day long. Female scientists from the museum will share their science stories and conduct science demos for visitors. $23 adults, $19 kids.

Seussical, Jr. 
Friday March 16th – Saturday March 17th
Holy Child Academy
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA

Holy Child Academy presents three shows of Seussical Jr. this Friday March 16th – Saturday March 17th. Don’t miss all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters as they spring to life onstage in this heartwarming family friendly performance. Tickets available at the door before each performance. $10.

David Bowie for Kids
Sunday March 18th
11:30am
Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Ave
Ardmore, PA

The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a weekly family concert series, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). This week’s featured artist at the Ardmore Music Hall is music icon David Bowie providing kids the chance to experience live music and rock out to classic music legends with their parents. Tickets $15. Doors 11am, showtime 11:30am.

Hayrides to Bunnyland
Friday March 16 – Sunday March 18
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA

Hop on a hayride to the Easter Bunny’s house at Linvilla Orchards in Media. Bring your camera to take pictures with the Bunny as it gives treats to all who visit. $9.

Family Arts Academy: Instrument Petting Zoo
Sunday March 18
2-4pm
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Members of the Delaware County Symphony will be in the PAFA galleries to show their instruments, share information and perform at this free Family Arts Academy Instrument Petting Zoo on Sunday March 18th from 2-4pm. Free.

It’s the first weekend of the month and while Friday night’s storm activity kept most Philly-families safely inside today is a new day and the sun is shining! Get out and enjoy one of these great family events in and around Philly – just watch out for downed trees and traffic lights! And given the large number of power outages, please call or check online to be sure any event you are going to is still happening this weekend.

Winter Beach Bash 
Saturday March 3
11am – 2pm
Anderson and Coutler Ave
Suburban Square
Ardmore, PA

Join in the fun at Suburban Square’s Winter Beach Bash on Saturday March 3rd.  Watch as a Sand Sculpture is created over two days. Enjoy live music, kids crafts, face painting, and more. The Beach Bash is offered in partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Free.

The Harlem Globetrotters
Sunday March 4
12pm and 5pm
Wells Fargo Center
3601 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA

The Original Harlem Globetrotters are coming back to the area for their all-new, action-packed tour. A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Sunday March 4th game times are at 12pm and 5pm at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets $21 and up.

Mad Hatter Tea Party 
Saturday March 3
1-4pm
Springfield Mall
1250 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA

Head to the Springfield Mall on Saturday March 3rd for the Mad Hatter Tea Party. Meet characters from Alice in Wonderland, enjoy snacks and make crafts. Free.

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party 
Saturday March 3rd
2-3pm
Norristown Public Library
1001 Powell St.
Norristown, PA

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday at the Norristown Public Library. Enjoy making a Cat In the Hat thinking cap, compete in Seussical games and listen to two guest readers, Crandall Jones, Norristown municipal administrator, and Valerie Scott Cooper, councilwoman of the 3rd District, share some Dr. Seuss books. Free.

Philadelphia Flower Show 
Saturday March 3 – Sunday March 4
Pennsylvania Convention Center
12th & Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss opening weekend of the 2018 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Wonders of Water.”  This year’s show celebrates the beauty and life-sustaining interplay of horticulture and water. America’s leading floral and garden designers will create tropical jungles, temperate forests, native woodlands and arid landscapes, showcasing the astounding plants that thrive in each environment, from exquisite orchids and flowering vines to luminescent desert blooms.  Online tickets $17/children, $33/adults. Onsite tickets are higher so save and purchase online in advance before you go.

Paleopalooza
Saturday March 3-Sunday March 4
The Academy of Natural Sciences
Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Philadelphia, PA

The annual Paleopalooza returns to The Academy of Natural Sciences this Saturday March 3rd through Sunday March 4th. Celebrate all things prehistoric during this two-day festival of fossils and the 10-year anniversary of this annual event with new activities, attractions, and fun. $17.95 adults, $13.95 students.

Pay What You Wish at PMA
Sunday March 4
10am – 5pm
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Take advantage of Pay What You Wish on the first Sunday of the month at the Philadelphia Art Museum this Sunday March 4th. Pay a penny or whatever you wish to enter one of the largest and most renowned museums in the country and enjoy all the museum has to offer including permanent and visiting exhibits. Pay what you wish.

 

Celebration of African Cultures
Saturday Feb. 24
11am – 4pm
Penn Museum
3260 South St
Philadelphia, PA

It’s a Celebration of African Cultures at the Penn Museum this Saturday Feb. 24th. Enjoy modern African dance and traditional African music, an African marketplace, a mancala game station and craft making geared for families. Plus, local storytellers and artists lead guests in an interactive exploration of traditions from across the African continent, set among the Museum’s collection of textiles, sculpture, and masks in the Africa Gallery, and among statuary and tomb materials from 5,000 years of Egyptian culture in the Egyptian galleries. Free with museum admission. Admission $6-$10 per person.

