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The Escape Game New Jersey at American Dream - various times
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Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Philly with Kids January 2024: Lunar New Year, Ice Princesses, and More
From New Year's Day to Lunar New Year, January can be a great time for indoor and outdoor activities. Don't miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Philly this January.
We've got you covered for the first month of 2024, kicking it off with the Mummers Parade on New Year's Day. Over in Peddler's Village, admire amazing ice displays or warm up by the firepit at Fire and Ice Fun. Welcome the Year of the Dragon with Lunar New Year celebrations at the Penn Museum. Also, on deck this month are Franklin Square's Ice Princess Weekend and Indoor Mini Golf at Linvilla.
It's chilly in Philly, so check out our Indoor Activities Guide for great ways to escape the cold. For families who don't mind some freezing fun, our Winter Activities Guide is full of lists like the best places to go snow tubing and our favorite sledding spots near Philly--so bundle up and get out there!
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The Barnes Foundation
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Franklin Square
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Commonwealth Plaza
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
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