High Five! Main Line Family-Friendly Weekend Events: February 23–24
Happy weekend! Plan the perfect weekend with our picks.


Happy weekend! Plan the perfect weekend with our picks.
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All Weekend
Les Misérables (School Edition)
Select dates from February 14—24
SALT Performing Arts at the Theatre at Yellow Springs, 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
SALT presents a true Broadway classic. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours while beautifully maintaining the integrity of this musical masterpiece. Tickets available online. Note: this play contains mature content, so the theater rates it at a PG-13.
‘The LEGO Movie’ Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Select weekends from February 15—April 28
500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting
Celebrate the new LEGO Movie 2! Join Emmet and the gang during event weekends with exclusive building activities, character experiences, interactive photo opportunities, and more.
Indoor Mini Golf at Linvilla Orchards
Through March
137 West Knowlton Rd., Media
Fore! The Planet’ is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by the Academy of Natural Sciences with 18 holes of golf that each explore a different topic of our natural world.
Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens
January 19—March 24
1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square
Embrace the warmth of a lush sanctuary filled with thousands of vibrant, artfully presented orchids from around the world.
Saturday
Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring at Tyler Arboretum
February 23, 8 am—1 pm
515 Painter Rd., Media
Take a stroll through Tyler’s maple sugaring stations and discover how the tasty topping we all know and love gets turned from sap into syrup. Explore Tyler’s Great Nature Reads with kids’ activities and learn about the impact climate change has on maple syrup – both led by the Penn State Brandywine Sustainovation Team. Then satisfy your appetite with Tyler’s annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast.
Pete the Cat Rock and Learn Bash
February 23, 10 am—3 pm
Lakeshore Learning, 340 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia
Rock out to stories of Pete the Cat, and make a free craft.
Gardening with Children: Birds
February 23, 10 am
Linvilla Orchards, 137 West Knowlton Rd., Media
Our little feathered friends are hungry this time of year, so kids will be making bird feeders. Free, but call to reserve your spot: 610-876-7116.
Rhythm Babies at Radnor Memorial Library
February 23, 10:30 am
114 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne
An early childhood music class that provides an educational bonding experience for children ages 4 months to 2 years and their caregivers. Registration required online.
Try Hockey for Free Day at Power Play Rinks
February 23, 10:55—11:45 am
701 Haywood Dr., Exton
This event is designed to provide kids, ages of 4-9, a completely free experience to try youth hockey. No prior experience necessary! A limited amount of equipment is available to borrow, and coaches will be there to instruct kids. Pre-register online to reserve your spot!
‘The Wiz’ at BMFI
February 23, 11 am
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr
Ease on down the road to this Motown update of The Wizard of Oz starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson! Tickets available online.
Yoga with Isha Foundation
February 23, 11:30 am—noon
Penn Wynne Library, 130 Overbrook Pkwy., Wynnewood
For ages 7 and up. These simple practices are designed to help you cut through the struggle and walk through life with ease. Bring your own mat. Registration is required.
Drop-In Robotics Lab at Chester Springs Library
February 23, noon—3 pm
1709 Art School Rd., Chester Springs
Come and drop in for some robotics action. Stay for as long as you like, investigate and interact with the library’s extensive robotics collection. Suggested ages are grades K and over with their adult.
Gnarly the Narwhal Painting Workshop
February 23, noon—1:30 pm
Painting with a Twist, 401 West Chester Pike, Havertown
This fun painting is recommended for ages 7 and up. Pre-register online. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks.
Kids’ Crate Planting Workshop
February 23, 2—3 pm
Terrain, 914 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills
Bring along the little ones to fill a signature terrain crate with succulents or foliage plants. Reservations are required.
Saturday Family Drop-In at Main Line Art Center
February 23, 2—4 pm
Main Line Art Center, 746 Panmure Road, Haverford
These classes are geared for children (ages 3-10) to attend alongside their guardian. Each class will begin with a tour of Main Line Art Center’s facilities, followed by a story that will relate to a craft. Media will vary weekly, ranging from painting, to mixed media, to printmaking. Register online.
Try Hockey for Free Day at the Haverford Skatium
February 23, 3:30—4:30 pm
1002 Darby Rd., Havertown
This event is designed to provide kids, ages of 4-9, a completely free experience to try youth hockey. No prior experience necessary! A limited amount of equipment is available to borrow, and coaches will be there to instruct kids. Pre-register online to reserve your spot!
Kids’ Night Out at Young Sports
February 23, 4:45—8 pm
133 Old Sugartown Road, Wayne
Drop your child (age 3-10) off for an awesome time at Young Sports. While you enjoy an adult night out, they’ll have pizza, gym games, a movie, and more! Register online.
Kid’s Night Out at Color Me Mine
February 23, 6—8:30 pm
Color Me Mine Wayne, 109 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne
Drop the kids (age 6 and up) off for a fun night of painting, pizza, and fun while you enjoy an adult night out. This month’s theme is LEGO! Pre-register online to reserve your spot.
Sunday
Party Expo
February 24, 11 am—2 pm
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El, 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood
Planning a b’nai mitzvah or other milestone celebration, and don’t know where to start? Meet with entertainers, photographers, party planners, and all kinds of vendors at this free expo.
‘The Snow Queen’ at Media Theatre
February 24, noon
104 E. State Street, Media
This new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s story is perfect for kids ages 4 and up. Tickets available online.
Family and Public Skating Sunday
February 24, 1—3 pm
Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society, 220 Holland Ave, Ardmore
Public skating Sundays were so popular last month that they’ve extended them into February and March!
Family Yoga and Mindful Meditation at Marple Library
February 24, 1:30—2:15 pm
2599 Sproul Road, Broomall
Join Miss Gosha for a morning of child and caregiver family yoga, best for ages 4-12. Bring your own yoga mat. Registration required.
Kids’ Playtime; Parents’ Teatime
February 24, 1:30—2:30 pm
Media-Upper Providence Free Library, 1 E. Front St., Media
Meet in the Children’s Room and enjoy a cup of tea while your kids play. Best for ages 0-8.
Nature Superhero Training
February 24, 3:30—5 pm
Young Sports, 133 Sugartown Rd., Wayne
Young Sports is teaming up with Riverbend Environmental Education Center for the second year in a row to get kids active, testing out their own superhero skills while learning how local animals use their powers of adaptation. For ages 3-10; drop off optional. Pre-registration required online.
Photograph courtesy of LEGOLAND Discovery Center.
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