Philadelphia Family Community Calendar
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is proud to present, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection,” featuring paintings from the personal collection of award-winning actress, CCH Pounder. This exhibition, curated exclusively for AAMP, is a stunning collection of contemporary art that spans the African […]
Explore paleontology’s final frontier in Ice Dinosaurs, the Academy’s exciting new special exhibit. Transport yourself to the Late Cretaceous period in the Arctic Circle, where dinosaurs actually lived year-round in extreme polar environments. This brand-new, immersive and educational experience brings this era to life with animatronic […]
American Premiere 2016. The NFL has been shaken by Colin Kaepernick’s controversial decision to take a knee during the national anthem to protest against police brutality. Superstar running back Luis Moreno, who is all about his game – and his paycheck -- has joined a […]
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the National Constitution Center is hosting a series of programs and activities highlighting the history of American Indians, tribal governments, and their relationship to the U.S. Constitution and American democracy. Check their website for programing and registration.
Don't miss an unforgettably unique performance of contemporary ballet. This fall series brings celebrated choreography and a brand-new world premiere to Philadelphia. Experience a world premiere by Marguerite Donlon and the return of Matthew Neenan’s Mapping Out A Sky and Takehiro Ueyama’s Heroes. Marguerite Donlon, praised for her […]
PJFM’s annual film and media festival returns November 14-24, 2024, to Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. 12 films, including a shorts program, master class, family event, comedy night, and so much more! 10 days of unforgettable Jewish cinematic and digital storytelling. PJFM’s 44th festival brings the most […]
Light through a glass spring features work by artists Cynthia Goodman Brantley and Emily Selvin. Emily’s translucent glass and Cynthia’s glowing drawings play with mixing non-literal forms and perceived function. Both artists embrace openness in their pieces, and leave their work available to viewers’ analysis. […]
Fort Mifflin’s Flagship Event! Commemorate the 247th anniversary of the greatest bombardment of the American Revolution with us! Meet Revolutionary War soldiers and civilians, enjoy musket and cannon demonstrations and living history activities. Visit with demonstrators, play with 18th century toys and MORE. Guided tour […]
Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]
From November 7–17, 2024, PAAFF will host a hybrid film festival—presenting the best in Asian & Pacific Islander film and storytelling, through in-person film screenings, online film rentals, and more!
Now in its 48th year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show features unique, one-of-a-kind works by artists from across the United States. The 2024 Show will welcome a total of 195 talented artists representing 13 diverse categories of art and design plus 24 guest artists from Italy. […]
From the boundary pushing, Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (An Octoroon), this electrifying comedy is a meditation on impermanence, nostalgia, and isolation. Anticipating their 20-year high school reunion, fueled by adult jungle juice and pot, four former classmates reminisce at a porch pre-party that hangs […]
The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk! Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]
See up to 2,000 of the top American Kennel Club sanctioned dogs from across the country. 205 breeds and varieties are eligible to compete for best of Breed, First in Group and the coveted title of Best in Show. Each day brings different competitions and […]
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 […]
Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]
Join Patchwork for Tellabration 2024, "The Brave Ones: Stories of Risk, Hurdles, & Heroes." This wonderful celebration of story brings together a lineup of masterful storytellers who will share tales of courage, resilience, and heroism through folk tales, personal stories, and humorous adventures. Featured storytellers […]
