Some Sunday phillyfun

PECO Family Concert Series: Introduction to the Woodwind Family
Sunday Feb. 27th
2pm, 4pm
Curtis Institute of Music, Field Concert Hall
Philadelphia, PA

Children can take part in this one hour interactive concert event as part of the PECO Family Concert Series to be held at Curtis Institute of Music this Sunday February 27th at 2pm and 4pm. Best enjoyed by children ages 5-12 years old. Tickets $5 for adults, free for ages 12 and younger.


Free Sunday Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum
Sunday Feb. 27th
9:30 am - 12 Noon
Brandywine River Museum
Chadds Ford, PA

It’s free Sunday mornings at the Brandywine River Museum this Sunday February 27th 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. 27th
11 am
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 27h. Free.


Black Patriot of the American Revolution
Sunday Feb. 27th
3pm
West Deptford Free Public Library
West Deptford, NJ

Head to West Deptford Free Public Library this Sunday February 27th at 3pm for an interactive “living history” lesson to celebrate Black History Month with your kids. Children can meet Edward “Ned” Hector dressed in full uniform and carrying a replica of the Pennsylvania long rifle for an afternoon of education and entertainment. Hear about Ned’s journey as well as other African American soldiers of the American Revolution. Free.

Some Sunday phillyfun

Dr. Seuss on the Loose

It's a whole lotta Seuss this weekend and next week with wacky wonderful events happening in and around Philly. Be sure to take the kiddos out to one of these great Seuss-inspired outings to spread a little silly and have a whole lot of fun!!


Dr. Seuss Storytime
Target Stores
Saturday February 26, 2011
9-11am

This FREE event taking place at all Targets will include giveaways, coupons, and special guests reading all of your children's favorite Dr. Seuss stories.



Dr. Seuss' Birthday
Grumblethorpe
Saturday February 26, 2011
1-3pm

Children can enjoy birthday cake, stilts and reading The King's Stilts. $5 per person. Only 15 spaces available. Call 215-880-8620 to reserve your spot.


Dining with Dr. Seuss Week
The Pop Shop
Collingswood, NJ
February 28 - March 4, 2011

The Pop Shop has created a week’s worth of fun events and kid’s menu of wild and wacky Seuss-inspired fare including Daisy-Head Mayzie Burgers, Grinch’s Roast Beast, Pink Yink Ink Drink, and, of course — Green Eggs and Ham! The special Seuss menu will be available everyday beginning at 11:30am for lunch and dinner. Check out this great line-up of wild and wonderful events throughout the weeklong celebration:

MONDAY 2/28:

Toddler Storytime Lunch: The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 11:30 to 2pm. A special guest will read “Horton Hears a Who” at 11:30. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animals to cuddle. The movie “Horton Hears a Who” will be on our TV.

Dinner with Seuss: The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 5 to 7pm. A special guest will read “Horton Hears a Who” at 5pm. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animals to cuddle. The movie “Horton Hears a Who” will be on our TV.

Pop Quiz Trivia: Our team trivia game will feature Dr. Seuss book and movie trivia. 7:30 to 9pm. Held in our Party Room.

TUESDAY 3/1:

Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast! The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 9 to 10am. A special guest will read “Green Eggs and Ham” at 9:30am. Special Seuss breakfast will be available. Wear green and get a coupon for a free ice cream cone.

Toddler Storytime Lunch: The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 11:30 to 2pm. A special guest will read “Green Eggs and Ham” at 11:30am. Wear green and get a coupon for a free ice cream cone.

Dinner with Seuss: The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 5 to 7pm. A special guest will read "The Sneeches" at 5pm. Children will receive “stars upon thars.”

WEDNESDAY 3/2

Toddler Storytime Lunch: The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 11 to 2pm. A special guest will read “Wacky Wednesday” at 11 am. Children are encouraged to wear their wackiest outfits. In celebration of “Wacky Wednesday,” dessert will be served first (at parent’s discretion!)

Dinner with Seuss: The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 5 to 7pm. A special guest will read “Wacky Wednesday” at 5pm. Everyone is encouraged to wear their wackiest outfits. In celebration of “Wacky Wednesday,” dessert will be served first (at parent’s discretion!) Special “wacky” milkshakes and food for adults too!

THURSDAY 3/3

Butter Battle Breakfast! The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 9 to 10am. A special guest will read “The Butter Battle Book” at 9:30am. Special Butter Battle breakfast will be available.

Toddler Storytime Lunch The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 11:30 to 2pm. A special guest will read “The Cat in the Hat” at 11:30. Children are encouraged to wear their most creative or favorite hats. All children wearing a hat will receive a coupon for free ice cream cone coupon. “The Cat in the Hat” movie will play on our TV.

