The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection

​The African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch St, Philadelphia

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 […]

Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia

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 […]

LIGHT THROUGH A GLASS SPRING

Light Through a Glass Spring

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard 1001 Intrepid Avenue, Philadelphia

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. […]

Free

The 2025 Philadelphia Auto Show

Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia

For more than a century, the Philadelphia Auto Show has been educating area consumers on the latest product and trends in the automotive retail industry. Produced by the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia, the event is annually held at the PA Convention Center.   […]

Ongoing
Chilly Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square

Chilly Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Putt through 18 holes of wintry fun this holiday season! Center City’s only outdoor mini golf course transforms into a winter wonderland both day and night during Winter in Franklin Square. Chilly Philly Mini Golf features lights, seasonal music, and larger-than-life wintertime friends throughout the […]

Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square

Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Enjoy one of Philadelphia’s premier winter light shows for FREE! The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO is Winter in Franklin Square’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of LED lights make the Square the perfect backdrop for your winter Instagram pictures. This year celebrates Ben […]

Chilly Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square

Chilly Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Putt through 18 holes of wintry fun this holiday season! Center City’s only outdoor mini golf course transforms into a winter wonderland both day and night during Winter in Franklin Square. Chilly Philly Mini Golf features lights, seasonal music, and larger-than-life wintertime friends throughout the […]

Chilly Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square

Chilly Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Putt through 18 holes of wintry fun this holiday season! Center City’s only outdoor mini golf course transforms into a winter wonderland both day and night during Winter in Franklin Square. Chilly Philly Mini Golf features lights, seasonal music, and larger-than-life wintertime friends throughout the […]

Readers Theater: Spotlight on MLK Day

Readers Theater: Spotlight on MLK Day

West Oak Lane Library 2000 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia

Choose or create poems, find speeches, etc., to recite in recognition of Dr. King Day.  Lets focus on the work and advocacy featured in  creating a holiday celebrating Dr. King and the significance of his contributions to the civil rights movement. Meets on January 13, 14, 15 […]

Readers Theater: Spotlight on MLK Day

Readers Theater: Spotlight on MLK Day

West Oak Lane Library 2000 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia

Choose or create poems, find speeches, etc., to recite in recognition of Dr. King Day.  Lets focus on the work and advocacy featured in  creating a holiday celebrating Dr. King and the significance of his contributions to the civil rights movement. Meets on January 13, 14, 15 […]

Readers Theater: Spotlight on MLK Day

Readers Theater: Spotlight on MLK Day

West Oak Lane Library 2000 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia

Choose or create poems, find speeches, etc., to recite in recognition of Dr. King Day.  Lets focus on the work and advocacy featured in  creating a holiday celebrating Dr. King and the significance of his contributions to the civil rights movement. Meets on January 13, 14, 15 […]

Readers Theater: Spotlight on MLK Day

Readers Theater: Spotlight on MLK Day

West Oak Lane Library 2000 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia

Choose or create poems, find speeches, etc., to recite in recognition of Dr. King Day.  Lets focus on the work and advocacy featured in  creating a holiday celebrating Dr. King and the significance of his contributions to the civil rights movement. Meets on January 13, 14, 15 […]