Weekend

Wild at Heart- Philadelphia, PA
Visit the Philadelphia Zoo and see the famous "animal couples" during this Saturday and Sunday event. Families can take self-guided tours and participate in love-themed activities.

Circus Xtreme- Philadelphia, PA
The Wells Fargo Center hosts Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's Circus Xtreme throughout the long weekend. Guests can expect magnificent animals, circus artists and spectacular feats at The Greatest Show on Earth.

Paleopalooza- Philadelphia, PA
Learn about all things prehistoric at The Academy of Natural Sciences' two-day event. A combination of recurring attractions as well as exciting, new activities await visitors.

Opening Weekend for Train Rides- Ronks, PA
This President's Day weekend, Strasburg Railroad opens and the trains are ready for visitors. Climb aboard a steam train just like one President Lincoln took to Washington D.C. back in 1861.

Saturday

Colonial Chocolate Making- Philadelphia, PA
The Betsy Ross House hosts colonial chocolate making demonstrations for people of all ages. Learn how this delicious treat was made in the 18th century. Best of all, guests can try free samples.

Victorine's Valentine's Day- Wilmington, DE
Spend the afternoon making valentine's cards, tasting gingerbread and designing your very own candy bar wrapper at the Hagley Museum's special event, held in loving memory of Victorine, the eldest daughter of E. I. du Pont.

Lowe's Build & Grow- Your Town, PA
Build a sweetheart picture holder for your valentine at Lowe's Build & Grow Kids' Clinic. Be sure to register at your local Lowe's store on the website.

Valentine Prince & Princess Dance Party- Garnet Valley, PA
Dress like a prince or princess for Darlington Arts Center's Valentine Dance Party. Children can share their favorite dance moves, play games and sing songs to celebrate the holiday of love and friendship.

Sunday

Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra's Valentine Concert- Drexel Hill, PA
Foster a love for classical music at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center's featured concert. Children can listen to the beautiful sounds of Beethoven, Elgar and Tchaikovsky during this performance.

Free Family Sundays- Wilmington, DE
Guided family tours, scavenger hunts and classroom activities await visitors to the Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts. This free event features the theme, Magnificent Mapping, using ordinary maps to create art.

Monday

Washington's Birthday Party- King of Prussia, PA
Make General Washington a birthday card, try on period clothing and enlist in the Continental Army at Washington's Birthday Party held at Valley Forge National Historic Park.

Great Backyard Bird Count- Philadelphia, PA
Grab a set of binoculars and your coat to help count the bird population at Awbury Arboretum. Learn about these feathery friends' habits and characteristics. Then, decorate a bird house to take home. This event is coordinated by Let's Go Outdoors and advanced registration is required.

OrKID Days- Kennett Square, PA
If you missed it last month, fear not! Longwood Gardens hosts its OrKID Days again this weekend. Children can see the beautiful orchids, visit the Indoor Children's Garden, participate in a scavenger hunt and listen to storytelling.

Pippi Family Fun Day- Philadelphia, PA
It is the last day for the Pippi Longstocking exhibit at The American Swedish Historical Museum. Children visiting the museum can play in the dress-up trunk, make crafts and have light refreshments.

Winter Nature Hike- Media, PA
Spend a day off from school exploring nature at Tyler Arboretum's special winter hike. Kids can learn to search for animals and discover how they live during wintertime.

Photo courtesy of The Philadelphia Zoo