Weekend Fun for Philly Kids Feb 21-22: Chinese New Year, Birthday Celebrations and Indoor Play

2/19/15 - By Kristen Sullivan

This weekend has much in store for Philly families. There are a multitude of Chinese New Year's festivities. The Please Touch Museum, Elmwood Park Zoo and Independence Seaport Museum all are ready to celebrate The Year of the Goat.

Additional celebrations going on this weekend honor George Washington's 283rd Birthday at Washington Crossing Historic Park and Horace Pippin's 127th birthday at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. Children can learn about these great men and their contributions to our country.

Typically these winter months mean indoor play. But that doesn't mean it has to be boring. FunFieldz Cabin Fever Cure provides an outlet for youngsters to burn off pent up energy. Or visit our Indoor Play directory featuring Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.

For more weekend fun, check our top picks below. And, please make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter so it can be delivered right to your inbox.

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Weekend

Snow White- Media, PA
It is the final weekend for The Media Theatre's production of Snow White. Enjoy the classic tale as the princess tries to escape the Wicked Queen with some help from seven kind dwarves.

Saturday

Lunar New Year- Philadelphia, PA
To honor The Year of the Goat, Independence Seaport Museum hosts a family-friendly program where children can make crafts, see martial arts and dancing as well as cultural demonstrations.

Free Crafts for Kids- King of Prussia, PA
Every Saturday, Lakeshore Learning store offers free crafts. This week, kids can make a Roar A Lot Lion puppet.

Al Grout- Sensational Entertainer and Juggler- Sellersville, PA
Performer Al Grout is ready to entertain audiences with his spectacular combination of comedy, magic and juggling. Held at the Sellersville Theater, this engaging show includes audience participation.

Chinese New Year Celebration at PTM- Philadelphia, PA
Learn about the Year of the Goat at the Please Touch Museum's special celebration. Children learn how to write characters (letters) with ink brushes, meet Billy the Goat puppet and watch traditional ribbon dancing.

Fun Fieldz Cabin-Fever Cure Indoor Play Day- Eagleville, PA
If the kids need to burn off some energy, bring them to Lower Providence Fire Hall for some supervised, organized indoor fun. Games and sports await but make sure to register as spots are limited.

Engineering Scout Day- Philadelphia, PA
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are invited to the Franklin Institute for a day full of learning. Scouts can work towards particular achievements, participate in hands-on workshops and receive a souvenir badge.

Sunday

Funky Brunch & Market- Ardmore, PA
If you missed it last month, here's your second chance. A delicious brunch, live music and kids' activities await guests to The Ardmore Music Hall. Plus, admission is free!

Chinese New Year Celebration- Norristown, PA
Stop by the Canopy Gardens Hall at The Elmwood Park Zoo for a festive cultural celebration honoring the Year of the Sheep. Children can meet and greet the "Animals of the Zodiac," make crafts and more.

Sundays on Stage- Philadelphia, PA
Aesop's Fables is on stage in the Montgomery Auditorium at The Free Library of Philadelphia. Children can delight in the lessons learned from these special stories.

Horace Pippin's Kids Crafternoon- Philadelphia, PA
The African American Museum honors self-taught painter Horace Pippin's 127th birthday! Children listen to the story, A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin, taking that inspiration to make crafts all afternoon.

George Washington's 283rd Birthday- Washington Crossing, PA
Visitors to Washington Crossing Historic Park watch blacksmith and cooking demonstrations, play dress-up in period clothing and make a birthday card for General Washington.

 

Photo courtesy of Elmwood Park Zoo