Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Philadelphia, PA

We were lucky enough to get some snow this week (okay, some of you might find that not good news, but I love snow). So what to do? It's not the right kind of snow for snowmen, alas, but we can still have some fun out there if you dress warmly and plan ahead.

Go sledding! There are lots of great spots to enjoy some sledding, no matter what part of Philadelphia you live in. Check out my great list of sledding spots here.

Go for a walk! I know I just mentioned the area around the Wissahickon Creek the other day, but the great thing about walking there is that if you park near the Valley Green Inn, there is an excellent snack bar that sells yummy hot chocolate, the perfect thing to warm you up after a nice snowy stroll.

Go Cross-Country Skiing! Want to burn some serious calories and really tire your kids out? Check out this list of our best local state parks that permit cross country skiing.

Go REAL skiing (or Tubing)! Blue Mountain, just a short drive away, offers several great skiing and tubing options. In 90 minutes you can be on the slopes.

Go shovel a neighbor's walk and impart good karma! If you live near someone that is older or maybe has a newborn, teach your kids great neighborly behavior by getting them to help you shovel their walkway and driveway. Another great way to bond, and burn some extra energy!