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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Disney On Ice Presents Jump In! at Xfinity Mobile Arena

Xfinity Mobile Arena 3601 S Broad Street, Philadelphia

Disney On Ice comes to Philadelphia December 26, 2025 - January 3, 2026 with a magical journey through beloved Disney stories. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy guide audiences through adventures featuring Toy Story, Frozen, Encanto, Zootopia, Inside Out 2, Moana 2, and the Disney Princesses. […]

Ongoing

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel & Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel & Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel & Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel & Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel & Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel & Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel & Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

KwanzaaFEST at Lucien Blackwell Community Center

Lucien Blackwell Community Center 761 N 47 Street, Philadelphia

KwanzaaFEST celebrates African diaspora heritage and culture with music, food, entertainment, and community at Philadelphia's Lucien Blackwell Community Center on December 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM. This year's theme centers on Kujichagulia (self-determination), featuring art activities, a fresh produce market, global food tastings, live entertainment, […]

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel & Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Kujichagulia – Self-Determination Culinary Experience with the African American Museum in Philadelphia

Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia

The African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates the second day of Kwanzaa with Kujichagulia – Self-Determination Culinary Experience on December 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Culinary Literacy Center at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Led by a distinguished guest chef, this program highlights […]

Bill of Rights Trivia Night at the National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Celebrate the season and the Bill of Rights at the National Constitution Center on Saturday, December 27, with free admission and free food. This features an evening of historically-themed Quizzo, with prizes for the top three teams. Entry to the trivia contest is free and […]

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel & Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel & Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel & Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel & Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel & Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20