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Philadelphia, PA family weekend: Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29

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Nov 13 – Feb 21

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and Wintergarden at Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park — Philadelphia · Philadelphia Co. · Philadelphia

Dilworth Park's winter season opens beside City Hall with the downtown ice rink, the twinkling Wintergarden and the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Rink $8 kids 10 and under, $10 adults; skate rental $11; Wintergarden free

Rink open daily Nov 13-Feb 21; Wintergarden through Mar 28.

Details at Center City District ↗
Nov 21 – Dec 30 · 10am–4pm

Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum

Morris Arboretum & Gardens — Philadelphia (Chestnut Hill) · Philadelphia Co. · Philadelphia

The arboretum's outdoor garden railway gets its holiday dress, with model trains winding past miniature landmarks made of natural materials.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid

Open daily 10am-4pm, last entry 3pm.

Details at Morris Arboretum & Gardens ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 28 – Dec 12 · 5pm–8pm

Winter Lights

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education — Philadelphia · Philadelphia Co. · Philadelphia

Winter Lights at the Schuylkill Center Spend an evening walking along a glowing trail through the forest, roast s’mores by the fire, and enjoy live music and hot…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Paid: $8 – $18
Details at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education ↗

Library storytimes & programs (36, free)

From Delaware County and Chester County (PA) libraries and the Burlington County Library System (NJ). (The Free Library of Philadelphia calendar blocks automated tools, so it isn't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

10:30amKIDS ZONE · Spring City Library, Chester County, PA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amStory Stretchers · Burlington County Library, Westampton, NJ 3-5 · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Swarthmore Public Library, Delaware County, PA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11:30amKids' Zone is Open! · Coatesville Library, Chester County, PA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmPumpkin Pie in a Cup · Avon Grove Library, Chester County, PA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

Time variesTake & Make Craft Kits · Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Sellers Memorial Branch, Delaware County, PA 6-10 · Free
10amChess Club · West Chester Library, Chester County, PA 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amBoard Game Afternoon · Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Sellers Memorial Branch, Delaware County, PA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amDIY Family Photo Booth · Haverford Township Free Library, Delaware County, PA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amSensory Saturday · Aston Public Library, Delaware County, PA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Fun Time · Burlington County Library, Westampton, NJ 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11amFamily Game Day · Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Primos Branch, Delaware County, PA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmPAWS/Adopt a Stuffie · Folcroft Public Library, Delaware County, PA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmBook Bingo! · Spring City Library, Chester County, PA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmSnacks Around the World · Mary M. Campbell Marcus Hook Public Library, Delaware County, PA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmWee Build · Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, Chester County, PA 3-5 · Free
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42 events for the weekend of Nov 27–29, with 38 free and 37 indoors.

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