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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Elmo’s Easter Eggstravaganza

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne

Don’t miss Elmo’s Eggstravaganza! Guests can visit Sesame Place for a hoppin’ good time with rides, shows, Sesame Street Party Parade, plus special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends! Some of the holiday highlights include the Easter Bunny in his Picture Patch, an Easter […]

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 […]

Easter Brunch at Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown

Hop on over to the Elmwood Park Zoo for one of their special Easter brunches with appearances by the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, participate in Easter activities, and meet one of their beloved education animals. Don’t forget to grab a photo with the […]

Bubble Bash – Pop Into Spring at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden

This spring break, Adventure Aquarium is bubbling with excitement! From March 22 through April 28, the aquarium is brewing up a bubbly bonanza with endless floating bubbles, eye-popping demonstrations and interactive activities. Embark on a bubble scavenger hunt, get showered with billions of bubbles at […]

Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square

Spring has sprung at Longwood Gardens, Philly’s largest botanical garden. The familiar colors and fragrances of the season are ready to be experienced during the annual Spring Blooms event, offering opportunities to take in the world-renowned thousand-acre attraction’s early spring bulbs, vibrant blooms of aromatic […]

Event Series Namaste India

Namaste India

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia

Experience the vibrant art, food, and culture of India — a country rich in traditions with a focus on the future. Created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India encourages global awareness and cultural appreciation. In […]

Philadelphia Easter Signature Brunch Cruise

City Cruises Philadelphia - Penn's Landing 401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia

This Easter, reserve a fun-filled celebration with your loved ones on a Signature Philadelphia Easter Brunch Cruise with a special visit from the Easter bunny! A festive chef-prepared buffet pairs perfectly with sweeping views of Philadelphia's most iconic landmarks, such as the Ben Franklin Bridge, […]

91st Annual Easter Promenade on South Street

5th & South Street 5th & South Street, Philadelphia

Hop on over to the South Street Headhouse District (SSHD) for the 91st Annual Easter Promenade on Sunday, March 31, 2024. This iconic Philadelphia tradition offers a variety of free and family-friendly activities, including photo-ops with Mr. and Mrs. Cotton Tail, meet & greets with […]

Egg Painting at Frankford Hall

Frankford Hall 1210 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia

Let's celebrate spring together! Gather the family and join Frankford Hall in the German tradition of wooden egg painting to mark the start of a new season. 🐣🌼🎨 Painting sessions will be held 12pm-3pm on the following Sundays:  3/24, and 3/31. No purchase necessary; they […]

Event Series Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo

Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo

PPL Center 701 Hamilton St., Allentown

Corteo, the long running and most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is back in North America and heading to Allentown set to wow audiences for the very first time.  This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal in April […]

Event Series Disney’s Frozen

Disney’s Frozen

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia

Ensemble Arts – the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra – in partnership with The Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart, and Thomas Schumacher, present the long-awaited production of Disney’s Frozen. From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, […]