7 Fun Events For Kids Happening Soon Around Philly

PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS, PA — Looking for some fun kid-friendly events to keep the family busy this winter?

There's lots going on around the area, including children's fairs, crafts, historical demonstrations and more.

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Here's a look at seven kid-friendly events happening soon that were shared on the Patch calendar:

Winter Carnival & Super Science Saturday

Montgomery School in Chester Springs will host this free event public event on Feb. 1. There will be face painting, hands-on projects, science experiments, and more. MORE.

Winter Kid’s Fest

State Representative Melissa Shusterman is hosting a Winter Kid's Fest at Chester County Technical College High School on Feb. 1. The event will feature child safety seat checks, health information from hospitals, youth recreation program information, healthy eating for kids demonstrations, kids, crafts, games and more. MORE.

Sensory Friendly Family Day

Valley Forge Baptist is hosting a Sensory Friendly Family Day on Feb. 1. The event goes from 9 a.m. to noon, and those who want to attend should sign up on the website for a one-hour time-slot. The event is for individuals with special needs. MORE.

Cabin Fever Saturday

Ward off the winter blues during Cabin Fever Saturday at Historic Sugartown in Malvern on Feb. 1. The fun-filled family event in Sugartown’s Carriage Museum will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include a variety of kid-friendly crafts, old-fashioned games and demonstrations presented by local cultural organizations. MORE.

Pop Tart Taste Test

The Paoli Library will host a Pop Tart Taste Test on Feb. 3. The event is for teens, grades 6 to 12. Registration Required. Visit the online event calendar or call 610-296-7996 to register. MORE.

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday

The Craven Hall Historical Society in Warminster will host a 211th birthday party for Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 9 from noon until 3 p.m. President Lincoln impersonator Dr. Fred Antil will be there and will have his recent book , "A Lincoln Treasure Trove,” for sale at a special price of $15. MORE.

Tween Social Skills Group

Making Real Connections in Hatboro will host the Tween Social Skills Group starting on Feb. 20. Kids will learn to self calm, problem solve alone and with others, get along with peers and become good at using both verbal and nonverbal communication to make and keep friendships. MORE.