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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Songs & Stories with Krystal

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia

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!

Sprouts

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia

Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts will discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in the Schuylkill […]

Event Series The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia, A Black History Month Exhibit for Families

Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse 3500 Reservoir Drive East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia

Don’t miss the 4th annual “Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia” exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground, a free, interactive Black History Month exhibit for families. It honors the contributions of local African American leaders across a wide range of fields, including fields whose impact has made […]

Bucket Drumming: From Africa to America

Overbrook Park Library 7422 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia

Bucket Drumming was born originally as a street art with ties to African rhythms and traditions. Join Overbrook Park Library to explore these diverse rhythms in a group environment. This program is suitable for all ages.  

Hip Hop Jazz Musicology

Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library 600 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia

An Interactive experience of the evolution of Black American music for a hip hop influenced audience. This program is suitable for all audiences.

Codes, Signs and Symbols of the Underground Railroad

Philadelphia City Institute 1905 Locust Street, Philadelphia

Experience an interactive and immersive presentation of African American History. The presentation is fun, exciting, informative, and suitable for all audiences.  

Community Archaeology as Black History

Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Join Parkway Central Library on Tuesday, Feburary 20th at 6PM in the 4th floor Skyline Room for a panel discussion with participants of Heritage West: The West Philadelphia Community Archaeology Project! Heritage West is a community archaeology project created with the goal of using archaeology to […]