The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

Discover the best family-friendly things to do in Philadelphia with kids, including events, festivals, attractions, and free activities through our curated calendar. Find what’s happening in Philly today and plan your next family adventure!

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Manayunk Gets Lit Decorating Competition

Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia

Manayunk businesses are decking out their storefronts, windows, roofs, and more with over 80,000 lights during Manayunk Gets Lit! Stroll Main Street or hop on the Jolly Trolley to take in the magic of the lights, and cast your vote for your favorite light displays. […]

Free
Ongoing

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

12 Days of Cat-mas with Animal Welfare Association

Animal Welfare Association 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees

The Animal Welfare Association is celebrating 12 Days of Cat-mas from December 12th onwards by shining a spotlight on the wonderful cats and kittens waiting to find their forever families this holiday season. Each day features adorable adoptables, from playful kittens to snuggly lap cats […]

Free

Writing Workshop with Ona Gritz

20*20 House 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne

Author Ona Gritz facilitates a free afternoon writing workshop for ages 10+ in a welcoming, supportive environment. Participants should bring writing materials and a favorite poem by another author to share. Young writers ages 10-17 must register with an accompanying adult. Register here.

Lincoln Mill’s A Twisted Christmas

Lincoln Mill’s A Twisted Christmas

Lincoln Mill Haunted House 4100 Main St, Philadelphia

Lincoln Mill Haunted House presents A Twisted Christmas, Philadelphia's first and only holiday haunted house! For this season, cheer and terror come together for this Christmas-themed horror experience. This is perfect for those that love Halloween and Christmas while creating new memories with the family. […]

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

Lincoln Mill’s A Twisted Christmas

Lincoln Mill’s A Twisted Christmas

Lincoln Mill Haunted House 4100 Main St, Philadelphia

Lincoln Mill Haunted House presents A Twisted Christmas, Philadelphia's first and only holiday haunted house! For this season, cheer and terror come together for this Christmas-themed horror experience. This is perfect for those that love Halloween and Christmas while creating new memories with the family. […]

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

$18