Cooking, curiosity and celebrations: 5 weekend activities for families

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    (Photo via Shutterstock)

    Lots of ideas for keeping the kids warm and entertained inside over this chilly weekend:

    Sunday: People & Portraits

    Delve into the lives of the people in the portraits at this week’s Family Tour at the Art Museum. Next head over to the Family Art Cart event and enjoy art inspired games and activities. Free with admission. Tour starts at 11 a.m.

    Saturday and Sunday: Carnivore Capades

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    It’s all about carnivores this weekend at the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum! Explore their world through various hands on activities, live shows, and arts & crafts. Free with regular admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Saturday and Sunday: Let’s Get Curious

    The Please Touch Museum welcomes everyone’s favorite monkey this weekend. Monkey around through the many activities and meet Curious George himself! Free with regular admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Saturday: Kitchen Science

    Learn how to shop for a balanced diet at the Franklin Institute! This month’s Kitchen Science event is all about food types and nutrition. Free with general admission. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

    Saturday: Celebration of Black Love

    Celebrate love at the African American Museum! Family friendly fun all day exploring how the power of love has impacted the Black community. Free with museum admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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