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101 Fun Things To Do With Kids in Philly

Discover family-friendly events with the Philadelphia Family Community Calendar. Our team adds fresh content every week to help you make the most of raising kids in Philly, from the baby and little ones-stage through the teen years and beyond! Please be sure to check with the host location about their health and safety protocols, as well as their registration requirements, prior to heading out!

 

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Pride Celebration

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

Celebrate Pride as we express ourselves through face painting, art and maker activities, songwriting workshops, movement, and more!

Kids’ Learn to Ride Biking Classes (ages 4-16)

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

This FREE two-hour Learn to Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: ·        Balance ·        Pedaling […]

Event Series Saturday Free Boating

Saturday Free Boating

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Bartram's Garden for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Pride Day at the Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia Zoo celebrates Pride Month with the return of Pride Day. This all-ages experience is a great opportunity to get outdoors with family, friends and/or significant others, enjoy the animals, and celebrate the awesome diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community. Connect with local LGBTQIA+ and allied […]

Block Party

The Rail Park Noble Street, N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

What’s more Philly than a block party? Join us on June 10, 2023 for The Rail Park’s Annual Block Party for a day filled with live music, local vendors, food trucks serving up delicious treats and plenty of activities for all ages. Whether you want to […]

QUEERAPALOOZA Block Party and Music Festival

Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room 345 S 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philly AIDS Thrift is overjoyed to commemorate Giovanni’s Room’s 50th Anniversary with QUEERAPALOOZA, a new music festival and celebration, on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The all-day event will kick off Noon to 5 pm on the 1000 block of Pine Street, just outside Giovanni’s Room, […]

Art for the Cash Poor

InLiquid 1400 N American St #314, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join InLiquid Saturday, June 10th from 12 - 6 pm for their annual affordable art fair, Art for the Cash Poor! Enjoy local art at the 23rd annual installment of this art fair that directly benefits visual artists, designers, and craftspeople. InLiquid invites the public […]

Family Tree ID Hike

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Awbury Arboretum on June 10 for an exciting Family Tree ID Hike! Embark on a journey through their lush greenery as you delve into the world of all things trees. This interactive hike is perfect for families eager to deepen their understanding of the […]

LGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration Happy Hour with The Goats

The Farm At Awbury 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Bring your LOVED ones! Visit and cuddle with goats, enjoy s'mores around the PGP fire pit. Win original hoof-made Goat Art! Take the goats for their bedtime walk and then tuck them into their cozy barn. All while supporting our free programming - Win/Win!! Kids […]

Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Flag Day and Philadelphia’s historic tradition of flag-making during the 16th Annual Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House! This week-long event will highlight flag makers past and present and invites guests to try their hand as flag makers! Start each day of Flag Fest starts at 10 […]

Flavors on the Avenue

East Passyunk Avenue Between Broad and Dickinson, Philadelphia, PA, United States

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID), home to more than 160 independently-owned shops and restaurants, announces the return of Flavors on the Avenue, an outdoor street festival showcasing South Philadelphia’s finest culinary offerings, as well as boasting live entertainment, 100+ craft vendors, stellar sidewalk sales, fun-filled family-oriented activities, and […]

PECO Family Jams: Mini Mosaic Fridge Magnet

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens 1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Philadelphia's Magic Gardens in making crafts inspired by “Laying the Foundation,” an exhibition which looks at the evolution of five sites fully mosaicked by PMG creator Isaiah Zagar.  Create your own mosaicked fridge magnet with a variety of unexpected objects and a small ceramic […]

Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Flag Day and Philadelphia’s historic tradition of flag-making during the 16th Annual Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House! This week-long event will highlight flag makers past and present and invites guests to try their hand as flag makers! Start each day of Flag Fest starts at 10 […]

Juneteenth Celebration

West Oak Lane Library 2000 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Juneteenth is a day that celebrates the last slaves, in Texas, learning that they were free following the end of the Civil War.  Join West Oak Lane Library for an early Juneteenth food demo and tasting celebration. Kids under age 7 will need an adult […]

Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Flag Day and Philadelphia’s historic tradition of flag-making during the 16th Annual Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House! This week-long event will highlight flag makers past and present and invites guests to try their hand as flag makers! Start each day of Flag Fest starts at 10 […]

Story Art

Sister Cities Park 210 N 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Free Library of Philadelphia brings their energetic storytime program outdoors for a morning full of movement, songs and imagination. Kids will receive a takeaway craft inspired by the day’s stories, while supplies last.

Nature Tots: It’s Summer!

