Delaware Valley parents can share immersive art, visual art and the art of gingerbread with their little ones! Check out our top picks for family events this weekend.
Astra Lumina Philadelphia: An Immersive Nightwalk Experience
Throughout the Month, 5-10 p.m.
Abington Art Center | 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046
This event is nearly overwhelming in terms of its beauty and creativity. Travel through a variety of zones that feature lanterns, archways, falling stars, a photobooth and plenty more. The event is for all ages and will amaze seniors and children to the same degree.
Prices vary; approximately $30 | astralumina.com/philadelphia
Peddler’s Village Gingerbread Competition and Display
Jan. 1-12, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
100 Peddlers Village, Lahaska, PA 18931
This year’s annual celebration of one of our most treasured and delicious traditions is a great way to get one last gasp of the holiday spirit before the dull part of winter fully sets in. The station to craft a gingerbread house of your own will be open between DSW and Lands’ End. Last year, more than 100 were made!
Free | peddlersvillage.com
Mickalene Thomas: All About Love
Jan. 1-12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Barnes Foundation | 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
This exhibit explores the work of pioneering artist Mickalene Thomas and includes work in a variety of mediums that show Thomas’ work over the last 15 or so years. From paintings to collages to videos, her work is rhinsteoned, large-scale, bright, bold and decisive, according to the museum.
$30 for adults; $5 for kids | barnesfoundation.org