Living History: Meet Harriet Tubman
Saturday Feb. 24
1:00 – 1:45pm
Independence National Historical Park
Philadelphia, PA

Celerbate Black History month at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park. Learn about the life of Harriet Tubman in this inspiring performance by Millicent Sparks. Hear about Tubman’s story of enslavement, her work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and her espionage activities during the American Civil War. Free.

Instrument Petting Zoo
Saturday Feb. 24
11:30am – 12:30pm
Haverford Township Free Library
1601 Darby Rd.
Havertown, PA

Head to the Haverford Township Free Library for the Instrument Petting Zoo on Saturday Feb. 24th at 11:30am. Nine classically trained musicians will explain and demonstrate how their specific instruments: Flute, Violin, Viola, Bassoon, Cello, Oboe, French Horn, Bass and Clarinet, individually sound and are uniquely used in classical music to make a full symphonic sound. The program concludes with an ensemble performance of a popular composition so kids can hear the sounds of the instruments performing together. Free.

20th Annual Jazz Along the Brandywine 
Saturday Feb. 24
5pm – 10pm
Unionville High School
Kennett Square, PA

Experience the sounds of booming brass, toe-tapping percussion and sultry solos at the 20th Annual Jazz Along the Brandywine on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Unionville High School in Kennett Square from 5 pm to 10 pm. Twelve outstanding jazz bands will perform a variety of styles from soul to swing to samba for an evening of delightful entertainment and fun for all ages. Tickets $8 adults, $6 seniors and kids. Concessions available for purchase.

Mummers Mardi Gras
Sunday Feb. 25
1-7pm
Main Street, Manayunk
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss Mummers Mardi Gras on Sunday Feb. 25th on Main Street in Manayunk starting at 1pm. Attendees will be treated to numerous performances from the most prominent string bands parading down Main Street. This event will allow families to enjoy all the pageantry of the Mummers in a quaint neighborhood setting.  Parade route starts at Shurs Lane and proceeds down the length of Main Street. After the parade, families can visit participating restaurants, which will serve as string-band clubhouses for the afternoon. Free.

Have you and your family experienced the amazing Harlem Globetrotters yet?

The 2018 “Amazing Feats of Basketball World Tour” started on Dec. 7.  This tour showcases the high-flying, fun, and memory-making moments that the Globetrotters are known for. The dribbling, the dunking, and the shooting – don’t forget, they led all of basketball in 4-point shots made in 2017 – will all be on full display throughout the 250 cities the team will play in during the 2018 tour.

This 2018 Globetrotters feature the world’s largest collection of elite dunkers, including six players who have competed in the annual College Slam Dunk contest held during Final Four weekend, a Guinness World Record holder for slam dunks, and the 2016 winner of the popular TV show “The Dunk King.”

The Globetrotters show is unrivaled in the world of family entertainment, with all-star Showmen like Big Easy Lofton, Hi-Lite Bruton, Ant Atkinson, and Hammer Harrison, as well as fan favorites Firefly Fisher, Bull Bullard, Thunder Law and Cheese Chisholm. To match the growing popularity of the Globetrotters’ female stars, the team will feature four female players – the largest female roster in team history – including TNT Lister, Ace Jackson, Hoops Green, and Torch George.

The high-flying dunks do not end with the players, as 2018 will also mark the debut of the “Flying Globies” – an amazing acrobatic trampoline dunk team, which will defy gravity during the game action with their exciting in-air stunts.

Additionally, the 2018 tour marks the return of the Globetrotters’ longtime nemesis, the Washington Generals. After a long-standing series which saw the Generals lose over 14,000 times, the team is back from a two-year hiatus to rebuild and refocus around one goal – to beat the Globetrotters. After making its retooled debut this summer in the $2 million, winner-take-all “The Basketball Tournament,” the new-and-improved Generals are out to finally take down the Globetrotters – once and for all.

Prior to every game, the Globetrotters will bring fans closer than anywhere else in sports, with an unmatched pregame fan interaction with its Magic Pass. This ticketed event allows fans an exclusive opportunity to interact with the team’s stars on the court, shoot hoops, learn tricks, and pose for pictures. After the game, Globetrotter stars will be on hand for additional autograph and photo opportunities.

More information on the Globetrotters’ 2018 tour, including how to purchase tickets, can be found at harlemglobetrotters.com.