Pennypack Environmental Center 8600 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Children ages 2-5 years with an adult can join Pennypack for a story, simple craft, short walk, games and more. $5.00 per child. Adults are FREE.

Pride Month Yoga for Teens with Mx. Craig

Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway), Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Field Teen Center for a beginner-friendly yoga flow suitable for any body. Yoga mats will be provided. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for more info. Follow @FLPTeenCenter on Facebook and Instagram.

Kids Explore: School’s Out!

Pennypack Environmental Center 8600 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Drop off your child to explore nature freely outdoors in all weather with staff. They will celebrate the start of summer by hiking the forest, meadow, creek, pond and wherever else the kids' adventurous souls take them. Ages 6-10. Drop-off. $5 per child.

Juneteenth Experience

Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library 125 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Juneteenth is coming. Are you ready to run to FREEDOM? Experience the first Juneteenth as though you were actually there. Actors will recreate Juneteenth bringing the audience in along the way. This one of a kind interactive and immersive experience will bring Juneteenth history to […]

Homeschooler Days: Mapping the Garden

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Calling on art for inspiration, participants will put their knowledge of the garden into practice. ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, March through June and September through November, 10am-noon. For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. For more information, email lgale@bartramsgarden.org

Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Flag Day and Philadelphia’s historic tradition of flag-making during the 16th Annual Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House! This week-long event will highlight flag makers past and present and invites guests to try their hand as flag makers! Start each day of Flag Fest starts at 10 […]

Flag Day at the Museum of the American Revolution

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

On June 14, 1777, Congress passed the first Flag Act, adopting the 13-star flag as the official flag of the new United States. Join the Museum of the American Revolution on Flag Day, Wednesday June 14, to learn about flags of “all kinds of colours” […]

Investigation Station

Sister Cities Park 210 N 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University outside and learn more about animals, plants and bugs, and go wild with fun games, experiments and unique activities.

What We Have In Who We Are

Sister Cities Park 210 N 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

How can we see art in who we are, where we are, and what we already have? Inspired by FWM’s current exhibition, Henry Taylor: Nothing Change, Nothing Strange, explore printing, painting, assemblage, collage, map making, and mending with educators from the Fabric Workshop and Museum!

Event Series Museum Minis

Museum Minis

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

Sign up and join the Please Touch Museum for their Toddler Subscription Series! June’s theme is “Let’s Go Camping!”

Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Flag Day and Philadelphia’s historic tradition of flag-making during the 16th Annual Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House! This week-long event will highlight flag makers past and present and invites guests to try their hand as flag makers! Start each day of Flag Fest starts at 10 […]

Homeschool Visit for Ages 8–11: Crazy Creatures

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

​This program for homeschool students aged 8–11 is offered on the third Thursday of every month from January to June. Join the PMA for a different theme each month. In this program, discover creatures both real and imaginary in their galleries, and create your own […]

Fashion Show & End of Year Celebration with AFAHO

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Bartram's Garden's community partners AFAHO as they celebrate the end of a wonderful year with a free, family-friendly, cultural fashion show open to their Southwest neighbors. Seating is limited. AFAHO is a Southwest-based non-profit organization that provides culturally sensitive health, human and educational services […]

Gretchen Elise featuring The Authentic

40th Street Trolley Portal Philadelphia, PA, United States

On June 15, Gretchen Elise and The Authentic fuse positive hip-hop with Jazz-based fusion music. A fun, interactive performance and hip-hop cypher and open mic with the band. Jump in! June 15th is also the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll - so continue your evening up Baltimore Avenue […]

Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Flag Day and Philadelphia’s historic tradition of flag-making during the 16th Annual Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House! This week-long event will highlight flag makers past and present and invites guests to try their hand as flag makers! Start each day of Flag Fest starts at 10 […]

Creepy Tales! Story Time Event

Barnes and Noble 1708 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Jasper the Rabbit, star of the Creepy Series by Aaron Reynolds, will be hopping into the Center City Barnes and Noble for a very special Character Storytime followed by fun activities on June 16th! Join for Creepy Tale Time, and stick around to meet Jasper […]

Philly Bioblitz

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Find and count as many kinds of plants and animals in a specific area over a short period of time! A collaboration with Temple University to get a snapshot of the biodiversity in Awbury! Register HERE!

Event Series Saturday Free Boating

Saturday Free Boating

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Bartram's Garden for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Juneteenth Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the legal abolition of slavery in the United States, with the Museum of the American Revolution from Saturday, June 17 – Monday, June 19, 2023, and explore the continuing struggle for equality for all through walking tours, […]