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1/9/26 - By Nicole O'Donnell

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

Keep the winter blues away with these events in and around Philly. Check out the Curtis Symphony Orchestra: Osmo Conducts Bartók or Live at the Lane presents: Theatre for Youth! For more theater fun, don't miss A Wrinkle in Time at the Arden Theater. Head to the riverfront for Storytime and Skate with Characters. Franklin Square Park transforms into a Winter Wonderland for two events on Saturday: Ice Princess Night & Brunch. Whatever you do, don't miss a thing.

 

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Ice Princess Night & Brunch

Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Free frosty fun comes to Franklin Square with live ice carving and everyone’s favorite royalty: Elsa and Anna from Frozen, as well as Tiana from The Princess and the Frog and Jasmine from Aladdin. Free games, giant bubbles, music, fitness fun, and play for children with Go with YoYo. Head over for brunch from 11am-1pm, or for an evening of fun from 5-7pm. READ MORE

Celebrate National Pie Day at Linvilla Orchards

Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Flaky, indulgent, and irresistibly sweet—what better way to embrace National Pie Day than with a home baked delight from Linvilla Orchards? Linvilla Orchards is turning National Pie Day into a three-day extravaganza! With an extensive selection of over 40 flavors, ranging from the tempting Dutch Apple Crumb to the heavenly Cherry Vanilla, there's a pie to satisfy every sweet tooth.  READ MORE

Creatures from the Collection - Michener Art Museum

Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Dogs, cats, birds…and more! A complement to Small Living Things: The Magical Art of Eric Carle, this exhibition features a selection of works from the Michener’s permanent collection, putting your furry, feline, and flying friends on center stage. READ MORE

Live at the Lane presents: Theatre for Youth!

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Philadelphia
Laugh, move, and enjoy a theater for youth performance catered to children! A showcase performance by Yes! And... Collaborative Arts, this show will be a great time for families and children of all ages. READ MORE

A Wrinkle in Time at the Arden Theater

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Philadelphia
Meg Murry has always felt out of place: at school, at home, and especially since her dad disappeared.  But when a mysterious visitor arrives on a dark and stormy night, Meg is swept on a thrilling journey across time and space.   READ MORE

Storytime & Skate with Characters at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Looking for the perfect family block of fun this winter? Join the party at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest for Storytime & Skate with Characters, an afternoon of magical moments, cozy stories, and ice skating with your child’s favorite costumed friends on select Sundays this season. READ MORE

Curtis Symphony Orchestra: Osmo Conducts Bartók

Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Embark on a musical odyssey with renowned Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä. The evening begins with Missy Mazzoli’s Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres), a swirling, celestial work inspired by planetary motion and the roiling drone of the medieval stringed instrument, the hurdy-gurdy. Henry Dorn’s powerful Transitions follows, a deeply personal tone poem reflecting on loss, transformation, and resilience.   READ MORE

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Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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