Philadelphia Family Community Calendar

Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection

​The African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is proud to present, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection,” featuring paintings from the personal collection of award-winning actress, CCH Pounder. This exhibition, curated exclusively for AAMP, is a stunning collection of contemporary art that spans the African […]

Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore paleontology’s final frontier in Ice Dinosaurs, the Academy’s exciting new special exhibit. Transport yourself to the Late Cretaceous period in the Arctic Circle, where dinosaurs actually lived year-round in extreme polar environments. This brand-new, immersive and educational experience brings this era to life with animatronic […]

MORENO | Interact Theatre Company

The Drake Proscenium Theatre 302 S. Hicks Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

American Premiere 2016. The NFL has been shaken by Colin Kaepernick’s controversial decision to take a knee during the national anthem to protest against police brutality. Superstar running back Luis Moreno, who is all about his game – and his paycheck -- has joined a […]

Native American Heritage Month

National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the National Constitution Center is hosting a series of programs and activities highlighting the history of American Indians, tribal governments, and their relationship to the U.S. Constitution and American democracy. Check their website for programing and registration.

BalletX Fall Series

Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Don't miss an unforgettably unique performance of contemporary ballet. This fall series brings celebrated choreography and a brand-new world premiere to Philadelphia. Experience a world premiere by Marguerite Donlon and the return of Matthew Neenan’s Mapping Out A Sky and Takehiro Ueyama’s Heroes. Marguerite Donlon, praised for her […]

Fall Fest: PJFM’s 44th Jewish Film and Media Festival

Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media 101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA, United States

PJFM’s annual film and media festival returns November 14-24, 2024, to Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. 12 films, including a shorts program, master class, family event, comedy night, and so much more! 10 days of unforgettable Jewish cinematic and digital storytelling. PJFM’s 44th festival brings the most […]

Event Series LIGHT THROUGH A GLASS SPRING

Light Through a Glass Spring

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard 1001 Intrepid Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

Light through a glass spring features work by artists Cynthia Goodman Brantley and Emily Selvin. Emily’s translucent glass and Cynthia’s glowing drawings play with mixing non-literal forms and perceived function. Both artists embrace openness in their pieces, and leave their work available to viewers’ analysis. […]

Free

Kimberton Waldorf School Open House – Early Childhood Program

Kimberton Waldorf School 410 W. Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Discover Early Childhood: Saturday, November 16, 2024.  Get to know our early childhood program that preserves the important elements of childhood while meeting children’s physical, social, and emotional needs. Utilizing the surrounding natural resources including a forest classroom and garden, the curriculum lays the foundations […]

Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]

48th Annual Contemporary Craft Show

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Now in its 48th year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show features unique, one-of-a-kind works by artists from across the United States. The 2024 Show will welcome a total of 195 talented artists representing 13 diverse categories of art and design plus 24 guest artists from Italy. […]

World Kindness Day at the Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Please Touch Museum celebrates World Kindness Day! Events throughout the day include storytimes on kindness, a collaborative playwriting activity and performance, and a Makerspace Workshop to create your own puppets!

Siege Weekend at Fort Mifflin

Fort Mifflin 6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Fort Mifflin’s Flagship Event! Commemorate the 247th anniversary of the greatest bombardment of the American Revolution with us! Meet Revolutionary War soldiers and civilians, enjoy musket and cannon demonstrations and living history activities. Visit with demonstrators, play with 18th century toys and MORE. Guided tour […]

Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]

48th Annual Contemporary Craft Show

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Now in its 48th year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show features unique, one-of-a-kind works by artists from across the United States. The 2024 Show will welcome a total of 195 talented artists representing 13 diverse categories of art and design plus 24 guest artists from Italy. […]

Event Series The Comeuppance

The Comeuppance

The Wilma Theater 265 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

From the boundary pushing, Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (An Octoroon), this electrifying comedy is a meditation on impermanence, nostalgia, and isolation. Anticipating their 20-year high school reunion, fueled by adult jungle juice and pot, four former classmates reminisce at a porch pre-party that hangs […]

Event Series Manayunk Gets Lit

Manayunk Gets Lit

Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk!  Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]

Event Series The National Dog Show

The National Dog Show

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

See up to 2,000 of the top American Kennel Club sanctioned dogs from across the country. 205 breeds and varieties are eligible to compete for best of Breed, First in Group and the coveted title of Best in Show. Each day brings different competitions and […]

Sensory Sunday at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

Adventure Aquarium is committed to creating an inclusive, entertaining, and educational experience for all guests, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to the Aquarium can be much more challenging. As part of an ongoing effort to create an […]

Event Series Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]

THE BRAVE ONES – Stories of Risk, Hurdles, and Heroes

The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St., Philadelphia, United States

Join Patchwork for Tellabration 2024, "The Brave Ones: Stories of Risk, Hurdles, & Heroes." This wonderful celebration of story brings together a lineup of masterful storytellers who will share tales of courage, resilience, and heroism through folk tales, personal stories, and humorous adventures. Featured storytellers […]

Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]

Event Series Manayunk Gets Lit

Manayunk Gets Lit

Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk!  Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]

Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]

Event Series Manayunk Gets Lit

Manayunk Gets Lit

Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk!  Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]

Songs & Stories with Krystal

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Weekly gatherings - a wonderful way to explore Rutabaga & meet new friends! Hangouts are open to the public: free for members & just $10 drop-in for non-members. We’ll sing together a read a book during this casual circle time. Free-play afterward. Invite a friend!

Faust at the Academy of Vocal Arts

Helen Corning Warden Theater 1920 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Dive into the captivating world of Faust, where passion, temptation, and fate collide in one of the most enduring and beloved operas of all time. This mesmerizing production brings to life the story of the aging philosopher, Faust, who makes a fateful pact with the devil […]

Event Series ELF The Broadway Musical

ELF The Broadway Musical | 2 pm & 7:30 pm

Don’t walk 3,408 miles from the North Pole to New York when Walnut Street Theatre brings the holidays to you! The 2024-25 Season continues with ELF The Broadway Musical. Previews begin November 19 and the show runs through December 29, 2024 which includes holiday performances. Open captioning will […]

Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]

Event Series Manayunk Gets Lit

Manayunk Gets Lit

Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk!  Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]

Parent Education Series: Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy

Greene Towne Montessori School 55 N. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Are you curious about how occupational therapy and speech therapy can support your child's growth and development? Join the Greene Town Montessori School for this informative presentation designed specifically for parents, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy: Understanding the Reasons and Benefits in Early Childhood with […]

Free

New Baby Meetup

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Weekly gatherings - a wonderful way to explore Rutabaga & meet new friends! Hangouts are open to the public: free for members & just $10 drop-in for non-members. In your new role as caregiver, sometimes you simply need to feel heard — to be seen […]

TED Democracy Fireside Chat: Moving Forward Together

Reading Terminal Market 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This November, the TED Democracy Fireside Chat series continues in Philadelphia. Themed Moving Forward Together, the talks will teach you how to find common ground in moments of profound disagreement. (Exactly what you need before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner this year, right?) Space is limited for this timely, […]

Event Series ELF The Broadway Musical

ELF The Broadway Musical | 2 pm & 7:30 pm

Don’t walk 3,408 miles from the North Pole to New York when Walnut Street Theatre brings the holidays to you! The 2024-25 Season continues with ELF The Broadway Musical. Previews begin November 19 and the show runs through December 29, 2024 which includes holiday performances. Open captioning will […]