There are many shows coming up in the Philadelphia area including:
February 23, 2018 7pm Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE 
March 2, 2018 7pm Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
March 4, 2018 12pm Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
March 4, 2018 5pm Wells Fargor Center, Philadelphia, PA

And other nearby shows just outside of the Philadelphia area in:
February 24, 2018 4pm Mohgan Sun Arena, Wilkes Barre, PA
February 24, 2018 7pm Mohgan Sun Arena, Wilkes Barre, PA
February 25, 2018 5pm Giant Center, Hershey, PA

Click here to purchase your tickets today!

The Harlem Globetrotters® are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 91 years. Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 123 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans – among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents – over nine thrilling decades. The American Red Cross is the official charity of the Harlem Globetrotters. Sponsored by Entenmann’s Donuts ®, Ticket Galaxy and Baden Sports, Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com

Disclosure: This post is written in partnership with the Harlem Globetrotters. I was provided with compensation and/or tickets/merchandise as part of this promotion. As always, all opinions expressed about awesome family-friendly fun coming to Philadelphia for all to enjoy being a great way to make memories with your family are our own. 

It’s Presidents’ Day Weekend and Chinese New Year too! So much fun to be had in Philadelphia this long holiday weekend – get out and enjoy one of these celebrations and family events.

Lunar New Year
Saturday Feb. 17
9am – 5pm
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA

Happy Chinese New Year! Head to the Please Touch Museum for a celebration of Chinese New Year! Practice ancient Chinese calligraphy, make a New Year’s wish and dance with a lion. The event will feature performances by the Philly Sun Lion Dance Troupe. Performance takes place at 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1:00pm and 1:45pm. Free with admission $11 – $19 per person.

Lunar New Year 
Saturday Feb. 17
11am – 3pm
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

It’s a celebration of Lunar New Year at the Independence Seaport Museum this Saturday Feb. 17. Try your hand at calligraphy, test out martial arts moves, listen to Chinese storytelling, make dragon puppets, play a Korean board game and build Chinese lanterns. Free with admission Adults $16, Kids $12 (ages 3-12), under 3 free.

Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday Feb. 17
12pm – 1pm
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd.
Norristown, PA

Kick off the Year of the Dog at Elmwood Park Zoo this Saturday Feb. 17th from 12-1pm with animal greetings, crafts and educational programming. $10.95/adults, $8.95 kids.

President’s Day Weekend 
Saturday Feb. 17 – Monday Feb. 19
10am – 5pm
National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA

Join the National Liberty Museum this Presidents’ Day Weekend to learn how our nation’s leaders have shaped the past, present, and future of freedom. Through exhibits and interactive activities you’ll explore pivotal points in history while discovering your place in the story of liberty. $7 adults, $2 children. Pay as you wish on Monday Feb. 19th.

Family Concert: Carnival of the Animals
Sunday Feb. 18th
11am – 2pm
Curtis Institute of Music
1616 Locust St.
Phila., PA

Take the whole family to the Curtis Institute of Music on Feb. 18th from 11am – 2pm for Carnival of the Animals. Enjoy a menagerie of musical storytelling and interactive art-making with the Curtis Institute of Music and Enchantment Theatre Company. Families are invited to explore Saint-Saëns’s suite, The Carnival of the Animals, as two pianists provide musical portraits of lions, kangaroos, elephants, and other favorite creatures; and Philadelphia’s celebrated Enchantment Theatre Company narrates in fanciful detail. Children can create their own animal-inspired artwork during the performance, which will be featured alongside artwork by students from local schools. Show at 11am-12noon and 1-2pm. $15.

Chinese New Year Gala
Sunday Feb. 18th
Great Valley High School
255 N. Phoenixville Pike
Malvern, PA

Take the entire family to the annual Chinese New Year Gala hosted by the Main Line Chinese Culture Center at Great Valley High School on Sunday Feb. 18th. Families can enjoy Chinese folk dances, traditional music, martial-arts demos and cultural arts, games and crafts, including calligraphy and a chopsticks contest. Free.

Lion Dance Parade
Sunday Feb. 18th
Chinatown
Around 10th & Spring Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the daytime version of the Philadelphia Suns’ Lion Dance on SundayFeb. 18th  as they weave through Chinatown during its daytime Lion Dance Parade. Check out the schedule and make sure you’re at the right place at the right time to see the troupe’s second energetic procession. Free.

Presidents’ Day Weekend
Saturday Feb. 17th – Monday Feb. 19th
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Phila., PA

It’s Presidents’ Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center this weekend. Visitors learn about the role of the president and what it takes to be commander-in-chief. At craft activity tables, kids can design their own presidential seals.  During presidential trivia, participants will race against the clock to answer questions about presidential elections, inaugurations and even pets. On Presidents’ Day Monday, families can also participate in a presidential costume contest and Kids’ Town Hall,. You’ll also meet special guests, Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt. $10/adults, $7.50/kids. Admission is FREE on Presidents’ Day.

