Despite March 2020 feeling like it was 91 days instead of 31, it still feels a little surreal that Easter is already here! With Easter Bunny pictures cancelled, no public egg hunts or church events, and no large family gatherings, this year is certainly unlike the holiday most of us are used to. But, that [...]
We know it can be hard to think of new things to keep the kids entertained while being mindful to #stayhome these days. Here's a calendar with some themes/things to do on each day from April 6 through April 12. Do a few, do them all. Let them inspire ideas that work for your children's [...]
By Michelle Reese Worried about spending 2 weeks (hopefully not more!) at home with the kids and very limited social interaction? Yeah, so are we. Here's a calendar with some themes/things to do on each day from March 16 through March 29. Do a few, do them all. Let them inspire ideas that work for [...]
By Michelle Reese Local parades, festivals, storytimes and more have all been cancelled. But now, more than ever, our families could use some light-hearted fun! Whether your family hails from the Emerald Isle, or you're just pretending to be a wee bit Irish for the holiday, here are some ways you can celebrate St. Patrick's [...]
St. Patrick's Day is a popular time to go out for a few drinks and some Irish dishes. While it's always fun to "cheers" the holiday with the Irish folk in your community (even if they're just Irish for the day), health concerns surrounding COVID-19 are keeping most people at home this year. No [...]
Easter is just around the corner! Celebrate the holiday with a skate party with the Easter bunny, an Easter egg decorating workshop, or aboard a Philadelphia ship. Here is your comprehensive guide to all things Easter in the City of Brotherly Love! Please note that we are doing our best to update all articles to [...]
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and recognizing their role in U.S. history. There are a ton of ways to honor Black History Month in Philadelphia and nearby, so we've put a list together of some of the highlights: Visit an Exhibit African American History Month at The [...]
Welcome the Year of the Rat with these Philadelphia events celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year. The holiday officially falls on Saturday, January 25 but festivities last for several weeks. 2020 Chinatown Midnight Lion Dance Friday, January 24 from 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. This annual tradition begins at the intersection of 10th and Race [...]
Dilworth Plaza (Photo by Michelle Reese) Christmas might be over, but the fun continues this winter in Dilworth Park! For starters, the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and Cabin as well as the Wintergarden on the Greenfield Lawn are open through February 23. In addition, look forward to these special events: Center City [...]
Spring Mountain January is here! Along with it being the first month of a new year, Governor Tom Wolf officially declared January 2020 Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month in Pennsylvania. Make it a New Year's goal for your family to learn to ski! (Plus, it's a great way to spend a [...]
