Get up and get out! The City of Brotherly Love and Delaware Valley have a number of great options to satiate any restless child, no matter what their interests are. Here are things to do if you find yourself in need of a fun morning, afternoon or even a full day.
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour
Jan. 16-19, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Adventure Aquarium | 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103
Chances are, if your child plays video games, they play this one. At Adventure Aquarium in Camden, a show that blends the magic of the aquarium and its aquatic residents with Animal Crossing will be showing through Feb. 12.
$30.99-$49.99 | adventureaquarium.com
Shared Vision: Portraits from the CCH Pounder-Kone Collection
Jan. 16-19, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
African American Museum of Philadelphia | 701 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
The award-winning actress CCH Pounder shares some of the highlights of her personal collection in this exhibit at AAMP, which features contemporary art that connects different points of the African diaspora; exhibit runs through March 2
$14 for adults; $10 for kids | aampmuseum.org
Philadelphia Rock Gym Open House
Jan. 19, time slots available between noon and 10 p.m.
Philadelphia Rock Gyms | 57 Lancaster Ave., Malvern, PA 19355
If your child has expressed interest in rock climbing or seems to gravitate towards jumping and shimmying all over rocks and trees around the park, this open house is for you! It’s a free chance to see if your child may want to pursue the activity further, or just a great way to spend a weekend afternoon without hitting the wallet. Book an hour-long time slot online.
Free | philarockgym.com
