The weather outside might be frightful, but the heated, indoor pool at the Jersey Wahoos Swim Club is perfectly delightful. Teach your tadpoles to swim with this Infant and Toddler Group class, an 8-week set of 20-minute lessons that introduces your little fish to that big, chlorinated pond.

Settle in for a pre-lunch story time with Miss Linda and her puppet Lucy at the William Jeanes Memorial Library Storytime. This free hour-long story session for toddlers in Lafayette Hill has Philly parents praising its fun, animated style and perfectly pitched educational tone.

Dispel the rumor that all plant life is dead in the winter with a visit to the Indoor Children’s Garden at Longwood Gardens. Kid-friendly, yet enticing at any age, this lush exploration of plant life will inspire your future gardeners with beautiful displays of bamboo, jasmine, lilies and ivy.

Sharpen your spurs and get all gussied up for the Greater Plymouth Community Center’s Rodeo Night. Designed for your cowboys between the ages of 2 and 6, this salute to the Wild West features “Rodeo Style” games, lassoing and riding, and maybe even some edible cow patties.

Tug on those paint smocks and help your kiddos tap into some creative genius with the Free Art Workshop at artREACH at the Exton Square Studio. Offering two classes on Saturdays (1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.), these casual classes are perfect for your beginner artists, no matter the age.

Not all birds fly south for the winter, and the John James Audubon Center will help you feed those who stick around! Get crafty by attending their Gourd Bird House Making Class this Saturday and walk away with a bona fide habitat for the winged visitors in your wintry backyard.

Stock up on all-natural diaper ointments, toddler treats and organic baby corn at the just-opened Yum & Bum Natural Baby Market in Wayne. This mom-and-me emporium helps young families stay healthy with organic, all-natural food products, non-toxic bum wipes and baby-friendly gift baskets.