The winter months can seem longer than necessary when the kids get cabin fever. Here are 10 places for great family fun in Philadelphia~ Go out and have fun!
Blue Cross RiverRink
Enjoy the best of family oriented winter sports at the Blue Cross RiverRink located at Penn’s Landing. The RiverRink is open daily, 7 days a week through March 4th. Another fantastic feature is the price~ Admission is only $8 and if you are a Independence Blue Cross health insurance card carrier you will receive additional discounts! Skate rentals are available for $3.00, ranging in sizes 9Toddler up to an Adult Men’s size 14 skate, or bring your own and make this an even more budget friendly outing. For families with young children, please note that the BCRR does not rent ice walkers, nor do they require helmets. For the in experienced skater, or sportsman in your family, you’ll be happy to hear that they DO rent hockey skates.
* Visit the RiverRink website to download a coupon for extra savings!
Have a child with a winter birthday? The RiverRink also offers a great Birthday Party Package. A great way to host an outdoor birthday party when BBQ’s and pool parties are for the polar bears.
Philadelphia Zoo
Let it snow, let it snow, let is Snow Leopard! All winter long the Philadelphia Zoo has snow leopard cubs playing all winter long, as well as polar bears, penguins and more! A fantastic way of getting outdoors and teaching your kids about cold weather animals and the habitats they derive from.
The Zoo also offers a variety of year round programs and special events, including story times, camps, and character appearances like Dora the Explorer who visited just this past weekend. For more upcoming events visit the Zoo calendar.
Please Touch Museum
A great day for family fun any day of the year with the Please Touch Museums 6 exhibit zones and over 38,000 square feet of educational fun! Kids of all ages can interact and play while learning with various exhibits, such as the Rain forest Rhythm or Flight Fantasy. And don’t forget about the beautiful 1908 Dentzel Carousel located indoors at the museum. Plan to visit the Please Touch Museum every season of the year, a membership may be perfect, making each visit free!
Go for a ride!
Nest
The Nest has a little bit of everything and is conveniently located on Locust Street. There’s a fantastic playroom where free play and organized classes are held, in a room bursting with imaginative decor! While your child interacts with their peers in a fun, safe environment, enjoy a cup of coffee or light lunch in the Lounge, where parent’s can cozy up on comfy chairs for a few minutes of “me” time. Then browse throught the Nest Boutique and pick up an adorable new outfit for spring and get Little Johnny a haircut at the brand new Nest Salon- all in one HAPPENINGspot! The Nest also offers private parties and photo sessions. Check it out today!
Come in and Play!
World Cafe Live
World Cafe Live has a lot to offer for both young children and adults at all hours of the day throughout the week. With lots of different areas and centrally located on Walnut Street and easy to get to, you’re sure to find an activity, event or performance that suits all ages of your family. Many weekends they feature an upbeat musical jam for young children called the Peanut Butter Jelly James, plus other periodic family shows. Between the upstairs and downstairs stage there area always a wide variety of shows featuring artists from all different genres, and you can get a delicious bite to eat with their eclectic lunch and dinner menus. World Cafe restaurant are where the Music cooks and the Food rocks! Last but not least, remember this space is also available for private functions, such as birthdays, bat mitzvahs, and more!
Bringing laughter, exercise and music to your children for an afternoon brimming with fun!
Check out this event at World Cafe Live on February 18th: LOLLY HOPWOOD & THE LET”S PLAY TODAY BRUNCH
Skate the day away!
Rolling Thunder Rolling Rink
Step Just outside the Center City limits and find great indoor activities for kids, such as the Rolling Thunder Roller Skating Rink. Rolling Thunder offers so much more than free skate time, such as skate lessons, birthday parties, church and group discounts, adult skates, and more! They also offer special discounts for holidays such as Valentine’s Day, St. Patty’s Day, Mardi Gras and the list rolls on. For discounts visit their website here. You’ll love their beautiful painted murals of the Philadelphia skyline on the walls of the arena too.
Free Library of Philadelphia
A terrific community resource that is often forgotten. Every child will bounce with excitement when they get their first library card and can take out their first library book. The Free Library of Philadelphia has an endless supply of books, movies and music at you and your child’s disposal. They also offer events for all ages, from homework help online, to after school programs, teen programs, Sundays on Stage and many more! Take an afternoon and visit your local library and take home some reading treasures, sure to explore your little ones imagination.
The Clay Studio
The Clay Studio located on North Second Street offers ceramic arts education and opportunity for all levels. Offering many classes, camps and events you and your family can make your own piggy banks, monster mugs, bowls, beads, and whatever else your mind and hands create!Although a great activity for younger ones, the Clay Studio may be perfect for your pre-teen or teen looking for something to channel their energy and creativity into.
Reading Terminal Market
Take a walk through this historic landmark and experience the sights, smells and tastes of the Reading Terminal Market. Allow your child to help pick out farm fresh ingredients during your stroll through the market and then let them help prepare the purchased items at home for dinner. Pick up fresh produce, meats and cheeses, and maybe even a special dessert from one of the sweet shops you pass. You can even take home pints of your favorite Bassett’s Ice Cream! Register with Level Up for fast easy payment at the Market Vendors and earn credits for future purchases too. Learn how here: LEVEL UP.
Get outdoors for Family Fun
Schuylkill Banks
Need to let out all that cabin fever? Head over to the Schuylkill Banks and burn off all that pent up energy! Schuylkill Banks is an outdoor park with bike trails, running paths, picnicking, kayaking and old fashion outdoor fun. Bring a ball and play soccer or practice pitching for spring baseball tryouts. Invite a few friends and their children and get a little game going to warm everyone up in the cooler weather, then enjoy a snack by the river before heading home for well deserved naps.
What do you and your family do for winter fun? Share with us and post a comment below.
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