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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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Little Explorers: Flowers!

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

Walk in the garden and “collect” as many colors as you can!  Make some colorful flower artwork to take home. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join Bartram's Garden for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel […]

First Wednesday at the Please Touch Museum

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

Sponsored by TD Charitable Foundation, Please Touch invites you to visit the Museum on the First Wednesday of each month, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at a discounted rate of $2 per person!

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!”

Ants on a Log Concert!

Queen Memorial Library 1201 S 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Kick off the Library's Summer of Wonder and Pride Month with a concert featuring Ants on a Log! They'll have Siddiq's Water Ice and pretzels for snackin! Bring the whole family and a chair or a blanket- as the concert will be outside in the […]

First-Time Fathers Kick-Back

Kids at Play 3502 Scotts Lane Suite 711, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

KK PAT is hosting a Father's Day event featuring giveaways, Q&As and more.

AfrVbz & DJ ACube

40th Street Trolley Portal Philadelphia, PA, United States

On June 8, Afrobeats dancer Rasaq of AfrVbz will lead the crowd in an all-levels dance class for any age and experience level. Prepare to dance, clap, laugh and meditate followed by a live DJ set from DJ ACube. Part dance workshop, part dance party, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Family Pride Day

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBTQ Pride Month) is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQ+ Americans. On Saturday June 17, join the Franklin Institute for a special day […]

PrideTeenth

Lovett Park 6945 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

All are welcome at this tobacco-free event centering Black LGBTQ+ families. They aim to create a space to celebrate Family, Freedom, and Pride. The festival will take place at the Lovett Park next to the library on Saturday, June 17th between 12pm and 4pm. There […]

17th Annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival

Germantown Ave. 9601 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to support the 17th Annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival (PJF), Saturday, June 17, 2023. 12pm – 7pm in Germantown. Enjoy a day-long outdoor street festival filled with re-enactments, music, history, culture, food, meaningful conversation, fun and more. Partner in this […]

Father’s Day Read-a-Thon & Book Release

Braid Mill 441 High Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Chase Books is excited to host its second Father's Day Read-a-Thon. Come celebrate a love for literacy with father figures in our community. They will have games, snacks, and some incredible giveaways. As a special treat, their author Cousin John will release a brand new […]

Kids Sip + Paint with Flygirrl at NoName Gallery

NoName Gallery 8127 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

NoName Gallery's Kid's Sip + Paint event is led by published and televised Visual Artist and Graphic Designer, Flygirrl. She will lead the kids through painting a dynamic piece of art that the kids get to take home with them! It's a fun and friendly […]

Cubs & Clubs – Father’s Day Mini Golf Pop-Up

The Lawn at uCity Square 37th & Filbert Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

On Father's Day weekend, par-tee at The Lawn! Enjoy the 9-hole, pop-up mini golf course, with the backdrop of music. Play at your own pace dad, while you create lasting memories with your children. Snacks and beverages provided.

Juneteenth Celebration in Fairmount Park at the Hatfield House

Hatfield House North 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy for a free Juneteeth celebration at historic Hatfield – the big white house at 33rd and Girard! Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy live jazz music, a DJ, kid-friendly activities and games, and prize giveaways. Enjoy refreshments […]