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A bouquet of tulips for Mother's Day.

Brunches, blooms, and big fun for mom! Here are our top picks for Mother's Day in Philadelphia — from a Phillies game to garden strolls

Mr. Christerious performs magic at a kids party in Philly.

Captivate the kids at your next birthday party! Discover engaging Philly party entertainers from face painters and magicians, to balloon twisters and musicians

A multicolored iced cake from Whipped Bakeshop in Philadelphia.

Discover the best birthday cakes in Philadelphia for your special celebration

A counselor at JCC Camps in Medford supports a camper with disabilities on play equipment.

Day and overnight camps for kids in Philadelphia who need extra support

No sessions to lock into, no stress. At Steve & Kate's Camp Philadelphia, kids lead the way — and parents finally get the flexibility they've been looking for.

Campers sit on sailboats on the lake at Camp Speers YMCA.

Camp Speers YMCA has offered overnight camp in the Pocono Mountains for more than 75 years — here's why families keep coming back

Learning can be exciting at Summer at AIM Academy.

Summer at AIM offers immersive camps for grades 1–12 in Conshohocken. No grades, no tests — just curious kids building real skills and confidence

Kids play on play equipment and the soft turf at the Franklin Square playground.

This list of the best Philadelphia playgrounds makes it easy to find where to go next

Kids explore a creek in Chester County, PA while hiking as a family in the Philadelphia area.

Unplug and explore family hiking trails in Philly. From Wissahickon Valley to Valley Forge, find easy, kid-friendly paths