A list of best things to do in Delaware County this weekend, January 29th - 31st
What to do this weekend with your family? Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend: Please call ahead before leaving your house to ensure the venue is still hosting the event. Due to the new COVID guidelines, many venues have had to cut back on the number of visitors they can allow.
Join us on Sat. 1/30 for the Groundhog Day Celebration! Come check out the story "Animals in Winter" along the trails around the Visitor Center! Tinicum Tim, the refuge resident groundhog, will be making an appearance via video! Then grab a self-guided winter scavenger hunt and a snack pack!
The interactive story stroll will be on the refuge for 2 weeks. The exploration kits and snack packs are as supplies last from 10 am - 12 pm on Sat. 1/30.
(Reservations Required)
Imagine eating at the table where Han shot Greedo. Have a burger under the galactic weapons display. Sip your milkshake while visiting with costumed characters from all over the sci-fi universe.
After your 30 minute visit at Galaxy Burger, you'll depart on your travels throughout the galaxy to many other adventures and photo ops. Explore Q Bar, an 18 ft tall AT-AT, a 1:1 scale cockpit of the Millennium Falcon, a Star Trek Transporter replica, Iron Man's Hall of Armor, and much much more. You'll have up to 2 hours to visit the locations scattered through the galaxy by following the map that you will be given upon check-in.
This ALL-NEW event series will offer guests brand new, limited capacity special events where they can celebrate everyone’s favorite red monster during Elmo’s Rockin’ Birthday Bash, treat little loves to a fun day during the My Fuzzy Valentine’s Celebration, let the good times roll during our FIRST-EVER family-friendly Mardi Gras Celebration, grab cozy jammies to celebrate our favorite feathered friend’s birthday at Big Bird’s Pajama Party! Reservation are required (admission is included for all tiers of 2021 Season Pass Members.) Guests will be able to choose from one of two limited-capacity time slots: 10am – 1pm or 2pm – 5pm.
(Virtual Event)
Each night Miss Debbie will read chapters from a selected book until it is finished.
We will then start on a new story.
So get on your pajamas, get a snack and your favorite blanket and enjoy!
(Virtual Event)
Music with Miss Jill is an interactive music program for toddlers through Kindergarten. Weekly activities consist of songs, fingerplays, props, musical games, and puppets. Each week is theme oriented. Themes include the zoo, pets, woods, transportation, dinosaurs, pond, farm, birds, colors and shapes, seasons, etc.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park has adventures behind every corner. They are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park.
Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! The Planet is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia! This exhibition pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf.
18 unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and more. Perfect for kids of all ages, your entire family will enjoy playing miniature golf while learning about our environment – every step of the way!
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is proud to continue to present a wintertime tradition in Philadelphia, as the Blue Cross River Rink will re-open for the 26th season on November 27th.
During this month-long CultureFest!, get hands-on in the comfort of your own home with DIY festivities, like making Year of the Ox masks or blending your own wellness tea. Explore some of the most fascinating artifacts from our Asia Galleries on our Global Voyagers tour, or learn about local and global Asian culture through our Living Room Lectures and At-Home Anthropology activities. Discover the signs and meanings of the Chinese zodiac or the rich symbolism of Mandarin squares (traditional Chinese embroidered badges of rank). And join a special round table featuring Send Chinatown Love to connect with your local Chinatown community.
We have canceled events for our customers' health and safety, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Join the storytime, read along, and find activity sheets on the website.
The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink is a safe, outdoor entertainment experience in Philadelphia's beloved Dilworth Park. Open seven days a week, November 6, 2020-February 28, 2021, the rink offers wintry fun for all ages, with a full slate of programs - all according to City, State, and CDC guidelines.
New this season, an online reservation system will provide safe contactless purchasing opportunities with scheduled timed, 90-minute skating sessions to control skaters' rink capacity. Guests will be able to make an online reservation for their desired skate session and print their tickets at home or use a QR code on their mobile device when they arrive at the rink. In addition to tickets, guests will be able to purchase and reserve lockers to secure and maintain possession of their personal belongings.
Extended thru 1/31/21)
The wonder of the holiday season starts early at the Brandywine River Museum of Art this year! On October 31, 2020, visitors can enjoy “Holiday Magic at Brandywine” with the Brandywine Railroad opening—a holiday favorite since 1972. On view through January 10, 2021, this year’s seasonal offerings will also include the return of artist and composer Ann Wyeth McCoy’s dollhouse, which features six rooms filled with three-dozen dolls and hundreds of miniature objects that will delight visitors of all ages.
Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm
Extended thru Jan. 30
Extended thru Jan. 30
Experience the magic of more than 3 million lights illuminating acres of farmland at the Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show! Encounter whimsical holiday displays and familiar characters.
Drive through in the comfort of your own car or enjoy the show in a private open-air wagon ride (weather permitting).
This winter, it’s all about outdoor spacious, indoor oasis, and the power of story.
Outside, envelop yourself in a feeling of peace and tranquility with a walk amongst the dramatic silhouettes of trees that stretch far into the sky, as soothing, textural grasses and seed heads guide you along the way. Take time to examine the winter garden's fine details, set against the fresh, crisp air of winter.
Inside, step into a sanctuary of warmth. Look up to an overhead garden of hanging baskets adorned with such vibrant beauties as jasmine, cape-primrose, and lipstick-plant. Find yourself in a paradise of flowers and foliage, bursting with color ... all in a beautiful indoor winter wonderland with a tropical twist. Timed Tickets Required
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