Dinner with Seuss: The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 5 to 8pm. A special guest will read “The Cat in the Hat” at 5pm. Customers are encouraged to wear their most creative or favorite hats. All children wearing a hat will receive a coupon for free ice cream cone coupon. “The Cat in the Hat” movie will play on our TV.

FRIDAY 3/4

Toddler Storytime Lunch: The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 11:30 to 2pm. A special guest will read “The Foot Book” at 11:30. Children are encouraged to wear their craziest socks or footie pajamas.

Pajama Party Dinner with Seuss: The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 5:30 to 7:30pm. A special guest will read “Fox in Socks” at 5pm. Children are encouraged to wear their footie pajamas. Adults who wear PJ’s get $1 off their meal. (Must be actual matching pajamas.)

Dr. Seuss on the Loose

Can you say SPRING??

Spring Chicken that is... I don't know about you guys but at this point, after this last snow, I am so very over winter that I am desperately holding on to anything that is even remotely spring sounding or spring related or spring feeling. So I'm thrilled that the Spring Chicken kids consignment sale is once again taking place this weekend on Friday February 25th and Saturday February 26th. If you haven't been to Spring Chicken before, get your bargain shopping pants on and get yourself over to the Armenian Martyrs' Congregational Church in Havertown for this semi-annual kids clothing, toys, gear and more blowout event! Here are the full details if you go:

Spring Chicken Kids Consignment Sale
Armenian Martyrs' Congregational Church
100 N. Edmonds Avenue
Havertown, PA 19083

Friday, February 25, 2011 from Noon - 6:00 PM and
Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
With 1/2 price sale on all white tagged items Noon - 2:00 PM Saturday!

See you there!!

Can you say SPRING??

Presidents Day Weekend Phillyfun

Four score and seven years ago…President’s Day weekend in Philly already??? (And YOU thought it would never get here.) That means an extra day off for the kiddos but lots to do to keep ‘em busy and learning about our nation’s presidential history. Check out these phillyfun picks for the whole family this weekend!

Presidents Day Celebration
Saturday Feb. 19 - Monday Feb. 21
The National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA

What better place to celebrate our nation’s 44 Commanders in Chief this President’s Day weekend than Philadelphia’s own National Constitution Center? Head to Independence Mall for the Center’s three day celebration running through Monday Feb. 21st. Families can take part in various learning activities and fun including Hail to the Chief, Presidential Leadership Tours, Destination Whitehouse, and Behind Every Great President. The Presidents Day Celebration is free with paid admission $8-$12.


Presidents Day Celebration at the Betsy Ross House
Saturday Feb. 19 - Monday Feb. 21
The Betsy Ross House
Philadelphia, PA

Families can celebrate our Founding Fathers by enjoying the historic Betsy Ross House this weekend through Monday Feb. 21st starting at 11am. Kids participate in make and take crafts and more. Get a “George” off the price of an audio guide when you come dressed as your favorite President or First Lady. Free admission. $1 off audio guides (regularly $5) for those dressed in costume.


President’s Day Celebration at Historic Philadelphia Center
Saturday Feb. 19 - Monday Feb. 21
6th & Chestnut Sts.
Philadelphia, PA

Independence Mall is bustling with presidential activity during Historic Philadelphia's Presidents Day Celebration this Sat. Feb. 19th through Monday Feb. 21st starting at 11am with strolling historic figures ready to engage your little ones as well as make and take crafts with presidential themes. Families can also enjoy the new 3D Liberty 360 show and save a “George” when you come dressed as your favorite President or First Lady. $6-7, $1 off for those dressed in costume.


World Music Performance Series
Saturday Feb. 19th and Sunday Feb. 20th
12 Noon, 2pm
Please Touch Museum
Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA

The Please Touch Museum is host to a World Music Performance Series this Saturday and Sunday Feb. 19th – 20th at 12 Noon and 2pm in Hamilton Hall. Children will be riveted to the sounds of cultures around the world while listening to various ways to make music, learning new dance moves and coming together in a celebration of world cultures. Free with paid admission $15.


Free Sunday Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum
Sunday Feb. 20
9:30am - 12 Noon
Brandywine River Museum
Chadds Ford, PA

It’s free Sunday mornings at the Brandywine River Museum this Sunday February 20th 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. 20th
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 20th. Free.

President’s Day Party
Monday Feb. 21st
9am - 5pm
The Pop Shop
Collingswood, NJ

Bring your kiddos dressed in patriotic clothing to the awesome Pop Shop in Collingswood, NJ on Monday Feb. 21st and each child dressed in their finest red, white and blue will receive a shiny new quarter. Abraham Lincoln will also be on-hand for storytimes from 9-9:30am, 11-11:30am and 4:30-5pm. Honest Abe will also be spending the day visiting with the kids offering patriotic lollipops and sharing his presidential wisdom. Free with purchase.

