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Check out the mesmerizing ice carvings at the Founders Philly Freeze Out. Photo courtesy of the Manayunk Development Corporation
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1/28/26 - 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. Ring in the Year of the Horse with Culturefest! at Penn Museum. Celebrate the winter with Mount Holly Fire and Ice Festival or the Founders Philly Freeze Out. Want to explore some art and culture with your little ones? The Barnes Free First Sunday Family Day or Family Fundays at the Kimmel Center. Whatever you do, don't miss a thing!

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CultureFest! Lunar New Year

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Philadelphia
Ring in the Year of the Snake at Penn Museum's 44th annual Lunar New Year celebration. Bring the whole family to learn about vibrant Asian traditions with a full day of festivities, including storytelling, art-making, live music, and dance performances, ending with a traditional Lion Dance. READ MORE

Mount Holly Fire and Ice Festival

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Saturday, January 31, 2026
Mout Holly
Guests at this annual Mount Holly festival can expect to view beautiful ice sculptures carved right before their eyes. Keep warm with a bowl of hot chili while strolling the vendors on High Street and enjoying live music. READ MORE

Founders Philly Freeze Out

FREE
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Manayunk
Manayunk has teamed up with Founders Brewing to turn Main Street into a winter wonderland. Bundle up and come to Main Street to catch live ice carving demonstrations, incredible ice sculptures, Founders taskings and beer specials in restaurants and bars, a Winter Market, line dancing, a snowy igloo, the Manayunk Chowder Crawl, a moonbounce, and more! This is a family-friendly event, so bring the whole gang.   READ MORE

Barnes Free First Sunday Family Day

FREE
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Philadelphia
On the first Sunday of each month, the Barnes offers free admission and creative programming to its visitors with a full day of family-friendly activities. Themes change monthly, with new art activities, performers, and guest artists each month. READ MORE

Family Fundays at the Kimmel Center

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Sunday, February 1, 2026
Philadelphia
Gather in the Kimmel Center's plaza for a free morning of art, music, and interactive activities and performance. Visit the website for the full roster of artists performing at each event.   READ MORE

Family Festival: Neighbors at Play

Sunday, February 1, 2026
Philadelphia
Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art and consider what brings people together while exploring artworks of all kinds of communities—past, present and make-believe. Activities include Art Kids Studio, stories with Thembi Palmer, and much more. READ MORE

Childspace's Winter Warmup Concert

Sunday, February 1, 2026
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The Childspace Parents Committee is hosting a kid-friendly benefit concert at NewCourtland – come shimmy and shake off the winter blahs with hot cocoa, activities, and free food and snacks for as long as they last.  READ MORE

The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. PLAY!

Sunday, February 1, 2026
Philadelphia
Based on the best-selling series of books by author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts, the imaginative world of The Questioneers characters Ada Twist, Scientist; Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; Sofia Valdez, Future Prez, and Aaron Slater, Illustrator comes alive in a hands-on exhibition. READ MORE

Black History Month at the National Constitution Center

Sunday, February 1 through Saturday, February 28, 2026
Philadelphia
During the month of February, the National Constitution Center honors the achievements and rich heritage of Black Americans and the impact their stories have had on constitutional history. Commemorate Black History Month by diving into the lives of Revolutionary-era Black American figures, the continued fight for freedom and equality during the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the inspirational work of Black suffragists, politicians, students, and more. 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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