It’s a perfect trifecta of Valentine’s Day, President’s Day and an extra day off from school so get out and enjoy all that Philly has to offer families this long holiday weekend. There’s everything from Valentine’s Dance parties to lovable animal fun and free admission to all national parks all weekend long, too!
Tweetheart Social
Friday February 14th
4-6pm
Nest Philly
1301 Locus Street
Philadelphia, PA
Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Tweetheart Social happening this Friday February 14th from 4-6pm at Nest Philly. Families will have a blast together at this special Valentine’s Day soiree featuring heart shaped pizza for the kids, Wolf Street Catering and wine and bear foo the adults, a Valentine’s dance party, make and take Valentine’s crafts, a Kissing Booth and of course plenty of play in the playspace! Tickets $45 per family ($40 for members). All proceeds benefit CHOP.
Free Entrance to All National Parks
Saturday February 15th – Monday February 17th
National Parks Across the region
Celebrate the connections between our country’s leaders and the national parks by visiting any US National Park free during President’s Day Weekend Saturday February 15th – Monday February 17th. National parks in our region include the Independence National Historical Park, Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, Egdar Allen Poe National Historic Site and others. Check website for full list of parks and hours.
Paleopalooza
Saturday February 15th – Sunday February 16th
The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
Get your fossil on at the ever popular annual Paleopalooza happening this weekend at The Academy of Natural Sciences. It’s a celebration of all things prehistoric with exciting and educational activities and games teaching kids about dinosaurs and more! Free with admission. Admission $15 for adults, $13 for children ages 3-12. Free for 2 and under.
My Fuzzy Valentine Lunch
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Road
Langhorne, PA
Treat your little Valentine’s to a very special lunch with their favorite furry friends at My Fuzzy Valentine Lunch at Sesame Place this Saturday Feb. 15th and Sunday Feb. 16th. Enjoy a delicious hot buffet lunch complete with a themed dessert and lots of quality time singing and dancing at this fun party with popular characters from Sesame Street. $27 for adults, $17 for children ages 2-9, infants under 23 months free but require a reservation.
Baby Loves Disco’s Annual Valentine’s Day Ball
Saturday February 15th
11am
World Café Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA http://babylovesdisco.com/
Get your groove on at the always-awesome Baby Loves Disco Annual Valentine’s Day Ball happening Saturday February 15th at World Café Live in Philadelphia starting at 11am. Kids and parents alike can dance their hearts out to a live DJ plus enjoy craft stations and snacks too. Tickets $14 per walking human.
Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center
Friday February 14th – Monday February 17th
National Constitution Center
535 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
The National Constitution Center is free courtesy of TD Bank on Monday February 17th but the President’s Weekend Celebration lasts all weekend long. Learn about the role of the president and what it takes to be commander in chief plus children can create their own campaign buttons and presidential seals at craft stations. And visitors can enjoy a special tour of the museum’s main exhibition plus much more. Tickets $8-$14.50. Free admission on Monday February 17th.
Disney Frozen Sing-Along
Friday February 14th – Sunday February 17th
Area Theaters
Disney’s smash hit two-time Oscar nominated Frozen continues in local theaters in its new Sing-Along format this Friday February 14th through Sunday February 16th. 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.
Kiss & Tail
Saturday February 15th
1pm
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd.
Norristown, PA
It’s a Valentine’s Celebration at Kiss and Tail at the Elmwood Park Zoo this Saturday February 15th at 1pm with crafts, dancing, animal enrichment and more. Free with Zoo admission (Winter Zoo admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children).
Ice Skating at the Piazza
Friday February 14th – Sunday February 17th
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 14th – Monday February 17th from 11am – 9pm. $5 per adult, $3 per child, $1 skate rental. Don’t miss Family Day on Sunday February 16th with free admission for kids, too!
That’s Amore Italian Style Valentine’s Celebration
Saturday February 15th – Sunday February 16th
11am – 3pm
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, NJ
Celebrate love Italian style with Garden State Discovery Museum’s That’s Amore event this Saturday February 15th and Sunday February 16th from 11am – 3pm. Enjoy crafts, dances and activities focusing on love and Italian culture, too. Free with Museum admission. $10.95 + tax for adults and children ages 12 months and over.
FORE The Planet
Friday February 14th – Sunday February 17th
Indoor Mini Golf
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media PA
Linvilla Orchards indoor mini-golf attraction FORE! The Planet continues this weekend Friday February 14th through Monday February 17th 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
Friday February 14th – Monday February 17th
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 15th through Monday February 17th. 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 16th
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 16th between 9:30am – 12pm. Free.
Judy Schachner Book Reading Skippyjon Jones!
Sunday Feb. 16th
1:30-3:30pm
Lansdowne Public Library
55 S. Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA
Join the Animal Friends of Lansdowne and the Lansdowne Library to celebrate Love Your Pet month with a special visit by popular children’s author, Judy Schachner, who will read from her Skippyjon Jones series. Kids will enjoy the book reading plus a visit and book signing with the author and books for purchase too. Proceeds to benefit Animal Friends of Lansdowne. Free.
School’s Out President’s Day Camp
Monday February 17th
9am – 3:30pm
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Ave
Wayne, PA
Kids in grades K-5 will enjoy the President’s Day Camp at Wayne Art Center this Monday February 17th from 9am – 3:30pm. Come in for a half day or full day’s worth of creative fun including trying a number of different art styles including paining, drawing, collage, crafts, and more! $45 for half-day $80 for full-day.
Kitten Party
Monday February 17th
11:15am
Tredyffrin Public Library
582 Upper Gulph Rd.
Strafford, PA
Kitty cat lovers won’t want to miss the feline fun at the Kitten Party at Tredyffrin Public Library on Monday Feb. 17th at 11:15am. Children ages 3 and up are invited to enjoy a short play, mitten game and light refreshments as they practice their own meowing and ultimately help the kittens find their mittens. Free.
Washington’s Birthday Party
Monday February 17th
10am – 2pm
Valley Forge National Historic Park
1400 North Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA
Head to Valley Forge National Historic Park on Monday February 17th from 10am – 2pm for a celebration of our country’s first president, George Washington. Join George and Mrs. Washington and the members of the Continental Army to celebrate his 282nd birthday with crafts, games, re-enactments and of course birthday cake!