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

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

Celebrate Kwanzaa at Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia

Families can honor the traditions and principles of Kwanzaa at Please Touch Museum by creating a Kwanzaa table painting in the Creative Arts Studio. In the theater, "edutainer" Mister Boom Boom will lead two interactive programs featuring an African drum circle that brings rhythm, culture, […]

Kwanzaa Celebration Free Community Day with Penn Museum

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia

Celebrate Kwanzaa with the whole family through captivating performances from Karen Smith Drumming and violinist Owen Valentine, hands-on workshops exploring Kwanzaa principles like unity and creativity, and engaging traditions including storytelling, music, and dance. The celebration features a marketplace with local artisans, handmade Zawadi gifts […]

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