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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Mortal Coil: Kensington Crankie Festival
We are all wound up to invite you to Philly’s first-ever Crankie Festival, an evening of storytelling in scrolling panoramic art with live music and song!
Come out for a head-turning, soul-feeding time with our sublime line up of local artists.
4-6pm Matchbox Crankie Workshop with superstar guests the Lantern Sisters and Dan Van Allen from Baltimore! Free with RSVP required (currently full)
4-7pm Artist Mini Market
What is a crankie? A crankie is a storytelling device where an illustrated scroll is wound around two dowels held in place by a window box frame. When the dowels are cranked forwards, the illustrations play through in sequence for all to follow along. Originating from Europe in the late 1700s, crankies are now enjoying a global revival among anyone with a story to tell, meeting popularity for its low-tech whimsicality and accessibility.
