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February 07, 2017

Enjoy a family-friendly Valentine's Day weekend

Spend the holiday with your little loves

Valentine's Day weekend can be fun for the whole family. Do arts & crafts together, meet Elsa from "Frozen," enjoy brunch or drop the kids off at a special zoo event.

Kids' Night Out

On Saturday, Feb. 11, children ages 6-10 can hang out at Elmwood Park Zoo after-hours. Kids will get a tour of the zoo, play animal bingo, make Valentine's Day crafts, attend a live animal show, watch a movie and enjoy a pizza dinner.

The event runs from 5:30-9:30 p.m., but early pickup is available.

Saturday, Feb. 11
5:30-9:30 p.m. | $15.95-$25.95 per person
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA
(610) 277-3825


Valentine's Day on Ice

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A sculptor carves Disney's Olaf out of ice.


Take the kids to visit Disney's Elsa in Chestnut Hill. The snow queen will make an appearance at Laurel Hill Gardens, while a professional ice sculptor demonstrates ice carving. Complimentary hot chocolate and s'mores will warm up attendees.

Then, take a stroll down Germantown Avenue to see various ice sculptures among the shops and restaurants.

Saturday, Feb. 11
Noon-2 p.m. | Free
Laurel Hill Gardens
8125 Germantown Ave.


Bring Your Little Love to Brunch

Families are invited to Square 1682 for a Valentine's Day-themed brunch. 

Chef Bobby Surdam invites little ones to create their own cookie while the kitchen prepares brunch for guests.

Saturday, Feb. 11 through Sunday, Feb. 12
7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Pay-as-you-go
Square 1682
121 S. 17th St.
(215) 563-5008


Annual Print Love In

Get artsy on Sunday, Feb. 12, with the annual Print Love In at Fleisher Art Memorial. Kids can create their own Valentine's Day cards while being introduced to different forms of printmaking, including silkscreen, relief, collograph, letterpress and lithography. 

There are three family-friendly sessions: 10-11:30 a.m., noon-1:30 p.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. 

Sunday, Feb. 12
$10 per person
Fleisher Art Memorial
719 Catharine St.

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