School’s Out Monday
Monday Feb. 21st
10am - 2pm
Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA

If you haven’t been to Longwood Gardens yet this season, now is the time to go! Join them with the kiddies on Monday Feb. 21st for School’s Out Monday from 10am – 2pm with special indoor stations set up in the Children’s Garden and nearby Garden Path in the Conservatory. Enjoy birding and garden activities for all ages including a scavenger hunt and trivia game. Free with paid admission $18 for adults, students age 5-18 $8, children 4 and under free.

Presidents Day Weekend Phillyfun

Kinder Hour at Lansdowne's Cinema 16:9

I just learned that my local theater here in Lansdowne, Cinema 16:9, is now offering a kid friendly Kinder Hour on Wednesdays from 1-2pm and Saturdays from 12-1pm. Newborns through age 6 are welcome to come and enjoy short kid-friendly short films. Meet with other parents and let the kids have their movie time, too! Hooray! Kinder Hour is Free and Sponsored by Lansdowne Friends School. And of course while you're in the neighborhood, be sure to pop in to Regency Cafe for some "pink milk" as my daughter calls it (milk with strawberry Italian syrup) and one of Chris' delicious baked goods!! YUM!

Kinder Hour at Lansdowne's Cinema 16:9

Valentine's Weekend Phillyfun Picks

Valentine’s weekend is here! Share the love with your little sweethearts this weekend by getting out to enjoy one of these fun love-themed events for the whole family. And if you’d prefer to skip the Valentine’s Day festivities this year, there are still plenty of wonderful and unique cultural events happening to keep you and your kiddos entertained!

Valentine’s Date Night
Friday Feb. 12th
6-9pm
The Little Treehouse
Chestnut Hill PA

Parents can enjoy a fun date night out in Chestnut Hill while the kiddos are playing away at The Little Treehouse playcafe this Friday February 11th from 6-9pm. Perfect for kids ages 3 and up (only potty trained tots, please!) children will get to make Valentines, play games, have storytime and enjoy a healthy snack and drink all in a supervised tumbling room. $25 per child. ½ price for siblings.

Wild at Heart: A Valentine’s Celebration at the Philadelphia Zoo
Saturday Feb. 12th and Sunday Feb. 13th
10am - 4pm
The Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia, PA

Spend Valentine’s weekend by celebrating love with the animals at The Philadelphia Zoo this Saturday Feb. 12th and Sunday Feb. 13th! Enjoy a tour of the Zoo’s most famous couples and families and learn fun facts from Zoo experts. Wild at Heart packages include Zoo admission, tour and other goodies and range from $20-$50. See Zoo website for full package pricing and details.


30th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Saturday Feb. 12th
11am - 4pm
Philadelphia, PA

Welcome in the year of the Rabbit at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology this Saturday Feb. 12th from 11am – 4pm. The whole family will enjoy an afternoon of music and dancing, storytelling, arts and crafts, workshops and more. The celebration ends with a drum roll, a roar and the family favorite Lion Dance parade. Don’t miss this unique cultural experience for the family! Free with Museum admission donation.

Family Day at the Opera
Saturday Feb. 12th
10am - 4pm
Academy of Music
Philadelphia, PA

PNC Arts Alive presents Family Fun Day at the Opera this Saturday Feb. 12th from 10am – 4pm. The Opera Company of Philadelphia will open its doors to families to get a behind the scenes look of the Opera Company’s upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet (running Feb. 11-2) as well as the historic Academy of Music. Children will enjoy face-painting, stage combat demonstrations, a fashion show, performances and more in this fun-filled family event. Guests will also get to walk the stage at Philadelphia’s historic opera house, explore dressing rooms and other hands-on events to make them feel like stars of the show. Check website for full schedule of events targeted for specific age groups. Registration is required either online or in person at the event. Free!

Princes Belle’s Tea Party
Saturday Feb. 12th
11am - 2pm
Newtown Township Administration Building
Newtown, PA

Little ones can come dressed as their favorite princess for an afternoon of tea, treats, storytime and royal dancing this Saturday Feb. 12th. At Princess Belle's Tea Party, led by Princess Belle, at the Newtown Township Administration Building your little princess will have an afternoon of enchantment and fun. Ages 2-12 from 11am -12pm. Ages 2-6 from 1-2pm. $10 for residents. $15 for non-residents. Register in advance online.


