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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Movement Gym and North Face Free Climb Day

Movement Fishtown 1700 N. American Street, Philadelphia

Movement Gym (across all locations) has teamed up with The North Face to make a nationwide Free Climbing Day possible by offering free access and gear rentals throughout the day at every gym. This event includes free gym access (climbing, yoga, and fitness), free gear […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]

printPHILLY! 2026

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

The Philadelphia Print Consortium invites families to the fourth annual printPHILLY! print fair on Saturday, February 28 at Parkway Central Library on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This free event features over 40 vendors showcasing prints created with everything from traditional letterpress to modern digital techniques, […]

Free

Stories of Science at Science History Institute

Stories of Science at Science History Institute
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia

At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. On February 28, guests can enjoy learning about the history of chemistry and the periodic table! This event will have fun, interactive activities for science lovers […]

Lion Dance Workshop & Mini Parade

Lion Dance Workshop & Mini Parade
Chinese Christian Church & Center Playground 933 Spring St, Philadelphia

Families can celebrate the Lunar New Year by learning the fundamentals of traditional lion dance! This hands-on workshop introduces basic movements, rhythms (drumming and cymbals), and the cultural meaning behind lion dance. The also includes a short demonstration by the Philly Suns team and practice. The […]

Cups and Coasters at Utility Works

Utility Works 32 E Baltimore Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050, Lansdowne

Create the perfect pair! In this hands-on makerspace workshop, participants can design and sublimate their own custom mug, then make a matching coaster using a variety of creative techniques. After mug personalization, participants select one coaster-making method to explore—sewing, tufting, laser cutting, 3D printing, or […]

$20

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Volunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]

Chinatown Chinese New Year Market

Crane Community Center 1001 Vine St., Philadelphia

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Chinatown's Chinese New Year Market. Friends and families can come together to explore stands, food, and more!

Daylily Documentary Screening at Parkway Central Library

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

At Parkway Central Library, families can come together for a documentary screening, which is presented by PlantPop. Daylily is a free, feature length documentary that explores the devotion surrounding a plant that blooms for only one day. Through the personal stories of gardeners from different […]

Free

Lion Dance Workshop & Mini Parade

Lion Dance Workshop & Mini Parade
Chinese Christian Church & Center Playground 933 Spring St, Philadelphia

Families can celebrate the Lunar New Year by learning the fundamentals of traditional lion dance! This hands-on workshop introduces basic movements, rhythms (drumming and cymbals), and the cultural meaning behind lion dance. The also includes a short demonstration by the Philly Suns team and practice. The […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Volunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Volunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Volunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Volunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Volunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Volunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Volunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. They will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the […]