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

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 […]

Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia

Multiple Brances: Free Library of Philadelphia Philadelphia

Discover the rich heritage, culture, and achievements of African Americans this Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Events will be scheduled across the city's 50 plus branches, where visitors can explore the library's diverse collection and attend special events designed to entertain […]

BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia

The Franklin Institute invites families to explore the fascinating BODY WORLDS: Vital exhibition. This unique experience features real human specimens that reveal the intricate workings of our bodies.

Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House

Wanamaker House 2020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia

Just a Moment features work by painters Christina Penrose and Mary Powers-Holt. Each artist finds beauty in observation, drawing inspiration from the peaceful environments around them. Christina invites us into quiet still life paintings of moments on kitchen tables. Her blue and white dishware cradles […]

Free
Ongoing

Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library

Welsh Road Library 9233 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia

The Welsh Road Library will host a music program open to all ages entitled, Minas, a Brazilian Music Adventure.

Free

Woodmere Art Museum presents Tuesday Nights at the Movies

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia

Woodmere is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Not So Silent Cinema for a special presentation of Alfred Hitchcock's silent thriller, The Lodger: A Story of The London Fog, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. This screening is part of Woodmere's Tuesday Nights at the Movies […]