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

Rainy Days

Indoor Playgrounds

November 13, 2008

I don't know what's wrong with the weather; seriously, this fall it's rained for days and days and DAYS in Philadelphia, and now the time has changed and suddenly it's dark and rainy right when my daughter springs up from her afternoon nap, desperate to play play play. I've been tearing my hair out. I've also been spending a huge amount of time trying to find good, safe indoor places for her to  Read more...

Five Great Things To Do In Philly When It Rains

September 15, 2008

I used to love rainy days. It was dark out, I could sleep in, and the rain was so nice and soothing. But then I had a kid. Not just a kid, but a super high-energy kid who requires not one but TWO activities a day to sleep well and not make her parents insane. So when it rains we lose the playground and the pool, and leaves us searching for ways to shake off the kiddo's energy inside. So where do  Read more...

The Five Best "Obvious" Places To Take Your Kids in Philadelphia

September 15, 2008

Every city offers a few of these; the places everyone goes that are popular beyond reason, and visited frequently. Those of us that have lived in Philadelphia know them well, but if you are new to the area or just visiting, this list may not seem quite so obvious. So here are Philadelphia's top five kid destinations. 1. The Philadelphia Zoo. This was the very first zoo in the United States; yet  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in philadelphia

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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