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Play 18 holes while you learn about butterflies, the rainforest, food chains, and more at Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! Photo courtesy of Linvilla Orchards
Play 18 holes while you learn about butterflies, the rainforest, food chains, and more at Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! Photo courtesy of Linvilla Orchards
1/31/25 - By Nicole O'Donnell

February brings so many things to do in Philly, from Black History Month, to Valentine's Day, to Presidents Day Weekend!

February in Philadelphia is packed with family fun! Explore stunning ice sculptures at the Founders Philly Freeze-Out, enjoy the dazzling Electrical Spectacle Light Show at Franklin Square, and learn about maple sugaring at Wissahickon Environmental Center. Dive into history at Lansdale's Weathering the Winter and catch free family activities at the Barnes. Don't miss the celebration of Black History at the Please Touch Museum. It's a month of joy and adventure for the whole family!

Check out our Winter Guide so you don’t miss out on all the best ways to have fun in Philly all winter long, featuring 50 Snow Day Boredom Busters for Kids: Fun Indoor Activities when Philly gets snowy. 

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The free Electrical Spectacle Light Show runs through February 26th at Franklin Square. Photo by Jeff Fusco
The free Electrical Spectacle Light Show runs through February 26th at Franklin Square. Photo by Jeff Fusco

Best Free Things to Do in Philly in February

February First Saturday Open House: Once Upon Deep Time

Saturday, February 1, 2025
Philadelphia
Be transported to deep time during the Wagner's upcoming February First Saturday Open House! Saturday, February 1st from 12 - 4pm explore the Wagner's vast natural history collection and rock out to the evolution of hearing as Paleontologist and singer/songwriter Matthew Bonnan and his band perform a selection of songs from his captivating pop/rock song cycle, Once Upon Deep Time. READ MORE

Weathering the Winter

Saturday, February 1, 2025
Lansdale
Winters were harsh in the 18th century, but even in cold and snowy weather there was still plenty of work to do around the farm. Fires had to be built, food preserved and cooked, and animals needed tending. READ MORE

Founders Philly Freeze-Out

Saturday, February 2, 2025
Manayunk
The coolest event of the year is back. Mark your calendars for the Founders Philly Freeze-Out. Manayunk has teamed up with Founders Brewing Company to turn Main Street into a winter wonderland. The event will have incredible ice sculptures and live ice carving demonstrations. READ MORE

Free Admission to Benjamin Franklin Museum

Monday, February 3, 2025
Philadelphia
Visit the Benjamin Franklin Museum for free! Visitors can view the exhibits that reflect the contributions of this Founding Father for free on certain dates throughout the year. READ MORE

Barnes Free First Sunday Family Day

Sunday, February 2, 2025
Philadelphia
On the first Sunday of each month, the Barnes offers free admission and creative programming to its visitors with a full day of family-friendly activities. Themes change monthly, with new art activities, performers, and guest artists each month. READ MORE

Up Next! Youth Jam Sessions

Saturday, February 8, 2o25
Philadelphia
Up Next! is a free monthly open jam session providing a platform for Philly’s creative youth to learn, perform, collaborate, and grow. Every second Saturday, The Lounge at World Cafe Live offers an all-ages, alcohol-free environment, showcasing our city’s up-and-coming talent while building community across the local music scene. READ MORE

Canticuentos: Spanish Stories & Songs with Ana

Multiple Dates in February
Philadelphia
Join local storyteller Ana Atach for Canticuentos! Come to explore songs & stories in Spanish, with a new animal theme each week! Bring your own animal toy to play along (not required). Followed by time for free play and socializing with Ms. Grace. READ MORE

Maple Sugar Festival

Saturday, February 23, 2025
Philadelphia
Visit Wissahickon Environmental Center to learn how sap is collected from sugar maple trees and turned into syrup. Registration is required. READ MORE

Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square

Now Through Sunday, February 24, 2025
Philadelphia
Inspired by Benjamin Franklin's experiments with electricity, the Electrical Spectacle makes Franklin Square sparkle with its musical light show, recurring every 30 minutes. Enjoy 200,000 lights dancing to five festive songs that fill the square. READ MORE

Black History Month: History Maker Saturdays & Storytelling Sundays

Saturdays in February, 2025
Philadelphia
Meet colonial women who will share true tales of the Black experience in Philadelphia and listen to storytellers as they share little-known stories about the city’s Free Black community in the 18th century and beyond. These Black History Month programs at the Betsy Ross House are FREE. READ MORE

More Fun Things to Do in Philly in February

Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum

Saturday, February 1, 2025
Philadelphia
As the kick off to Black History Month, this day will highlight and celebrate Black history makers and milestones through programming, activities, and special guests. READ MORE

Up Late with the Sphinx

Saturday, February 8, 2025
Philadelphia
Calling all scouts and families! Have you ever wanted to explore the Penn Museum galleries after dark? Attend Up Late with the Sphinx for an evening filled with games and gallery activities. Drop into a hands-on workshop and make something special to take home. Finish your evening with a flashlight tour through the museum. READ MORE

Presidents Day Weekend 2025 at the Museum

Saturday to Monday, February 15 to 17, 2025
Philadelphia
Don't miss Presidents Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution. Visit Saturday, Feb. 15 – Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 to explore the life, leadership, and legacy of our nation’s first president, George Washington, and the diverse range of people with whom he interacted. READ MORE

WinterFest Ice Skating at Cooper River

Now through February 23, 2025
Cherry Hill
WinterFest Ice Skating at Cooper River Park presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners will open through February 25 at Cooper River Park near the corner of Cuthbert Blvd. and Park Avenue in Cherry Hill. READ MORE

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Now through February 23, 2025
Philadelphia
Cozy up in comforting warming cabins, warm up at a fire pit station, enjoy boardwalk rides and games for the young and young-at-heart, delicious food and hot beverages, see the signature holiday tree, and, of course, go ice skating on the NHL-sized rink. Winterfest is a top destination for anyone looking to rekindle family traditions.  READ MORE

Indoor Mini Golf at Linvilla

Now through April 6, 2025
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Tee off at Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! The Planet, an exhibit created by the Academy of Natural Sciences that unites environmental education with miniature golf. Play 18 holes while you learn about butterflies, the rainforest, food chains, and more. READ MORE

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Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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