Published February 15, 2018
Celebrate the Presidents and the Chinese Year of the Dog this weekend in the Southern New Jersey Shore and Philadelphia
Celebrate the long weekend by checking out some great educational events for President’s Day, or catch up with your favorite Marvel superheroes in an epic showcase. Along with multiple opportunities to celebrate the incoming Chinese New Year, you’re going to have a great weekend in Philly and the Southern New Jersey Shore.
Various Days February 16-19 (Various Times)
See your child’s (or your) favorite superheroes in this live, nonstop action-packed event. See multiple heroes from the Marvel Universe join forces to battle their age-old villains before your eyes.
Beyond the Guidebooks: Use the Library to Plan Your Next Vacation
If you aren’t sure where to begin planning your next vacation, this is for you! Tina Vignali, who is the editor of traveleidoscope.com, will lead this informative lecture and give you the tools you need to plan your next vacation like a pro.
Hammonton Family Success Center
While school’s out, enjoy a movie at the Hammonton Family Success Center. Lunch will be served and the movie will be a surprise on the day of the event.
LEGO Lombardy Trophy and MINILAND Parade
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
Do you want to pretend you’re on the team with the Super Bowl winning Eagles? Head over to LEGOLAND to see a LEGO replica of the Lombardy trophy and take your picture alongside this life-sized replica of this incredible award.
China Pop Contemporary- Year of the Dog
Celebrate the incoming Chinese New Year, the year of the dog, by viewing incredible works of contemporary Chinese art.
Tease your brain on this President’s Day. Room 4 Escape will be set up providing puzzles and mental exercises to test your problem solving ability where you are sure to have a great time.
February 16-19 (Various Times)
Combing two polar opposites, fire and ice, this festival will be a fun outing for the whole family. Enjoy steaming hot and fiery spiced bowls of chili alongside amazing ice sculptures.
Chinese New Year at the Elmwood Park Zoo
Learn about the history and lore of Chinese New Year at the Elmwood Park Zoo and take an opportunity to try on an authentic Chinese dragon mask.
George Washington’s Birthday Party
Washington Crossing Historic Park
America’s first president is turning 286! Come to a birthday celebration for him that will include a cake cutting with his sword, and a chance to wish President Washington a Happy Birthday.
Presidents Day Weekend Events at the National Constitution Center
February 17-19 (Various Times)
Take part in multiple events relating to our nation’s presidents. For example, kids can join a town hall meeting with the likes of Washington, Lincoln, and Roosevelt. They’ll be given a chance to ask them questions they’ve always wanted to know about life as a president.
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