This Weekend... New Year's activities for the littles

There are some pretty fun options to ring in the new year a few hours early with the little ones... perfect if you're heading out yourself later that night.


The Little Treehouse Play Cafe in Chestnut Hill

Friday, December 31st
11:00am - 1:00pm
Count-down to 2011 along with Bangkok, Thailand, welcoming the New Year at 12:00 noon Philadelphia time.


Join Miss. Danielle for tumbling games, crafts, traditional New Year's festivities and party favors!

$15 per child includes admission, activities, favors and a Treehouse Kids Meal (entree, side, drink).  No entry charge for adults. Reservations are preferred, but not required.
http://www.treehouseplaycafe.com/


O'Doodle's in Chestnut Hill
FREE Unplugged NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Friday, Dec. 31, 2010
11 am - 1pm

Entertainment by ToyDad Fran O'Donnell and his  "Royal Accordion"
Sing in the New Year! FREE Party Hats and Noise Makers.  Count Down BALL (Stuffed Pinata) descends at NOON!  Take Home bags provided!

Cocktail Franks - Chicken Nuggets
Cookies - Snacks, Complimentary Sparkling Cider for Toasting  in the New Year!
www.odoodles.com  

If you want to venture into the city, there are some fun/historical ways to ring in the new year...

The Please Touch Museum hosts a New Year's Eve bash with countdowns at noon and 1pm.

The Betsy Ross Birthday Bash runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m on New Year's Eve at the Betsy Ross House.  Celebrate the famous flagmaker's January 1, 1752 birth with crafts games and, of course, cake!  Audio guides will be free with admission all day long and the birthday lady, herself will be on hand to meet visitors and share stories.  The Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 31.  Admission is $3 for adults; $2 for childen 12 & under.

When Betsy's celebration wraps up, the fun at Franklin Square is just getting started!  Visit the Square 5-9 p.m. on New Year's Eve .  The evening's highlight will be a Kids' Countdown to 6 p.m., complete with a ball drop.  Then, we invite you to enjoy the view of the Penn's Landing fireworks and enjoy yummy treats from SquareBurger's holiday menu.  Don't leave without taking a spin on the carousel and playing a wintry round of Philly Mini Golf.
Link

And the second day of the new year will be the FINAL day for the amazing Cleopatra exhibit at the Franklin Institute, with free parking on New Year's Day.
http://www2.fi.edu/