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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Everyday Futures Fest 2024

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine St, Philadelphia

This year, Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA) has 30 plus programs running through the month of April, and on the day of the block party itself, 30+ vendors, orgs tabling, and food pop-ups. Events range in craft, focus, and approach to sustainability, from an Appalachian […]

Jurassic Quest at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks

Back again at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Jurassic Quest features over 100 lifelike animatronic dinosaurs — like a 60 foot-long Spinosaurus, an 80 foot-long Apatosaurus and a gigantic life-sized T.rex — in realistic, kid-friendly displays dedicated to the Cretaceous, Triassic and of course Jurassic […]

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 […]

Event Series AdventureWoods at Awbury

Adventure Woods at Awbury Arboretum

AdventureWoods at Awbury Arboretum 6060 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia

From April through October 2024, AdventureWoods will be free and open to the public during the following times, weather permitting: ❦ Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ❦ Sundays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM What is a natural materials playground? It is a […]

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 Play Unstoppable Festival

Play Unstoppable Festival

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting

Be unstoppable and join in the all-new LEGO fun at the unmissable 2024 Play Unstoppable Festival from April 20 – May 27! Experience the brand-new exclusive LEGO Friends 4D Movie and enjoy festival of imagination, creativity, music, and fun! Join the NEW LEGO Friends in […]

Folkshul’s Passover Seder

Join the Folkshul Community as we gather to retell the story of Passover with a social justice lens.  This FREE event is for all ages! Address will be given out after registration.    

Philadelphia Museum of Art: Spring Salon

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia

Spring Salon In the tradition of spirited French gatherings, Philadelphia Museum of Art is bringing together artisans, intellectuals, and creatives to foster new ideas and make memories while enjoying their new public spaces and café offerings at our espresso bar. Join them each weekend in […]

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 […]