Weekend phillyfun picks

Hooray, it’s February and that means all sorts of fun things to do in and around Philly this month! We’re celebrating Black History Month, there’s Valentine’s Day, and Chinese New Year and of course, we can be happy to be just being one month closer to spring. And even Punxsutawny Phil says an early spring is coming so there is good reason to celebrate indeed!


African American Children’s Book Fair
Saturday Feb. 5th
1-3pm
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

The 19th Annual African American Book Fair takes place this Saturday Feb. 5th from 1-3pm at the Community College of Philadelphia. This free two hour indoor event features kid-friendly fun and activities for all. Children can meet their favorite award-winning authors and illustrators and enjoy book signings, free games and prizes and book give-aways, too. Free!


2011 Philadelphia International Auto Show
Saturday Feb. 5th 9am - 10pm
Sunday Feb. 6th 9am - 6pm
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA

It’s the final weekend of The Philadelphia Auto Show with a fabulous Family Day planned for Sunday February 6th. Family Day offers free admission for the little ones plus face-painting, art project station, character visits and a children’s safety event for the adults. And of course, check out hundreds of cars from manufacturers around the world including concept, classic, luxury cars and more. Tickets $12 for adults, $6 for ages 7-12, ages 6 and under free. Free admission for kids ages 12 and under on Family Day Sunday Feb. 6th.


Print Love In
Sunday Feb. 6th
11am and 2pm
Fleisher Art Memorial
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Fleisher Art Memorial to learn all about the process of printmaking and create your own one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day cards from Philadelphia artists’ designs. Geared for ages 5 and up and children must be accompanied by an adult. Offered twice at 11am and 2pm. $10. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.


Free Sunday Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum
Sunday Feb. 6th
9:30am - 12 Noon
Brandywine River Museum
Chadds Ford, PA

It’s free Sunday mornings at the Brandywine River Museum this Sunday February 6th from 9:30am -12 Noon. Enjoy regional and American art from masters including three generations of Wyeths. Free.


Story Time Sundays with Betsy
Sunday Feb. 6th
11am
The Betsy Ross House
Philadelphia, PA

Gather round and sit with Betsy herself at the Betsy Ross House as she shares a Colonial tale and leads a craft activity for kids at 11am this Sunday February 6th. Free.


Chinese New Year Celebration
Sunday Feb. 6th
1-5pm
Great Valley High School
Malvern, PA

Great Valley High School in Malvern, PA is host to a festive Chinese New Year Celebration this Sunday Feb. 6th from 1-5pm. Sponsored by the Main Line Chinese Culture Center Enjoy performances by students, parents and teachers to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. There will also be a culture fair to include a Chopsticks Contest, traditional paper-cutting crafts, and a history of tea exhibit. Free and open to all!


African Masks
Sunday Feb. 6th
2pm
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia, PA

The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts will host this fun family event as part of their Family Arts Academy this Sunday Feb. 6th at 2pm. Children can learn all about African masks and create their own large-scale, colorful African masks using traditional materials. Free to Philadelphia School District students and their families. Tickets $10 for adults. Children ages 12 and under free with paying adults.

Weekend phillyfun picks