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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The week-long festivities include special events, parties and educational activities, culminating with the parade and fair with Live Entertainment. Whether you come for a day or stay for the week, there is something for everyone!
Sensory-friendly mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for museum visitors, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to explore the museum. These mornings will include: Advanced ticketing to help avoid lines Smaller crowds More tranquil sounds in exhibitions whenever possible, with soundscapes and roaring dinosaurs softened […]
Join The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf for a NEW ASL class designed for families with infants and toddlers. Learn signs to communicate with your little one! Learn fun ASL rhymes! Bond with your child! The goal of this class is to provide a fun […]
Join Cut + Paste Photo Booth for a mini Mother's Day photo shoot! Christina will capture you and your family in a stunning color or black + white photo session, using her photo booth! Go solo, include a couple generations, or capture your immediate family, […]
Established in 2003 and now run directly by Brogue Hydroponics, this market is located in picturesque Fitler Square Park. The year-round market is a regular Saturday morning routine for residents of the neighborhood. The Food Trust is proud to include Fitler Square Farmers Market as […]
Summer hours: Saturdays from 9am to 2pm, Tuesdays 9am to 2pm. 1800 Walnut Street, Center City, Philadelphia 19103 The list of expected vendors is subject to change without notice. View the most up-to-date upcoming market lineups.
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. Gather around to sing songs, read stories, and enjoy free play afterward.
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 […]
Love Your Park Week runs from May 11 - 19 and is filled with over 100 volunteer opportunities for people to help take care of the city parks in advance of the spring and summer seasons. If you would like to volunteer you can see […]
Chestnut Hill Farmers’ Market Winter Hours: Saturdays from 10am to 12pm Germantown Ave & Winston Lane The list of expected vendors is subject to change without notice. https://www.farmtocitymarkets.com/markets/chestnut-hill
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 […]
Northern Liberties Business Improvement District presents the first-ever Mother’s Day Shopping Stroll, Sidewalk Sale and Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 11th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Pick up gifts for Mom and support small, local businesses. Start at the Northern Liberties Farmers’ Market and then head to your favorite […]
Art Kids Studio Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Pop Up Studio: Self-portraits with Chelsey Luster April 12, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,Great Stair Hall Balcony, Main Building Art Kids Studio April […]
Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]
Join the Science History Institute in their museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights the many strange and surprising stories from the history of science! Their fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Take an up-close look at interesting […]
On the second Saturday of every month, gather up the youth in your life and bring them to the museum for an assortment hands-on activities, interactive music and movement workshops, storytellers, historical re-enactors, and more! A Family Fun Day may focus on a particular theme, […]
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 […]
This Mother’s Day Weekend, Saturday, May 11 – Sunday, May 12, 2024, join us at the Museum of the American Revolution to celebrate the diverse, inspiring women who played vital – often unsung – roles on both the home front and the battlefield during the Revolutionary War. […]
Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar Mother’s Day Weekend May 11th and May 12th, 2024, 11am-5pm at Cherry Street Pier 121 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19106 Free to enter, pets welcome on a leash Cherry Street Pier is covered so the event is protected […]
The Rothman Roller Rink has returned for a fourth season at Dilworth Park! The rink is colorful and retro-inspired, featuring a checkerboard floor and an art installation overhead composed of multicolored fabric by Lucky Dog Studio. Throughout the season there will be fun events, […]
Love Your Park Week runs from May 11 - 19 and is filled with over 100 volunteer opportunities for people to help take care of the city parks in advance of the spring and summer seasons. If you would like to volunteer you can see […]
Love Your Park Week runs from May 11 - 19 and is filled with over 100 volunteer opportunities for people to help take care of the city parks in advance of the spring and summer seasons. If you would like to volunteer you can see […]
The Philadelphia Marketplace returns to Dilworth Park for the spring and warm weather season with the ultimate artisan showcase. Come out and support a revolving list of small businesses from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware at the seasonal pop-up market that shines the spotlight on […]
At Kids Tell Tales, families will explore all the ways to share stories through movement, drama, read alouds, music, and more. Thembi’s Palmer’s inclusive and engaging event encourages bonds within communities, fosters a love for storytelling, and nurtures participants' creativity. Please note: for the Spring […]
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is back again by popular demand, presented by Ensemble Arts – the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Running May 9 – 11, 2024 at the Miller Theater, this show features an electrifying journey […]
Welcome to Kids' Night Out at the Dandelion Project! They are thrilled to welcome young people, age 5+ into their space for a night of crafting, free/self-chosen play, games, a projector movie and more! They'll provide: Adult Supervision: All of their babysitters/facilitators have all three […]
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is back again by popular demand, presented by Ensemble Arts – the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Running May 9 – 11, 2024 at the Miller Theater, this show features an electrifying journey […]
