The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Happy Friday! Below are some of our favorite things to do in the Philadelphia area this weekend. We put out new Philly weekend plans for you every week, so you’ll always have something to do on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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(Music) Behind every powerful woman are even more powerful women in this dynamic musical. Follow the stories of the brilliant American women who fought for the right to vote. This show has been recognized by the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New Musical.

⌚️Jan 6-18, 📍240 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19102, 🌐 ensembleartsphilly.org, 💵 $31-164

(Movies) Was the book better than the movie? Find out at this screening of People We Meet on Vacation, the film adaptation of Emily Henry’s novel by the same name. Come dressed cozy, snacks will be provided.

⌚️Jan. 9, 7p.m., 📍915 N. 28th St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19130, 🌐 eventbrite.com, 💵 $13

(Community) This Bingo game has a musical twist. Your bingo card, the soundtrack for the night and the vibes will all be inspired by R&B music. Your entry fee includes multiple rounds of bingo, live DJ sets with the best R&B hits, and food and drink specials.

⌚️Jan. 9, 5-9p.m., 📍218 W. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia, Pa, 19144, 🌐 eventbrite.com, 💵 $24

(Community) Wide Awake in Blue is a powerful new immersive exhibition by Jackie Neale on view at Cherry Street Pier. This installation combines cyanotype portraits, textiles, sound and storytelling to explore immigration, human rights and our collective identity.

⌚️Jan. 9, 6-8p.m., 📍121 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 cherrystreetpier.com, 💵 Free

(Community) Put on your dancing shoes and head to Walker Ballroom Dance for a community open house. From Salsa to West Coast Swing, enjoy a full day of mini classes completely free. No experience is needed to participate.

⌚️Jan 10, 10:30a.m. - 7p.m., 📍1822 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19130, 🌐 instagram.com, 💵 Free

January slows things down — but not in Philly. Between award-winning Broadway tours, cultural holidays, goats with a mission, and cozy, creative museum days, the new year kicks off with plenty of reasons to leave the house (even when it’s cold).

(Musical) At the Academy of Music, this Tony Award-winning musical puts women’s history front and center, tracing the suffrage movement through the lives of trailblazers like Ida B. Wells and Alice Paul — with plenty of big numbers to help the story land. Ages 10 and up.

⌚ Jan. 6–18, times vary, 📍240 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19102, 🌐 ensembleartsphilly.org, 💵 $31–$164

(Seasonal) At the Please Touch Museum, an indoor obstacle course packed with inflatables and physical challenges helps little ones burn off winter energy without stepping outside. Ages 1–8.

⌚ Jan. 10, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 📍4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, Pa. 19131, 🌐 pleasetouchmuseum.org, 💵 $24; $2 ACCESS cardholders

(Seasonal / outdoors / goats) At Awbury Arboretum and West Laurel Hill Cemetery, the Philly Goat Project puts discarded Christmas trees to good use — by feeding them to goats. Families can linger for cocoa, s’mores, and goat meet-and-greets, or simply drop off a tree with a suggested donation. All ages.

⌚ Jan. 10, 17, 24, noon–3 p.m.; rain dates Jan. 11 and 25, 📍6336 Ardleigh St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19138; and 215 Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwyd, Pa. 19004, 🌐 phillygoatproject.org, 💵 Free; $20 per tree donation requested

(Art / free) The Barnes Foundation kicks off the year’s first Free Sunday Family Day with a greatest-hits mix: storytime with Leslie D. Hamilton, live chamber music from the Dolce Suono Ensemble, hands-on art activities, and access to the Rousseau exhibition. All ages.

⌚ Jan. 11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 📍2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, Pa. 19130, 🌐 barnesfoundation.org, 💵 Free; tickets available starting Dec. 31 at 10 a.m.

(Art / free) At the Michener Museum, this free Second Sunday activity invites kids to create their own DIY dog art, previewing an upcoming animal-themed exhibition. The museum is free all day; reservations required for art-making sessions. Ages 5–14.

⌚ Jan. 11, 1 and 2 p.m., 📍138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, Pa. 18901, 🌐 michenerartmuseum.org, 💵 Free

(Seasonal / multiday) Longwood Gardens goes all out with its winter spectacle: soaring trees, glittering fountains, a towering Wildlife Tree outdoors, and meticulously designed displays throughout the Conservatory. Timed admission required — and it sells out fast. All ages.

⌚ Through Jan. 11, 10 a.m. — 11 p.m., 📍1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square, Pa. 19348, 🌐 longwoodgardens.org, 💵 $25–$45

(Theater / multiday) At Old City’s Arden Theatre, Madeleine L’Engle’s sci-fi classic comes to life as Meg Murry and her brother Charles Wallace journey across time and space on a female-forward, family-friendly adventure. Ages 4 and up.

⌚ Through Jan. 25, times vary, 📍40 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 ardentheatre.org, 💵 $30–$51

(Seasonal / multiday) The season’s early arrival brings the reopening of Dilworth Park’s ice rink, Wintergarden, and holiday market. Sip cocoa in the cozy cabin or skate beneath the lights. All ages.

⌚ Through Feb. 22, hours vary, 📍1 S. 15th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19102, 🌐 centercityphila.org, 💵 Free to enter; skating $7–$10, rentals $10

(Seasonal / multiday) Penn’s Landing becomes a full-on winter playground with its outdoor skating rink, a cozy warming lodge, carnival rides, arcade games, fire pits, and plenty of food and drink. Skating is ticketed; entry to the waterfront space is free. Ages 3 and up.

⌚ Through Mar. 1, times vary, 📍101 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, 🌐 delawareriverwaterfront.com, 💵 Free entry; $5 to skate, $12 rental