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The Franklin Institute - 9:30 AM
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The Franklin Institute - 9:30 AM
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia - 10:00 AM
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Lansdale/Towamencin PA - 9:00 AM
The Franklin Institute - 9:30 AM
Museum of the American Revolution - 9:00 AM
Mister John's Music - 9:00 AM
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia - 10:00 AM
Lansdale/Towamencin PA - 9:00 AM
The Franklin Institute - 9:30 AM
Academy of Natural Sciences - 10:00 AM
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia - 10:00 AM
Franklin Square - various times
Lansdale/Towamencin PA - 9:00 AM
The Franklin Institute - 9:30 AM
Academy of Natural Sciences - 10:00 AM
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia - 10:00 AM
Franklin Square - various times
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Weekend Fun for Philly Kids December 27/28: All-Star Days, Dino Days and Winter Break Fun
Winter break is here. Kids are home from school, moms and dads have taken time off from work, and, finally, families have a chance to enjoy the fruits of their labor and savor the holiday.
However, if your vision of Christmas break has nothing to do with sugar plums and more to do with the anxiety of how to keep the kids entertained, fear not! The Mommy Poppins calendar has plenty to keep everyone happy.
Nestle down by the fire with a good book, add some last minute decorations to the tree or take a family day trip. Visit Dino Days at Wilmington's Delaware Natural History Museum or All-Star Days at Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences. See The Media Theatre's Annie Jr. or Hedgerow Theatre's A Christmas Carol as they both close this weekend. View the beautiful lights at Fonthill's Candlelight Castle Tour. Or perhaps you are ready to ring in 2015 and want to make New Year's Eve plans?
No matter how you chose to spend the first weekend of winter break, Mommy Poppins wishes you a very Happy Holiday!
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Weekend
Plaid Tidings- New Hope, PA
It's the last weekend to see Bucks County Playhouse's production, Plaid Tidings, in which audiences can expect entertaining holiday songs and skits.
Holiday Week- Philadelphia, PA
Starting this weekend and running all week long, the National Constitution Center hosts special programming for families to learn more about our country's founding documents.
Dino Days- Wilmington, DE
Discover interesting facts about these ancient creatures at the Delaware Natural History Museum's Dino Days presented by Bank of America.
A Christmas Carol- Rose Valley, PA
Be sure to see Hedgerow Theatre's A Christmas Carol as it concludes for another holiday season.
Macy's Family Fun Day: Kwanzaa- Philadelphia, PA
At the African American Museum in Philadelphia, families learn of the rich tradition and culture of the people from the African Diaspora.
Winter Family Studio- Philadelphia, PA
Families create winter art and memories too at the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Winter Family Studio.
Annie Jr.- Media, PA
It's the last weekend for The Media Theatre's production about little orphan Annie and her journey from "A Hard Knock Life."
Saturday
Peanut Butter and Jams present The Sound of Music- Philadelphia, PA
The hills are alive with the sound of music... and so is World Cafe Live for this family sing-a-long.
Snowflake Festival- Wilmington, DE
Participate in winter fun at Delaware Children's Museum second annual Snowflake Festival fundraiser. Proceeds from this event go directly to support the museum.
Dave Fry Musical Event- New Hope, PA
Get ready to rock along with family musician Dave Fry at the Bucks County Children's Museum.
Toddler Time- Glen Mills, PA
Little ones can burn off holiday energy during this jump time especially for those aged 2-5.
Candlelight Tours- Doylestown, PA
See the Fonthill Castle with new eyes as visitors tour this structure from a different time and place by candlelight.
All-Star Days: Dino Days- Philadelphia, PA
During the Academy of Natural Sciences' Dino Days, visitors can learn about these ancient creatures of the past. Guests to the museum can also see Chocolate: The Exhibition for an extra charge.
Eureka!- Jenkintown, PA
Channel your inner artist and create a masterpiece at Abington Art Center's family workshop.
Sunday
Toys of the Past- Doylestown, PA
Move over XBox, iPad and DSi. Children have the chance to see what toys were like in 'the olden days' at Mercer Museum's Expedition Cart Activity.
All-Star Days: Live Animal Day- Philadelphia, PA
All-Stars Days continues at the Academy of Natural Sciences with Live Animal Day. Visitors to the museum view live animals up close.
Photo courtesy of Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle. Photo by John Barkley.
