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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Celebrate Revolutionary Women Past and Present for Mother’s Day

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia

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. […]

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 […]

Eastern State Penitentiary Free Neighbor Day

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia

Eastern State Penitentiary invites their neighbors in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit FREE of charge every 2nd Sunday of the month, no reservations required!   Eastern State Penitentiary was the world’s first penitentiary—a prison designed to inspire penitence—and now operates as a museum […]

Celebrate Revolutionary Women Past and Present for Mother’s Day

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia

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. […]

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 […]

Event Series Art Star Craft Bazaar

Art Star Craft Bazaar

Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia

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 […]

Mother’s Day at Thirsty Dice

Thirsty Dice 1642 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia

Thirsty Dice will celebrate Mother's Day with FREE Library Passes for the day (normally $7 per person to play unlimited games), and a FREE mimosa flight for mom with FOUR specially flavored mimosas. Cheers to that!  

Roller Skating at Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia

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, […]

Event Series PECO Family Jam

PECO Family Jam

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens 1020 South Street, Philadelphia

PECO Family Jams are PMG’s one-of-a-kind, family-oriented programs, featured every second Sunday of the month between NOON and 4:00 p.m. All PECO Family Jam programs are free with admission and no reservations are required, but visitors must still purchase museum admission tickets. Tickets are timed […]

Mother’s Day Celebration at City Winery: Dining Specials & Shows (see times)

City Winery 900 Filbert St., Philadelphia

City Winery Philadelphia is ready to raise a glass to all the amazing moms as they prepare to host celebratory events throughout the venue. On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2024, there will be a comedy brunch, jam session, and delicious selection of brunch items available to ensure that moms feel the […]