Philadelphia Family Community Calendar
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 […]
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 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 […]
Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations,' a collaborative exhibition by the Barnes and the Dallas Museum of Art, explores the groundbreaking work of Cecily Brown through a feminist lens. The exhibition, held in the Roberts Gallery, features more than 30 pieces demonstrating how Brown challenges and […]
DREAMGIRLS, a sensational Broadway musical, is coming to The Walnut Street Theatre. The show follows a talented girl group's rise to fame, filled with onstage excitement and backstage challenges. The audience can expect dazzling performances, powerful singing, and a variety of musical genres, including pop, […]
Visitors to Longwood Gardens this spring will discover a season of newness and beauty with Spring Blooms. The Gardens present their inaugural season featuring the Bonsai Courtyard, redesigned outdoor landscapes, and a newly imagined Idea Garden. This combination of elements establishes a unique experience of […]
Adventure Aquarium celebrates the spring season with Bubble Bash, an event running from March 31st to May 4th. During Bubble Bash, visitors can immerse themselves in the underwater world, discovering the wonders of bubbles through in-exhibit displays, hands-on activities, and photo opportunities.
Bilbo Baggins embarks on an unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery in The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company. This exciting new stage production brings Tolkien's beloved story to life, as Bilbo travels through fantastical lands, encounters fascinating creatures, and discovers the power of friendship. […]
Visit "Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s" to see how artists made beautiful and creative works during a time of global change and challenge. During the 1940s, many things changed in politics, science, and how people lived. This exhibit shows how artists used their […]
The Museum of the American Revolution marks the 250th anniversary with a special exhibit, Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags. See over a dozen original flags, stitched by colonial makers like Betsy Ross, from the Revolutionary War. These rare survivors offer […]
The Walnut Street Theatre presents Disney's "Aladdin JR.," based on the beloved animated film and Broadway show. Families can expect a magical and thrilling adventure as street urchin Aladdin, with the help of a fun-loving Genie, tries to win the heart of Princess Jasmine and […]
The Philadelphia Zoo will present its Spotlight Series during select months in 2025. The series will celebrate favorite animals through special talks, enrichment activities, take-home crafts, themed food and beverages, and educational experiences. The Spotlight Series is included with regular Zoo admission. In May, the […]
Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with Newlin Grist Mill's Earth Day volunteer event! Each year, Newlin Grist Mill brings together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout troops, and youth groups, to work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife, protect […]
It's tadpole time! Join Riverbend's Educators to learn about amphibians' lifecycles and explore the preserve. With any luck, you'll get to see some tadpoles! This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event.
Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]
Celebrate artist mothers with Art Mamas, a member-driven supportive community for parents in the arts. Parents can join a morning tour and conversation with current Artists-in-Residence while their little ones make art in the studio. Making activities for all ages and artist box viewings are available throughout […]
Children’s Day is a national Japanese holiday honoring children and expressing hope for their happy, healthy future. Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia commemorates Children’s Day each year at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center with displays of traditional items associated with the holiday, including miniature […]
What can real-life observation—of skeletons, fossils, and other natural specimens—teach us about the inner workings of humans and animals? Join the Wagner and The Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library in learning about anatomical structures, how the study of anatomy has developed since the 19th […]
Join YES! for the 4th annual ConsentFest in Clark Park on Saturday May 3 from 12-4pm! ConsentFest is an outdoors, all-ages celebration of consent in all its forms! There will be activities, vendors, massages, animals to pet, face painting, storytime, community organizations, Lil Pop Shop […]
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Join Goldfish Swim School for their 10th anniversary Family Swim! There will also be free snacks and crafts. Registration is required – 1 ticket per person.
Broadway, TV, and film legend Kristin Chenoweth returns to the Kimmel Center for a one-night-only performance with The Philadelphia Orchestra! Join them on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Marian Anderson Hall for an unforgettable evening of Broadway hits and American songbook classics. […]
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]
Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
