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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Shiverfest 2025 – Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Join Riverbend on Saturday, October 4th from 3:00-8:00 pm for a day of spooooook-tacular fun at their Family Fall Festival!
Shiverfest is Riverbend’s largest community event packed with fun, fall activities for the whole family, including:
- Delicious food trucks by Victor’s Pizza, Chewy’s, and Dre’s Water Ice & Ice Cream
- Pony rides
- Bubble Shows
- Insect and circus shows
- Professional Face Painters
- Petting Zoos
- Tree Climbing
- Bounce house
- Fall arts and crafts
- Trick-or-treat candy trail
- Haunted -and- ‘not so haunted’ trails
- FREE Adult brews
- Live Music
- Raffles….And so much more!
If you are currently a SNAP/EBT/ PA ACCESS cardholder or are experiencing financial hardship, please reach out to events@riverbendeec.org to inquire about reduced ticket prices.
