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.   […]

Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square

Feel the warmth this winter at Longwood Gardens! Escape the winter blues in their beautiful glasshouses while marveling at their brand new West Conservatory. Explore the Cascade Garden, a lush, tropical paradise full of waterfalls and exotic plants and stroll through their classic conservatories where […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Weekend

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Weekend, January 18-20 – Bring NEW scarves, hats, and gloves to donate to Bethesda Project, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, housing, and supportive services to adults experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. Get one free Parx Liberty Carousel ride or free admission to the Betsy Ross […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Weekend

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Weekend, January 18-20 – Bring NEW scarves, hats, and gloves to donate to Bethesda Project, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, housing, and supportive services to adults experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. Get one free Parx Liberty Carousel ride or free admission to the Betsy Ross […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Weekend

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Weekend, January 18-20 – Bring NEW scarves, hats, and gloves to donate to Bethesda Project, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, housing, and supportive services to adults experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. Get one free Parx Liberty Carousel ride or free admission to the Betsy Ross […]

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 […]

Wellness Workshop at Your Child and Mine

Your Child and Mine 2532 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia

Enjoy a fun-filled and FREE day of activities for the whole family, including engaging parent workshops, children's yoga and a creative vision board party to set healthy goals for the New Year.

2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration! at the African American Museum

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

​In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and through the generosity of Citizens, the African American Museum is hosting a weekend of activities including performances, meaningful discussions, family activities, and access to exhibits. MLK Weekend Celebration Day 1 January 18th @ 10:00 am - 5:00 […]

Crafting for MLK

Wynnefield Library 5325 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia

Crafting for MLK  Sat, January 18, 2025 10:30 A.M.  Wynnefield Library  Sisters Interacting Through Stitches and Wynnefield Library will host their 17th Annual MLK Day of Service Event. Volunteers will create crocheted, knitted, and weaved projects, such as bonding squares, hats, and scarves and donate them […]

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

Children and families will soar into Neverland in this enchanting production of Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre. J.M. Barrie's beloved characters come to life as audiences meet the adventurous Wendy Darling, mischievous Tinker Bell, the notorious Captain Hook, the rambunctious Lost Boys, and a […]

$25 – $46

Camerata Philadelphia – Grieg Brahms Stanford

Church of the Holy Trinity Rittenhouse Square 1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia

CAMERATA PHILADELPHIA - continues its 2024/2025 Center City Season at Church of the Holy Trinity Rittenhouse Square (1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) on Saturday, January 18 @ 1:00 PM. Led by Music Director & cellist Dr. Stephen Framil, the program includes Grieg's Sonata No. […]

Free

Family-Friendly Beginner Mosaic Workshop – Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens 1020 South Street, Philadelphia

Step into the exciting world of mosaics! Join our Education Team to learn about the Zagar Method used at PMG. Explore different materials and create your own 9” x 9” mosaic. All materials will be safe for young participants. Mosaics will need to be finished […]

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

Children and families will soar into Neverland in this enchanting production of Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre. J.M. Barrie's beloved characters come to life as audiences meet the adventurous Wendy Darling, mischievous Tinker Bell, the notorious Captain Hook, the rambunctious Lost Boys, and a […]

$25 – $46
Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

Children and families will soar into Neverland in this enchanting production of Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre. J.M. Barrie's beloved characters come to life as audiences meet the adventurous Wendy Darling, mischievous Tinker Bell, the notorious Captain Hook, the rambunctious Lost Boys, and a […]

$25 – $46
Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

Children and families will soar into Neverland in this enchanting production of Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre. J.M. Barrie's beloved characters come to life as audiences meet the adventurous Wendy Darling, mischievous Tinker Bell, the notorious Captain Hook, the rambunctious Lost Boys, and a […]

$25 – $46
Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

Children and families will soar into Neverland in this enchanting production of Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre. J.M. Barrie's beloved characters come to life as audiences meet the adventurous Wendy Darling, mischievous Tinker Bell, the notorious Captain Hook, the rambunctious Lost Boys, and a […]

$25 – $46
Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

Children and families will soar into Neverland in this enchanting production of Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre. J.M. Barrie's beloved characters come to life as audiences meet the adventurous Wendy Darling, mischievous Tinker Bell, the notorious Captain Hook, the rambunctious Lost Boys, and a […]

$25 – $46
Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

Children and families will soar into Neverland in this enchanting production of Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre. J.M. Barrie's beloved characters come to life as audiences meet the adventurous Wendy Darling, mischievous Tinker Bell, the notorious Captain Hook, the rambunctious Lost Boys, and a […]

$25 – $46
Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

Children and families will soar into Neverland in this enchanting production of Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre. J.M. Barrie's beloved characters come to life as audiences meet the adventurous Wendy Darling, mischievous Tinker Bell, the notorious Captain Hook, the rambunctious Lost Boys, and a […]

$25 – $46
Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

Children and families will soar into Neverland in this enchanting production of Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre. J.M. Barrie's beloved characters come to life as audiences meet the adventurous Wendy Darling, mischievous Tinker Bell, the notorious Captain Hook, the rambunctious Lost Boys, and a […]

$25 – $46
Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

Children and families will soar into Neverland in this enchanting production of Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre. J.M. Barrie's beloved characters come to life as audiences meet the adventurous Wendy Darling, mischievous Tinker Bell, the notorious Captain Hook, the rambunctious Lost Boys, and a […]

$25 – $46
Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

Children and families will soar into Neverland in this enchanting production of Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre. J.M. Barrie's beloved characters come to life as audiences meet the adventurous Wendy Darling, mischievous Tinker Bell, the notorious Captain Hook, the rambunctious Lost Boys, and a […]

$25 – $46
Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Peter Pan at The Arden Theatre Company

Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

Children and families will soar into Neverland in this enchanting production of Peter Pan at the Arden Theatre. J.M. Barrie's beloved characters come to life as audiences meet the adventurous Wendy Darling, mischievous Tinker Bell, the notorious Captain Hook, the rambunctious Lost Boys, and a […]

$25 – $46