Kids Yoga Valentine’s Day Party
Saturday Feb. 13th
1-3pm
Shanti Yoga Shala
Philadelphia PA

Children can benefit from yoga too and this Saturday Feb. 12th kids can take part in Shanti Yoga Shala’s Free Valentine’s Day Yoga Party from 1-3pm. Enjoy yoga-themed activities, snacks, games and more. Drop off kids or stay and enjoy the fun, too. For ages 3-9. Free.


Valentine’s Kissing Bugs
Insectarium
Philadelphia, PA

Children can meet real live “kissing bugs” at Philadelphia'sInsectarium and learn about how got their name and why their kissing makes them the perfect bug to see on Valentine’s Day! Free with $7 admission.

Free Sunday Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum
Sunday Feb. 13th
9:30 am - 12 Noon
Brandywine River Museum
Chadds Ford, PA
610-388-8382

It’s free Sunday mornings at the Brandywine River Museum this Sunday February 13th 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. 13th
11am - !2 Noon
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 13th. Free.

Valentine's Weekend Phillyfun Picks

Valentine's Date Night Options for the Whole Family

If you're anything like us, we KNOW you're not getting as many date nights out with you significant other as you should be. You're either too busy (or tired!) yourself or your babysitter isn't available or you can't afford her at the moment so you wave goodbye to another weekend without a date night and then find yourself wondering how so many months could have gone by since the last one.

Well, this Friday February 11th The Little Treehouse Play Cafe in Chestnut Hill wants to help make sure you get that date night just in time for Valentines Day!! Drop off your kids (ages 3-11) for an enjoyable evening of making Valentines, playing games, storytime and lots of play in their supervised tumbling room. A healthy snack and drink are included in the $25 per child price. And siblings are half price off that. Drop off kids from 6-9pm and head out to one of the many wonderful restaurants to enjoy on the hill! Reservations are required in advance. Call 215-247-3637 to reserve your child's spot.

And if you still just can't get the date night thing to happen, why not let Dad take your darling daughter out for a special Daddy Daughter Date Night happening at a Chick-Fil-A restaurant near you? On Thursday February 10th from 4:30-7:30, Chick-Fil-A restaurants are sponsoring a special night just for dads and their little girls to enjoy some quality time for Valentines Day. Reservations are required. Check how many tables are left and book your reservations online before they're all gone!

Valentine's Date Night Options for the Whole Family

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

Congratulations to our lucky winner, Jo!

Congratulations, Jo!

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Congratulations to our lucky winner, Jo!

Family Day at the Opera

So, do you all know about Family Day at the Opera coming up next Saturday Feb. 12th? I'm so excited!! After we saw my daughter's interest and fascination in the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall on the Family Day at the Kimmel on New Year's Day, I know she will just LOVE THIS! Oh, and did we mention there will be face-painting???

On Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., the Opera Company of Philadelphia opens its doors to area families for the PNC Arts Alive Family Day at the Opera, a chance to journey behind the scenes of the Company’s upcoming production of Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet (February 11-20) and to learn about the magic of opera. From face-painting and stage combat demonstrations to a fashion show and a recital, this fun-filled day offers something for everyone.

Attendees will be permitted to tread the stage of Philadelphia’s historic opera house and explore Romeo’s set, visit the stars’ dressing rooms, sit in the orchestra pit, and participate in engaging interactive sessions in the Academy’s Rehearsal Hall and its stunning ballroom. By allowing young people an in-depth look into the world of opera, OCP hopes to provide a unique understanding of the art form and its creation, allowing hands-on participation in several genres that are integral to opera and opportunities to talk to the artists who create the performances.

Events are scheduled througout the day for specific age groups. Please register based on the schedule of events posted on the website; see event description for specific start times. Reservations to go into the Orchestra Pit or to take a private tour of the Acdemy of Music can be made at the registration table in the Academy lobby during the event. Registration is required, either online or in person at the event.

Don't forget to enter our Giveaway for two free tickets to The Apparent Trap if you haven't already entered! Contest ends 11:59pm Thursday Feb. 3rd!

Family Day at the Opera

Today's Groupon

Ok today's Groupon is a good one if you haven't seen it already. Get a general admission ticket to The Philadelphia Zoo for only $8!! Tickets are typically $15-$18 so this is a super deal. In weather like this, I always start daydreaming about walking around the Zoo because it's one of the first things I love to do with my kids when the weather gets just a little bit warmer. Nothing shakes the winter blahs like being able to walk around the Zoo and see all the animals on a beautiful early spring day. I already have a season pass membership to the Zoo but for those who don't this deal is not to be missed!!

Don't forget to enter our Giveaway for two free tickets to The Apparent Trap if you haven't already entered! Contest ends 11:59pm Thursday Feb. 3rd!

Today's Groupon