Get a Sneak Peak at this Kid-Friendly Space! ($)Play: The Treehouse Play Café (in Chestnut Hill) Monday, January 5, 2009 8:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. The Treehouse Play Café in Chestnut Hill has been in the works for months. But before this grand romper room opens, check out a preview of things to come at the simpler Little Treehouse Play Café, a casual spot where tiny tots can play, parents can unwind and everyone can anticipate the opening of the main Treehouse Play Café. A Tropical Spa Getaway Just for Kids ($)Go: Seedlings Salon for Children and Young Adults (in Doylestown) Tuesday, January 6, 2009 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. For your children’s next haircuts, don’t just take them to a salon, take them on an adventure! At Seedlings Salon in Doylestown, kids get treated to a full line-up of pamperings while being immersed in an exotic rainforest experience. BOGO at Your Favorite Museums! ($)Save: Discounts to Museums and Cultural Venues during The New York Times Arts and Leisure Weekend (in Various Locations) Thursday, January 8, 2009 Various times What better way to get your crew out of the house on a chilly winter day than with the promise of cheap entertainment? Thanks to The New York Times Arts and Leisure Weekend, you can experience a number of Philly’s favorite local attractions and museums for half the price! Learn How to Take Care of Business, Moms and Dads!Listen: Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life at the Central Library (in Philadelphia) Thursday, January 8, 2009 7:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Moms and dads out there, do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the tasks and projects you juggle? David Allen is the bestselling author of several books that teach organization and productivity for businesses and regular folk. Listen to his lecture at Philly’s Central Library and learn how to be an organized CEO of your home and life. Shake Your Thang! ($)Try: Salsa Babes at Salsita Dance Studio (in Philadelphia) Friday, January 9, 2009 11:00 A.M. to 11:50 A.M. Give your baby a taste of the hot Latin moves and energetic rhythms that are…Salsa! Yes, you heard right, Salsa! At Salsita Dance Studio, salsa is definitely a family affair. The Salsa Babes class for moms and their newborns and infants small enough to be held is a great booty shakin’ opportunity for multiple members of the family! Dig Up Some Fun!Go: Philadelphia Archaeological Festival at Loews Philadelphia Hotel (in Philadelphia) Saturday, January 10, 2009 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Your future Indiana Jones can unearth some archaeological treasures at the Archaeological Institute of America’s annual Archaeology Fair this Saturday at the Loews Hotel in downtown Philly. There will be plenty of chances for kids to get a hands-on education in archaeology at this free event. Get in Shape at the RiverRink. (*)Go: Healthy Kids Fest at the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink (in Philadelphia) Sunday, January 11, 2009 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Want to keep that New Year’s resolution to help your family stay in shape? Think it’s too cold to have any outdoor fitness fun? The Independence Blue Cross RiverRink is giving families the perfect excuse to get out of the house with its Healthy Kids Festival. Families can play games, learn about diet and exercise habits and try out a heated mini-gym. |



