Many Philly families enjoy Super Bowl Weekend by gathering around the television with favorite snacks in hand, hanging out with friends, anticipating entertaining commercials, and having fun even if the Eagles aren't playing. But, before the game, be sure to experience some of the fun Philly has to offer. Many of our top suggestions are free this weekend.

Nature lovers can learn about groundhogs at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge's annual Groundhog Day Family Festival. Families can take in the fresh air with a winter hike at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's Winterfest for Wildlife event. Or, make nature-inspired crafts at Briar Bush Nature Center's WinterFest.

After braving the outdoors, head inside for some fun at local museums. Brandywine River Museum offers its First Sundays for Families which features an interactive performance showcasing Indian culture, heritage, and tradition. The Barnes invites families to experience art during its PECO Free First Sundays while The Please Touch Museum welcomes families with children on the autism spectrum or learning delays to Play Without Boundaries, a free program to explore the museum with low lights and less noise. Kids who are interested how materials impact the world can participate in hands-on activities and watch demonstrations at Drexel University's free annual Philly Materials Science and Engineering Day.

No matter who you are rooting for, we hope your weekend is a winner!

Throughout the Delaware Valley, families have settled back into the routine of school, work, and extracurricular activities. And, while many thrive on schedules and predictability, a little spontaneity can often add some much needed excitement to a dull and dreary January weekend.

Escape the humdrum of a typical weekend by exploring local museums. Penn Museum hosts its Second Saturdays programming featuring the theme, The Things We Wear. The Center for Architecture + Design invites families to its free workshops in which they can learn about graphic design. Little ones can literally become part of an Eric Carle book at the Please Touch Museum while older kids feeling a little bit daring can stay overnight for The Franklin Institute's Camp-In that offers a Worst Case Scenario experience.

After checking out the museums, find a seat at a local theater. Families can find James and the Giant Peach on stage at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, The Snow Queeen at Arden Theatre, Disney's Newsies at the Delaware Children's Theatre, and A Midsummer Night's Dream: Shakespearean Sock Hop at Wolf Performing Arts Center.

There is nothing boring with this line-up! Continue reading for more ways to fill your weekend with fun.

As January arrives, Philly families can find many ways to spend time together. Whether you are looking to savor holiday fun for the last time of the season or try something new, the activities in our events calendar do not disappoint.

It's the last chance for many seasonal experiences. The lights go out at the Philadelphia Zoo's LuminNature and Elmwood Park Zoo's Wild Lights. The trains head into the station for the final time at the Brandywine River Museum and Longwood Gardens. The curtains close on performances such as People's Light's Little Red Robin Hood: A Musical Panto and Walnut Street Theatre's Shrek the Musical this weekend. Holiday displays at Winterthur and Peddler's Village come down and are put away for another year.

Those who are looking for something new can experience The Three Kings at The Kimmel Center, build a mini hockey game at the local Home Depot, view the exhibits at The Barnes, or help to count winter birds at the Conversancy Cottage. Consider splurging on winter ski trip with some tips from our latest post or head to a cool spot to give snow tubing a try.

For now, read about our top picks for the weekend ahead! Need more ideas? Be sure and read our top picks for the month with our January GoList or 20 Free Things to Do in January list.