Washington’s Birthday Party
Monday Feb. 19th
10am – 2pm
Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 N. Outer Line Dr
King of Prussia , PA

The first public celebration of Washington’s birthday was at Valley Forge in 1778. Now you can celebrate Washington’s birthday at Valley Forge as well on Monday Feb. 19th from 10am – 2pm. Join General Washington, Mrs. Washington, members of the Continental Army and others to celebrate the General’s 286th birthday this President’s Day. Cupcakes and samples of Martha Washington’s “Great Cake” recipe will be available for the public. Free.

Happy weekend! Enjoy all the heart-warming February family fun this weekend in and around Philadelphia from Super Bowl celebrations to Black History Month activities and Valentines fun, too!

Super Bowl Champions Weekend
Saturday Feb. 10 – Sunday Feb. 11
9am – 5pm
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Please Touch Museum on Saturday from 9am – 5pm for Super Bowl Champions Weekend! The event will feature a DJ, giveaways – including free Philly soft pretzels – Eagles-themed educational programming and end-of-day victory parades. $19.

Black History Month
Saturday Feb. 10
9am – 2pm
Reading Terminal Market
51 N. 12th St.
Phila., PA

It’s a celebration of Black History Month at Reading Terminal Market this Saturday Feb. 10th from 9:00am – 2pm. Activities include cooking demos, performances and community resource tables along with kids and family activities such as Mlanjeni face painiting and balloon animals, Hip Hop jazzMusicology Workshop, gospel music, and more. Free.

Wagner’s Winter Wonderland 
Saturday Feb. 10
Wagner Free Institute of Science
1700 W. Montgomery Ave.
Phila., PA

Enjoy Wagner’s Winter Wonderland this Saturday Feb. 10th from 12-4pm. Dire wolves to mastodons, giant sloths to saber-tooth cats, the mammals that went extinct during the Ice Ages are now the stuff of legend. What were they really like? Join this hands-on, Ice Age-themed art activities, scavenger hunts of the museum, and demonstrations that aim to teach visitors more about this period of Earth’s history. Free.

Second Saturday: The Olympics
Saturday Feb. 10
11am – 4pm
Penn Museum
3260 South St.
Philadelphia, PA

It’s Second Saturday at the Penn Museum this Saturday Feb. 10th. Learn about the ancient Olympics at the Penn Museum through a special tour, play games in the galleries, make a special craft, and pick up a scavenger hunt that will challenge you to take a closer look at many objects in the galleries. Second Saturdays at the Penn Museum is an opportunity to explore the museum though tours, scavenger hunts, crafts, and more. Free with admission. $15/adults, $10 children ages 6-17

Kids Concert with Mama Mac and Chana Rothman
Sunday Feb. 11
11am – 12pm
Trail’s End Cafe
Cynwyd Train Station
Conshohocken State Rd and Montgomery Ave
Bala Cynwyd , PA

Enjoy a free kids concert with Mama Mac and Chana Rothman at Trail’s End Cafe in Bala Cynwyd this Sunday Feb. 11th from 11am – 12pm. These award-winning local children’s music artists will have kids up and moving along to the beat! Concert followed by a free Valentine’s Make and Take craft event, too. Free.

Chocolate Lover’s Festival 
Sunday Feb. 11
12pm – 3pm
Kennett High School
100 E. South St.
Kennett Square, PA

Calling all chocoholics! It’s the Chocolate Lover’s Festival this Sunday Feb. 11th at Kennett High School. Enjoy hundreds of chocolate treats including cakes, brownies, candies, cookies and cupcakes that will be available for tasting at this festival benefiting United Way of Southern Chester County. Sample as many chocolate items as you wish. $10/pp or $30/family 4-pack.

PECO Family Jams: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Sunday Feb. 11
12pm – 4pm
1020 South St.
Philadelphia, PA

In Jacqueline Woodson’s book This is the Rope, the children’s selection for One Book, One Philadelphia, a rope with many uses is passed down through generations in one family. At Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens objects with different uses are incorporated as part of the art. Join PMG to use multi-colored multi-use paracord to craft your own object and hear a reading of This is the Rope. Readings of This is the Rope will happen at 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Family-friendly tours will be held at 1pm and 3pm.

 
Family Arts Academy: Come, Sit, Color
Sunday Feb. 11
2pm – 4pm
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street

PAFA Family Arts Academy welcomes guests of all ages for an afternoon of crafting this Sunday Feb. 11th from 2-4pm. Jay McClellan, a graduate of PAFA, will teach guests about his artistic process while also hosting a free animal-portrait workshop. Free.