Don’t miss the great weekend of family fun to be had on this last weekend of February and first weekend of March with Baby Loves Disco, train themed fun, maple sugaring, and so more!
Macy’s Family Fun Day: Trains!
Saturday Feb. 28th
10am – 5pm
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
Head to The African American Museum in Philadelphia this Saturday February 28th for the Macy’s Family Fun Day: Trains! starting at 10am. Learn about the role and importance of trains in African American life via family-friendly exploration of art, history, music, storytelling and crafts. $14 for adults. $10 for kids ages 4-12.
Baby Loves Disco
Saturday Feb. 28th
11am
World Café Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
Baby Loves Disco returns to Philly’s World Café Live this Saturday February 28th at 11am. Bring the whole family out to dance their little hearts out. It’s the kids’ turn to get a little dressed up and dance to a live DJ as well as enjoy other activities like face paint, arts and crafts, and more. $15.
Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration
Saturday Feb. 28th
8am
Tyler Arboretum
515 PainterRoad
Media, PA
Tyler Arboretum hosts their annual Pancake breakfast and maple sugaring celebration on Saturday February 28th starting at 8am. Kids will lean from Tyler’s education staff how sap gets turned into maple syrup and also try their hand at tree tapping too! Pancake breakfast is all you can eat and included pancakes, sausage, and hot beverages. $12 for adults, $8 for kids ages 3-12, and free for
under 3.
The Art of the Brick
Friday Feb. 27th – Sunday March 1st
The Franklin Institute
222 N. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA
The Art of the Brick continues Friday February 27th through Sunday March 1st at the Franklin Institute. This new display of LEGO brick masterpieces explores the intersection of art and science and will delight builders and LEGO fans of all ages. Tickets $24-$29 and does not include museum admission.
Passport to Discovery: Irish Festival
Saturday Feb. 28th – Sunday March 1st
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, NJ
Head to the Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill this weekend Saturday February 28th and Sunday March 1st for their next Passport to Discovery series celebrating the culture and traditions of Ireland! $12.95 plus tax.
Rothman Skate Rink at Dilworth Park
Friday Feb. 27th – Sunday March 1st
Dilworth Park
Broad and Market Streets
West Side of City Hall
Philadelphia, PA
The wintery fun continues (if you dare) this weekend at the Rothman Skate Rink at Dilworth Park this Friday February 27th through Sunday March 1st. Philly families will enjoy outdoor public skating against the backdrop of our landmark City Hall. And on Monday February 16th, be sure to wear your Flyers gear and get to skate with Flyers Alumni Bob Kelly and Joe Watson. Free Flyers t-shirts for fans 12-1:30pm while supplies last. Adults $4, children 10 and under $3, skate rental $8.
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Friday Feb. 27th – Sunday March 1st
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA
The Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest fun runs all weekend long with a magical winter landscape including a dazzling light show, winter garden and forest, shopping and refreshments in the new “Lodge” with indoor fireplaces, rustic décor and outdoor heat lamps plus shopping at ArtStar with gifts and handmade items. And of course, the outdoor ice skating rink as the centerpiece of all the fun. Admission to Winterfest is free. Skate admission $3. Skate rental $10.
Here Comes the Sun Family Festival
Sunday March 1st
10am
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
The Philadelphia Museum of Art features family friendly programs this Sunday March 1st starting at 10am to get us ready for sunny days ahead! Soak in some sunshine through music, art, and yoga themed to help us think sunny thoughts! $20 for adults, $14 for kids ages 13-18.
PNC Arts Alive Family Programs: All in The Family
Sunday March 1st
10am – 12Noon
Brandywine River Museum of Art
US Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA
PNC Arts Alive presents “All in the Family” this Sunday March 1st from 10am – 12noon at the Brandywine River Museum of Art featuring the works of three generations of Wyeth family artists and the chance for kids to create one-of-a-find family portraits. Free admission until noon.
Family Arts Academy: Minecraft Portraits
Sunday March 1st
2pm
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
Enjoy the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art’s free weekly Sunday workshop this Sunday March 1st at 2pm featuring Minecraft fun for children using colorful blocks to design their custom pixelated portraits. Free.
2015 Flyers Wives Carnival
Sunday March 1st
1:30pm (doors at 12:30pm)
Wells Fargo Center
3601 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
Don’t miss the 2015 Flyers Wives Carnival happening this Sunday March 1st starting at 1:30pm at the Wells Fargo Center. Come out to meet your favorite Flyers including laude Giroux, Wayne Simmonds, Jake Voracek, Steve Mason, Ron Hextall, Bernie Parent and others. And kids will also be able to take part in other festival fun including a giant slide, games and chances and more. All proceeds benefit Flyers Charities supporting hundreds of non-profits throughout the Philadelphia Region. Doors open at 12:30pm. Cost $15-$200.
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