The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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Holi Celebration at Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia

At Please Touch Museum, families will cxperience the Festival of Colors alongside artmaking, storytelling, and music that highlight the traditions of this colorful holiday. To learn more about the day's schedule, click here.

Science Storytime at the Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Join Academy educators and other young natural history fans for science story time! Each week features a family-friendly science story and an interactive craft to try. For March 2026: March 7–8, Shark Lady by Jess Keating March 14–15, Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth Sisson March 21–22, Dinosaur Lady by […]

The Natural History Road Show at the Wagner Free Institute of Science

Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia

Budding naturalists of all ages are invited to bring their found rocks, minerals, shells, bones, insects, fossils, and other specimens to the Wagner Free Institute of Science's Natural History Road Show for identification by a panel of experts. Visitors can chat with scientists specializing in […]

Free

25th Anniversary Party at Cuba Libre Restaurant

Cuba Libre Restaurant 10 S 2nd St, Philadelphia

Come together for a free 25th Anniversary Party at Cuba Libre Restaurant on Saturday, March 7 from 12 pm to 4 pm. Enjoy free tastings of classic dishes, Don Q rum & cocktail samples, a free beer/wine/sangria (21+), prize wheel spins, mojito-making classes, photos with […]

Figure Foundations at Utility Works MakerSpace

Utility Works MakerSpace 18 N Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne

Figure Foundations: Realistic Drawing for Youth is a one-day introductory art workshop designed to help students ages 12–16 explore the fundamentals of realistic figure drawing in a supportive, pressure-free environment. The workshop emphasizes observation, proportion, and creative confidence rather than technical perfection. Students will be […]

$45

Spring 2026 Art Exhibition Opening Reception

The Resource Exchange 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia

Join The Resource Exchange on March 7, 2026 for their reCreate Gallery's Spring Reception, featuring talented local artists & makers who have made material reuse & sustainability integral ingredients in their creative process. Meet, support, and celebrate the artists! Register for the event on their […]

Free

Science Storytime at the Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Join Academy educators and other young natural history fans for science story time! Each week features a family-friendly science story and an interactive craft to try. For March 2026: March 7–8, Shark Lady by Jess Keating March 14–15, Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth Sisson March 21–22, Dinosaur Lady by […]

Science Storytime at the Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Join Academy educators and other young natural history fans for science story time! Each week features a family-friendly science story and an interactive craft to try. For March 2026: March 7–8, Shark Lady by Jess Keating March 14–15, Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth Sisson March 21–22, Dinosaur Lady by […]

Science Storytime at the Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Join Academy educators and other young natural history fans for science story time! Each week features a family-friendly science story and an interactive craft to try. For March 2026: March 7–8, Shark Lady by Jess Keating March 14–15, Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth Sisson March 21–22, Dinosaur Lady by […]

Science Storytime at the Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Join Academy educators and other young natural history fans for science story time! Each week features a family-friendly science story and an interactive craft to try. For March 2026: March 7–8, Shark Lady by Jess Keating March 14–15, Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth Sisson March 21–22, Dinosaur Lady by […]

Science Storytime at the Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Join Academy educators and other young natural history fans for science story time! Each week features a family-friendly science story and an interactive craft to try. For March 2026: March 7–8, Shark Lady by Jess Keating March 14–15, Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth Sisson March 21–22, Dinosaur Lady by […]

Science Storytime at the Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

Join Academy educators and other young natural history fans for science story time! Each week features a family-friendly science story and an interactive craft to try. For March 2026: March 7–8, Shark Lady by Jess Keating March 14–15, Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth Sisson March 21–22, Dinosaur Lady by […]