February is in full swing and love is in the air this month! Lots of Valentine’s fun to be had in Philly this weekend with plenty of Valentine’s Card making, a chocolate festival and more. Plus it’s African American History Month with lots to explore and celebrate in our city. And the wintery fun continues with the ice skating at the Piazza at Schmidt’s and the Disney Frozen Sing-Along too!

Sound All Around Brass 
Saturday February 8th
10am 
Academy of Music Ballroom
240 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

The PNC Arts Alive sponsored family program Sound All Around continues this Saturday February 8th with Sound All Around Brass featuring and interactive concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra and award-winning storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston. Concerts are 45 minutes long and a perfect way for kids and families to have fun while learning about music. Tickets $10. 

Disney Frozen Sing-Along 
Friday February 7 – Sunday February 9
Area Theaters

Disney’s smash hit two-time Oscar nominated Frozen continues in theaters in its new Frozen Sing-Along format this Friday February 7th through Sunday February 9th. Kids of all ages can “Let it Go” and sing along to the bouncing snowflake. Should be a fantastic time for families! Check website for theaters, showtimes and tickets.

Storytime! Peter Pan
Saturday February 8th
11am
Hedgerow Theatre
64 Rose Valley Road
Rose Valley, PA

Hedgerow Theatre for Kids presents Storytime! Peter Pan this Saturday February 8th at 11am. Families can enjoy classic stories in a fun and interactive way that encourages creativity for all. Kids will meet the characters from the classic tale by J.M.Barrie about the boy who didn’t want to grow up. Children will even get to play some of their favorite characters and be a part of the storytelling too. Tickets $10.

Ice Skating at the Piazza
Friday February 7th – Sunday February 9th
11am – 9pm
The Piazza at Schmidt’s
1001 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA

The frozen fun continues at Skate, the pop-up skating rink in Philly, this weekend at The Piazza at Schmidt’s running Friday February 7th – Sunday February 9th from 11am – 9pm. $5 per adult, $3 per child, $1 skate rental. Don’t miss Family Day on Sunday February 9th with free admission for kids, too!

World Culture Afternoon: Annual Celebration of African Cultures 
Saturday February 8th
1-4pm
Penn Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Penn Museum this Saturday February 8th from 1-4pm for the 25th Annual Celebration of African Cultures from 1-4pm. Kids can enjoy African music and dance, storytelling, arts, crafts, games, cuisines and more. Visitors can also explore the art and artifacts from across the in the Penn Museum’s standing and special exhibits too. Free with museum admission. $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-17, free for children 5 and under.

FORE The Planet Indoor Mini Golf 
Friday Feb. 7th – Sunday Feb. 9th
9am – 5pm
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media, PA

Linvilla Orchards indoor mini-golf attraction “FORE! The Planet” continues this weekend Friday February 7th through Sunday February 9th offering 18 holes of serious fun. This highly interactive and playful exhibit is open daily from 9am – 5pm and features info on environmental issues paired with the kid favorite fun of mini-golf. $6.95 for ages 11 and older. $4.95 for ages 10 and under.

Dinosaurs Unearthed
Saturday February 8th – Sunday February 9th
The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

The Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit continues at the Academy of Natural Sciences this Saturday February 8th through Sunday February 9th. Guests enjoy roaring, moving, life-size animatronic dinosaurs inside the Academy of Natural Sciences in this multi-sensory experience for dino lovers of all ages. $3 for members, $5 for non-members plus general admission to the museum ($15 for adults, $13 for kids under 13).

Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Sunday February 9th
9:30am – 12pm
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman’s Mill Road Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA

Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum on Sunday mornings including this Sunday February 9th between 9:30am – 12pm. Free.

Be Our Valentine
Sunday February 9th
11am – 3pm
Philadelphia Museum of Art 
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate Love this Sunday February 9th at the Philadelphia Museum of Art where families can enjoy Love-themed crafts and activities including making Valentine’s cards, hunting for cupids in the galleries, and family friendly tours of love themed collections. Card making from 11am – 2pm. Family gallery tours start at 11:30am and 1:30pm. Free after admission. $20 for adults, kids 12 and under free.

14th Annual Print Love In 
Sunday February 9th
1pm-4pm
Fleisher Art Memorial, Works on Paper Building
705 Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA

The 14th Annual Print Love-In takes place this Sunday February 9th from 1pm – 4pm at the Fleisher Art Memorial. Bring the whole family out to learn about the printmaking process while making unique Valentine’s Day cards based on designs by Phila area artists. Kids ages 5 and up accompanied by an adult can enjoy one of two sessions from either 10am – 12pm or 1-3pm. Register at http://www.fleisher.org/calendar/index.php?id=844

Steve Songs in Concert 
Sunday February 9th
11am
World Café Live
3025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA

Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs will be performing at World Café Live this Sunday February 9th at 11am as part of Peanut Butter and James Sunday performance. Kids and families will enjoy Steve’s special blend of participatory songs, clevel stories and great melodies. $10 for kids and adults. 

Hieroglyphic Valentines
Sunday February 9th
1-4pm
Penn Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA

Swing by this drop-in family workshop at the Penn Museum on Sunday February 9th from 1-4pm. Kids will learn all about Egyptian Hieroglyphics and make their own Hieroglyphic valentines. Free with museum admission.

Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival
Sunday February 9th
1-4pm
Kennett High School
100 E. South Street
Kennett Square, PA

Did somebody say “chocolate”? Get your fill of the sweet stuff this Sunday February 9th from 1-4pm at the Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival happening at Kennett High School. Enjoy hundreds of chocolate treats and delicacies from cakes, brownies, candies, cookies, cupcakes and much more. Festival benefits the United Way of Southern Chester County. Tickets $5 and include six regular tastings. Additional tickets available for $.50 each.

Medieval Festival
Sunday February 9th
1pm – 5pm
Glencairn Museum
1001 Cathedral Road
Bryn Athyn, PA http://www.glencairnmuseum.org/

It’s a medieval festival at Glencairn Museum this Sunday February 9th starting at 1pm. Watch as stained glass windows are assembled, enjoy music on period instruments, try your hand at spinning wool, tour the galleries and more. Guests dressed in medieval costume will receive a special prize. Tickets $8 for adults, $6 for students.