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. […]

Sensory Sunday at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden

Adventure Aquarium is committed to creating an inclusive, entertaining, and educational experience for all guests, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to the Aquarium can be much more challenging. As part of an ongoing effort to create an […]

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 […]

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 […]

Chestnut Hill Home + Garden Festival

The festival will feature more than 250 vendors set up along the 8000 to 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue, family-friendly events, outdoor craft demonstrations, live music, children's activities, and over 200 retailers, restaurants, and businesses within the Chestnut Hill Business District for you to enjoy! Returning this year is the Maker's Village, featuring pottery, macrame, sewing, and stained glass […]

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, […]

“Message in a Bottle” Presented by Ensemble Arts Philly

Miller Theater 250 S Broad Street, Philadelphia

  Ensemble Arts – the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra – in partnership with The Shubert Organization, Sadler’s Wells, and Universal Music UK, present Message In A Bottle, a new dance theatre production by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate […]

jkidpride: Lag B’Omer Drag Queen Story Time

Join JKidPhilly as they celebrate Lag B’Omer, jkidpride-style with Drag Queen Story Time and s’mores over tiny bonfires! Location: A park in Mt. Airy/Germantown; register for the exact address Date and Time: Sunday, May 19, 2024, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Cost:  Free Recommended Ages: All ages   Pre-registration […]

“Message in a Bottle” Presented by Ensemble Arts Philly

Miller Theater 250 S Broad Street, Philadelphia

  Ensemble Arts – the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra – in partnership with The Shubert Organization, Sadler’s Wells, and Universal Music UK, present Message In A Bottle, a new dance theatre production by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate […]