Happy New Year, First Friday and new month, too!! it’s January and while the holiday frenzy is over, there’s still plenty of fun for families this weekend in and around Philadelphia with everything from First Friday events, to winter celebrations and more!
Disney On Ice
Friday January 3rd – Sunday January 5th
Wells Fargo Center
3601 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
If you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss Disney On Ice Let’s Celebrate during its last week with shows this weekend Friday January 3rd though Sunday January 5th. Kids will be enchanted by this colossal party on ice show highlighting celebrations with your favorite Disney characters doing fabulous ice performances and of course lots of surprises and excitement too. Tickets $18-$95.
Holiday Garden Railway
Friday January 3rd – Sunday January 5th
Morris Arboretum
100 E. Norristown Ave
Philadelphia, PA
The Holiday Garden Railway has its last weekend at Morris Arboretum this weekend Friday January 3rd to Sunday January 5th from 10am – 4pm. See the Holiday Garden Railway decked out in its wintery finest and enjoy wonder of the winter gardens. Free with admission. $16/adults, $7 children 3-17, children 3 and under free.
Ice Skating at the Piazza
Saturday January 4th – Sunday January 5th
The Piazza at Schmidt’s
1001 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA
The fun, new pop-up skating rink Skate at the Piazza in Philly continues this weekend at The Piazza at Schmidt’s running Friday January 3rd – Sunday January 5th from 11am – 11pm. $5 per adult, $3 per child, $1 skate rental.
Free Introductory Classes
Saturday January 4th
Temple Music Prep
Temple University Center City
1515 Market Street, 5th floor (Dance classes held at Friends Select School at 17th and the Parkway) Philadelphia, PA
Check out a variety of sample music and dance classes offered by Temple Music Prep this Saturday January 4th. Classes range from Early Childhood Music Foundations to Dance Classes for Children and Teens too. Introductory classes on Saturday January 4th are free.
Dinosaurs Unearthed
Saturday January 4th – Sunday January 5th
The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
The Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit continues at the Academy of Natural Sciences this Saturday January 4th and Sunday January 5th. 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 January 5th
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 January 5th between 9:30am – 12pm. Free.
Epiphany Celebration
Sunday January 5th
2014 Bryn Athyn
1001 Cathedral Road
Bryn Athyn, PA
Head to the beautiful Bryn Athyn Cathedral on Sunday January 5th from 12pm -4pm for the Epiphany Celebration traditionally celebrated as the day the Wise Men visited the Holy Family. Free with admission. $8 for adults, children 4 and under free. $20 family rate for up to 4 individuals in one household.
Pay What You Wish Admission
Sunday January 5th
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
It’s the first Sunday of the Month so that means Pay What You Wish Admission at the Philadelphia Museum of Art this Sunday January 5th. Enjoy the museum’s permanent and traveling exhibits and the world-renown art in one of the largest museums in the United States.
Free First Sundays
Sunday January 5th
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA
First Sunday of the month means free admission to The Barnes Foundation this Sunday January 5th. Enjoy the museum and all of its collections and exhibits plus family entertainment and informative seminars from 12-6pm. Obtain free tickets at 9am. Limited to two adults and two children per transaction. Free.
