The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
Discover the best family-friendly things to do in Philadelphia with kids, including events, festivals, attractions, and free activities through our curated calendar. Find what’s happening in Philly today and plan your next family adventure!
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Handmade Holidays at Bartram’s Garden
Join Bartram’s Garden for their annual celebration of winter, local artists and makers, and community! This free public event is for the whole family, rain or shine, and will feature
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- Cross a few items off your holiday shopping list at the marketplace, all while supporting local artists and makers!
- Warm up around the campfire with free snacks and a warm seasonal drink.
- Stroll through the Garden on a winter tour.
- Gather ’round the Bookmobile for storytime and free books.
- Get a portrait taken of you and your loved ones by a professional photographer. Perfect for holiday cards!
- Bring the whole family for fun like holiday cornhole, minigolf, and a Christmas tree ring toss.
- Cast your vote in the Garden’s staff gingerbread house competition. they’ll also have their annual Southwest neighbor pie contest, hosted by Chef Dobson!
- BYO-black walnuts! Our friends Lady Danni and Lynn Landes will bring the dueling nutcrackers. These machines crack, not smash, preserving large, usable pieces perfect for cooking and baking.
- Malik LovesYall with live music performances at Handmade Holidays.
- Did you purchase a wreath? You can pick up your handmade wreath to bring home at Handmade Holidays. Shop wreaths here
