Weekend Phillyfun Picks For Kids: January 16-19, 2015
Hooray for the weekend! There's plenty of family fun to be had in Philly this weekend with celebrations of Benjamin Franklin's 309th Birthday, remembering the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and plenty of Frozen fun for the whole family this long holiday weekend!-- Jennifer Oxenford
Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Ken Waldman
World Café Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
http://philly.worldcafelive.com
Don't miss Alaska's "Fiddling Poet" Ken Waldman when he returns to his native Philadelphia for a morning of family music and fun at World Café Live this Saturday, January 17th at 11:30 a.m. as part of the Peanut Butter and Jams series. Tickets $10. Doors open at 11 a.m. Show starts at 11:30 a.m.
Rothman Skate Rink at Dilworth Park
Dilworth Park
Broad and Market Streets
West Side of City Hall
Philadelphia, PA
hwww.ccdparks.org/dilworth-park/rothmanicerink
Despite the weekend warm up, the wintery fun continues at the new Rothman Skate Rink at Dilworth Park this Friday, January 16th through Sunday, January 18th. Philly families will enjoy outdoor public skating against the backdrop of our landmark City Hall. Adults $4, children 10 and under $3, skate rental $8.
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest & Celebrate the Movies: Frozen
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA
www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/blue-cross-riverrink
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. And don't miss "Celebrate the Movies: Frozen" on Saturday, January 17th with a Frozen sing-along, giveaways, raffles, Royal Photo Booth and lots more Frozen fun for the whole family! Skate admission $3. Skate rental $10.
Benjamin Franklin's Birthday Celebration
Historic Philadelphia Center
6th & Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.phlvisitorcenter.com/
Don't miss Benjamin Franklin's birthday celebration at the Historic Philadelphia Center this Saturday, January 17th at 1 p.m. Celebrate our city's favorite founding father with the Liberty 360 3D show, a special appearance by Ben, storytelling, crafts and, of course, birthday cake. Free.
Free Admission to the Benjamin Franklin Museum
Benjamin Franklin Museum
317 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/benjaminfranklinmuseum.htm/a>
Enjoy free admission at the Benjamin Franklin Museum this Saturday, January 17th through Monday, January 19th as well as special programs celebrating the 309th Birthday of Philly's beloved founding father on Saturday and Sunday too. Free.
Animal Mythology Weekend
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA
www.ansp.org/
Head to the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University this weekend for animal mythology weekend running Saturday, January 17th through Monday, January 19th. Activities and crafts will let kids explore cryptozoology and learn about the real animals that inspire mythical beats. $15.95 for adults, $13.95 for children.
Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA
www.brandywinemuseum.org//
Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum on Sunday mornings including this Sunday, January 18th between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free.
Beauty and the Beast
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.ardentheatre.org/
Don't miss this bold re-telling of the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast at the Arden Theatre Co. This family friendly performance will mesmerize theatre goers of all ages with the story of two sisters Cassandra and Belle how their world is changed forever when their father loses the family fortune and Belle encounters the Beast. Run time is 1hr and 30mins. Geared for families with children ages 5 and older. Tickets $18 - $36.
Martin Luther King Day: Readings from the Letter and Family Activities
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA
www.easternstate.org/
Families are invited to Eastern State Penitentiary this weekend for free events and programming commemorating Martin Luther King Jr and his 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail," with special readings from this historic letter, as well as family activities with Art Sanctuary. Free.
Sharing the Heritage and Celebration of Service Day
African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.aampmuseum.org/
Join the African American Museum in Philadelphia and Citizens Bank Foundation for a free celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday January 19th from 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. Kids of all ages can participate in music, face paint, a scavenger hunt, and other activities as well as service and learn about the legacy of Dr. King. Free.